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Factors affecting Post- Embolization fever and liver failure after Trans- Arterial Chemo-Embolization in a cohort without background infective hepatitis- A prospective analysis.

Bandara, L.M.P.M.; Siriwardana, R.C.; Niriella, M.A.; Dassanayake, A.S.; Liyanage, C.A.H.; Sirigampala, C.; Upasena, A.; de Silva, H.J. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)

INTRODUCTION: Transarterial-chemo-embolization (TACE) is used for palliation of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We studied the tolerability of TACE in a cohort of patients with NASH and alcoholic cirrhosis ...
Positive predictors of sentinel Lymphnode positivity

Atulugama, N.S.; Bandaranayake, B.M.V.C.; de Silva, G.K.S.; Ariyapala, K.S.K.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)

INTRODUCTION: Lymph node status is the single most important prognostic and predictive factor in breast cancer. Therefore, place of proper axillary staging is invaluable and it was routine to perform an axillary Lymph node ...
Long- term glycemic control after pancreatectomy- prospective study

Ekanayake, C.S.; Bandara, L.M.P.M.; Liyanage, C.A.H.; Siriwardena, R.C. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)

INTRODUCTION: Pancreatic resection leads to loss of functional pancreatic tissue. The study evaluates the glycemic control and factors affecting the glycemic control in long-term survivors after pancreatic resection. ...
Presence of fatty liver disease leads to unusual rise of liver enzymes in patients with common bile duct colic

Uragoda, B.; Ediriweera, D.; Paranahewa, L.; Ekanayake, C.; Tillakarathna, S.; Siriwardana, R. (Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, 2021)

INTRODUCTION: This study compares liver enzymes, inflammatory markers and bilirubin levels in patients with and without fatty liver disease (FLD) presenting with common bile duct (CBD) obstruction. METHODS: CBD colic was ...
Factor structure of medical students’ attitudes towards psychiatry: findings from a nationally representative sample from Sri Lanka

Baminiwatta, A.; Chandradasa, M.; Ediriweera, D.; Dias, S. (Cambridge University Press, 2021)

AIMS : The aim of this study was to examine the factor structure of attitudes towards psychiatry among medical students by using the ‘Attitude towards psychiatry-30’ (ATP-30) scale, which is one of the most widely used ...
Knowledge and Practices on Antipyretics among Caregivers of Paediatric Patients at Teaching Hospital Ragama

Darshika, G.H.I.; Rathnayaka, H.G.H.K.; Mettananda, S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2020)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Fever is the commonest presenting complaint to paediatric units worldwide. Here we aim to describe the knowledge and practices of fever and antipyretics among caregivers of paediatric patients ...
How do Men who Choose Not to Participate in Healthy Lifestyle Centres Reason About Their Decision?

Herath, H.M.T.P.; Perera, K.M.N.; Kasturiratne, K.T.A.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2020)

INTRODUCTION AND BJECTIVES: In Sri Lanka, both women and men are expected to visit a cost-free population-based cardio-vascular screening programme held at a specific centre called the Healthy Lifestyle Centre (HLC) at ...
Awareness on Malaria among Public and Healthcare Providers during the Prevention of Re-Introduction Phase in Sri Lanka

Hamsananthy, J.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2020)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Prevention of re-introduction/re-establishment of malaria is a challenge for Sri Lanka due to high receptivity and vulnerability. Imported cases are being reported and an introduced case was ...
Developing and pilot-testing an Oropharyngeal Dysphagia Screening Tool for children with cerebral palsy aged 4 – 6 years

Hettiarachchi, S.; Ravihari, M.G.I. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2020)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) demonstrate a variety of dysphagic symptoms. Speech and language therapists (SLTs) are mainly involved in the diagnosis and management of oropharyngeal dysphagia ...
Epidemiology of Stroke Subtypes and Aetiologies Among Sri Lankan Stroke Patients

Mettananda, K.C.D.; Eshani, M.D.P.; Wettasinghe, L.M.; Ranawaka, U.K. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2020)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Epidemiology of stroke subtypes in Asian countries is different from western countries. Data on stroke subtypes and aetiologies are limited from Sri Lanka. Therefore, we aimed to describe the ...
Clinicopathological Profile of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Army Personnel in the Kilinochchi and Mulllativu Districts of Sri Lanka

Wijesinghe, H.D.; Gunathilaka, N.; Semege, S.; Pathirana, K.P.N.; Manamperi, N.; de Silva, M.V.C.; Fernando, S.D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2020)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Leishmaniasis is caused by an intra cellular protozoan of the genus Leishmania. The clinicopathological profile of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) varies according to the species. Leishmania ...
The Health Effects of the Combined Use of Protein, Multivitamins and Electrolyte Dietary Supplements on Sri Lankan Athletes: A Pilot Study

Fernando, P.N.J.; Pigera, S.; Rashani, S.A.N.; Niriella, M.A.; Jayawickreme, S.; de Silva, A.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2020)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The combine use of protein, multivitamins and electrolyte dietary supplements daily; multiple supplement (MS), is a common practice among Sri Lankan Athletes. The aim of this study was to ...
Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating the Effectiveness of Cognitive Behaviour Group Therapy Compared to a Waitlist Control in the Treatment of University Students with Social Phobia

Hapangama, A.; de Silva, B.G.R.; de Zoysa, P.T.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A.; Ravindran, A.; Wickremasinghe, A.R.; Williams, S.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2020)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Social phobia causes significant impairment in a person’s personal and professional life. However, individually delivered cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is costly, limited by the number ...
Translation and Validation of Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale (AIMS) into Sinhala

Baminiwatta, A.K.A.B.; Bandara, T.R.; Liyanage, H.; Perera, K.M.N.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A.; Hapangama, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2020)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a pattern of abnormal involuntary movements among patients on long-term antipsychotics. As there is no medication universally effective, prevention of TD is important. ...
Reconstruction of Metabolic Pathways for the Setaria digitata Whole Genome

Rashanthy, N.; Kothalawala, M.S.A.; Mugunamalwaththa, T.S.; Darshika, W.A.S.; Lakmali, G.L.Y.; de Zoysa, K.; Chandrasekharan, N.V.; Gunawardene, Y.I.N.S.; Suravajhala, P.; Dassanayake, R.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2020)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Setaria digitata is a Wolbachia-free filarial parasite that resides in the abdominal cavity of ungulates. It can cause cerebrospinal nematodiasis (CNS) in unnatural hosts such as sheep, goats, ...
Efficacy and Safety of Oral Hydroxyurea in Patients with Transfusion Dependent β Thalassaemia: a Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

Yasara, N.; Wickramarathne, N.; Silva, I.; Hameed, N.; Attanayaka, A.M.K.R.; Jayasinghe, V.L.; Wickramasinghe, N.; Rodrigo, R.; Perera, L.; Mettananda, K.C.D.; Manamperi, A.; Premawardhena, A.; Mettananda, S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2020)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Patients with β- thalassaemia require blood transfusions and iron chelation for life. Hydroxyurea is a licenced medication for sickle cell disease but its usefulness in transfusion dependent ...
Novel technique for uninterrupted confirmation of endotracheal tube position for awake fiberoptic intubation

Kerner, V.; Gunetilleke, B.; Fernando, R. (Elsevier B.V, 2020)

Misplacement of an endotracheal tube in a patient with a difficult airway is catastrophic. Currently used techniques do not permit simultaneous bronchoscopic and capnographic confirmation of tube placement. We report a ...
General practice is ‘different’: qualitative study of acculturation experiences of East Staffordshire general practice specialty trainees

Perera, D.; Mohanna, K. (Royal College of General Practitioners, 2020)

BACKGROUND Undergraduate medical education and postgraduate foundation training are largely secondary care based. General practice trainees also spend nearly half of their training in hospital rotations. Little is known ...
Mental health status among females aged 15 to 45 years in Medical Officer of Health area, Kayts

Thatparan, R.; Abeysena, C. (College of the Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2007)

OBJECTIVE: To describe mental health status among females aged 15-45 years in Medical officer of Health area, Kayts. METHODOLOGY: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out in Kayts MOH Division during the ...
Presenting symptoms/conditions and selected aspects of health care quality at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Wickramarachchi Ayurvedic Hospital, yakkala

Wanigasekara, C.; Weerasinghe, P.; Weerasinghe, A.; Weerasooriya, S.; Wellagiriya, S.; Wickramarathne, S.; Wijerathne, B.; Abeysena, C. (College of the Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2007)

OBJECTIVE: To describe the presenting symptoms/conditions and selected aspects of health care quality of the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Wickramarachchi Ayurvedic Hospital. METHODOLOGY: A descriptive cross sectional ...

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