Background: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes and its complications have risen in Sri Lanka. Although the HbAIc is the most accurate investigation for testing glycaemic control, Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) test is the ...

Background: Candida is commensal yeast that lives harmlessly in the gastrointestinal tract and the oral and vaginal mucosa, and is the most common cause of fungal infections worldwide. These yeasts often cause superficial ...

Background: Urolithiasis is the condition where urinary calculi are formed in the urinary tract and is identified as one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide. None of the known and available treatments could prevent ...

Background: Dental caries is an important dental public health problem and is the most prevalent oral disease among children. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of dental caries and oral hygiene practices among ...

Background: As a method of socializing, Facebook was opened to be used by the general public and now Facebook users are increasing all over the world including Sri Lanka. However, the danger of using Facebook may be ...

Background: Academic achievements of the school students are vital for their own future and the economic and social development of the country. The individuals who show poor academic performance get stigmatized, depressed ...

Background: Application of molecular biology techniques and principles have become more common in designing therapeutics. Objectives: To identify the use of molecular biological techniques and principles in current ...

Background: Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting many nurses in Sri Lanka, especially Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurses. This has many negative consequences both on the nurse and the patient. Low ...

Background: Allied Health Sciences students are a unique group of students found in university system and health care system. Although ample sleep is very important for physical and mental fitness of healthy beings, ...

Background: Averrhoa carambola (star fruit) or “kamaranga” is a popular antidiabetic fruit. The hypoglycaemic activity of fruit pulp and leaves were well proven, with different in-vitro and in-vivo methods. Determination ...