DSpace Home
→
Research Awards
→
Faculty of Medical Sciences
→
2015- Medical
→
Recent submissions

2015- Medical: Recent submissions

Now showing items 141-160 of 231

In-Vivo Antioxidant Activity of Rasna Sapthakaya Decoction in Wistar Rats

Sanjeev, R.; Suresh, T.S.; Dahanayake, J.M. (University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 2015-11-05)

Rasna sapthakaya (RS) decoction is a mixture of seven Ayurvedic herbs and is used to chronic inflammatory joint diseases. The RS decoction is widely used in Sri Lanka and India. Reactive oxygen species induce lipid ...
Phytochemical and Ethno-Pharmacological Properties of Desmodium triflorum: A Review

Ilandara, R.; Chandrapala, R.; Jayasuriya, W.J.A.B.N.; Suresh, T.S. (Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo 07, 2015)

Desmodium triflorum is a well-known Sri Lankan medicinal plant which is in folkloric use. Recent pharmacological studies have established its antioxidant, antiinflammatory, anti-convulsant and analgesic activities. The ...
The Common Marmoset: A Feasible Non-human Primate Model for Biochemical Research

Suresh, T.S. (Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Science (SLALAS), 2015-06)

It gives me great pleasure to be able to write this message for the 5th newsletter of SLALAS and would like to thank the membership for electing me as the President for 2015. The SLAAS is committed to promote the ethical ...
Laboratory Animal Science in Sri Lanka: Where We Are Today

Suresh, T.S. (2015-05-30)

In November/December 2011, I had the opportunity to participate in the first International Certificate Course on Laboratory Animal Science (LAS) held in Sri Lanka organized by the University of Colombo and the Utrecht ...
Pleurotus ostreatus, a Culinary Mushroom as a Functional Food to Treat Inflammatory Conditions

Jayasuriya, W.J.A.B.N.; Handunnetti, S.M.; Wanigatunge, C.A.; Fernando, G.H.; Abeytunga, D.T.U.; Suresh, T.S. (International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Karachi, Karachi., 2015-01-12)

Pleurotus ostreatus is a culinary-medicinal mushroom which is grown worldwide commonly known as American oyster. Various properties of P. ostreatus have been reported in literature such as antinociceptive, hypocholesterolaemic, ...
Could Food Be Our Medicine?

Suresh, T.S. (University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya., 2015)

Introduction Non communicable diseases are becoming an alarming threat to humans at present. The high prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Asia is a challenge to health care professionals. With numerous limitations attributed ...
Vaginal Discharge: Women's Health seeking Behaviours and Cultural Practices

Ilankoon, I.M.P.S.; Goonewardena, C.S.E.; Perera, P.P.R.; Fernandopulle, R.C. (2015-06)

Early detection of pathological vaginal discharge is important to prevent complications of underlying diseases which can severely compromise women's health, fertility and survival. A review of the published literature was ...
Public Health Midwives' Health Education Activities Related to Common Gynaecological Complaints

Ilankoon, I.M.P.S.; Perera, P.P.R.; Goonawardena, C.S.E.; Fernandopulle, R.C. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-09-11)

Public Health Midwife (PHM) mainly works in the field, providing domiciliary care by residing in the community. They work in urban, rural and estate areas and indulge in maternal and childcare services. PHMs can build ...
Different Cultural Practices and Health Seeking Behaviours Associated with Vaginal Discharge

Ilankoon, I.M.P.S.; Goonewardena, C.S.E.; Perera, P.P.R.; Fernandopulle, R.C. (University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 2015-11-05)

Vaginal discharge is a distressing, embarrassing symptom and a common gynaecological complaint among women in the reproductive age group. The most common pathological cause for vaginal discharge is reproductive tract ...
Public Health Midwives' Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceived Level of Competency in Educating Women Regarding Vaginal Discharge

Ilankoon, I.M.P.S.; Goonewardena, C.S.E.; Perera, P.P.R.; Fernandopulle, R.C. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, Nawala, 2015)

Introduction: Vaginal discharge is a common female health concern in South Asia (Khan, 2009; Trollope-Kumar, 2001). It may be a symptom of reproductive tract infections, genital tract malignancies and other reproductive ...
Use of a Rapid Diagnostic Test to Detect Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka

de Silva, G.; Somaratne, V.; Senaratne, S.; Vipuladasa, M.; Premachandra, J.; Munasinghe, H.; Munasinghe, C.; Ranasinghe, S.; Wickremasinghe, R. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-04-01)

Objectives: This study was initiated to determine the sensitivity and specificity of a commercially available rapid diagnostic test (RDT) to detect leishmania antigen in cutaneous leishmaniasis(CL) skin lesions among Sri ...
Antimicrobial Activities of Selected Herbs and Two Herbal Decoctions against Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Ragunathan, K.; Radhika, N.D.M.; Gunathilaka, D.P.P.; Weerasekera, M.M.; Hewageegana, S.; Fernando, S.S.N.; Gunasekara, T.D.C.P. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-04-01)

Objectives: To determine the antimicrobial activity of selected herbs against MRSA. Methods: Aqueous extracts, of dried stem bark of Pongamia pinnata (magulkaranda), dried stem of Rubia. cordifolia Linn (Welmadata) , ...
Glycaemic Control Behaviors in Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study of Patients' Perspectives in Sri Lanka

Amarasekara, A.A.T.D.; Fongkaew, W.; Turale, S.; Wimalasekera, S.W. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-04-01)

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is escalating globally and now the most important non-communicable disease causing serious health issues in Sri Lanka. The complications of T2DM burden individuals, their ...
Cross-Sectional Study of Glycemic Control among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

Amarasekara, A.A.T.D.; Fongkaew, W.; Wimalasekera, S.W.; Turale, S.; Chanprasit, C. (Wiley Publishing Asia Pty Ltd., 2015)

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition, a global concern, and a serious issue in Sri Lanka, where there is little data regarding the influence of dietary control, exercise, and adherence to medication behaviors ...
Barriers to and Reasons for Glycemic Control among Adults with T2DM: Perspectives from Health Care Professionals

Amarasekara, A.A.T.D.; Fongkaew, W.; Wimalasekera, S.W.; Turale, S. (2015)

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a global epidemic. It is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among adults in Sri Lanka. It has a significant impact on the individual, their families as well.as the economy ...
Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of a New Hepatoprotective Polyherbal Formulation in ICR Male Mice

Karunarathna, K.A.A.U.; Abeysekera, A.M.; Chandrika, U.G.; Senevirathna, B.; Padumadasa, C.; Tennakoon, T.M.S.G. (Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Science (SLALAS), 2015-01-16)

Background A number of ayurvedic formulations are currently being used as hepatoprotective drugs, in the absence of such drugs in the modern system of medicine (Devraj et al, 2011). Most ayurvedic formulations are poly ...
Spectroscopic Studies of Neutral and Chemically Oxidized Species of β-Carotene, Lycopene and Norbixin in CH2Cl2: Fluorescence from Intermediate Compounds

Alwis, D.D.D.H.; Chandrika, U.G.; Jayaweera, P.M. (Elsevier, 2015)

Radical cations, dications and oxidized intermediate species of three carotenoids, namely, p-carotene, lycopene and norbixin, were generated in CH2Cl2 solutions via chemical oxidation using anhydrous FeCl3, UV-vis, ...
Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica): Nutritional Properties and Plausible Health Benefits

Chandrika, U.G.; Peramune, A.A.S.; Kumara, P. (Elsevier, 2015)

Centella asiatica L. (Gotu Kola) is a nutritionally important plant and a valued traditional medicine in South East Asia. In this review, the chemical composition, nutritional values, and health benefits of C. asiatica ...
Importance of Anthropometry in Assessing Insulin Resistance as a Pre-Alarming Sign before the Onset of Metabolic Syndrome: A Study among Apparently Healthy Subjects

Walatara, K.N.W.; Athiththan, L.V.; Hettiarachchi, U.P.K.; Perera, P.R. (Research Society for the Study of Diabetes in India, 2015-08-27)

Insulin resistance (IR) and obesity are inter-related causes of metabolic syndrome. Early identification before the onset of metabolic syndrome will be useful to lead a healthy life. The purpose of the present study was ...
Formulation of a Low Glycaemic Index Health Snack, with No Added Sugar or Sweeteners

Kulasooriya, U.; de Lanerolle-Dias, M.; Hettiaratchi, U.P.K.; Jayasena, S. (2015-05-14)

Objectives: The aim of this study was to formulate a low glycaemic index health snack (baked cookie) with no added sugar or sweeteners and to biochemically assess its nutrient composition and glycaemic index (GI). Methods: ...

Recently added

2015- Medical: Recent submissions

Search DSpace

Browse

All of DSpace

This Collection

My Account