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Anthropometric knee profile measurements on articulator surface of femur among Sri Lankan population.

Fernando, G.K.S.; Ranaweera, L.; Cabral, L.L.E.; Dissanayaka, P.; Bandara, I.D.M.R.N.; Sovis, W.F.U.N. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: In Sri Lankan context there are no published data for articulator surface measurements for knee joints. Forensic, Anatomical, Archaeological, Bio-medical engineering, development of knee S145 prosthesis ...
The association between negative experiences during childhood and social anxiety disorder: A cross-sectional study among Sri Lankan university students

de Silva, B.G.R.; De Zoysa, P.T.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Williams, S.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) demonstrates early-onset, chronic course, and impairment in all social spheres. OBJECTIVES: The study objective was to explore the association between negative childhood experiences ...
Prevalence and associated factors of burnout among doctors working in hospitals with COVID-19 treatment units in Anuradhapura district, Sri Lanka during the COVID-19 pandemic: A descriptive cross-sectional study

Rambukwella, G.U.; Isuru, A.; Ediriweera, D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic led to an enormous burden on the already compromised health system, particularly in remote areas of the country. Evaluation of the rate of burnout among doctors working in COVID-19 units ...
Knowledge, attitude and practices on universal micronutrient supplementation among mothers of infants in the Kurunegala district of Sri Lanka

Bandara, E.R.S.; Wijekoon, J.; Mettananda, S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Multiple micronutrient (MMN) supplementation programme was commenced to combat micronutrient deficiencies among children in Sri Lanka. However, its acceptance is not evaluated properly. OBJECTIVES: To describe ...
Hepatic and renal status of paediatric patients with thalassaemia

Wijenayake, W.; Pathiraja, H.; Thennakoon, R.; Fernando, M.; Bandara, D.; Mettananda, S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Thalassaemia is a chronic disorder affecting many organ systems. Although cirrhosis is a well-recognised complication, sub-clinical hepatic and renal dysfunction in thalassaemia are poorly studied. OBJECTIVES: ...
Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about liver transplantation among caregivers of children with liver diseases; a single centre experience from Sri Lanka

Gunaratne, A.L.S.N.; Gunarathna, P.G.P.D.; Gunawardana, A.D.J.N.; Hansamali, U.V.S.; Heenkenda, H.M.A.N.; Ekanayaka, J.; Fernando, C.M.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Paediatric Liver transplantation (PLT) is evolving in Sri Lanka. There is no data documented related to caregivers' knowledge of PLT. OBJECTIVES: To determine the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about liver ...
Factors associated with the feedback literacy of undergraduate clinical students of three medical faculties in Sri Lanka

Sanchayan, S.; Olupeliyawa, A.M.; Chandratilake, M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Feedback is an inseparable part of medical education. Development of students’ feedback literacy enables uptake and action based on feedback. OBJECTIVES: Explore the factors associated with feedback literacy ...
The presence of strongyloidiasis and associated risk factors in patients undergoing treatment at the National Cancer Institute, Maharagama, Sri Lanka

Weerasekera, C.J.; Menike, C.W.; Wimalasiri, U.; Wijerathna, T.; Jayathilake, D.C.C.; Somawardane, U.A.B.P.; Saravanamuttu, U.; Yoganathan, N.; Perera, N.; Gunathilaka, N.; de Silva, N.R.; Wickremasinghe, D.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Strongyloides stercoralis can cause severe disease in the immunocompromised. Without a proper gold-standard diagnostic technique, strongyloidiasis is scarcely studied both globally and locally. OBJECTIVES: ...
First co-infection of malaria and hepatitis E diagnosed in Sri Lanka

Senarathne, S.; Rajapakse, S.; de Silva, H.J.; Seneviratne, S.; Chulasiri, P.; Fernando, D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Imported malaria cases continue to be reported in Sri Lanka. Similarly, hepatitis E is also considered a travel associated imported disease in Sri Lanka. This is a report of the first co-infection of malaria ...
Risk factors for low resilience among grade 10 adolescents in the Gampaha District

Manori, D.M.S.; Jayawardana, P.L.; Godamunne, P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Resilience denotes the ability to withstand adversity and bounce back from difficult life events. OBJECTIVE: To determine risk factors for low resilience among Grade 10 adolescents in the District of Gampaha. ...
Analysis of theoretical and strategic underpinnings of facebook content used for COVID prevention in Sri Lanka

Wanasinghe, T.; Athauda, L.K. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: With the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, health communication content educating the public were launched at a mass scale. Ministry of Health Sri Lanka took the lead role in communicating the new normal and ...
Is hyperkalaemia associated with the development of heart blocks in patients with acute yellow oleander poisoning?

Eriyawa, W.M.A.B.W.; Jayamanne, S.F.; Lokunarangoda, N.; Francis, G.R.; andakumari, G.V.N.; Jayawardane, P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana) contains cardiac glycosides which result in arrhythmias, heart blocks and electrolyte imbalances. OBJECTIVES: The objective of the study was to find whether the development ...
Traffic light labelling system on packaged solid food products in Ragama town area: A policy evaluation study

Rathnapriya, K.G.R.S.; Rajapaksha, R.T.D.; Randil, M.K.S.; Rathnayake, R.M.L.M.; Athauda, L.K.; Rashmith, M.K.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: The Traffic Light Labelling System (TLLS) for packaged solid and semi-solid foods was implemented in Sri Lanka in 2019 as a measure to reduce the Non-Communicable Disease burden related to nutrition in Sri ...
Reported tobacco industry interference during COVID-19 pandemic in South Asia

Perera, N.C.S.; Horadagoda, N.; DineshKumar, P.; Perera, K.M.N.; Rajasuriya, M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Articles 13 and 5.3 of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) recommend banning sponsorships and restricting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities of the tobacco industry (TI). It is ...
Should ‘Drug Related Problems’ remain unnoticed among patients with chronic kidney disease of uncertain aetiology?

Wickramasinghe, N.D.D.; Lynch, C.B.; Coombes, J.; Jayamanne, S.F.; de Silva, S.T. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Chronic kidney disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu) is a major public health concern in Sri Lanka. CKDu patients often consume 10-12 drugs per day, which can result in drug-related problems (DRPs). However, ...
Identification of type 2 diabetes patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease who are at increased risk of significant hepatic fibrosis: a cross-sectional study

Mettananda, K.C.D.; Egodage, T.; Dantanarayana, C.; Solangarachchi, M.B.; Fernando, R.; Ranaweera, L.; Siriwardhena, S.; Ranawaka, C.K.; Kottahachchi, D.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Dassanayake, A.S.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Annual screening of patients with diabetes for fatty liver, and identifying those with significant hepatic fibrosis using the FIB-4 score and vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE) has been ...
Assessing reversibility of liver fibrosis in patients with transfusion-dependent beta thalassaemia following intensive chelation

Padeniya, A.G.P.M.; Ediriweera, D.; Niriella, M.A.; de Silva, A.; Premawardhena, A.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Transfusion-related iron overload is a leading cause of hepatic fibrosis in transfusion-dependent thalassaemia (TDT). OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the reversibility of liver fibrosis with intensive ...
Is splenic stiffness measurement(SSM) better than Baveno VII criteria to predict oesophageal and cardio- fundal varices in patients with compensated advanced liver cell disease (cACLD)?

de Silva, A.P.; Niriella, M.A.; Nishad, A.A.N.; Samarawickrama, V.T.; Jayasundara, H.; Ranawaka, C.K.; de Silva, S.T.; Withanage, M.; Ediriweera, D.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: Liver and splenic stiffness measurements (LSM and SSM) using transient elastography (TE) are being increasingly used as a screening tool to predict varices. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to test the utility of Baveno-VII ...
Maternal satisfaction and knowledge of early childhood development (ECD) related public health services

Gunathilake, A.M.C.M.; Perera, K.M.N. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

INTRODUCTION: A good start in life gives rise to better outcomes as adults, hence the provision of quality health care helps children to reach maximum development potential. OBJECTIVES: To determine the level of satisfaction ...
Hepatocellular carcinoma in Sri Lanka: Where do we stand?

Siriwardana, R.C.; Liyanage, C.A.H.L.; Jayatunge, D.S.P.; Dassanayaka, A.; Gunetileke, M.G.; Niriella, M.A.; Sirigampola, C.; Upasena, A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:Hepato-cellular carcinoma (HCC) is the sixth commonest cancer worldwide. We studied 105 consecutive patients with HCC in a single tertiary care centre. METHODS: North Colombo Liver Unit maintains ...

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