Studies have demonstrated that undergraduates undergo heightened stress levels due to various contributory factors. The study sought to evaluate stress prevalence and associated factors, facilitating university authorities ...

Self-medication is an important public problem across the world, with a varied prevalence ranging from 11.7% to 92%. It has been recognized as a leading cause of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). A Sri Lankan study revealed ...

Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is defined as new onset hypertension without significant proteinuria developing after 20 weeks of gestation and resolving within 42 days of delivery and it is a significant cause of ...

An unplanned pregnancy occurs when conception happens without the explicit desire of one or both individuals involved, causing emotional stress, relationship strain, and potential difficulties in parenting. Unplanned ...

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections acquired by patients within healthcare facility stays, not present upon admission. HAIs annually impact millions of patients worldwide, leading to preventable illnesses, ...

A hospital management information system aims to facilitate high-quality patient care. Delays and cancellations of surgical procedures, and poor resource allocation affect the efficiency and productivity of the surgical ...

Diabetes mellitus is a clinical syndrome which is characterized by the presence of hyperglycemia. Long-term hyperglycemia is responsible for diabetes-specific ‘microvascular’ and ‘macrovascular’ complications. The feet are ...

An automated drug dispenser system is a system that automatically dispenses drugs at the right time, in the right dosage and to the right patient, for a relevant duration. This system, would essentially eliminate the ...

Myocardial infarction (MI) can result in irreversible death of heart muscles due to prolonged hypoxia. Recurrent MI significantly increases mortality and morbidity, negatively affecting patients’ quality of life. Our ...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, imposing significant economic and social burdens. With advancing technology, personal health management through wearable devices, ...