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The Assessment of the Capping Tendency of the Tablet during The Pharmaceutical Tabletting Using Finite Element Analysis in Computational Modelling Tools
(2022)The pharmaceutical powder compression cycle can be subdivided into several stages, which are associated with numerous complex mechanisms. The rearrangement and densification of particles, inter-particle interaction and ... -
The Relationship between Foot Arch Index with Quadriceps and Hamstring Muscle Strength in Patients with Flat Feet Deformity and Bilateral Knee Osteoarthritis
(2022)Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common type of arthritis in Sri Lanka. Any alterations of the mechanical alignments in the knee have an impact on the foot structure which biomechanically linked by a kinematic chain. This ... -
Association between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Knee Osteoarthritis Among Patients Attending the Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Clinic of the University Hospital Kotelawala Defence University
(2022)Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) are chronic diseases that frequently co-exist. This cross-sectional study was conducted to find out the association between T2DM and KOA among patients attending ... -
Assessment of Setup Errors in Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy for Pelvic Tumours Using Cone Beam-Computed Tomography
(2022)Assessment of setup errors during conformal radiotherapy becomes more common to achieve the goal of radiotherapy. Radiotherapy centres have developed unique margins for better treatment delivery which are generated ... -
A Comparison of ABC/2 Formula with a Semiautomated Software-Based Hematoma Volume Measurement Technique in Intracranial Haemorrhage
(2022)Intracranial haemorrhage has been reported as a cause of all kinds of strokes while causing high mortality and disability for a longer duration and the accuracy of volumetric measurement of the hematoma has a considerable ... -
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment in Non-Menopausal and Post-Menopausal Women with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Using the World Health Organization- International Society of Hypertension Risk Prediction Chart and Framingham Risk Score
(2022)Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a leading cause of mortality among women with T2DM. In Sri Lanka, the performance of CVD risk assessment tools among women with T2DM in different reproductive stages is not yet studied. ... -
An Approach to Establish Local Diagnostic Reference Level (DRL) for Coronary Angiography Procedures in Sri Lanka
(2022)Among many interventional procedures performed in a cardiac catheterization laboratory, Coronary Angiogram (CAG) is the most frequently performed cardiac interventional procedure. A Diagnostic Reference Level (DRL) is ... -
The Prevalence of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dental Professional in National Dental Hospital, Colombo and Institute of Oral Health, Maharagama
(2022)It is considered that work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) are one of the major occupational health hazards that dental professionals have unveiled. Although dentistry is a high-risk profession for the development ... -
Anxiety and Depression among the Field Midwives in Selected MOH Areas in Matara District, Sri Lanka during Covid-19 Pandemic
(2022)COVID-19 outbreak was a novel experience for the mankind and it generated a psychologically difficult period for Field Midwives (FMs) who provide care to mothers and children in the community, in Sri Lanka. Hence, this ... -
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 ... -
Assessing the Adequacy of Haemodialysis and its Associated Factors in Patients Undergoing Regular Haemodialysis in Teaching Hospital Jaffna
(2022)Haemodialysis is the most common renal replacement therapy for patients who are with the end-stage renal disease. Providing adequate dialysis can improve their survival, while minimizing disease complications and recurrent ... -
Addiction of Methylphenidate among Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH), Sri Lanka
(2022)Methylphenidate is a psychotropic substance used to treat children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Literature reports that there is a great potential for methylphenidate to be abused among 10-14 ... -
The Effectiveness of Vestibular Physiotherapy for the Treatment of Residual Dizziness of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Patients
(2022)Residual dizziness (RD) is a common symptom experienced by Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) patients even after successful treatment with canalith repositioning manoeuvre. Vestibular physiotherapy is an effective ... -
A Qualitative Study of the Perspectives of Care Received by The Institutionalized Elders in Southern Province, Sri Lanka
(2022)In the current era, elderly people are more prone to have institutionalized care because of nobody to care them. It is crucial to investigate whether they are received a quality holistic care in order to improve their ... -
The Association between Body Mass Index and Lumbar Lordosis Angle among Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain in Selected Teaching Hospitals within Colombo District, Sri Lanka
(2022)Chronic low back pain is a major complaint among Sri Lankan population regardless of age, gender, and ethnicity. It is very important to investigate on how Body Mass Index (BMI) influences on the changes in Lumbar Lordosis ... -
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 ... -
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Fosfomycin for Coliforms Isolated from Patients with Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) at Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama and University Hospital KDU Sri Lanka
(2022)Fosfomycin is known to be sensitive to E. coli and Klebsiella spp., with lower resistance. It is not used in the Sri Lankan setting to treat UTIs. This study aimed to find the susceptibility patterns and minimum inhibitory ... -
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 ... -
Case Control Study on the Association between Disability Due to Lower Back Pain and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction among Three to Six (3-6) Months Post-Partum Women
(2022)Low back pain (LBP) is a common disorder which negatively influences the quality of life in postpartum women. The female body undergoes drastic changes during pregnancy and childbirth. The changes in the pelvic floor ... -
Anti-Fatigue Activity of SM Herbal Preparation in Rats by Acute Weight-Loaded Swimming Test
(2022)Fatigue is the main obstacle to maintaining stamina. It deteriorates the capacity for the physical workout of an athlete and the quality of life of a normal person. Fatigue occurs due to the accumulation of reactive free ...