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EFFECT OF UNANI FORMULATIONS IN MENORRHAGIA – A CASE STUDY

Masha, H.A.A.; Farzana, M.U.Z.N. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Menorrhagia or Kasrat e Tams is excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding at regular intervals. It is a symptom and not in itself a disease, which significantly impacts women's quality of life. While multiple treatments ...
DETECTION OF ANTIBIOTIC-RESISTANT BACTERIA IN DRINKING WATER SOURCES WITHIN THE COLOMBO DISTRICT OF SRI LANKA

Azwer, D.A. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in water distribution systems poses a significant risk to public health, particularly in regions such as Sri Lanka, where much of the infrastructure was built decades ago and ...
DIETARY INTAKE AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN A SELECTED SCHOOL IN MONARAGALA DISTRICT, SRI LANKA

Rathnayaka, R M D J; Premasiri, S B W D; Bhagya, K A D L; Udayakumari, L A M H P (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

This cross-sectional survey assessed dietary intake and nutritional status of 95 students, aged 15 to 16 years, from a selected national school in Monaragala district, Sri Lanka, at an academic stress period due to ...
ASSOCIATION OF WHITE BLOOD CELL AND PLATELET INDICES WITH BODY MASS INDEX AMONG FEMALE UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATES IN SRI LANKA

Senanayake, A.I.; Mannage, P.M.N.I.; Thennakoon, S.M. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Obesity is a significant health concern among young adults, yet its impact on haematological parameters in young individuals remains underexplored. The present study found that a higher body mass index (BMI) was linked ...
ABIOTIC STRESS EFFECTS ON PHYTOCHEMICALS AND ANTIOXIDANTS OF C. SPECIOSUS, AND BIOACTIVITY PROFILING (ANTIDIABETIC AND ANTIBIOTIC) IN HEALTHY PLANTS

Rajaratnam, Ramana; Sandamini, Neranja; Zakariya, Zahra (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Abiotic stress refers to unfavourable environmental conditions that affect plant growth and survival by disrupting physiological processes, causing oxidative damage and cellular dysfunction. Plants respond to abiotic ...
GREEN SYNTHESIS OF SILVER NANOPARTICLES FROM FIVE SPECIES OF CYPERUS GENUS AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THEIR BIO FUNCTIONAL AND CATALYTIC PROPERTIES

Kurus, Amshana; Kandiah, Mathi; Gunaratne, Benali; Perera, Ominda (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Nanotechnology offers a sustainable approach for synthesising materials at the nanoscale, enhancing their physicochemical and biological properties. This study investigated the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles ...
SYNTHESIS, CHARACTHERISATION, AND ANTIBACTERIAL POTENTIAL OF A Pt(II) COMPLEX WITH A NOVEL LINEAR SULFONAMIDE LIGAND TERMINATED BY BENZIMIDAZOLYL MOIETIES

Peramunaarachchi, P. A. Y. A.; De Silva, Isha; Ranasinghe, Kokila; Herath, A. T. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Platinum complexes have been extensively studied for their antibacterial and anticancer properties, primarily due to their ability to bind to DNA and proteins. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the ...
ANTIBIOFILM POTENTIAL OF SILVER, ZINC OXIDE AND TITANIUM DIOXIDE NANOPARTICLES AND THEIR APPLICATION IN WATER PIPELINES

Thevashayinath, S.; Vivehananthan, K.; Abeygunawardena, I. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Biofilms are complex microbial structures that adhere to surfaces and are enclosed within self-produced extracellular polymeric substances (EPS), enabling them to resist disinfectants and antibiotics. Biofilm formation ...
ASSOCIATION OF DIFFERENT FOOD LABEL FORMATS WITH HEALTHINESS EVALUATION AND CONSUMER FOOD CHOICES : A STUDY IN KESBEWA, SRI LANKA

Richard, S. U.; Adikari, A. M. M. U. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Food labels play an essential role in enabling consumers to make informed food choices and ensuring fair trade in the food industry. In Sri Lanka, numerous studies have explored the Traffic Light System, creating a ...
NURSES’ EXPERIENCES OF REHABILITATION CARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE WITH STROKE AT A SELECTED REHABILITATION HOSPITAL, SRI LANKA

Adikari, A. A. S. Y.; Perera, J. K. A. M. N.; Perera, K. S. M.; Galappaththi, A. G. D. S.; Fernando, W. I. S.; Madhavi, A. V. P. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability among older adults, often requiring comprehensive rehabilitation to restore functional independence. Nurses play a key role in the multidisciplinary care team, particularly ...
EVALUATION OF MODIFIABLE BEHAVIORAL AND DIETARY RISK FACTORS FOR DIABETES MELLITUS

Ravihari, M. N. T. N; Uswaththa, U. L. H. A. K. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic condition associated with hyperglycaemia. DM is a non-communicable disease and results from insulin resistance or when the pancreas fails to generate enough insulin. DM has two ...
INVESTIGATION OF THE PREVALENCE OF PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH MENOPAUSE AMONG WOMEN IN THE GAMPAHA DISTRICT

Uswaththa, U. L. H. A. K.; Ravihari, M. N. T. N. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Menopause is a significant stage in a woman’s life, marking the end of her reproductive years and the cessation of monthly menstrual cycles. It generally occurs between the ages of 45 and 55, with natural menopause ...
IN VITRO INVESTIGATION OF ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTICOAGULANT PROPERTIES OF Calocybe indica (MILKY MUSHROOM)

Vafir, M. V. A.; Pathirana, W. P. M. M.; Ediriweera, A. N.; Kuruppu, A. l.; Kottahachchi, D.U.; Udari, R. S. J.; Ranaweera, C. B. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

The growing demand for natural therapeutic compounds has intensified the search for bioactive molecules with diverse therapeutic properties, including antioxidant and anticoagulant activities. Calocybe indica (milky ...
THE IMPACT OF POLYPHARMACY ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OLDER ADULTS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Karunathilaka, M. A. N.; Sanjeewani, W. U.; Madhushan, D. C.; Rathnayaka, P.; Suwarnnasabaesan, T.; Gunasekare, M. K. C. P.; Samankumari, K. G. G. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Polypharmacy refers to the use of several medications prevalent among people aged 60 and above due to the presence of chronic diseases. This increases the risk of adverse drug effects, issues with medication adherence, ...
PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS OF VENTILATOR–ASSOCIATED PNEUMONIA IN ICU SETTINGS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Rathnayaka, P.; Suwarnnasabaesan, T.; Madhushan, D. C.; Karunathilaka, M. A. N.; Sanjeewani, W. U.; Gunasekare, M. K. C. P.; Samankumari, K. G. G. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), a major hospital-acquired infection, affects 5% to 40% of patients on mechanical ventilators worldwide, with rates varying by region, ICU type, and diagnostic criteria. Its mortality ...
ASSOCIATION OF SERUM FRUCTOSAMINE WITH SERUM ALBUMIN AND AVERAGE PLASMA GLUCOSE CONCENTRATION AMONG DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS

Jayasekara, L. A. S. P; Priyashantha, P. R. T. D; Senadeera, S. P. N. N.; Katulanda, G.; Kottahachchi, D. U; Ranaweera, C. B. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia; monitoring glycemic status is crucial for effective diabetes management, with fasting plasma glucose (FPG), postprandial ...
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN UNSUPERVISED DIET PLANNING AND DIETARY-RELATED RISK FACTORS FOR GASTRIC CANCER AMONG YOUNG ADULTS IN WESTERN PROVINCE.

Ediriweera, P. U.; Kiridana, A. H. K.; Bandaranayaka, K. O. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Gastric cancer remains a global health burden, with diet, lifestyle, and other modifiable factors as key contributors. Despite advances, the incidence in younger adults is rising. Emerging trends in unsupervised diet ...
DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A SMART HEALTH MONITORING SMARTWATCH FOR MULTI PARAMETER PHYSIOLOGICAL TRACKING, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY MONITORING, AND STRESS MONITORING

Shanmugam, Subani (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

This project presents a smart health monitoring smartwatch designed to support individuals particularly those with chronic health conditions or elderly populations in managing their health more effectively. The device ...
ASSESSMENT OF AWARENESS AND PREVENTIVE PRACTICES ON ZOONOTIC DISEASES AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN WESTERN PROVINCE

Wathsala, D. G. C; Ravihari, M. N. T. N; Abesinghe, G. D. T. K (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Zoonotic diseases (those transmitted between animals and humans) are recognised as an important public health concern in the Western province, especially in regions where close human-animal interactions are common. As ...
PHARMACOLOGICAL SCREENING OF TABERNAEMONTANA DIVARICATA - A PROMISING NATURAL SOURCE FOR CYTOTOXIC AND ANTIOXIDANT AGENTS

Sewwandi, P. A.; Nirmali, A. G. N.; Kuruppu, A. I. (The Open University of Sri Lanka, 2025)

Tabernaemontana divaricata is a medicinal plant belonging to the Apocynaceae family. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it is widely cultivated as an ornamental shrub due to its attractive white, pinwheel-like flowers. ...

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