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Audit on current practices of induction of labour at a tertiary care hospital

Kajendran, J.; Jayawardena, G.R.M.U.G.P.; Gunarathna, S.M.S.G.; Herath, H.M.R.P. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)

OBJECTIVE: Induction of labour (IOL) is a common obstetric intervention done for several reasons. Most importantly, induction of labour has a large impact on the health of women and their babies and so needs to be clearly ...
Case report: Giantadenomatoidtumour of uterus mimicking like large leiomyoma

Kajendran, J.; Gunarathna, S.M.S.G.; Wijesinghe, P.S.; Hewavisenthi, S.J. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Adenomatoidtumours of uterus are rare benign neoplastic disorder of the female genital tract. Even though reported incidence is around 1-2% true incidence is probably more than that as they are not usually ...
Translation and validation of generic questionnaire on lower urinary tract symptoms for females (ICIQ-FLUTS) inTamil language

Ekanayake, C.D.; Wijesinghe, P.S.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Abdul Basith, F.D.; Srikrishnan, K.; Wickramaratna, D.K.U. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)

OBJECTIVE: Lower urinary tract symptomsare often underreported by women. Therefore, we wanted to translate and validate the International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire on female lower urinary tract ...
Case report: Giant adenomatoid tumour of uterus mimicking like large leiomyoma

Kajendran, J.; Gunarathna, S.M.S.G.; Wijesinghe, P.S.; Hewavisenthi, S.J. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Adenomatoid tumours of uterus are rare benign neoplastic disorder of the female genital tract. Even though reported incidence is around 1-2% true incidence is probably more than that as they are not usually ...
Validation of the Sinhala translation of the International Consultation on Incontinence modular Questionnaire on Vaginal Symptoms (ICIQ-VS)

Ekanayake, C.D.; Patabendige, M.; Wijesinghe, P.S.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Herath, R.P.; Weerasinghe, N. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)

OBJECTIVE: To translate and validate the International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire on vaginal symptoms (ICIQ VS) from English to Sinhala.METHODS: ICIQ-VS questionnaire was translated to Sinhala and ...
Validation of the Tamil translation of the International Consultation on Incontinence modular Questionnaire on Vaginal Symptoms (ICIQ-VS)

Ekanayake, C.D.; Wijesinghe, P.S.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Samaranayake, K.U.; Herath, C.; Nishad, A.A.N. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)

OBJECTIVES: To translate and validatethe International Consultation on Incontinence Modular Questionnaire on vaginal symptoms (ICIQ VS) from English to Tamil. METHOD: With permission, ICIQ-VS questionnaire was translated ...
Prevalence of menopausal symptoms and their impact on daily activities: A community based longitudinal study in Ragama, Sri Lanka

Heenatigala, C.S.N.; Gunathilaka, S.N.M.P.K.; Dias, T.D.; Palihawadana, T.S.; Motha, M.B.C.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)

OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence and severity of menopausal symptoms among women. DESIGN,SETTING AND METHODS: A community-based cross sectional study was done in a study population of a larger ongoing longitudinal ...
A study on the rate of symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction among healthy women in pre and post-menopausal age and its impact on their day-to-day life.

Pieris, K.V.M.; Prasanga, D.P.G.G.M.; Dias, T.D.; Palihawadana, T.S.; Motha, M. .C.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)

OBJECTIVES: Aim of the study was to analyze the rate of symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction, the presence of pelvic organ prolapse and to study how the symptoms affect the day to day life activities in a population of ...
Term versus preterm induction of labor: Does it change the outcome?

Dias, T.; Gunasena, J.; Herath, R.; Pieris, V.; Wijesinghe, P. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)

ABSTRACT: Induction of labour is important to timely deliver the fetus and minimize adverse perinatal outcomes to both the mother and the neonate. Therefore, comparison of the outcomes following induction of labour at term ...
Feeding dilemma: gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and gastrostomy care

Rajindrajith, S. (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2015)

Feeding children with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD} is a complex process. The suggested thickened feeding although it slightly improves the number of episodes of regurgitation and weig gain, has no beneficial ...
A Unique syndrome with facial, cranial, dental and skeletal features: possible relationship to maternal chikungunya exposure or an unidentified genetic cause?

de Silva, D.; Basnayake, S.; Gunasekara, R.; Smith, J. C.; Donnai, D.; Newman, B. (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2015)

BACKGROUND:Six children from the western province of Sri Lanka, born between June 2007 and November 2008 have presented with a unique phenotype comprising distinctive facial features, skeletal abnormalities ...
Preliminary report on the assessment of adolescent health needs in a tertiary care health institution in Sri Lanka

Randeny, R. A. N. S.; Fernando, A. D.; Karunasekera, K. A. W.; Dimal, D. A.; Fernando, K. M. D. (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2015)

BACKGROUND:There is no age sensitive approach to the health care needs of adolescents in Sri Lanka. Little is known about the satisfaction of adolescents about available healthcare facilities. There are plans to increase ...
Molecular diagnosis of velo-cardio-facial syndrome among sri lankan patients with congenital cardiac defects

Tevarajan, I.; Ranaweera, D. M.; Perera, S.; Samarasinghe, D.; Morawakkorala, R.; Silva, R. L.; de Silva, D.; Chandrasekharan, N.V. (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2015)

Velo cardio facial Syndrome (VCFS) is caused by a 3 Mb deletion of chromosome 22qll.2. Its multiple clinical features include orofacial clefting, congenital cardiac defects (especially conotruncal),developmental ...
Measles infection in lady Ridgeway hospital in 2013: a case control study

Navageevan, N.; Punchihewa, P.M.G.; Kumarendran, B.; Hathagoda, K.L.W.; Galappaththi, A.G.A.R.; Jayathilaka, A. (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2015)

BACKGROUND:A measles outbreak was reported in 2013 in the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH).OBJECTIVES:To describe the epidemiology of measles among paediatric patients admitted to LRH. DESIGN, SETTING AND ...
Role of dipsticks in diagnosis of urinary tract infection in children: is it accurate enough

Fernando, C.M.P.; Galappaththi, A.G.A.R.; Punchihewa, P.M.G.; Karunaratne, G.K.D.; Warnakulasuriya, D.T.D. (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2015)

BACKGROUND:Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common problem in childhood. Urine culture is the Gold standard for diagnosis. Dipstick tests for leucocyte esterase reaction (LE) and nitrites (N) are bedside tests ...
Patterns of acute poisoning among children in rural sri lanka

Dayasiri, M.B.K.C.; Jayamanne, S. F.; Jayasinghe, Y. C. (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2015)

OBJECTIVE:The study describes the patterns of demographic characteristics, poison related factors, clinical management and outcome following acute poisoning among children (9 months - 12 years) in rural Sri ...
Perioperative outcome following establishment of deceased donor liver transplantation: A single center experience in Ragama, Sri Lanka

Withanachchi, A.D.; Thalagala, T.A.E.S.; Liyanage, I.K.; Dassanayake, A.S.; de Silva, A.P.; Gunetilleke, M.B.; Siriwardana, R.C.; Niriella, M.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Liver transplant (LT) perioperative mortality is a good performance indicator among transplant centres. Colombo North Teaching Hospital (CNTH) is the first LT program in Sri Lanka. We aimed ...
Rational use of FFP at North Colombo Teaching Hospital: An audit

Sutharsiny, Y.; Darshani, W. M. N.; Moratuwagama, H. M. D.; Costa, Y.; Williams, H. S. A.; Kularatne, W. M. M .T. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: The British Committee for Standards in Haematology (BCSH) provides guidelines for use of fresh frozen plasma (FFP). Inappropriate use and non-compliance with guidelines for FFP have been ...
An audit of patients' compliance with the standards for warfarin therapy

Fernando, C. H. K. A.; Costa, Y. J.; Williams, H. S. A.; Moratuwagama, D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant with complex pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Therefore close monitoring is essential. Strict adherence to therapy depends on the patient's knowledge ...
Extra-curricular activities and self-esteem of school children in the Colombo District

Welhenge, C.U.; Wickramanayake, D.S.; Wickramasekara, M.H.M.; Wijayarathne, W.A.L.T.; Wijeratne, N.G.; Zangmo, L.; Kasturiratne, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Self-esteem has a positive effect on the optimal performance of a person. Association between engaging in extra-curricular activities in school and the self-esteem of adolescents has not ...

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