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Early hepatitis is the strongest risk factor for the development of severe dengue infection: A points-based risk-score to predict critical disease in dengue fever

Niriella, M.A.; Udeshika, A.K.M.A.; Liyanage, I.K.; de Silva, A.P.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Some dengue fever (DF) patients develop plasma leakage [critical-phase (CP)], which may progress to multi-organ failure. We attempted to identify early predictors ofCP in DF. METHODS: This ...
An audit of pharmacological management of blood sugar in patients with co-existent cirrhosis and diabetes mellitus of a Sri Lankan liver-unit

Nizla, M. F.; Mettananda, K.C.D.; Wickramarathna, K.B.M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Diabetes mellitus (DM) and cirrhosis often coexist. Pharmacological management of DM in them is challenging as most oral hypoglycaemic drugs (OHG) are either metabolised by the liver or cause ...
Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C virus infections among patients with chronic kidney disease from two presumed high-risk centers

de Silva, S.T.; Perera, P.S.; Anuruddhika, H.W.D.; Dassanayake, R.; Niriella, M.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Community prevalence ofhepatitis-C (HCV) and hepatitis-B (HBV) infection is low in Sri Lanka. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at high-risk for HBV and HCV infections. We ...
Exploring the existing situation of teacher-student communication in an undergraduate medical education setup

Chandratilake, M.N.; Rodrigo, S.J. A.Y.; Rathnayaka, R.M.R.E.; Rathnayaka, R.M.S.S.; Rathnayaka, R.M.P.C.; Rinshaf, M.M.M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Effective teacher-student communication is a key determinant of teaching-learning in the medical undergraduate context. However, such communication may be influenced by various factors including ...
Quality of informed consent obtained by doctors from patients undergoing surgical interventions in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka

Gunathunga, M.H.D.; Hansamali, M.M.P.; Hapuarachchi, H.S.M.; Herath, H.M.T.H.; Herath, H.M.C.J.; Chandratilake, M.N. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Respecting patient autonomy and obtaining consent for medico-surgical procedures are basic ethical principles. The objective of this study was to explore the perspective of doctors ...
The dynamics of doctor-patient conversations:A linguistical analysis

Wijesundara, B. M. E.; Karunatilake, K.M.M.G.S.L.; Karunaratne, W.C.D.; Chandratilake, M.N. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Concerns exist on the communication skills of doctors in medical practice. The aim of this study was to explore the linguistic dynamics of communication between doctors and patients in the ...
Reproductive health knowledge among Arts students in the University of Kelaniya

Premasiri, D.G.A.L.; Premathilaka, N.T.K.; Priyadarshana, M.A.I.; Pussellage, A.C.; Rai, S.; Kumarendran, B. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Formal learning ofreproductive health for Arts undergraduates is limited to GCE Ordinary Level. This study aimed to describe the knowledge on reproductive health among first year students ...
Pap smear screening: Coverage and target group factors associated with coverage in the Puttalam District

Fernando, Y. K. J.; Pathmeswaran, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Cervical cancer is the second commonest cancer among women in Sri Lanka. Pap smear screening with coverage of over 80% is an effective preventive method. This study was undertaken to determine ...
Why do people travel upto 70km to seek treatment from the Colombo North Teaching Hospital Outpatient Department? A qualitative study

Perera, D.P.; Withana, S.S.; Mendis, K.M.; Kasunjith, D.V.T.; Jayathilaka, W.T.S.; Wickramasuriya, S.W.; Govinthadas, S.; Kalansooriya, R.; Welhenage, C. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Bypassing nearby primary care facilities to seek treatment from teaching/general hospital OPDs is a known challenge to the equitable distribution of healthcare. A 2017 morbidity study at CNTH ...
Perceived travel constraints of older people and people with disabilities in the Colombo district: A qualitative research study

Thennakoon, V.; Peiris-John, R.; Wickremasinghe, R.; Amerathunga, S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Supportive transport systems allow people to maintain quality of life and meaningful participation in the society. Risks for safe transportation for vulnerable ...
Implementation and awareness of tobacco control policy in Ragama town

Pathiraja, C. K.; Pathirana, A. C.; Pathiraja, S. K.; Nonis, W. M.; Nimrod, D.; Athauda, L. K. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Sri Lanka implemented the National Authority for Tobacco and Alcohol (NATA) Act No 27 of 2006, the first designated legislature for tobacco control in 2006. This study aimed to observe the ...
Using a MediaWiki platform to disseminate information on tobacco: TobaccoUnmasked.lk

Perera, C. S.; Perera, K. M. N.; Wijesuriya, H.; Lakmal, P. A. S. C.; Fernando, I. B.; Rajasuriya, M. C. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The Centre for Combating Tobacco (CCT) Sri Lanka is the first, and currently tobacco observatory in the region. The main purpose of CCT is to monitor tobacco industry activities related ...
Bypassing primary healthcare facilities among admissions to medical wards, Teaching Hospital, Kandy

Jeyasuthan, M.; Kumarendran, B. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Bypassing of health institutions is a major concern in healthcare. This study aimed to estimate the proportion and to determine the factors associated with bypassing primary health care facilities ...
The socio-demographic and economic profile of patients attending emergency services in a private hospital

Abeysuriya, V.; Chandrasena, L.G.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Studies have highlighted that the private sector contributes a major share in outpatient healthcare and a small proportion in inpatient care in Sri Lanka. There is little or no information ...
Genetic origin and clinical variability of sickle cell disease in Sri Lanka

Darshana, L.G.T.; Bandara, W.D.M.S.; Nawaratna, U.S.B.; Costa, Y. J.; Nizri, A.H.M.; Silva, D.P.S. l.; de Silva, T.U.N.; Pushpakumara, K.P.C.; Pathirage, S.P.; Manamperi, A.; Premawardhena, A.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is found at a low prevalence In Sri Lanka. A recent hospital based survey identified 60 patients in the country The clinical spectrum of SCD in Sri Lanka ...
Prevalence of chronic kidney disease and associations among hypertensive patients in North Western Sri Lanka: A cross sectional study

Luke,W.A.N.V; Ediriweera, D.S.; de Silva, C.K.; Perera, K.M.N.; Ranasinha, C.D.; Kasturiratne, A.; de Silva, H.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Chronic kidney disease is a major non communicable disease in Sri Lanka with a rising prevalence. We studied the prevalence and associations of chronic kidney disease among patients with ...
Prevalence and patterns of dyslipidaemia among hypertensive patients in North Western Sri Lanka: A cross sectional study

Luke, W.A.N.V.; Ediriweera, N.S.; de Silva, C.K.; Perera, K.M.N.; Ranasinha, C.D.; Kasturiratne, A.; de Silva, H.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Dyslipidaemia and hypertension are major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Data on prevalence and patterns of dyslipidaemia in rural settings of Sri Lanka are limited. We conducted a ...
Level of empowerment for tobacco control in a rural low-income district in Sri Lanka

Perera, K. M. N.; Guruge, G. N. D.; Jayawardana, P. L. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Health is determined by a range of factors and health promotion incorporates enabling individuals and communities to have control over determinants of their health. ...
Prevalence and correlates of colonic diverticular disease in patients undergoing colonoscopy at a tertiary referral centre, Sri Lanka

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

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Diverticula disease (DD) is increasing in prevalence across the world. We aimed to prevalence and correlates of DD in a tertiary referral centre in Sri Lanka.METHODS:This was a retrospective ...
Quality of life and psychological morbidity among children with transfusion dependent thalassaemia and their parents

Mettananda, S.; Pathiraja, H.; Peiris, R.; Bandara, D.; de Silva, T.U.N.; Mettananda, K.C.D.; Premawardhena, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Thalassaemia is a chronic illness which requires life-long supportive care. We aim to describe quality of life and psychological morbidity among children with transfusion-dependent thalassaemia ...

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