Objectives: To evaluate rectal diclofenac sodium in the relief of perineal pain after trauma during childbirth. Design: A randomized , double blind trial. Setting: The obstetric department (ward 21) , ...

Background: Second stage caesarean sections following failed instrumental delivery are in rising trend. Maternal and neonatal risks are significantly high following failed instrumental deliveries. Identification of ...

Ginger is an economically important crop in Sri Lanka and considered as an export agricultural crop with a high potential for further improvement. The demand for Sri Lankan ginger has increased continuously due to ...

Improving rural livelihood through small scale enterprises has been practicing in Sri Lanka from early ages. However performance of such activities varies depending on the activities and the location. Mushrooms can be ...

Introduction: Induction of labour (IOL) is a relatively common procedure in the present obstetrics practice. Decision is made by obstetricians when the extra uterine life is more favourable for the baby than intrauterine ...

Introduction: Improving postpartum contraceptive use is an important programmatic strategy to improve the health and well-being of women, newborns and children in a country. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, ...

Moringa is potentially one of the planet’s most valuable plants, at least in humanitarian terms but untouched for generations. The tree is raised for food rather than forestry and it yields at least four different ...

Dicyandiamide (DCD) is a chemical compound used by farmers to reduce the negative effects of greenhouse gas emission and nitrate leaching into water ways. It is a nitrogen-rich compound such as melamine which can be ...