Conference Papers: Recent submissions

  • Pulmonary arterial hypertension in thalassaemia patients- does splenectomy and disease severity increase the risk? 
    Premawardana, N.P.; Nandasiri, A.S.D.; Ranaweera, A.G.R.M.A.; Nishad, A.A.N.; Silva, D.P.S.I.; Premawardhena, A.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2011)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) has been described in patients with thalassaemia. A causative association with splenectomy has been postulated. Our previous observations differed from ...
  • Usefulness of ileoscopy during Colonoscopy 
    Wijewantha, H.S.; de Silva, A.P.; Wijesinghe, N.T.; Kumarasena, R.S.; Hewavisenthi, J.; Dassanayake, A.S.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2011)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: To investigate utility of ileoscopy during colonoscopy in a cohort of Sri Lankan patients. METHODS: We performed a retrospective analysis of all patients who underwent colonoscopy from January ...
  • The long term outcome of a cohort of Sri Lankan patients with ulcerative colitis at two tertiary care hospitals: preliminary results 
    Senanayaka, S.M.; Fernandopulle, A.N.R.; Wijesinghe, N.T.; Ranaweera, A.G.R.M.A.; Kasturiratne, A.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Nawaratne, N.M.M.; de Silva, A.P.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2011)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Inflammatory bowel disease, especially ulcerative colitis (UC), is increasing in many 'non-western' populations. Although clinical impressions are that UC has a mild clinical course in these ...
  • Low-dose adrenaline, promethazine and hydrocortisone, (alone and in combination) in the prevention of acute adverse reactions to antivenom following snakebite: a randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled trial 
    de Silva, H.A.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Ranasinha, C.D.; Jayamanne, S.; Samarakoon, S.B.; Hittharage, A.; Kalupahana, R.; Ratnatilaka, G.A.; Uluwatthage, W.; Aronson, J.K.; Armitage, J.M.; Lalloo, D.G.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2011)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Envenoming from snakebites is most effectively treated by antivenom. However, the antivenom available in South Asian countries commonly causes acute allergic reactions, anaphylactic reactions ...
  • Socio-economic gradient in the inequality of health related risk factors among slum dwellers in Colombo Municipal Council area 
    Perera, J.A.P.S.; Kumarendran, B. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2011)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: To describe the socio-economic inequalities in selected health related risk factors among slum dwellers in Colombo Municipal Council area (CMC). METHODS: This descriptive cross sectional study ...
  • Central nervous system infections in a tertiary care hospital: disease patterns and difficulties in diagnosis 
    Ranawaka, U.K.; Harshani, M.L.; Fonseka, V.N.R.M.; Hathagoda, K.L.W.; Nawaratne, A.N.H.M.U.K.G.D.B.; Weerasooriya, W.A.L.K.; Samarakoon, S.M.S.B.; Thirumawalawan, K.; Premawansa, G.; Fernando, M.A.M.; de Silva, L.; Perera, K.V.H.K.K.; Dassanayake, K.M.M.P.; Wijesooriya, T.; Rajindrajith, E.G.D.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2011)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Central nervous system (CNS) infections produce high morbidity and mortality, and effective treatment and outcome depend on precise microbiological diagnosis. We aimed to describe the pattern ...
  • Influence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease on the development of diabetes mellitus: results from a prospective, community based, cohort study 
    Kasturiratne, A.; Weerasinghe, M.G.S.K.; Dassanayake, A.S.; Rajindrajith, S.; de Silva, A.P.; Kato, N.; Wickremasinghe, A.R.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2011)
    INTRODUCTION OBJECTIVES: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is considered the hepatic component of metabolic syndrome, and is strongly associated with diabetes mellitus (DM). There are also suggestions that NAFLD ...
  • The burden of diabetes mellitus in an urban population of Sri Lanka 
    Pinidiyapathirage, M.J.; Kasturiratne, A.; Williams, S.; Wijekoon, N.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Ranawaka, U.K.; Warnakulasuriya, T.; Takeuchi, F.; Kato, N.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2011)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: To describe the burden of diabetes in middle and old aged residents (35-64 years) in an urban area of Sri Lanka. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in the Ragama Medical Officer ...
  • Measures of body fat in diabetic and non-diabetic females 
    Waidyatilaka, P.H.I.U.; de Silva, A.; Lanerolle, P.; Wickremasinghe, R.; Somasundaram, N.; Atukorala, S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2011)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Increased body fat (BF) predisposes to obesity linked co-morbidities, including diabetes. Data on body fat percentage in Sri Lankan adult populations are limited. Aim of this study was to assess ...
  • Effect of indoor air pollution due to solid fuel combustion on childhood respiratory diseases 
    Ranathunga, R.A.N.; Perera, K.P.J.; Nandasena, Y.L.S.; Kasturiratne, A.; Sathiakumar, N.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2014)
    Introduction and objectives: To determine the association between indoor air pollution and respiratory symptoms in children under 5 years of age. Methods: A prospective study was conducted over a 22 month period in the ...
  • Awareness of stroke among patients with stroke in a tertiary care hospital 
    Ranawaka, U.K.; Peiris, K.A.; Perera, W.M.N.; Kasturiratne, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2014)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Stroke awareness is known to affect health seeking and risk reduction behavior. We assessed stroke awareness among patients with stroke. DESIGN: CASE CONTROL STUDY. Setting: University Medical ...
  • Management of hilar cholangiocarcinoma 
    Jayarathne, V.S.; Siriwardana, R.C.; Nawaratne, N.M.M.; Liyanage, C.A.H. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2014)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a malignant disease involving the biliary system with majority occurring in the hilar region. Cholangiocarcinoma demands prompt management because of its aggressive ...
  • Diffuse and nodular type hepatoma: a prospective, comparative study 
    Wickramarathne, S.D.J.; Jayarathne, V.S.; Siriwardana, R.C.; Niriella, M.A.; Liyanage, C.A.H.; Dassanayake, A.S.; Gunetilleke, M.B.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2014)
    INTRODUCTIONS: Incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is increasing. Diffuse type HCC is rare and data on such tumors are limited. METHODS: All patients referred to North Colombo Liver Unit with HCC from September ...
  • Molecular diagnosis of Velocardiofacial Syndrome in a cohort of Sri Lankan patients 
    Thevarajan, I.; Ranaweera, D.M.; de Silva, D.; Prabodha, L.B.L.; Gunasekera, R.; Dias, D.K.; Nanayakkara, B.G.; Basnayake, S.; Jayathilake, M.; Chandrasekharan, N.V. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2014)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Velocardiofacial Syndrome (VCFS) is caused by a 3 Mb deletion encompassing around 40 genes on chromosome 22qll.2. It is characterised by variable features including congenital malformations of ...
  • Structured Referral Form: is it a solution for problems of referral communication in Sri Lanka 
    Ramanayake, R.P.J.C.; Sumanasekera, R.D.N.; de Silva, A.H.W.; Perera, D.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2014)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Referral letters convey information required for continuity of care when patients are referred to a hospital or a specialist. In Sri Lanka conventional, hand written letters are used for patient ...
  • Views of Specialists and General Practitioners regarding referral process in Sri Lanka 
    Ramanayake, R.P.J.C.; Sumanasekera, R.D.N.; de Silva, A.H.W.; Perera, D.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2014)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Sri Lanka has an impressive healthcare system, despite the lack of a system for registering patients under healthcare providers and no established referral and back referral system. In referring ...
  • Association between road accidents and minimal hepatic encephalopathy in a cohort of Sri Lankan drivers with cirrhosis 
    Subasinghe, S.K.C.E.; de Silva, A.P.; Niriella, M.A.; Kodisinghe, S.K.; Nandamuni, Y.; Sameera, R.A.C.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2014)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) has no recognizable clinical symptoms of hepatic encephaiopathy (HE) but has mild cognitive and psychomotor deficits. Previous studies in Western countries ...
  • Anthropometric patterns among patients with chronic mechanical low back pain 
    Perera, G.L.R.S.; Wijayaratne, L.S.; Senarath, U.; Dissanayake, P.H.; Karunonayake, A.L.; Dissanayake, V.H.W. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2014)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Anthropometric parameters may have an association with chronic mechanical low back pain (CMLBP). Our aim was to evaluate the anthropometric patterns; body mass index (BMI), waist circumference ...
  • Prevalence of hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections and their relationship with injectable drug use in a cohort of Sri Lankan prisoners 
    Niriella, M.A.; Hapangama, A.; Luke, H.P.D.P.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2014)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Previous community surveys on hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) infections in Sri Lanka report a Sow prevalence. Studies in Western countries show that prison inmates have a high risk of ...
  • Developing a tool to screen for disability among pre-school children: preliminary results 
    Perera, K.M.N.; Wijerathne, L.; Jayasinghe, C.; Kasturiratne, A.; Hettiarachchi, S.; Fonseka, R.; Jayasena, B.N.; Siriwardhena, D.; Godamunne, P.; Dahanayake, W.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2014)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: To develop and validate a tool that can be used by pre-school teachers to identify disabilities in the pre-school age group. METHODS: A multidisciplinary team was formed and the initial tool ...

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