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Milky pleural effusion in a neonate and approach to investigating chylothorax

Senarathne, U.D.; Rodrigo, R.; Dayanath, B.K.T.P. (BMJ Publishing Group, 2021)

Neonatal chylothorax is a rare presentation leading to significant respiratory distress, thus requiring timely diagnosis. A preterm neonate was resuscitated and ventilated, following which she clinically improved but ...
Sirtuins as potential therapeutic targets for mitigating neuroinflammation associated with Alzheimer's disease

Fernando, K.K.M.; Wijayasinghe, Y.S. (Frontiers Research Foundation,Lausanne, Switzerland, 2021)

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disorder, which is associated with memory deficit and global cognitive decline. Age is the greatest risk factor for AD and, in recent years, it is becoming ...
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in diabetes: When to refer to the hepatologist?

Khandelwal, R.; Dassanayake, A.S.; Conjeevaram, H.S. (Baishideng Publishing Group, 2021)

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become one of the most common chronic liver diseases worldwide. A strong relationship exists between NAFLD and diabetes mellitus. There is growing evidence of a mechanistically ...
Associations of emotional behavior with nutritional status and lifestyle habits among schoolchildren aged 5-10 years in Sri Lanka.

Shinsugi, C.; Gunasekara, D.; Takimoto, H. (Basel : MDPI, 2021)

We aimed to examine the relationships of lifestyle habits and nutritional status with emotional behavior among schoolchildren in Sri Lanka. Five hundred and eight schoolchildren (195 boys and 313 girls) aged 5-10 years ...
Experience of required foreign specialist training: The lived experiences of Sri Lankan trainee child and adolescent psychiatrists in Australia

Chandradasa, M.; Dahanayake, D.; Rohanachandra, Y. (Elsevier, 2021)

No Abstract Available
A rare co-occurrence of duchenne muscular dystrophy, congenital adrenal hypoplasia and glycerol kinase deficiency due to Xp21 contiguous gene deletion syndrome: case report.

Rathnasiri, A.; Senarathne, U.; Arunath, V.; Hoole, T.; Kumarasiri, I.; Muthukumarana, O.; Jasinge, E.; Mettananda, S. (BioMed Central,, 2021)

Background: Contiguous gene deletion syndromes are rare genomic disorders caused by deletion of large segments of DNA resulting in co-occurrence of apparently unrelated multiple clinical phenotypes. We report a boy with ...
Locked in grief: a qualitative study of grief among family members of missing persons in southern Sri Lanka

Isuru, A.; Bandumithra, P.; Williams, S.S. (BioMed Central, 2021)

Introduction: The psychological and social issues experienced by family members of missing persons are diferent from normal grief following the death of a loved one. The term “Ambiguous loss” describes this psychological ...
Osteitis pubis following laparoscopic Burch colposuspension: A case report

Jayasundara, S.; Herath, R. (Elsevier B.V., 2021)

Osteitis pubis is a condition which predominantly affects young athletes. However, it may also occur following uro-gynecological interventions. We report a case of osteitis pubis following laparoscopic Burch colposuspension. ...
Prevalence and correlates of carotid artery stenosis in a cohort of Sri Lankan ischaemic stroke patients

Mettananda, K.C.D.; Eshani, M.D.P.; Wettasinghe, L.M.; Somaratne, S.; Nanayakkkara, Y.P.; Sathkorala, W.; Upasena, A.; Sirigampola, C.; Tilakaratna, P.M.Y.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Ranawaka, U.K. (BioMed Central, 2021)

Background: Large artery atherosclerotic disease is an important cause of stroke, accounting for 15–46% of ischaemic strokes in population-based studies. Therefore, current guidelines from west recommend urgent carotid ...
Pitfalls in the diagnosis of β-Thalassemia Intermedia

Perera, S.; Allen, A.; Rees, DC.; Premawardhena, A. (Informa Healthcare, 2021)

We present case histories of three patients who had β-thalassemia (β-thal) trait with 'unusual severity' managed as β-thal intermedia (β-TI) where the basis of disease severity could not be explained with routine hematological ...
Symptomatology of COVID-19 - Lessons from a meta-analysis across 13 countries

Gamakaranage, C.; Hettiarachchi, D.; Ediriweera, D.; Jayasinghe, S. (Manipal College of Medical Science Pokhara,Nepal, 2021)

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in varying clinical manifestations and mortality rates. There is no consensus on the symptomatology that would guide researchers and clinicians. Aims and Objectives: The ...
Genetic and epigenetic therapies for β-Thalassaemia by altering the expression of α-globin gene

Mettananda, S. (Frontiers Media S.A, 2021)

β-Thalassaemia is caused by over 300 mutations in and around the β-globin gene that lead to impaired synthesis of β-globin. The expression of α-globin continues normally, resulting in an excess of α-globin chains within ...
The autopsy in medical education

Edussuriya, D.H.; Paranitharan, P.; Perera, W.N.S.; Thilakarathne, M.G.N.I.; Wijesiriwardena, W.M.S.Y.; Nanayakkara, C. (South East Asia Regional Association for Medical Education (SEARAME), 2021)

No Abstract Available
Pre-defined competency level based instructional design model for learning Anatomy in an undergraduate medical curriculum

Abeykoon, I.; Fernando, L.; Fernando, A.; Weerasooriya, T.; Chandratilake, M. (South East Asia Regional Association for Medical Education (SEARAME), 2021)

ABSTRACT: The paper presents a competency based instructional design model to teach gross Anatomy in an undergraduate medical course. The main objectives of the presented instructional design model is to allow space for ...
The Alcohol marketing policy environment and adolescent drinking in Sri Lanka: A qualitative exploration of stakeholder perspectives

Athauda, L.; Peiris-John, R.; McCool, J.; Wickremasinghe, R.; Ameratunga, S. (Wiley-Blackwell, 2022)

ABSTRACT: Adolescents continue to be exposed to alcohol marketing, despite the existence of alcohol control policies in Sri Lanka. National-level policies restrict all forms of alcohol advertising, promotions, and sponsorship ...
Fifty liver transplants: a single centre experience of haemodynamic management in liver transplantation for cirrhosis [part 1]

Gunetilleke, B.; Ranamuni, R.; Jayaweera, D.; Welikala, N.; Kerner, V.; Munasinghe, N.; Withanage, R.; Wickremasinghe, N.; Hewage, S.; Wijesuriya, N.; Rodrigo, U.; Mudalige, A.; Fernando, M.; Hettiarachchi, D.; Dissanayake, J.; Niriella, M.; Dassanayake, A.; Thilakaratne, S.; de Silva, J.; Siriwardana, R.; WIjesuriya, R.; Liyanage, C. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2021)

ABSTRACT: Cirrhosis with end stage liver disease (ESLD) is a leading cause of non-communicable disease related deaths in Sri Lanka. Liver transplantation is the only curative treatment for patients with ESLD. The complex ...
Acute on chronic osteomyelitis due to coliforms in a Sri Lankan child with homozygous sickle cell disease

Hoole, T.J.; Arunath, V.; de Silva, M.H.A.D.; Muthukumarana, O.G.W.; Kumarasiri, I.M.; Rathnasiri, G.B.A.M.R.; Mahendra, G.; Premawardhena, A.; Mettananda, S. (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2021)

No Abstract Available
A Six-step process to reduce bullying in schools; The content of a health promotion intervention to reduce bullying among early adolescents in a rural school in Sri Lanka

Jayasinghe, V.P.K.K; Guruge, G.N.D.; Perera, K.M.N. (2021)

ABSTRACT: Bullying is a form of aggression which has negative impacts on health. Bullying acts are reported to be common among early adolescents in rural schools in Sri Lanka. It is timely to design and implement ...
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: A Sri Lankan case series

Sandakelum, U.; Samararathna, R.; Pathiraja, H.; de Silva, L.; Balasubramaniam, R.; de Abrew, G.; Adihetty, D.; Fernando, M.; Randeny, S.; Mettananda, S. (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2021)

No Abstract Available
Prevalence of being 'At Risk' of endometrial carcinoma among postmenopausal women in Sri Lanka

Jayawickrama, W.I.U.; Abeysena, C. (College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2021)

INTRODUCTION: Identifying women who are at risk of developing endometrial carcinoma helps to personalize the management strategies by increasing the survival of high-risk women. OBJECTIVES: To estimate the 'at risk' ...

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