Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa proudly presents the inaugural Annual Academic Sessions and the student research papers of the first batch (Intake 2020).

Pregnancy requires extensive medical care due to various physical and psychological changes, making thorough antenatal care and record-keeping essential for the health of both mother and fetus. To overcome the inefficiencies, ...

A dry powder inhaler (DPI) is a small, handheld device that allows breathing in medicine through the mouth directly to the lungs to treat a wide variety of respiratory disorders. These disorders are not well controlled due ...

Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and mortality. However, many hypertensive patients have uncontrolled hypertension. Understanding the factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension may ...

The study focuses on improving manual resuscitation bag valve masks (BVM) used in emergencies. Manual BVMs require skilled operation and face challenges like inconsistent ventilation and air leakage. The proposed solution ...

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) represents a global crisis that mounts to serious complications such as amputations. However, these complications are largely preventable with appropriate foot care, knowledge, and attitudes. ...

All ages of children, as well as adults worldwide, are affected by the dangerous chronic airway illness known as asthma. With the right medication and adherence, asthma can be effectively controlled; nevertheless, patient ...

The global impact of drug use extends to family conflicts, crimes, and economic burdens. The rising trend in teenage substance consumption in Sri Lanka requires targeted interventions and educational efforts for a safer ...

Leptospirosis is an emerging zoonotic disease in Sri Lanka, caused by the Leptospira bacteria. It has a major global burden with high morbidity and mortality rates. Leptospirosis is a prevalent disease in Sri Lanka with ...

The Sri Lankan economy relies heavily on the tea industry for foreign exchange and jobs, making tea workers vital. However, they face numerous health risks and belong to a disadvantaged community, with limited research on ...