A5085159882- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Education and Critical Thinking Development
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Agriculture, Water, and Health
- Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans research
- Tannin, Tannase and Anticancer Activities
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Problem and Project Based Learning
- Online and Blended Learning
- Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer
- Learning Styles and Cognitive Differences
- Innovations in Medical Education
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
National Cancer Institute of Sri Lanka
2023
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
2021-2023
The incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is very high in South Asia and Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) one the key factors essential for cancer growth. importance VEGF-A VEGF Receptor 2(VEGFR-2) pathophysiology yet to be decided. Endothelial Growth Factor A (VEGF-A) main concerned angiogenesis tumors, but its role Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma still debatable. Our study aimed determine VEGFR-2 OSCC.Blood from 30 patients with primary OSCC 1:1 age-sex-matched controls...
Background: The global incidence of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is on the rise with no improvement seen in survival rates. Tobacco consumption varies depending geographic location, ethnicity and culture. present case-controlled study aimed to determine relative risk OSCC for different tobacco patterns a selected Sri Lankan population. Methods: One hundred five patients histopathologically confirmed attending National Cancer Institute (Apeksha Hospital) Lanka 210 age gender-matched...
Background: Oral squamous cell cancer (OSCC) is one of the commonest cancers in Sri Lanka. Objectives: This study aimed to determine use alcohol, its duration and consuming pattern relation risk developing OSCC patients attending National Cancer Institute Methods: A case-control was carried out on 105 with a histologically confirmed primary 210 age-sex matched controls. Information alcohol consumption obtained via an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Results: Participants who had...
The unprecedented rise in COVID-19 cases Sri Lanka since July 2021 led to a situation where the health system was getting overwhelmed. priority shifted toward triaging patients and identifying those who need immediate medical intervention managing rest home settings. An integrated patient management could access professional through short messages service (SMS) calling established. This provided telephone triage, advice, coordinated with national ambulance evacuate ill patients. helpline had...
Introduction: The discipline of medicine is continually changing and evolving, with it, medical education. It difficult to develop the attitudes, knowledge, abilities needed become a competent physician within short amount time. purpose this study identify compare practice surface, strategic, deep learning strategies by third-year students who have passed final MBBS examination.Methods: Approaches Study Skills Inventory for Students (ASSIST) – 52-item questionnaire was given 138...
Objectives: To assess factors associated with poor sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in late pregnancy.Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out on 109 pregnant women their third trimester admitted to Teaching Hospital Peradeniya using validated Sinhala translations of both Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS). Consecutive sampling used from February April 2021.Results: Application PSQI demonstrated that 59.6% had a overall (PSQI...
Agriculture has long been regarded as the backbone of Sri Lanka, contributing to its’ economy for over thousands years. However, with recent technological advancements many indigenous practices regard cultivation have neglected or forgotten. The use toxic chemicals in agricultural led a host deleterious effects on humans well environment. This paper looks into how ancient Lankans utilized native tree, Madhuca longifolia (Mee), paddy various purposes including prevention soil erosion, water...
Abstract Background Medical education is constantly evolving to suit the changes in field. It a challenge acquire necessary knowledge, attitudes and skills within limited time period order become proficient doctor. This study aims determine compare learning approaches (deep, strategic, superficial) used by medical undergraduates pre-intern doctors. Methods Learning of 138 pre-clinical doctors University Sri Jayewardenepura were assessed using Approaches Study Skills Inventory for Students...