Introduction
Diabetic patients on insulin therapy are compelled to use sharps such as insulin needles and lancets on a regular basis. As a result thousands of used sharps and bloodstained materials are generated daily by ...
Background:
Patients with diabetes on insulin therapy are compelled to use sharps, such as insulin needles and lancets, on a regular basis. As a result, they generate thousands of used sharps and bloodstained materials. ...
Balasubramaniam, M.; Sivapalan, K.; Gunaraiasingam, D.; Wimalasekera, S.W.(University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2015-11-27)
Physiology examination has four components such as Structured Essay Questions (SEQs), multiple choice questions, viva and practical. The value of viva is controversial as it is subjective. While SEQs assess written skills ...
Objectives: To determine the association between environmental and occupational exposures, semen parameters and lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) levels in seminal plasma of men investigated for infertility.
Methods Data were ...
BACKGROUND: Cancer is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among all populations and patients need special care while care providers need special skills and resources; all this constitutes a challenge especially ...
The Majority of cancer patients worldwide are in advanced stages of cancer when they come to hospital. At this stage pain relief and palliative care is the only realistic treatment options. Qualitative study design was ...
Nisansala, M.W.N.; Wimalasekera, S.W.(University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-04-01)
Objectives: Diabetic sensory neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes mellitus causing considerable morbidity and disability. The objectives were to determine the proportion of diabetic neuropathy among the patients ...
Wijayasiri, K.D.C.U.; Wimalasekera, S.W.; Thurairaja, C.(University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-04-01)
Objectives: To determine the status of pulmonary functions amongst Sri Lankan national level athletes in comparison to matched controls
Methods: National level athletes (n = 63) engaged in resistance and endurance sports ...
Aims: To determine the status of the pulmonary functions amongst Sri Lankan division one club level cricketers in comparison to matched controls. Training programmes of cricketers are planned to enhance and maximise the ...
Wijayasiri, K.D.C.U.; Wimalasekera, S.W.; Thurairaja, C.(General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, 2015-08-27)
Poor performance of Sri Lankan athletes in the international arena is observed despite regular training. Performance depends on the physical fitness and technical training. Although techniques are addressed, a player's ...
Introduction:
Executive functions (EFs) are prefrontal cortex (PFC) mediated higher cognitive functions essential for maturation of cognition and appropriate behaviour. The PFC can be affected by various adverse environmental ...
Background: The risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) can be minimized by dietary modifications during the postpartum period. Health care workers should play ...
Kumarasinghe, A.S.; Wasalathanthri, S.; Hettiarachchi, P.; Gunawardena, N.(General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, 2015-08)
Diabetic leg and foot ulcers are shown to have a negative impact on health related quality of life (HRQoL). The purpose of this study was to evaluate HRQoL of patients with diabetic leg and foot ulcers and to examine ...