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Ability to use computer software among new medical entrants to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya

Solangaarachchi, D.I.K.; Kumara, A.A.K.B.; Hettige, S.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

BACKGROUND: Computer software is essential to enhance academic life of students. OBJECTIVES: To describe the level of confidence and ability on using computer software among new entrants to Faculty of Medicine, University ...
Advances in lipid-modification for the prevention of vascular disease

Armitage, J. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

OBJECTIVES : 1. To understand the importance of different lipids to vascular disease risk and how genetics have helped 2. To reiterate the value and safety of statins as a first line therapy for lipid modification 3. To ...
Anovulation as cause of infertility and novel methods of ovulation induction

Palihawadana, T.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Infertility is known to affect one in six couples. Ovulatory dysfunction is a common underlying cause and is seen in approximately 38% of couples seeking infertility treatment. Polycystic ovary syndrome was the commonest ...
Antibiotic sensitivity patterns of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase urinary tract infections in Sri Lanka

Sebastiampillai, B.S.; Premaratna, B.A.H.R.; Luke, W.A.N.V.; Wickramasinghe, R.D.S.S.; Gunathilake, M.P.M.L.; Miththinda, J.K.N.D. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

BACKGROUND: Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing organisms causing urinary tract infections (UTI) are increasing in incidence and poses a major burden to health care requiring treatment with expensive antimicrobials ...
Antinociceptive activity of aqueous extract of Psychotriasarmentosa leaves

Ratnayake, W.M.K.M.; Chandrika, U.G.; Suresh, T.M.; Abeysekera, A.M.; Salim, N. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

BACKGROUND: Adverse side effects caused by NSAIDS and other existing allopathic analgesic agents have made these drugs unwelcoming to many. The search for alternative therapies has intensified over the years. Consequently, ...
Awareness on alternative medical systems among diabetes mellitus patients in Uva and North Central provinces; Mullaithivu, Mannar and Killinochchi districts in the Northern Province

Nuwansiri, L.S.B.; Abeysooriya, S.R.; Thilakarathne, M.G.T.C.; Pathirana, G.K.M.; Peiris, L.D.C.; Mirfaha, M.A.F. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

BACKGROUND: Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder due to deficiency of insulin. According to Ayurveda concepts this is part of urinary disorders characterized by profuse urination with several abnormal qualities due ...
Awareness on excessive noise exposure, hearing protection and perceived symptoms of noise exposure among grade 12 students of a selected government school in the Colombo District

Dantanarayana, N.D. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Introduction: More studies have been conducted recently to address the growing concern of hearing loss among adolescents due to non-occupational noise exposure. Objective: To describe adolescents’ current awareness on ...
Bad cholesterol, vascular risk and dementia

Armitage, J. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

The prevalence of dementia and cognitive impairment is increasing globally as lifespan lengthens and presents major health care challenges as well as creating significant social burdens. Although Alzheimer disease is the ...
Blood alcohol concentration in motorcycle fatalities reported to a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka

Senarathne, U.D.; Edirisinghe, P.A.S.; Kitulwatte, I.D.G. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

BACKGROUND: Motorcycle, the common man’s vehicle in Sri Lanka when crashes is fatal due to its inherent instability and absence of an outside shield to absorb energy during a collision. Managing an unstable vehicle after ...
Cancer antigen 15-3 and the grade of the breast carcinoma in newly diagnosed patients

Akalanka, H.M.K.; Ekanayake, S.; Samarasinghe, K. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

BACKGROUND: Cancer antigen 15-3 (CA15-3) is a breast tumor marker of clinical utility. However, the utility of measuring CA15-3 in patients with breast cancer (BC) remains controversial. OBJECTIVES: To assess CA15-3 ...
Characteristics of patients admitted to an emergency treatment unit of a private sector hospital

Abeysuriya, V.; Chandrasena, L.G.; Kasturiratne, A.; Senanayake, M.G.B.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

BACKGROUND: Studies have highlighted that the private sector contributes a major share in outpatient healthcare and a small proportion in in-patient care in Sri Lanka. There is little or no information on private health ...
Chronic liver disease in Sri Lanka: cirrhosis and its complications

Niriella, M.A. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

The predominant cause of chronic liver disease in Sri Lanka is alcoholic cirrhosis (AC) and cryptogenic cirrhosis (CC). The latter is probably due to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). With increasing incidence and ...
Clinical and molecular heterogeneity of β thalassaemia intermedia in Sri Lanka

Perera, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

A third of all patients attending thalassaemia centres in Sri Lanka have non-transfusion dependent thalassaemia (NTDT). The majority of these have Hb E β-thalassaemia. The genetic basis of non-E β-thalassaemia intermedia ...
Clinical management of agrochemical poisoning – promising outcome with evidence based practice

Jayamanne, S.F. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Pesticide self-poisoning is an important clinical problem in rural regions of the developing world, and kills an estimated 200 000 people every year. It is a major problem in countries like ours where highly toxic ...
Clinico-pathological and radiological profile of peripheral lymphadenopathy in patients with systemic diseases

Sood, R.; Philip, N.M.; Madhusudhan, K.S.; Sharma, M.C.; Mathur, S.; Wig, N.; Biswas, A. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

BACKGROUND: Peripheral lymphadenopathy is a physical sign observed in many patients with systemic diseases. In the evaluation of peripheral lymphadenopathy, ultrasonography of the nodes may be used as an adjunct to clinical ...
Communication interventions that influence the employment of persons with disabilities

Perera, K.N. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Persons with disabilities (PwD) lack basic support such as access to social safety nets, education, health services, and gainful employment. Sri Lanka allocates 3% of job opportunities for PWD within the ...
Community incidence of snake bite in Sri Lanka

Pathmeswaran, A. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

There are few studies on community incidence of snake bite. There are no national level data. We undertook a community-based country-wide survey on snake bite in Sri Lanka. The survey was designed to sample 1% of the ...
Computer literacy among new medical entrants to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya

Hettige, S.; Gunarathne, M.G.S.S.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

BACKGROUND: Computer literacy is essential for students. OBJECTIVES: To assess the level of computer literacy among new entrants to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya. METHODS: Moodle based self-administered ...
Developing a research agenda in a less-than-research-friendly environment: the Ragama story

de Silva, J. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Universities should be engines for knowledge generation. Although there are signs of change, a research culture is not widespread in Sri Lankan universities. It was in this environment that the Faculty of Medicine was ...
Developing and validating a language assessment tool to diagnose aphasia in a Sri Lankan Sinhala speaking context

Rathnayake, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Aphasia is an acquired communication disorder commonly present in stoke survivors. No standardized tests are currently available to identify aphasia in the Sri Lankan context. The objectives of this study were to identify ...

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