Weeratunga, E.; Senadheera, C.; Hettiarachchi, M.; Ekanayaka, U.; Perera, B.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Background: Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide following heart disease; it
is a stressful event that may profoundly affect the physical, psychological, social, emotional and
spiritual health of the ...
Prasadi, G. A. M.; Senarathna, L.; Dharmaratne, S. D.; Dawson, A.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Introduction: Maternal initiated medication practices for children frequently involve over-the counter, traditional and herbal medicines that may be inappropriate and not evidence-based.
Objectives: To identify factors ...
Hettihewa, S. K.; Narsuja, S.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Background: Hyperphysiological burden of free radicals causes the imbalance between free
radicals and antioxidants and results in the oxidation of biomolecules. Hence, there is a need to
supply exogenous supply of ...
Jinadasa, A. G. R. G.; Siriwardhana, I. D.; Gunawardana, K. B.; Attanayake, A. P.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Background: Sulfosalicylic acid (SSA) test is a well-established semi-quantitative method used
for the determination of the total protein content of urine. Previously 25% SSA method was
optimized for quantitative ...
Jayawickrama, G. C. P.; Sudeshika, S. H. T.; Nanayakkara, N.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Background: Gastrointestinal (GI) complications are more frequent and vary among different
stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients who receive various treatment plans. Proton
Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are prescribed ...
Jayarathna, D. T. G. C. N.; Karunaratne, G. H. R. E.; Udari, A. H. G. S.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Background: Garcinia xanthochymus (yellow mangosteen) is a fruit with good nutritional
attributes and medicinal values. However, it is a seasonal fruit which has a short shelf-life
under the prevailing weather conditions ...
Jayamali, K. L. C. N.; Sumanasinghe, N. A.; Somathilaka, A. G. T. N.; Samaraweera, D. D. S.; Prabodha, L. B. L.; Priyanthi, W. N.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is a complex and common non communicable
disease which is associated with macro and micro vascular complications involving increased
morbidity and mortality among all age ...
Karunathilaka, C. D. M. P.; Fernando, M. S. M.; Kavindi, K. G. W.; Rathnayaka, R. M. S. S. T.; Kumara, K. P. C. S. P.; Senavirathna, D. M. M. D.; Kumarasinghe, I. H. S.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Background: Oral cancer has been emerged as a significant global public health concern.
Compared to other South Asian countries the incidence of oral cancers in Sri Lanka is high. In
Sri Lanka out of all cancers ...
Jashaayini, S.; Rasnayake, M. M.; Rathnayake, A. R. M. A. U. K.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Background: Fever is a very common febrile illness among children in Sri Lanka. There are no
clear guidelines in practice for hospital admission and home management of febrile patients.
Doctor-patient communication has ...
Sepalika, H. M. S.; Madushani, K. A. P.; Nadeeshani, H. K. H.; Subasingha, S. A. S. M.; Shashika, A. J.; Dharmarathna, H. N. N. D.; Jayamaha, A. R.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Background: Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases in childhood in
the world and it was estimated that 14% of the children experienced symptoms of asthma. The
prevalence of asthma among 5 to 11 ...
Niroshiya, N. D. D.; Jayasinghe, J. A. A. P.; Udadeniya, A. G. U. M.; Wathudura, T. N. P.; Kanchana, K. T. G.; Priyadarshani, U. G. N.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Background: Palliative care is a health care specialty that is delivering care to persons with life threatening or debilitating illness from diagnosis till death and then into bereavement care for
the family. Nurses play ...
Ahnaf, M. A. M.; Atapattu, A. M. P. P.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Background: Thalassemia is considered as the commonest single gene disorder in Sri Lanka.
Nevertheless, poor awareness regarding the screening tests is one of the major combative factors
that could lead to Thalassemia ...
Nadeesha, D. S.; Gunawardane, K. A. K. N.; Karunarathna, K. K. A. N.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Background: Prevalence of bacterial ear infections is moderately high in developing countries
like Sri Lanka. Absence of human cerumen is known to predispose to ear infections.
Objectives: To investigate in-vitro ...
Gunapala, P. C. S. K.; Dissanayake, D. M. K. A.; De Silva, D. N. S.; Fahim, A. C. M.; Karunanayaka, K. D. S. V.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Background: Warfarin is a commonly used oral anticoagulant in clinical practice. Optimal
treatment with warfarin is challenging since it has a narrow therapeutic index. İt is associated
with high frequency of food and ...
Sewwandi, A. D. D.; Ekanayake, E. M. U. J. B.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Background: Use of prophylactic antibiotics is the most common intervention to avoid surgical
site infections (SSI). Indiscriminate use of antibiotics may lead problems including, increasing
cost and the emergence of ...
Minuri, K. H. S.; Kulasekara, I. U.; Kumari, P. M. A.; Perera, W. A. D. S.; Hewabatage, P. N.; Priyanthi, W. N.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Background: Premature or preterm baby is defined as the birth of an infant, born prior to 37
completed weeks of gestation. There is a high prevalence of premature births globally and
around 24000 births annually in Sri ...
Wijayasundara, W. M. S. K.; Meegoda, M. K. D. L.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Background: Adjustment to the nursing school environment as a freshman is crucial for the
future academic progress and a successful career and life of an individual. To be an effective
nurse in the future, the new ...
Kumari, G. K. W. L. R. T.; Hettihewa, S. K.; Dissanayake, A. S.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Background: Application of sunscreen on the body is highly recommended as one of the best
ways to minimize the harmful effects of over exposure to sunlight. Nowadays, there is a high
demand for efficient plant based ...
Cooray, R.; Madubashetha, H.; Wicramasinghe, S.; Silva, N. D.; Warnakula, L.; Dissanayake, S.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Background: Eleven cysteine cathepsins have been identified in human, Cathepsin B, C, F, H,
K, L, O, S, V, X and W. Studies related to their specific functions, regulation and distribution
patterns in tissues have not ...
Manike, R. M. C. J.; Samanlatha, B. M.; Lochana, K. D. D.; De Silva, B. S. S.(Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-12-05)
Background: Primi mothers confront various discomforts especially in their third trimester of
pregnancy. They need a good understanding of these discomforts to cope with the pregnancy
and the delivery.
Objectives: ...