Background: Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide. Which requires almost
life-long topical medication therapy. Unlike oral medications, while using eye drops the
pharmacological action can be greatly diminished ...
Introduction: The prevalence of dietary supplement usage for fitness objectives is rising,
particularly among gym participants, and is influenced by diverse sociodemographic
factors. Recognizing these connections is ...
Marin Difna, M.; Dileetha, E.; Kamalarupan, L.; Sanchayan, K.(University of Jaffna, 2024)
Introduction: Febrile convulsion, a common neurological disorder in under-five
children, can be distressing for parents. Inadequate awareness of parents may hinder
effective management.
Objective: To assess the knowledge ...
Introduction: Cricketers often face muscle cramps, leading to considerable pain during
games. School cricketers, with limited knowledge and practice, are particularly at risk;
therefore, evaluating their knowledge and ...
Introduction: Preterm birth is one of the primary causes of newborn morbidity and
mortality. Preventing preterm birth is the public health importance worldwide. The aim of
the study is to determine the prevalence and ...
Introduction: Antioxidants are substances that can inhibit or delay unwanted reactions of
oxidation through one or more mechanisms. Antioxidant phytochemicals found in
medicinal plants could play an important role in the ...
Introduction: Migraine is a neurological condition categorized as a primary headache
disorder by the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3). Migraine
affects about 30% of the global population; ...
Introduction: The increased prevalence of fungal infections is attributable to an increase
in the number of immunocompromised hosts. Bioactive compounds present in the plants
are used as models for the synthesis of ...
Background: Knee pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal symptom across all age groups,
significantly impacting daily activities and quality of life. Various risk factors are
associated with knee pain.
Objective: This study ...
Introduction: Dental caries, primarily caused by Streptococcus mutans, poses a global
oral health challenge. Early detection of antibiotic resistance patterns in Streptococcus
mutans and implementation of effective ...
Introduction: The most prevalent malignancy diagnosed in women is breast cancer.
Improvements in diagnosis and treatment have significantly increased breast cancer
survival rates. Despite the improvements, it has negative ...
Anuththara, S.H.S.; Wijerathna, R.M.L.T.N.; Ambalavanar, V.(University of Jaffna, 2024)
Introduction: People of different religions wear wrist threads believing that it brings
happiness, protection, good health, and spiritual strength. Wrist threads worn by healthcare
personnel can harbour potential pathogens ...
Merin Dinushiya, J.; Nilanusha, S.; Sugansika, M.; Sivasinthujah, S.; Sivarangini, S.; Ravimannan, N.(University of Jaffna, 2024)
Introduction: Neerizhivu Chooranam 1 is a polyherbal drug, mainly consists of
Terminalia chebula, Embilica officianalis and Murraya koenigiiand it is called as
Mathumaeha Choornam. This medication is especially used in ...
Dhanakgedra, P.M.; Deepashika, K.A.T.M.(University of Jaffna, 2024)
Introduction: Parental involvement in the academic lives of undergraduate students is a
multifaceted phenomenon influenced by various factors. As students navigate their
educational journey, the level of engagement from ...
Introduction: Nuclear pharmacy is a special field in pharmacy practice that requires
specially trained nuclear pharmacists to handle radioactive substances. Due to ignorance,
unfavourable opinions about nuclear pharmacy ...
Introduction: Staining plays a pivotal role in the morphological evolution of tissue
samples in histopathology. The combination of Hematoxylin and Eosin is the most
common stain utilized for tissue staining. Hematoxylin, ...
Introduction: Preconception care (PCC) is the provision of biomedical, behavioral, and
social health interventions to women and couples before conception occurs. It prevents
maternal and perinatal complications and ...
Plant-based antimicrobials have been proven to be a promising treatment
option with several advantages, including fewer side effects and highly diverse
pharmacological activities due to secondary metabolites. Erythrina ...
Gram staining is used as a routine stain in bacteriology. Synthetic stainsare commonly used for Gram staining which were reported to cause adverse effects to the environment and user. The use of natural dyes for microbial ...
At least 2.2 billion individuals suffer from glaucoma, which is an
asymptomatic chronic eye illness leading to complete blindness. Increased intraocular
pressure is a clinical contributor to glaucoma; thus, to reduce ...