• 6379 Pre-admission management of children presenting with febrile illness in a tertiary hospital of Sri Lanka 

  Arunath, V.; Mettananda, S. (BMJ, 2024)

  OBJECTIVES To describe the symptoms and pre-admission management of children presenting with febrile illness to the Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama, Sri Lanka.METHODS A retrospective descriptive study was conducted ...
• 6542 Clinical profiles of children less than 5 years presenting with or high risk of cerebral palsy in the Western Province of Sri Lanka 

  Sumanasena, S.; Heiyanthuduwage, T.M.; Fernando, R.; Sheedy, H.S.; Jagoda, J.; Wijesekara, S.; Wanigasinghe, J.; Muttiah, N.; Rathnayake, P.; Kitnasamy, G.; Khandaker, G. (BMJ, 2024)

  OBJECTIVES Cerebral palsy (CP) is the commonest physical disability in children globally.1 It is a clinical diagnosis based on clinical and neurological findings. International clinical practice guidelines recommend early ...
• 6460 Children’s perception of the health effects of climate change – a mixed-method study in urban Sri Lanka 

  Dayasiri, K.; Anand, G. (BMJ, 2024)

  OBJECTIVES While children bear the least responsibility for global climate change, they suffer the most from its consequences, including a higher incidence of non-communicable diseases and exposure to natural disasters. ...
• OP59 Ultra-processed food consumption in South Asia: quantification of regional variation in intakes and the assessment of their sociodemographic correlates. Findings from the South Asia Biobank in four South Asian countrie 

  Bhagtani, D.; Adams, J.; Imamura, F.; Lahiri, A.; Irfan, K.; Jha, V.; Kasturiratne, A.; Katulanda, P.; Mridha, M.; Anjana, R.M. (BMJ, 2024)

  BACKGROUND Escalation of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) sales has been recorded in low-to-middle-income countries, including in South Asia. However, individual consumption levels and sociodemographic characteristics influencing ...
• 6503 Using anthropometric data to investigate the nutritional status of children included on the Sri Lankan cerebral palsy register. 

  Sumanasena, S.; Fernando, R.; Kurukulaarachchi, S.; Heiyanthuduwage, T.M.; Sheedy, H.S.; Wijesekara, S.; Jagoda, J.; Muttiah, N. (BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, 2024)

  OBJECTIVES The nutritional data from children with cerebral palsy (CP) in low and middle income countries (LMIC) is sparse. In high income countries (HICs) well established nutritional care plans, commercial products and ...
• Hypertension,hyperkalaemia and metabolic acidosis and low serum renin activity: a case report on psuedohypoaldosteronism type 2 in a six-year-old child 

  Fernando, K.; Lankapriya, K.R.; Kumarasiri, I.M.; Wijesuriya, H.T.S.K.; Seneviratne, S.N. (College of Chemical Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 2024)

  INTRODUCTION Pseudohypoaldosteronism type 2 (PHA II), also known as Gordon syndrome or familial hyperkalaemia and hypertension syndrome, is a rare cause of monogenic low renin hypertension.Its clinical profile commonly ...
• Impact of acalypha indica (Kuppamenia) phytochemicals on glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency: two clinical case studies 

  Fernando, K.; Fernando, N.; Dayanath, B.K.T.P.; Williams, S.; Premawardhena, A. (College of Chemical Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 2024)

  INTRODUCTION Acalypha indica, known as “kuppamenia” in Sinhala, plays a significant role in ayurvedic medicine in Sri Lanka. Despite its medicinal use, certain phytochemicals within the plant have been linked to oxidative ...
• Evaluation of point-of-care testing (poct) devices for cardiac troponin i in screening patients with myocardial infarction 

  Fernando, K.; Jayasekara, D.; Kulasinghe, M.; Silva, P.; Harshanee, K.G.A.T.; Bandara, S.R.R.; Dayanath, B.K.T.P. (College of Chemical Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 2024)

  INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Cardiac troponin I (cTnI) is a crucial biomarker for diagnosing myocardial infarction (MI). However, many remote hospitals lack access to cTnI assessment facilities. This study investigates the ...
• Comparative analysis of alkaline phosphatase with two assays using different buffers; diethanolamine (dea) and 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (amp): establishing correlation factors for diagnostic consistency 

  Jayasekara, D.; Fernando, K.; Kulasinghe, M.; Silva, P.; Madurangi, D.W.D.D.; De Silva, D.D.S.; Harshanee, K.G.A.T.; Bandara, S.R.R.; Dayanath, B.K.T.P. (College of Chemical Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 2024)

  INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) serves as a pivotal biomarker for bone and liver diseases, employing assays utilizing either 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (AMP) (IFCC recommended) or diethanolamine ...
• Comparative Analysis of Albumin Measurement by Bromocresol Green Versus Capillary Zone Electrophoresis 

  Harshanee, T.; Jayasekara, D.; Fernando, K.; Kulasinghe, M.; Silva, P.; Bandara, S.; Dayanath, B.K.P.T. (College of Chemical Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 2024)

  INTRODUCTION Quantitative assessment of albumin and globulins in serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) relies on the calculation derived from total protein measurements obtained from the biuret assay. Validation of these ...
• Do doctors really know about “hs-cTnI”? A comprehensive evaluation of knowledge regarding high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTnI) assay among medical officers in Gampaha district 

  Fernando, N.; Fernando, K.; Gallage, T.; Dayanath, B.K.T.P.; De Silva, S. (College of Chemical Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 2024)

  INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES The high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTnI) assay is a crucial diagnostic marker in the triage of patients presenting with chest pain. Notably, errors in interpreting the testing method ...
• Spatial distribution of COVID-19 patients in Sri Lanka 

  Galgamuwa, Lahiru Sandaruwan; Liyanawahunge, Nishan Madhushanka; Ratnayake, Chamilka Gayashini; Hakmanage, Navodi Mekala; Aslam, Fahim; Dharmaratne, Samath D. (BioMed Central, 2023)

  The research paper comprehensively and consistently addresses all relevant theoretical areas related to the topic and includes an extensive empirical analysis of the absorption of EU funds and their impact on the sustainable ...
• 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 ...

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