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Progress report of Rickettsial disease diagnostic and research laboratory (RDDRL), Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya

Premaratna, R.; Chandrasena, T.G.A.N.; Bandara, N.K.B.K.R.G.W.; Rajapakse, R.P.V.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2009)

INTRODUCTION: RDDRL was established at Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya (FMUK) in June 2008 in collaboration with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA and Faculty of Veterinary ...
Perceptions of editorial staff and coverage of reproductive health related newspaper articles and adolescents3 expectations

Kumarendran, B.; Nandasena, Y.L.S.; Abeysena, H.T.C.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2009)

OBJECTIVE: 1. To describe coverage of selected Sinhalese newspaper articles on reproductive health (RH) and to explore the attitudes of editorial staff related to RH publications. 2. To explore the mpressions and expectations ...
Elder abuse among out patient department attendees in a tertiary hospital

Edirisinghe, P.A.S.; Paranitharan, P.; Perera, W.N.S.; Shehan, W. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2009)

BACKGROUND: Abuse of older people is a hidden problem in society. Older people are frightened or embarrassed to report its presence. The extent of the problem is not studied adequately in Sri Lanka. METHODS: A cross sectional ...
Are alanine transaminase (ALT) levels useful to screen for Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) in the community?

Niriella, M.A.; Dassanayake, A.S.; Kalubowila, K.V.U.; Rajindrajith, S.; de Silva, A.P.; Wickremasinghe, A.R.; Kato, N.; Makaya, M.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2009)

BACKGROUND: The value of ALT in screening for NAFLD is controversial. Furthermore, the upper limit of normal (ULN) ALT is defined for western populations but not Asian populations. Objectives: To establish ULN ALT for an ...
Is a six hour fast after a rice meal sufficient before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy?

de Silva, A.P.; Niriella, M.A.; Perera, N.J.A.H.D.; Aryasingha, J.V.S.; Kalubowila, K.V.U.; Manchnayake, M.M.J.H.; Dassanayake, A.S.; Pathmeswaran, A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2009)

BACKGROUND: Rice is the staple diet in many Asian countries. Current endoscopic guidelines advise a 6 hour fast for solids and a 4 hours fast for liquids before the procedure. These guidelines focus on a western type diet. ...
Multidose activated charcoal in acute oleander poisoning - a longitudinal observational study

Jayamanne, S.P.; Senarathna, L.; Dawson, A.H. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2009)

BACK GROUND: Deliberate self-poisoning with yellow oleander seeds is associated with severe cardiac toxicity and a mortality rate of about 5%- 10%. Specialised treatment is expensive and not widely available. Multiple-dose ...
Sensitization pattern of allergens among adolescent school children with asthma in a district of Sri LankaSensitization pattern of allergens among adolescent school children with asthma in a district of Sri Lanka

Danansuriya, M.N.; Rajapakse., L.C.; Weerasinghe, A.; Katelaris, C. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2009)

INTRODUCTION: Asthma is one of the common diseases among adolescents in Sri Lanka. Identification of sensitisation pattern to common allergens is helpful in planning rational control measures, minimising restrictions and ...
Prevention of acute adverse reactions to snake antivenom after snakebite: multi-centre, randomized, controlled clinical trial

de Silva, H.A.; Ranasinha, C.D.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Jayamanne, S.; Kalupahana, R.; Ratnathilake, G.A.; Ariyasena, H.; Uluwatte, W.; Lalloo, D.; Armitage, J.; Aronson, J.K.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2009)

BACKGROUND: Antivenom is the most effective treatment for snakebite envenoming. Acute adverse reactions to the polyvalent antivenom (PAV) are common; anaphylactk reactions are particularly serious. OBJECTIVE: To determine ...
Peritoneal fluid cytology in ovarian carcinoma

Hewavisenthi, S.J.de S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2000)

OBJECTIVES: 1. Determine the sensitivity of cytology in the detection of spread of ovarian carcinoma to the peritoneum. 2. Determine whether tumour size, type and differentiation, and the volume and nature of the peritoneal ...
Do pathologists and clinicians understand each other?

Hewavisenthi, S.J.de S.; Fernando, W.P.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2000)

OBJECTIVE: Pathologists use many phrases in histopathology reports to convey the level of diagnostic certainty. This could be variably interpreted by the clinician. Our study was carried out to determine the level of ...
Histological and ultra-structural changes in enpothelial cells of the placenta in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

Salgado, L.S.S.; Angunawela, P.; Tissera, A.; Sirisena, J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2000)

INTRODUCTION: The maternal syndrome of pre-eclampsia is thought to result from a generalized vascular endothelial cell disturbance caused by a circulating factor probably derived from the placenta. Objective: Study the ...
Morbidity and mortality of neonates associated with meconium stained liquor in labour

Jayawardene, D.R.K.C.; Sirisena, J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2000)

INTRODUCTION: Few prospective studies have been performed in Sri Lanka to determine the morbidity and mortality of neonates associated with meconium stained liquor at delivery (MSLD) and rneconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) ...
Colorectal carcinoma - an audit of histopathology reports

Hewavisenthi, S.J.de S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2000)

METHOD: An analysis of 213 reports issued by some histopathology departments in the Colombo and Gampaha districts was done to ascertain whether certain macroscopic and microscopic features considered important in patient ...
Histology of the tendon sheath in tigger finger

Fernando, P.; Hewavisenthi, S.J.de S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2000)

OBJECTIVE: Describe the histology of the proximal end of the tendon sheath in trigger fingers, and to ascertain whether there is a rational basis for the use of local steroids in this condition. METHOD: Excised portions ...
Gender issues among medical students in sri lanka: a preliminary Study

de Silva, N.R.; Thabrew, I.; Saparamadu, P.A.M.; Jayawardena, D.K.R.C. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2000)

OBJECTIVE: Find out if gender issues affect the progress of medical students ill Sri Lanka, METHOD: Students of the Medical Faculty, Kelahrya University, were given a questionnaire that explored gender issues in relation ...
Mini mental state examination - a suitable screening test for Dementia

de Silva, H.A.; Gunatilake, S.B. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2000)

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Psychological impact on children and families of middle east Workers

Karunasekera, K.A.W.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A.; Gunasekera, D.P.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2000)

INTRODUCTION: Many Sri Lankans work in the Middle East leaving behind their children and spouses. This may lead to many psycho-social problems. OBJECTIVES: 1. Evaluate the association between behavioural symptoms of children ...
Comparison of methods for diagnosis of bancroftian filariasis

Chandrasena, T.G.A.N.; Premaratna, B.A.H.R.; Abeyewickreme, W.; de Silva, N.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2000)

OBJECTIVE: Evaluate a rapid format immuno-chromatographic card test (ICT Diagnostics, Australia) in the diagnosis of bancroftian filariasis. METHOD: Thick night blood films (TBF), Nuclepore membrane filtration (NMF) and ...
Role of antioxidants in filar1al infection

Premaratna, B.A.H.R.; Chandrasena, T.G.A.N.; Senerath, G.L.C.S.; Chandrasena, L.G.; de Silva, N.R.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2000)

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Effects of pollution on health of residents in an industrial area in Sri lanka

Premaratna, B.A.H.R.; Chandrasekera, K.A.B.; Dissanayake, A.S.D.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2000)

INTRODUCTION: The effect of industrialisation on the health of people living in industrial areas of Sri Lanka is not known. METHOD: A cross sectional comparative prevalence study was done in two randomly selected populations ...

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