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25th Anniversary International Scientific Conference-2016: Recent submissions

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Neutropenic patient presented with subcutaneous nodules

de Silva, S.H.C.K.; Jayasekera, P.I.; Wanigasooriya, S.; Gunasekara, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

BACKGROUND: Fusarium spp. is the second most-common mold infection in immunocompromised patients. Disseminated fusariosis is life-threatening and the outcome is influenced by the host’s immune status. Mortality ranges from ...
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 ...
Species distribution and in-vitro antifungal susceptibility pattern of Candida clinical isolates

Sigera, L.S.M.; Jayasekera, P.I.; Shabry, U.L.F. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

BACKGROUND: An increase in incidence of Candida infections and isolation of resistant isolates were common occurrences in recent years due to increase in immunocompromised patients and advances in medical field. OBJECTIVES: ...
Pathogenesis of Leishmania donovani induced cutaneous leishmaniasis: role of Tumor Necrosis Factor α

Manamperi, N.H.; Oghumu, S.; Pathirana, K.P.N.; Munidasa, U.A.D.D.; Somaratne, K.K.V.N.; Rathnayake, R.M.D.I.; Thilakaratne, S.M.; de Silva, M.V.C.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Abeyewickreme, W.; Satoskar, A.R.; Karunaweera, N.D. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

BACKGROUND: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in Sri Lanka is caused by the usually visceralizing Leishmania donovani. Host immune response plays a key role in the clinical presentation of leishmaniasis. Role of cytokines in ...
Prevalence of rickettsial infections in acute coronary syndromes in Sri Lanka: a case control study

Mettananda, K.C.D.; Danansuriya, D.S.T.; Bandara, N.K.B.K.R.G.W.; Premaratna, B.A.H.R. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Background: Place of infection in atherosclerosis and or coronary heart disease has recently drawn interest. Rickettsiae are a group of obligate intracellular pathogens who invade vascular endothelial cells leading to ...
Factors influencing urinary tract infections caused by extended spectrum β-lactamase producing organisms among a cohort of hospitalized patients in Sri Lanka

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

BACKGROUND: Urinary tract infections (UTI) caused by extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing organisms are a management challenge and a health care burden. OBJECTIVES: To describe factors that influence ESBL UTI ...
Evaluation of Body Mass Index of Sri Lankan Undergraduates

Kodithuwakku, B.D.E.; Rizla, N.F.; Pieris, A.K.C.V.; Madusanka, P.N.; Amarawickrama, M.K.J.; Madhuranga, V.S.; Jayasinghe, J.A.K.I.; Abeygunawardene, R.A.B.; Hettiarachchi, C. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

BACKGROUND: Both physical and mental health is very important for the university students for confirmation of higher academic performances. It is obvious that undergraduates can easily obtain a variety of foods and beverages ...
Effectiveness of gaze stability exercises on perceived disability in patients with chronic dizziness from peripheral vestibular dysfunction in National Hospital of Sri Lanka

Colonne, C.A.U.T.; Chandrasekara, J.M.A.U. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

BACKGROUND: Gaze Stability Exercises (GSE) are commonly used, effective and simple vestibular rehabilitation exercises used in the treatment of dizziness from peripheral vestibular disorders (PVD). However, due to lack of ...
Survival of Living Donor Renal Transplantation: Experience of a Single-Center

Weerakkody, R.M.; Palangasinghe, D.R.; Wijewickrama, E.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

BACKGROUND: Renal transplantation is the best treatment available for patients with end stage renal disease. The demand for transplants has been steadily rising in the face of diabetes epidemic, advancing age and epidemic ...
Levamisole induced toxic epidermal necrolysis in a patient with nephrotic syndrome: A case report

Prasangika, T.G.C.; Warnasuriya, W.; Mendis, W.J.S.; Fernando, M.; Jayasinghe, C. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is an uncommon, potentially life-threatening muco-cutaneous condition, which may occur as an adverse reaction (Type IV hypersensitivity) to a number of drugs. It is characterized ...
The uses of dermatoglyphics in kidney diseases: a systematic review

Wijerathne, B.T.B.; Meier, R.J.; Salgado, S.S.; Agampodi, S.B. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

BACKGROUND: Kidney disease causes significant global burden with high mortality and morbidity. Dermatoglyphic has been used as a non- invasive diagnostic tool to detect or predict different medical conditions that has ...
Knowledge on hypertension and consequences of its poor control among hypertensive patients at medical clinics, Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa

Kisokanth, G.; Ilankoon, I.M.P.S.; Arulanandem, K.; Goonewardena, C.S.E.; Sundaresan, K.T.; Joseph, J. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

Background: Hypertension is one of the major non communicable diseases worldwide and isa major risk factor for stroke, coronary heart disease and chronic kidney failure/ disease. Lack of knowledge on the benefits of ...
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 ...
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 ...
Quality of the specimens received at the histopathology laboratory of Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Ragama

Weerasinghe, T.M.B.; Weddagala, W.M.S.R.; Weerasekara, W.M.M.O.R.; Wasala, W.M.A.D.; Weerasinghe, M.P.A.M. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: The accuracy of the histopathology reporting depends on the completeness of the request forms and the condition of specimens. OBJECTIVE: To assess the completeness of pathology request forms and the condition ...
Knowledge and practices of paracetamol administration among mothers of children aged up to 5 years attending the child welfare clinics in Gampaha District

Niluka, W.D.S.; Nimesha, S.N.H.; Nissanka, N.A.A.D.N.; Nizla, M.F.; Nuwan, B.M.P.A. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Paracetamol is one of the most commonly used over-the-counter drugs. It is the first line treatment for both fever and mild to moderate pain such as headaches, dental pains, colds, post traumatic pain and ...
Quality of time mothers spend with their pre-school aged children and associated factors in Wennappuwa Medical Officer of Health area

Fernando, I.D.; Fernando, K.K.M.; Fernando, M.H.I.; Fernando, M.R.S.; Fernando, M.Y.D.; Wangmo, T. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Mothers or responsive adults spending quality time with children improve children’s developmental potential. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the quality of time spent by mothers of Wennappuwa ...
Evidence based guidelines for gastrointestinal endoscopy (GIE) in a tropical setting

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

Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE) is fast becoming a very common investigation worldwide. Current guidelines for patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGIE) advice at least 6-8 hours fasting for solids ...
Phenotype and outcomes of IBD in Sri Lanka

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

Inflammatory bowel disease, especially ulcerative colitis (UC), is increasing in many "non-Western" countries, including Sri Lanka. Outcome of IBD has been poorly studied in these emerging populations compared to the West. ...
Prevalence and incidence of IBD in Sri Lanka

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

Recent reports indicate an increase in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Asia. However, there are few robust epidemiological studies based on prospective data from hospitals with defined catchment areas from the region. ...

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