Publications by authors named "U A Bandara"

Mechanical stiffness, including vertical (Kvert), leg (Kleg), and joint (Kjoint) stiffness, is an important mechanical determinant associated with neuromuscular and athletic performances that influences force production and energy transformation. Strength and conditioning (S&C) coaches employ diverse training methods to improve athletes' mechanical stiffness. This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effect of S&C interventions on mechanical stiffness.

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) remains a leading infectious disease responsible for millions of deaths. RNA sequencing is a rapidly growing technique and a powerful approach to understanding host and pathogen cross-talks via transcriptional responses. However, its application is limited due to the high costs involved.

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Objective: Pomegranate ,a polyphenol-rich fruit, has been considered as one of the ancient fruits with anticancer effect. Cell cycle arrest is considered as an ordinary factor in human cancer, and apoptosis is the frequent drug target. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Nimali variety of Sri Lankan Punica granatum L.

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Background: Rotator cuff tears are a common shoulder pathology with an increasing incidence. The optimum post-operative rehab protocol remains unclear and can consist of either conservative rehabilitation or more aggressive early range-of-motion. Multiple studies have assessed these treatment protocols.

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Major ion, trace elements, and stable isotope analyses were performed on groundwater samples collected from Mannar Island in the northern Indian Ocean. Arsenic concentrations up to 34μg/L have been observed in groundwater samples from the island. In addition, 23% of extensively used shallow drinking water wells showed higher arsenic contents than the recommended value by the World Health Organization (10μg/L).

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