Allied Health Sciences
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Use of Vitamins and Minerals among Nurses in Sri Lanka in the Context of Getting Covid-19
(2022)Due to frequent exposure to infected patients, coronavirus disease (COVID19) causes mortality among a significant proportion of nurses. The use of vitamins and minerals against COVID-19 is a growing trend and its utilization ... -
A Study on the Influence of Attendance and Types of Dental Clinics for the Development of Dental Caries in Young Adults
(2022)Oral hygiene is defined as the practice of keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums clean and healthy. As poor oral hygiene contributes to the occurrence of dental cavities, regular dental checkups and treatments are essential ... -
Impact of Covid-19 on Health-Related Behaviours among Parents with Children Under 10 Years in Wennappuwa Divisional Secretariat Area, Sri Lanka – A Cross-Sectional Study
(2022)The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted millions of individuals causing major changes to their livelihood, health behaviours, and physical and mental well-being. The general objective of this study was to describe the changes ... -
Stress Level and Associated Factors among Undergraduates of KIU during Covid-19 Pandemic
(2022)Undergraduates feel a significant amount of stress due to a variety of factors. The covid-19 pandemic has negatively affected the students to increase their stress. Identification of the stress in the early stage is ... -
Assessment of Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Vitamin D and Its Deficiency among Undergraduates in a Tertiary Educational Institution In Sri Lanka; A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
(2022)Many people in tropical Asian nations suffer from vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, despite receiving sufficient sunlight throughout the year. Because inadequate vitamin D can cause a deficiency, which increases the ... -
Knowledge and Practice Regarding Basic First-Aid Among Commercial Three-Wheeler Drivers of Colombo District, Sri Lanka
(2022)First-aid is the immediate care given to an injured person during an accident until proper medical care is provided. Commercial three-wheeler drivers act as first responders because they may be the first to arrive at an ... -
Individual and Combined Antioxidant Activities of Desmodium triflorum Linn. and Pogostemon heyneanus Benth.
(2022)Desmodium triflorum Linn. and Pogostemon heyneanus Benth. are medicinal plants in Sri Lanka. This investigation was conducted to determine the individual and combined antioxidant activities of D. triflorum whole plant ... -
In-Vitro Evaluation of Gastroprotective Activity and Phytochemical Screening of the Aqueous Leaf Extract of Cyclea peltate
(2022)Cyclea peltata (Kahipiththan in Sinhala) (C. peltata) is a climbing shrub that belongs to the family Menispermaceae. When the leaf extract is mixed with water, it forms an edible gel that is consumed to treat gastrointestinal ... -
Evaluation of Synergistic Gastroprotective Activity of Desmodium triflorum Linn. and Pogostemon heyneanus Benth. Using In-Vitro Methods
(2022)Desmodium triflorum Linn. and Pogostemon heyneanus Benth. are common terrestrial plants found in tropical countries. The gastroprotective activities of these individual plants have been investigated separately in previous ... -
Formulation of Herbal Anti-Inflammatory Cream Combining Barringtonia racemosa, Curcuma longa and Phyllanthus amarus Extracts
(2022)Phyllanthus amarus, Barringtonia racemosa and Curcuma longa are well-known herbal plants with anti-inflammatory activity that are used in traditional medicine. An attempt was made first to determine the in-vitro ... -
An In-Vitro Evaluation of Photoprotective Potential of Leaf Extracts of Atalantia Ceylanica, Hibiscus Furcatus and Formulated Herbal Sunscreen Gel
(2022)Higher exposure to solar radiation may cause skin diseases due to the harmful effects of sunburn. Sunscreen is one of best methods to prevent solar-induced skin cancers and sunburns. Sunscreens consist of natural ... -
Assessment of Attitudes towards Herbal Medication in Response to Covid-19 Infection among Undergraduate Students in KIU Sri Lanka
(2022)The utilization of herbal products as medicine can be traced back to ancient Assyrians, Egyptians, Chinese, and Indians. The demand for herbal medicine is increasing due to the need to boost immunity. This study assessed ... -
Prevalence of and Factors Associated with Painkiller Self-Medication among Students Undergoing Higher Education in Western Province, Sri Lanka
(2022)Self-medication (SM) is an emerging practice commonly used for pain management among higher education students. However, unreliable self-medication may lead to severe complications. Therefore, this study aims to assess ... -
Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory and Antibacterial Activity of Horsfieldia iryaghedhi (RUK) of Sri Lanka
(2022)The development of anti-inflammatory and antibacterial drugs is mainly dependent on the discovery of novel compounds from natural sources. This study aims to assess the in vitro anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activity ... -
Study of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Covid-19 among Students at Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kotelawala Defence University
(2022)The health crisis due to COVID-19 has escalated all over the world since the end of 2019. The people are advised to adhere to preventive measures such as social distancing, wearing masks and regular washing of hands. ... -
Study on Radiological Changes of the Aging Brain and Skull Using Computed Tomography
(2022)The physical appearance of humans changes according to the age. Every change may not be noticeable to naked eye, but it is possible to determine the microstructural changes of the brain and skull using novel quantitative ... -
Analysis of Point Doses to Bladder and Rectum in HDR Brachytherapy to Advanced Cervical Cancer at Apeksha Hospital Maharagama
(2022)Gynaecological cancers are fourth commonest cancer in world among women. Brachytherapy is a major treatment option for gynaecological cancers. When Brachytherapy source is implanted in cervical cavity of the patient, ... -
Average Glandular Dose in Digital Breast Tomosynthesis: A Comparison between Machine Displayed Values and Calculated Values
(2022)Mammography is a specialized medical imaging technique that uses low-energy Xrays to diagnose and screen the human breast. Average glandular dose (AGD) estimates the average dose absorbed by the glandular tissues of a ... -
Investigation of Cardiovascular Disease Risk among Patients Attending the Medical Clinic of University Hospital KDU, Using Lipid Indices and ASCVD Risk Calculator
(2022)Accurate risk assessment of cardiovascular disease (CVD) plays a pivotal role in preventing coronary heart disease, stroke, etc. which could be life threatening. This study aimed at investigating the correlation of ... -
Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio Exhibits a Relationship with the Occurrence of Microvascular Complications Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
(2022)The systemic disorder, Diabetes Mellitus (DM) can eventually lead to microvascular complications as a result of persistent subclinical vascular inflammation. The literature has highlighted the use of haematological indices ...
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