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Extensive systemic thrombo-embolism including intra-cardiac thrombosis mimicking an atrial myxoma in a patient with beta thalassaemia major - a case report

Welhenge, C.; Ranasinghe, R.; Rajapakse, S.; Premawardhena, A. (BioMed Central, 2023)

BACKGROUND: Sepsis and thrombo-embolic disease are well known complications of thalassemia major. Intracardiac thrombi are however rare and can lead to diagnostic dilemmas. CASE PRESENTATION: We report the case of a ...
Recurrence of pseudocyesis in rural Sri Lanka

Perera, S.R.; Pathiraja, P.D.M.; Ranaraja, A.G.S.K.; Abeyasinghe, D.R.R. (SAARC Psychiatric Federation, 2015)

No abstract available
Charles Bonnet syndrome

Dissanayake, D.M.R.M.; Hewarathne, A.; Wijesinghe, C.A.; Amarasinghe, B.; Williams, S.S. (SAARC Psychiatric Federation, 2015)

A 41 year old married labourer presented with complex visual hallucinations for six months. He had reduced visual acuity, a subluxated lens, and two retained sutures from a previous surgery of the right eye and complete ...
Unusual presentations of reflex epilepsy in psychiatric practice: A case series

Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A.; Kapugama, K.G.C.L.; Wijesinghe, C.A. (SAARC Psychiatric Federation, 2015)

No abstract available
Making psychotherapy culturally relevant to South Asia: Burden of mental illnesses in South Asia

Rodrigo, A. (SAARC Psychiatric Federation, 2015)

No abstract available
World Bank prescription for health

Fonseka, C. (Ceylon Medical Association, 1996)

No abstract available
Should Sri Lanka reconsider its rubella immunisation strategy?

Gunasekara, P.C.; Gunasekara, D.P. (Ceylon Medical Association, 1997)

No abstract available
Suicide by suffocation with a plastic bag

Tennakoon, U.A.; Jayawardena, H. (Ceylon Medical Association, 1998)

Death by suffocation using a plastic bag has not been recorded in Sri Lanka. We report such a case here. Findings at the scene, the history, and autopsy and laboratory investigations assisted in arriving at the conclusion ...
The treatment of ulcerative colitis: from cure to a new disease

de Silva, H.J. (Ceylon Medical Association, 1994)

No abstract available
Differences in the characteristics of people who purchase pesticides from shops for self-harm versus those who use pesticides available in the domestic environment in Sri Lanka

Weerasinghe, M.; Jobe, L.; Konradsen, F.; Eddleston, M.; Pearson, M.; Jayamanne, S.; Hawton, K.; Gunnell, D.; Agampodi, S. (Blackwell Publishing, 2023)

OBJECTIVE: Data from South Asia indicate that for 15%-20% of suicide attempts, pesticides are purchased from shops; otherwise, pesticides are obtained from an individual's house or nearby environment. We aimed to investigate ...
Procedural simulation in venipuncture for medical undergraduates and its transfer to the bedside: a cluster randomized study

Kodikara, K.; Seneviratne, T.; Premaratna, R. (Springer, 2024)

Simulation is accepted as an effective method of learning procedural skills. However, the translational outcomes of skills acquired through simulation still warrants investigation. We designed this study to assess if skills ...
Assessing motivation to lose weight: the psychometric properties of the Sinhala version of University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA) scale

Niriella, M.A.; de Silva, S.T.; Hapangama, A.; Baminiwatta, A.; Fernando, R.; Ediriweera, D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Weight reduction through lifestyle modifications is an important component in the management of various chronic diseases. The degree of motivation to change has been shown to predict outcomes in weight reduction ...
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices about first aid given for childhood injuries among mothers of preschool children in Ragama MOH area, Sri Lanka

Wickramasinghe, P.M.T.B.; Jayasena, A.K.O.M.; Jayathilake, J.M.P.S.; Jayathissa, J.T.M.; Jayathissa, A.V.A.P.; Jayawardena, M.A.T. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Children under 5 are the most vulnerable group for unintentional injuries and mothers as the main prehospital caregivers it is vital to have first aid knowledge for common childhood injuries. OBJECTIVES: To ...
Knowledge on common snakes of Sri Lanka, bite prevention, first aid and associated factors among the adults of Ragama medical officer of health area

Jayasinghe, A.G.; Hettiarachchi, I.U.; Ilukpitiya, I.S.L.; Imanji, R.P.C.; Huzair, M.M.M.; Jayatissa, R.N.U.; Kurukulasuriya, S.A.F. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Snakes, being keystone species in maintaining the existence of ecosystems, always have had a unique influence on humans throughout history. Poor public understanding of snakes has contributed to an increase ...
Role of interventional radiology in paediatric liver transplantation

Fernando, M.; Gunetilleke, B.; Tillakaratne, S.; Siriwardana, R.C.; Appuhamy, W.N.D.P.C.; Padmasiri, U.G.M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Interventional radiology advances have rendered it attainable to treat many of the complications of liver disease in a minimally invasive manner, and they play a major role in liver transplantation. OBJECTIVES: ...
Adherence to good pharmacy practices of community pharmacies in the Gampaha District, Sri Lanka

Basnayaka, B.M.T.D.D.; Ashara, S.F.; Ashik, K.J.M.; Bandara, B.M.M.P.; Bandara, H.M.A.C.; Basnayake, B.M.M.S.M.; Mettananda, K.C.D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: The guidelines for good pharmacy practices (GPP) were introduced in 2019 in Sri Lanka but their adherence is not studied. We studied the adherence to GPP of community pharmacies in the Gampaha district of Sri ...
Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices on chemotherapy among oncology patients

Chandrasena, W.M.H.N.M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Oncology patients are highly susceptible to untoward effects of chemotherapy. Their knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on chemotherapy are effective determinant of their treatment. OBJECTIVES: The objective ...
A prospective study on drain fluid amylase as an indicator of clinical outcome in patients undergoing Whipple surgery

Gishanthan, S.; Tillakaratne, S.; Bulathsinhala, B.S.K.; Uragoda, B.; Siriwardana, R.C. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Post-Whipple pancreatic fistula is defined as having a high drain fluid amylase (DFA) (>3 times of normal value). In our observation, DFA levels did not influence the clinical outcome. OBJECTIVES: To determine ...
Frozen shoulder following cardiac surgery; Sri Lankan experience

Kurukulasuriya, S.A.F.; Mettananda, K.C.D.; Jayaratne, K.I.W.G.M.N. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: A high incidence of frozen shoulder (FS), of up to 33% is reported in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, which is tenfold higher than in the normal population. Early diagnosis and treatment may prevent ...
Anthropometric knee profile measurements on articulator surface of femur among Sri Lankan population.

Fernando, G.K.S.; Ranaweera, L.; Cabral, L.L.E.; Dissanayaka, P.; Bandara, I.D.M.R.N.; Sovis, W.F.U.N. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: In Sri Lankan context there are no published data for articulator surface measurements for knee joints. Forensic, Anatomical, Archaeological, Bio-medical engineering, development of knee S145 prosthesis ...

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