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Acute Dystonia-Induced Airway Compromise During Emergence from Anaesthesia: Implications of Propofol and Ondansetron Administration to Patients with Previous Neuroexcitatory Phenomena
(2025-01-25)Acute dystonic reactions have been reported during emergence from anaesthesia following the use of propofol or/and ondansetron. We present a 37-year-old lady who developed recurrent and severe involuntary movements and ... -
Alternative natural sources for commercialized starches as pharmaceutical excipients; Physicochemical properties and applications
(2025-03)Starch is utilised in manufacturing tablets and capsules as a diluent, binder, and disintegrant, dependent on the formulation requirements. Starch is a prominent pharmaceutical excipient due to its non-toxic, non-irritant ... -
Analysis of the Logistics Cost of Ceylon Tea Supply Chain: A Study on Small Scale Tea Factories in Yatinuwara
(2020)The tea supply chain is one of the oldest supply chains in Sri Lanka. It provides a significant contribution to balance tea demand and supply. However, Sri Lanka’s share of world tea production and world export is gradually ... -
Anti-microbial activity of different solvent extracts of dried flowers of Aegle marmelos
(2017)Aegle marmelos has been used to treat various illnesses of human beings in traditional and folk medicine for thousands of years. The aim of the present study is to validate the in vitro antibacterial activity of different ... -
Antibacterial Activity of Endemic Artocarpus nobilis Thw Found in Sri Lanka
(2021-12-25)Aims: To evaluate antibacterial activity of aqueous, methanol, dichloromethane, and hexane extracts of Artocarpus nobilis Thw. leaves and stem bark against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus using agar well ... -
Assessment of In vitro Anti Inflammatory Activity: A Comprehensive Review of Methods, Advantages, and Limitations
(2025-02-26)Inflammation is a vital biological response that plays an important role during tissue repair and defense against infections. A range of transcription factors (including NF-KB and AP-1), enzymes (Cycooxygenase-2 (COX-2) ... -
Assessment of Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA) Among Sri Lankan Law Undergraduates
(2021)Public Speaking Anxiety (PSA) is stated as the fear of giving a speech in public with the expectation of being negatively evaluated by others, which is a common issue that many law undergraduates struggle with. Eliminating ... -
Biochemical Insights and Clinical Applications of Ischemia-Modified Albumin in Ischemic Conditions
(2024-07-08)Atherosclerotic coronary artery disease is a significant global health threat, impacting millions annually. Over time, plaque buildup narrows the coronary arteries, reducing blood flow to the heart muscle and resulting in ... -
Biophytum reinwardtii Extracts as Promising Alternative Agents against Pathogenic Bacteria
(2025)Aims: With the growing resistance of pathogenic microbes to antibiotics, the search for novel approaches to address this challenge has increased. In this instance, plant-based medicine emerges as a promising alternative, ... -
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Citrus-Based Bio-Insect Repellents: A Review on Historical and Emerging Trends in Utilizing Phytochemicals of Citrus Plants
(2024)Research on citrus plants is the result of increasing interest in the discovery of plant species with potential insect-repellent properties. Insect-repelling ability can be achieved by the numerous ubiquitous citrus ... -
Clitoria ternatea-Shifting Paradigms: From Laboratory to Industry
(2021-12-03)Clitoria ternateacommonly known as Butterfly pea is a standard Ayurvedic medicinal plant used in many parts of south Asian countries. Traditional medicinal plants are a great alternative to find new treatments and for the ... -
ClpB chaperone as a promising target for antimicrobial therapy: A narrative review
(2025)The Clp/Hsp100 family, part of the ATPase associated with various cellular activities (AAA+) superfamily, includes caseinolytic peptidase B (ClpB), a highly conserved protein found in bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and ... -
A Comparative Study on In Vitro Antibacterial Activity of Different Leaf Extracts of Medicinal Plant Talinum paniculatum
(2017)There is an urgent need for the development of novel affordable plant based natural antibacterial agents in order to combat against the emergence of antibiotic resistance, resulting from the indiscriminate use of currently ... -
Comprehensive review on growth hormone (GH) mutations and sequence variants in children with growth hormone deficiency
(2025-04-19)Growth hormone (GH) is a vital peptide hormone respon sible for regulating growth, development and numerous metabolic functions in humans and other vertebrates. Comprising 190 amino acids, GH is synthesized and secreted ...
