Medicine: Recent submissions
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Evaluation of the Results of In-vitro Primary Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing for Positive Blood Cultures with Enterobacteriaceae According to Clinical Laboratory Testing Standards Institute ABST Guidelines
(2023-09)Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (ABST) is used to determine the effectiveness of different antibiotics against specific bacteria or microorganisms. The main objectives of this study were to determine the antimicrobial ... -
Diagnostic Utility of Ultrasound Scanning in the Preoperative Diagnosis of Thyroid Nodules
(2023-09)A 2.1-fold increase in the rate of thyroid carcinoma is observed in Sri Lanka during the past decade. Despite high incidence of thyroid tumors (7% of the population), malignancy rate was 5%. Effective methods of preoperative ... -
Psychosocial Climate of the Sri Lanka Army in Relation to Burnout Prevention: A Qualitative Study
(2023-09)Burnout is one of the most prevalent occupational mental health problems in military. Stressors are influenced by the psychosocial environment at work. Understanding the psychosocial environment is crucial in planning ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices with regard to the Use of Facemasks in the Prevention of Covid-19 and Other Respiratory Illnesses Among General Public in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)This study focuses on evaluating the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of the general population in Sri Lanka regarding the use of face masks for COVID-19 prevention. The research was conducted through an online ... -
Bioequivalence of Metformin Hydrochloride USP XR 500 mg (Generic, Gamma Interpharm Pvt Ltd,) and the Comparator Glucophage XR 500 mg Oral Tablets (Merck Sante S A S, France), in Sri Lankan Healthy Subjects Under Fasting Conditions
(2023-09)The World Health Organization (WHO) requires bioequivalence studies to evaluate if medication from various sources are therapeutically equivalent to the innovator product. In this study, the bioequivalence of generic ... -
Microscopic Identification of Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections; Incidence among Selected Communities in Western Province and Central Province
(2023-09)Gastrointestinal (GI) parasitic infections prevail to be a significant health problem in many countries. Communities with low socioeconomic status, poor environmental and personal hygiene, overcrowding, and insufficient ... -
Comparative Evaluation of Disc Diffusion eMasurements with Minimum Inhibitory Concentration values in Meropenem Susceptibility of Enterobacteriaceae Isolates
(2023-09)Meropenem is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat resistant bacterial infections. Disc diffusion testing is the routine method used for antibiotic sensitivity. Knowledge on Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) of ... -
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Selected Cardio-respiratory Symptoms and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate Measurement among Carpenters in Moratuwa Medical Officer of Health area
(2023-09)Indoor air pollution and exposure to hazardous particles in the air especially particulate matter (PM10) has a huge impact on the cardio- respiratory system. Carpenters are at a major risk of getting exposed to wood dust ... -
Intervention of 5A Smoking Cessation Method at Eastern Naval Area in 2021/22
(2023-09)Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) have become the leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Tobacco use is a recognized causal factor in the genesis of NCDs. Smoking is the most frequent cause of avoidable premature death. ... -
Molecular Identification of Vector Mosquitoes of Dirofilariasis in Matale District, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Dirofilariasis is a vector-borne parasitic disease with a worldwide distribution. In Sri Lanka, only one study has been recorded so far corresponding to vector identification which has only been conducted by standard ... -
Diversity of Culturable Aerobic Bacteria in the Midgut of Filariasis Vector, Culex quinquefasciatus Adults in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Symbiotic bacteria established in mosquito gut significantly influence disease transmission, host-parasites interaction, and determination of vectorial capacity. The present study focused on screening of midgut microbial ... -
Immunogenicity of Dengue E-protein Peptides Modified with Para-nitro Phenylalanine
(2023-09)Few conserved epitopes from the Envelope (E) protein of the dengue virus have previously been identified to show a broader immunogenicity and neutralization towards all the fours dengue virus serotypes. Inclusion of an ... -
Analysis of User Needs to Facilitate in Designing a Laboratory Information Management System for Selected Hospitals in Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Nearly 70% of objective information required for patient management is derived from medical laboratories. Sri Lanka highlights the necessity of a laboratory information management system (LIMS) that supports private ... -
Imaging Guided Combined Structural and Coronary Heart Procedures in One Setting, for Awake Patients: Does it Help Save Money and Time in a Resource- Constrained Health System, without Substantial Complications?
(2023-09)The provision/receipt of cutting-edge cardiac care, in a country in financial crisis, is a difficult task for both providers and patients. Many Sri Lankan patients seem to present currently with multiple cardiac problems ... -
Breeding Places and Susceptibility Status of Anopheles stephensi Larvae for Temephos in Jaffna, Sri Lanka
(2023-09)Anopheles stephensi mosquito is an invasive potential malaria vector in Sri Lanka. Adult Anopheles stephensi shows resistance to many insecticides. Hence, identification of breeding habitats and susceptibility to larvicides ... -
Correlates of Disease Outcomes in Patients with COVID-19, Admitted to Intensive Care Units of University Hospital, Kotelawala Defence University
(2023-09)COVID-19 became a pandemic affecting millions of people globally. Most patients were critically ill when admitted, requiring intensive care. Cytokine-mediated hyperinflammatory response leads to critical illness where ... -
Emergent Risk of Sub-Clinical Renal Injury within Paediatric Communities in the Central Highlands of Sri Lanka: A Region where Chronic Kidney Disease of Unkown Aetiology is not Documented among Adults
(2023-09)Concerning the impact of Chronic Kidney Disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu), central highlands in the wet climatic zone of Sri Lanka are considered to be safe, as CKDu is not reported among adults. However, being an ... -
Evidence of Paediatric Renal Injury in Farming Communities Residing in Highly Agricultural Areas in Sri Lanka: A Cross-Sectional Study with Urinary Biomarkers
(2023-09)Intensive use of agrochemicals and unsafe handling practices are commonly identified in farming communities residing in highly agricultural areas. Although they do not directly involve in field work, exposure via aerosols, ... -
A Five-Year Assessment of Medicines Expenditure in the State Sector to Inform a Reform Strategy for the Economic Crisis
(2023-09)The ABC methodology is designed to assess the appropriateness of procurement of medicines; A = top 10–19% of medicines which account for approximately 70% of the total cost, B = top 20–30% of medicines which account for ...