2015- Medical

Study the Analgesic Effects of Sudarshana Powder in Animal Model

Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Study the Analgesic Effects of Sudarshana Powder in Animal Model Weerakoon, W.A.S.S.; Perera, P.K.; Gunasekara, D.; Suresh, T.S. Attached

Factors Affecting The Examination Performance Of Medical Students In A State Medical School, Sri Lanka

Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Factors Affecting The Examination Performance Of Medical Students In A State Medical School, Sri Lanka Dias, K.P.U.P.; Galahityawa, K.D.J.M.K.; Jayalath, S.D.D.S.; Kumara, K.P.R.P.; Rathnasekara, R.K.A.N.; Suresh, T.S. Attached; Introduction: Performance at bar examinations is affected by many factors. The first bar examination faced by the medical students is the First MBBS examination which is conducted at the end of 5 terms of study (each term comprising 10 weeks) following entry into the medical faculty. Sufficient investigations have not been conducted to determine the factors associated with examination performance of medical students. \ Objective: The present research study aimed to study the personal factors affecting the performance at the 1st MBBS examination of medical students in a state medical school in Sri Lanka. Methodology: A self administered questionnaire was distributed among a sample o f 300 medical students of 3rd and 4th years, who had got through the 1st MBBS examination. The questionnaire contained questions on the demographic data as well as those related to examination performance. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS version 16. Results and Discussion: The results revealed that 79 participants (26%) had obtained First, Upper Second or Lower Second classes at the 1st MBBS examination. Overall performance of 1st MBBS examination was significantly better (p<0.05) in students who have had good island rank and an A pass at the university entrance (General Certificate o f Examinations- Advanced Level) examination and attended lectures regularly and also in students who went through past papers. Students who travelled to the university from own homes had significantly better results (p<0.05) than those who were boarded at boarding houses or hostels. Similar studies have to be conducted at other medical schools to in order to gain further insight.

A Sefety Study On A Novel Ayurvedic Preparation Sudarshana Suspension In Healthy Adult Volunteers

Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

A Sefety Study On A Novel Ayurvedic Preparation Sudarshana Suspension In Healthy Adult Volunteers Weerakoon, W.A.S.S.; Perera, P.K.; Gunasekera, D.; Suresh, T.S. Attached

Comparison of the Basic Nutritional Characteristics of the First Extract and Second Extract of Coconut Milk

Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Comparison of the Basic Nutritional Characteristics of the First Extract and Second Extract of Coconut Milk Nadeeshani, R.; Wijayaratna, U.N.; Prasadani, W.C.; Ekanayake, S.; Seneviratne, K.N.; Jayathilaka, N. Attached; Coconut milk is the aqueous extract of grated coconut kernel. In traditional cooking in the South Asian region, grated coconut kernel is hand-pressed with water to obtain a viscous white coconut milk known as first extract (FE). The coconut kernel remaining after the first extraction is further extracted with a fresh portion of water to obtain second extract (SE), which is less viscous. In the present study, the nutritional composition and the effect of FE and SE on the serum lipid profiles was evaluated. The results indicate that the lipid and protein contents of SE is equivalent to a 3 fold diluted solution of FE. However, the levels of sugars and phenolic contents of the SE cannot be achieved by the same fold ofdilution of FE. There is no significant difference (p < 0.05)in the lipid profiles of the rats fed with SE after 21 days.