2023 IRC Abstracts: Recent submissions
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Microscopic Characteristics and Phytochemical Screening of Crudia zeylanica
(2023-09)Crudia zeylanica (Fabaceae) is a native, critically endangered plant in Sri Lanka. It was rediscovered recently after recorded in 1911. Its uses or any activity have not been reported. The objectives of this study were ... -
Assessment of Antimicrobial E cacy of Banana Peel (Musa paradisiaca) Extracts and Determination of Minimum Inhibitory Concentration against Selected Oral Pathogens.
(2023-09)The peels of Musa paradisiaca apply to a wide range of applications, including antimicrobial applications, the production of face masks, hair masks, and biofuel. This study aimed to determine the antimicrobial activity ... -
Fabrication of Dermal Patch for Wound Care with Graphene Oxide Based Nanocomposites Loaded with Gallic Acid
(2023-09)Graphene-based nanocomposites have been used as a promising drug delivery mechanism due to their signi cant properties. Gallic Acid (GA) is a natural bioactive compound with pharmacological properties including anti-bacterial, ... -
Formulation Development and Analysis of Poly-herbal Antidiabetic Tablet Dosage Form
(2023-09)Diabetes mellitus is a leading global health problem. Prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Sri Lanka was 11.3% in year 2021. As synthetic antidiabetics are associated with several unintended adverse effects on long term ... -
Formulation and Evaluation of a Polyherbal Hair Dye Cream of the Aqueous and Ethanolic Plant Extracts of Hibiscus rosasinensis, Coffea arabica, Syzygium aromaticum, and Cinnamomum zeylanicum
(2023-09)Polyherbal hair dye products are preferred over synthetic products due to their several bene ts. Literature reported flowers of Hibiscus rosasinensis, seeds of Co eafarabica, buds of Syzygium aromaticum, and bark of ... -
Unravelling Murder Mysteries: Role of Forensic Analysis Techniques in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)This research paper focuses on the importance of forensic analysis techniques in identifying murder criminals within the context of Sri Lanka. When it comes to solving murder cases in Sri Lanka, forensic analysis techniques ... -
Formulation and Evaluation of a Polyherbal Hair Dye Cream of the Aqueous and Ethanoic Plant Extracts of Hibiscus rosasinensis, Coffea arabica, Syzygium aromaticum, and Cinnamomum zeylanicum
(2023-09)Polyherbal hair dye products are preferred over synthetic products due to their several bene ts. Literature reported flowers of Hibiscus rosasinensis, seeds of Coffea arabica, buds of Syzygium aromaticum, and bark of ... -
In Silico Study of the Computationally Designed Novel Vinca Alkaloid Derivatives VADRPA01 and VADRPH01 Effects on Calmodulin and Calmodulin Dependent Ca2+ Transport ATPase
(2023-09)Vinblastine was the first Vinca Alkaloid (VA) with antiproliferative properties discovered in plant C. roseus. The ability of VA drugs to bind with the Calmodulin (CaM) and Calmodulin-dependent Ca 2+ transport ATPase ... -
A Study on Incidence of Bacteria Fostering Blood Culture Positivity
(2023-09)Analysis of single positive blood culture is widely used in Sri Lanka in the diagnosis of sepsis. There are only a few studies conducted regarding information on bacteria that could give rise to sepsis and the probability ... -
Incidence of Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease and Assessment of Risk Factors among Tuberculosis Patients Attended to the Chest Clinic, Regional Director’s Office of Health Services, Badulla
(2023-09)The incidence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is significantly high in TB patients. Risk factors associated with TB are multifactorial. A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted to ... -
Antibacterial Effect of Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Lemon Grass Plant against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli
(2023-09)Antimicrobial drug resistance has increased dramatically in the past years. Therefore, the urge to discover alternative natural antimicrobial agents has increased. Several plant extracts were found to be highly effective ... -
Assessment of In vitro Antibacterial and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Sri Lankan Medicinal Plant Jeffreycia zeylanica (Pupula)
(2023-09)Antibiotic resistance, global health risks, and absurd consequences of anti-inflammatory drugs are significant complications. As an alternative plant can be used. Jeffreycia zeylanica an endemic plant in Sri Lanka was ... -
In vitro Evaluation of Anti-Inflammatory and Antibacterial Properties of Tuberous Roots of Mirabilis Jalapa Linn. Found in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The Four-O’clock plant, also known as Mirabilis jalapa Linn. is a well-known ornamental plant prized for its folklore remedies in many countries around the world. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the ... -
Effect of Health-Literacy and Self-Management Efficacy on the Health-Related Quality of Life of Hypertensive Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Disease processes and subjective factors such as Health Literacy (HL) and Self-Management Efficacy (SME) affect the Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) of hypertensive patients. The main objective of this study was ... -
Intestinal Parasitosis: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices among Parents of Children aged 1-5 years in Hanwella Medical Officer of Health Area, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Intestinal Parasitosis (IP) is a group of diseases of public health concern, caused by different species of protozoa and helminths. Prevalence is highest among children in developing countries. This study aimed to ... -
Intestinal Parasitosis : Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices among Parents of Children aged 1-5 years in Hanwella Medical O cer of Health Area, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Intestinal Parasitosis (IP) is a group of diseases of public health concern, caused by di erent species of protozoa and helminths. Prevalence is highest among children in developing countries. This study aimed to investigate ... -
Knowledge and Awareness of Cervical Carcinoma among Female Students Aged 18-20 in Selected Schools in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Cervical carcinoma due to Human Papilloma Virus is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among gynecological cancers in developing countries such as Sri Lanka. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge ... -
Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Survivors of the University Hospital, Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Breast cancer is the leading malignancy among women in Sri Lanka. Breast cancer survival rates have improved due to earlier detection and treatments. However, the patient’s quality of life is still questionable. A ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices about Responsive Care in Early Childhood among Public Health Midwives in Kandy District, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)The process of watching/picking a child’s interests, curiosities, and cues, to nd out what they mean and promptly responding to them sensitively is known as responsive care. The aim of this study was to investigate the ...