2018 IRC Articles: Recent submissions
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Isolation of Bacteriophage from Starter Cultures of Yoghurt and Formulation of a Phage-Resistant Starter Culture
(2018)Yoghurt is the best known of all cultured-milk products and is very popular all over the world. To manufacture yoghurt, bacterial cultures known as starters are used. Bacteriophage attacks on milk fermenting bacteria ... -
The Effect of Storage Time of Citrated Whole Blood Specimens before Centrifugation on Results of Coagulation Testing
(2018)Citrated blood specimens received in some laboratories for coagulation testing such as prothrombin time (PT), Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT), and Thrombin Time (TT) are stored for long periods due to many ... -
Awareness, Knowledge and Beliefs of Antenatal Exercises in Second Trimester Pregnant Women Attending Castle Steet Hospital for Woman, Colombo 8, Sri Lanka
(2018)Second trimester of pregnancy is an important period during fetus growth and health of pregnant women. Antenatal exercises during pregnancy are designed to minimize impairments and to promote health while a woman ... -
Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training (RMT) on Respiratory Functions and Rowing Performances in Sri Lankan Rowers: A Randomized Control Study
(2018)Respiratory muscle training is known to improve respiratory functions and performance in sportsmen. The aim of this study was to determine effects of a 12-week specific respiratory muscle training program on the rowing ... -
The Relationship between Cognitive Function and Dual Task Gait Performance in People with A Vestibular Disorder Vs Adult Healthy Controls
(2018)The purpose of the current study was to investigate the relationship between the dual task gait performance and the cognitive function domain in patients with clinically diagnosed vestibular disorders. Authors hypothesized ... -
The Relationship between Hip Abductor Muscle Strength and Iliotibial Band Tightness in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain Attending Department of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation of The National Hospital, Sri Lanka
(2018)Low back pain (LBP) causes disability and hinders daily activities of general population. Despite extensive research, the exact cause of chronic mechanical LBP remains uncertain. There is inadequate evidence related ... -
Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Aqueous Extracts of Flowers and Stalks of Aponogeton Crispus and Aponogeton Rigidifolius
(2018)Aponogeton crispus and Aponogeton rigidifolius are native Aponogeton plants in Sri Lanka. These are widely used in folkloric medicine. Recent pharmacological studies have established antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, ... -
Knowledge and Practices Regarding Self-Medication of Antibiotics and its Effects among School Teachers in Biyagama Educational Division
(2018)Misuse of antibiotics is becoming a serious issue in Sri Lanka which leads to a global public health problem. Antibiotics can cause severe reactions which require significant amount of cost of care. Literature indicates ... -
Effectiveness of Ushnodhakadhārā in the Management of Psychological Stress
(2018)According to Ayurveda, Pragnāparādha (intellectual error), Parināma (time factor), Asātmēndriyārtasamyōga (unwholesome contact of senses with its objects) cause all physical and mental diseases. At the chronic decline of ... -
Evaluation of In-Vitro Antibacterial Effect of Lawsoniainermis L. Plant against Acinetobacter Baumannii and Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
(2018)Globally there is a massive increase in the prevalence of Multi Drug Resistant (MDR) strains of Acinetobacter baumannii and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Hence it is considered one of the biggest threats in the health care ... -
Effect of Thermoduric Bacteria on Shelf-Life of Milk and Improvement of Pasteurization Process
(2018)Pasteurization is a means of increasing the shelflife of milk. This study focused on identifying thermoduric bacteria that decrease the shelf-life of pasteurized milk and finding a solution to minimize their presence ... -
Interference of Bilirubin in Serum Creatinine Estimation by Jaffe Reaction and Creatinase Method
(2018)Serum creatinine determination is crucialin assessing renal functions. Jaffe reaction is used world-wide in serum creatinine estimation. It has been reported that bilirubin affects Jaffe reaction causing underestimation. ... -
Hematological Variations along Disease Progression in CKD Affected People of Girandurukotte and Mahiyanganaya, Sri Lanka
(2018)Hematological parameters of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Girandurukotte and Mahiyanganaya areas were followed in a cross-sectional study that comprised 175 volunteer subjects. Whole blood, urine ... -
Correlates of Heat Stress in CKD-Affected Regions of Sri Lanka
(2018)‘The potential associations between kidney function parameters derived from urinalysis and symptoms of heat stress among Sri Lanka agricultural workers were examined. Participants in four villages (n=261) covering high- ... -
Study of Initial Lysis to Investigate Osmotic Fragility in Erythrocytes of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients Associated with Anemia
(2018)Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is a hematological malignancy. Some studies have reported structural abnormalities in the erythrocyte membrane in CML which may contribute to its anemia. This study was performed to ... -
The Impact of Physical, Lifestyle and Occupational Factors for the Generation of Poor Semen Parameters of Males Attending Infertility Clinic, Castle Street Hospital, Colombo
(2018)Infertility is a major health problem around the world. Male infertility contributes generally 50% to this matter and it is also a major reproductive health related issue related to the Sri Lankan population as well. ... -
Prevalence of Flatfoot and its Correlation with Age, Gender and BMI among Undergraduates at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
(2018)Flatfoot, also known as pes planus is a postural deformity, congenital or pathological due to collapse of foot arches. It leads to entire sole of foot to contact ground completely or near-completely. The objectives of ... -
Current Respiratory Physiotherapy Practices among Physiotherapists for Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) in Sri Lanka
(2018)Several respiratory physiotherapy techniques such as deep breathing exercises, positive expiratory pressure (PEP) exercises and incentive spirometry are practiced worldwide by patients undergoing coronary artery bypass ... -
A Study on the Relationship between Collective Efficacy and Coaching Behavior of Elite Female Volleyball Players in Sri Lanka
(2018)Collective efficacy plays an important role in the successful performance of team sports. The main objective of this survey study was to investigate the relationship between collective efficacy and coaching behavior ... -
Postural Control and Sensorimotor Functions in Older Adults With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
(2018)Older adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) have a higher incidence of falls compared to type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) patients without DPN(NDPN). The study aim was to compare postural control and sensorimotor ...