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    Development of a drug management system to ensure drug availability for patients in the hospital
    (Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, 2024) Dilakshika, BGD; Dassanayake, NSS; Dunanja, WWR; De Seram, HGST; Dulanjana, WMM; Gopura, RARC; Gunaratne, NJDL; Kottahachhi, J; Peries, WANN; Talagala, I; Samarasinghe, T; Fernando, NS; Pasqual, D; Chandran,T; Shajahan, Z
    Drug management is a critical component of healthcare, with precise medication dispensing being essential for both patient safety and efficient drug utilization. Globally, fully automated drug cabinets equipped with comprehensive drug tracking capabilities have been developed, along with advanced drug management software that assists healthcare providers in ensuring accurate and efficient medication management. In the Sri Lankan context drug management system heavily relies on manual criteria, causing errors and inefficiencies. This non-automated system negatively impacts patient care and resource management. This research aims to develop a hospital drug management system to ensure drug availability for patients.
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    Nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion in anesthetized and intubated patients: a digital-assisted method to reduce iatrogenic errors
    (Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, 2024) Kahapola, SS; Jazeer, FI; Jayasooriya, MSM; Jayasuriya, DKU; Jayasuriya, SA; Liyanaarachchi, MR; Gunaratne, NJDL; Kottahachhi, J; Peries, WANN; Talagala, I; Samarasinghe, T; Fernando, NS; Pasqual, D; Chandran, T; Shajahan, Z
    Nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion is a critical procedure in clinical settings, especially for patients under anesthesia and intubation. The conventional method relies on patient cooperation, which is not feasible in unconscious individuals, leading to potential complications. This study aimed to develop a digital-assisted method for NGT insertion to minimize iatrogenic errors and improve success rates.
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    Proportion of patients with poor glycaemic control and its associated factors among 40 – 60 years old diabetic clinic attendees of TH, Kalutara
    (Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, 2024) Illnkoon, IMDN; Imesha, LGP; Jayasekara, EJKPKV; Jayasekara, MKGKU; Jayasinghe, DGAC; Gunaratne, NJDL
    Type II diabetes mellitus can be identified as one of the most prevalent non-communicable diseases, which is linked with a large number of dependent factors. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of assessing the proportion of patients with poor glycaemic control and its associated factors among 40 – 60 years old diabetic clinic attendees of TH, Kalutara