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Assessment of background radiation and frequency of micronuclei formation in two selected populations in Sri Lanka.

Weerakkody, W.A.T.L. (University of Kelaniya, 2019)

This study assessed background radiation and frequency of micronuclei formation in persons living in Norochcholai and Ragama. Ninety-six healthy individuals (20-59 years of age) from both sexes were selected for the study, ...
Assessment of risk factors for transmission of malaria in Ampara and Batticaloa Districts in Sri Lanka

Fernando, M.A.S.T. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

Malaria is a major public health concern in the world. Sri Lanka has achieved a significant reduction in malaria incidence since 2000. Anopheles culicifacies (Giles) complex is well established as the predominant vector ...
The association between asthma and functional abdominal pain disorders in paediatric population: common pathophysiological mechanisms causing this association

Kumari, A.M.M.V. (University of Kelaniya, 2019)

Asthma and functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPDs) are common paediatric disorders affecting quality of life. Though the association of asthma with irritable bowel syndrome has been reported, association with other ...
Atopy, allergic diseases and soil transmitted nematode infections in children in Sri Lanka

Amarasekera, N.D.D.M. (University of Kelaniya, 2009)

Allergic diseases in children are a common paediatric problem affecting approximately one third of children worldwide. Attempts have been made to explain the rising prevalence of allergic diseases, of which the "Hygiene ...
Background radiation and micronuclei in lymphocytes of residents in the vicinity of the mineral sand processing factory in Pulmoddai, Sri Lanka

Warnakulasuriya, D. T. D. (University of Kelaniya, 2016)

Lanka Mineral Sands Ltd (LMS), a government owned company, has been mining mineral sands at Pulmoddai since 1957. The mineral sands that are mined include monazite which contains thorium ...
Biochemical,inflammatory, and histopathological changes in wistar rats given dug well water from high and low disease prevalent villages for chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in north central province of Sri Lanka

Thammitiyagodage, M.G. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2021)

Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) is prevalent in the North Central Province (NCP) of Sri Lanka. Ingestion of groundwater is identified as one of the causative factors. The einfonley of the population ...
Bionomics and control effects of anopheles stephensi in Mannar and Jaffna districts of Sri Lanka

Jude, P.J. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2023)

BACKGROUND: Sri Lanka was declared as a country that eliminated malaria disease in 2016 by the World Health Organization. Recent report of Anopheles stephensi as an invasive vector in the northern part of Sri Lanka is one ...
Coagulation changes during mild hypothemia in neonates on extra corporeal membrane oxygenation(ECMO)

Harischandra, D.V.T. (University of Kelaniya, 2011)

Hypothermia is a promising intervention for reducing cerebral ischaemic damage. Neonates who need extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are inherently ill and are at risk of cerebral damage. Studies have shown hypothermia ...
Design, implementation and evaluation of a community intervention to improve utilisation of healthy lifestyle centres in two districts of Sri Lanka

Herath, H.M.T.P. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2022)

INTRODUCTION: Healthy Lifestyle Centres (HLCs) are underutilised in Sri Lanka. Effectiveness of empowering communities to improve utilisation of HLCs by its target f population (adults aged 35 to 65 years) is not explored. ...
Determination of risk factors and development of mathematical models to forecast case incidence of dengue in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka.

Withanage, G. P. W. K. (University of Kelaniya, 2019)

ABSTRACT: Dengue is one of the most important mosquito-borne viral infection in Sri Lanka and the disease is caused by any of the four antigenically distinct Dengue Viruses (DENV). Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) and Ae. albopictus ...
Determination of the quality of coconut oil and the effects of selected coconut products on serum metabolic parameters of Wistar Rats.

Samaranayake, H. A. E. (University of Kelaniya, 2018)

Although a large number of studies have. been conducted on the health effects of coconut, findings remain inconclusive. This study investigated the quality of commercially available coconut oil (CNO) and the effects of ...
Development and validation of a tool to predict information seeking behaviour of medical undergraduates, Sri Lanka

Marasinghe, M.P.L.R. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2022)

Information seeking behaviour is a set of actions expressing information needs, searching, evaluating, selecting, and utilizing information. This study aimed to develop and validate a tool to measure the information seeking ...
Development of a quantum dot-based rapid diagnostic assay for the detection of dengue NS1 antigen.

Munasinghe, M.M.E. (University of Kelaniya, 2022)

Dengue is a mosquito bom viral disease which is considered as one of the most important and most prevalent infectious diseases in tropical and sub-tropical world. This is caused by a virus from the genus Flavivirus that ...
Development of recombinant protiens as diagnostic intermediates for chikungunya infection

Athapaththu, A.M.M.H. (University of Kelaniya, 2013)

INTRODUCTION: Chikungunya (CHIK) is an important disease with explosive outbreaks occurring in Sri Lanka. Confirmation of CHIK outbreaks is important for clinicians for proper clinical management of patients and epidemiological ...
Distribution of major and potential malaria vectors in manner trincomelee districs and systematics of anophelines in Sri Lanka

Gunathilaka, P.A.D.H.N. (University of Kelaniya, 2014)

BACKGROUND: Malaria was a major public health problem in Sri Lanka until recent past. Entomological surveillance is used to evaluate control programmes and facilitate interventions. OBJECTIVES: To study on spatial, temporal, ...
Dynamics of aedes population in western province of Sri Lanka and a study on the feasibility of sterile insect technique (SIT) for controlling aedes albopictus

Harishchandra, J. (University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2022)

INTRODUCTION - Dengue is the most important vector-borne disease in Sri Lanka. Controlling dengue vectors is a challenge which needs multiple approaches. Sterile Insect Technique (SIT), which has been successfully applied ...
Effect of indoor air pollution due to solid fuel combustion on respiratory diseases,growth and development of children under 5 years in Ragama MOH area. Sri Lanka

Ranathunga, R. A. N. (University of Kelaniya, 2016)

Indoor air pollution from combustion of solid fuels for cooking is one of the ten most important risk factors of global burden of disease There is compelling evidence linking indoor smoke to acute respiratory infections ...
Effectiveness of early stretching exercises for range of motion of the shoulder joint,state of axillary scar and quality of recovery in burnt patients admitted to burns unit of the national hospital of Sri Lanka

Perera, G. A. D. (University of Kelaniya, 2016)

BACKGROUND: Burn injuries can result in long term impairment, limitation and restriction in participation in various activities in a patient’s life. The majority of burns occur in low- and middle-income countries and ...
Effects of zinc on human semen quality and sexual behaviour of male rats

Dissanayake, D.M.A.B. (University of Kelaniya, 2008)

The main aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of serum and seminal plasma zinc levels on semen quality of a subfertile male population. At the same time, effects of zinc on different aspects of male reproduction ...
Establishing normative threshold data on auditory brainstem response for Sri Lankan children under 5 years of age

Ileperuma, L.D. (University of Kelaniya, 2015)

PURPOSE: This study was designed to gather normative air conduction ABR data in children to establish a physical reference that can be reproduced across clinics in Sri Lanka as normative ABR values for children have not ...

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