• Prevalence of Obesity and Its Relationship with Lifestyle Patterns among Community Dwellers in North Mudukatuwa Grama Niladari Division of Puttalam District in Sri Lanka. 

  Perera, D.; Ariyarathna, P.; Bandara, C.; Perera, T.; Dilangi, S.; Jayalath, D. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

  Background: Non-communicable diseases pose a significant health challenge globally, often stemming from unhealthy lifestyle choices and genetic predispositions, notably leading to overweight and obesity. This aspect ...
• Exploring the Impact of Inflation on Psychosocial Well-being among Low Income Families in the Context of Sri Lanka: Narrative Review. 

  Charuni, T.M.J.; Sadunil, K.M.S.; Dhanawansha, P.C.K.U.; Kaluarachchi, A.D.; Jesudasan, A. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

  Background: Inflation, as a pervasive economic phenomenon, poses significant challenges for low-income families, particularly in developing countries like Sri Lanka. This study aims to elucidate the multifaceted impact ...
• Neurobiological Aspect of Cognitive Impairment in Substance Addiction 

  Charuni, T.M.J. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

  Background: Despite its negative consequences, substance addiction is a persistent, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug-seeking behaviour. Substance use and addiction have been rapidly increasing public ...
• The Assessment of Aggressiveness among Emerging Adults in Colombo District: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study. 

  Barnasooriya, H.K.; Charuni, T.M.J.; Jayamaha, A.R. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

  Background: The American Psychological Association defines aggression as a behavior aimed at harming others physically or psychologically. Emerging adults known as individuals aged 18 to 29 are in a stage of life that ...
• Potentially Malignant Oral Disorders among Community-dwelling Adults in Estate Communities in Galle District, Sri Lanka: Prevalence and Patient Characteristics. 

  Alupotha, R.P.U.A.; Kotapol, I. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

  Background: Lip, tongue, and mouth cancers are one of the most common type of cancer in Sri Lanka mostly associated with, male gender, poor socio-economic status such as estate sector. This is the most common type of ...
• The Experience of Childhood Maltreatment among Emerging Adults in Colombo District, Sri Lanka: A Cross-sectional Study. 

  Atshaya, B.; Charuni, T.M.J.; Jayamaha, A.R. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

  Background: WHO defines child maltreatment as the abuse and neglect that occurs to children under 18 years of age which results in actual or potential harm to the child’s health, survival, development or dignity. As ...
• Prevalence and Causes of Pregnancy-related Anxiety in Low Middle-income Countries: A Review of Literature 

  Amathullah, A.S.; Rishard, M.R.M.; Hettigoda, K. (FAHS, 2022-07-05)

  Background: Pregnancy-related Anxiety (PRA) has been described as a normal experience in the anticipation of childbirth. When the anxiety level becomes severe, it results in negative behavioural outcomes. It also ...
• Knowledge on Dental Fluorosis among School Children in Dimbulagala Educational Zone. 

  Pathirana, W.P.T.D.; Imendra, K.G.; Dias, M.P.H.K. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

  Background: Dental fluorosis (DF) is a condition that causes discolorations in the teeth enamel seen in some areas in Sri Lanka. DF is characterized as an abnormality in the formation of the enamel structure due to ...
• Characteristics of School-aged Children with Asthma Exacerbation who Seek Treatments from Lady Ridgway Hospital, Sri Lanka 

  Jayawardhana, T.D.G.A.; Kumarasinghe, P.H.S.; Nadeeshani, A.L.M.; Lakshika, K.B.G.T.; Lalindi, W.M.D.N.; Abeyrathna, D.N.; Dharmarathna, H.H.N.D; Jayamaha, A.R. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

  Background: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that causes reversible narrowing and constriction of the airways due to various stimuli. Asthma exacerbation is a sudden worsening of asthma symptoms. Identification ...
• Retrospective Analysis of MRI-Based Contralateral Breast Density and Morphometric Features: Influence on Invasive Ductal and Lobular Carcinomas. 

  Nirasha, W.B.; Paripooranan, N.; Perera, H.R.P.; Jayatilake, M.L.; Wasana, S.M.H.; Vijithananda, H.H.T.S.M.; Hewavithana, P.B. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

  Background: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC) and Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC) are the most common types of Invasive Breast Cancers (IBC), known for their aggressiveness. Breast density (BD) is a significant risk ...
• Carbapenemase Producing Gram Negative Bacilli Causing Urinary Tract Infections, in National Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka. 

  Amalka, E.V.D.I.; Rajapaksha, L.A.T.D.; Medis, L.D.S.; Kotelawala, M. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

  Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a major problem all around the world. Most of the UTIs are caused by Gram-negative bacilli (GNB). Carbapenem drugs are the last line of defense against UTIs caused by ...
• Stability of Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides in Serum, and Glucose in Plasma under Different Storage Conditions. 

  Adhikari, A.M.A.C.; Peiris, H.H.; Attanayake, A.P. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

  Background: Ensuring the stability of biomolecules in serum and plasma is vital for the accuracy and reliability of clinical diagnostic tests, particularly in the assessment of lipid profile parameters and glucose ...
• Prevalence of Dyslipidemia in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Attending Teaching Hospital Jaffna. 

  Viveka, M.; Kajanthini, B.; Gowthame, V.; Sutharsan, M.; Muhunthan, K.; Arasaratnam, V. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

  Background: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a common endocrine disorder of women, often associated with dyslipidemia which increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Understanding and preventing dyslipidemia in ...
• Phytochemical Screening and Determination of in vitro Antioxidant Potential of Aqueous Leaf Extract of Camellia sinensis. 

  Nikathenna, H.M.L.; Hettihewa, L.M.; Ratnayake, W.M.K.M. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

  Background: Camellia sinensis, commonly known as the tea plant, is a species of evergreen shrub native to Asia. It is not only one of the most popular beverages consumed in Sri Lanka, but it has also variously reported ...
• Calculation of Conversion Factors for the Number of Cells in Peripheral Blood Smear Microscopy to Determine Blood Cell Counts . 

  Wijethunga, P.M.K.N.; Wickramaratne, K.A.C.; Wijewickrama, D.C. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

  Background: Automated full blood cell count (FBC) is a common test. The precision of FBC is monitored by internal quality control (IQC). Manual visual counting of cells in blood smears using light microscopes (LM) is ...
• Pre-analytical Errors in the Hematology Laboratory of Teaching Hospital Rathnapura: A Cross-sectional Study. 

  Somasiri, B.G.P.D.; Gunarathne, D.N.N.; Vivitharani, M.; Shiffana, S. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

  Background: A precise and accurate of laboratory report is essential for guiding towards better clinical decisions. Laboratory errors can cause delays in diagnosis and treatment. The pre analytical phase, defined as the ...
• In vitro Anticoagulant Activity of Methanolic Extract of Ficus hispida (Hairy Fig) Bark. 

  Gunawardhana, K.A.P.S.; Dharmasena, M.C.P.; Bandara, W.M.A.P.; Srikokulan, S.; Rasaratnam, K. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

  Background: Ficus hispida L. f. (Hairy Fig), is a widely used herb in traditional medicine in Sri Lanka and is reported to have antimicrobial, antioxidant, antinociceptive, antineoplastic, and anti diabetic activities. ...
• Evaluation of Typical Patient Dose for Routine Adult Chest Computed Tomography Examinations at Teaching Hospital Peradeniya, Sri Lanka 

  Kosgallana, K.D.I.N.; Welarathna, W.D.S.D.; Sivakumar, V.; Hewavithana, P.B. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

  Background: Computed Tomography (CT) is essential in diagnostic imaging but delivers higher patient doses compared to conventional x-ray examinations. According to the International Commission on Radiological Protection ...
• Determination of in vitro Antidiabetic and Antioxidant Activities of Dioscorea alata L. Tubers. 

  Rubasinghe, K.G.; Arawwawala, L.D.A.M.; Wickramarachchi, S.R. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

  Background: The tubers of Dioscorea alata L. are used to control blood glucose level of diabetic patients, and these underground edible tubers of D. alata L., commonly known as ‘Raja ala’ in Sri Lanka, were a major ...
• Comparison of Patient-based Real Time Quality Control Programme with Conventional Quality Control Program for Serum Electrolytes. 

  Munasinghe, G.K.E.; Gunawardhana, K.B.; Dissanayake, M.; Siriwardhana, I.D. (FAHS, 2024-07-05)

  Background: Patient-based real time quality control (PBRTQC) programme uses patient data to monitor the quality of test results in a clinical laboratory. It can be used as a cost-effective method to detect systematic ...

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