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Feeding in children with cerebral palsy: preliminary results from an ongoing study at the Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Hospital, Ragama

Dilina, A.K.N.; Ediriweera, D.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Malnutrition is a common problem in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and can be associated with growth failure. This study was done to assess feeding patterns and caregivers’ perception on feeding ...
Nutritional status of patients with spinal cord injury admitted to the Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Hospital, Ragama

Dilina, A.K.N.; Lakmali, A.K.S.; Ediriweera, D.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Malnutrition is a common problem in hospitalized patients having chronic diseases with long periods of debilitation. There is limited data on the nutritional status of spinal cord injury (SCI) ...
Prevalence of hypertension and its risk factors among estate workers in the Medical Officer of Health area, panvila, in the district of Kandy

Aththaragama, A.S.I.; Kasturiratne, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Hypertension is the leading modifiable risk factor of cardiovascular diseases. The prevalence of hypertension differs across countries, geographical areas and social strata. The objective was to ...
Reducing the public health expenditure through a surgical method that facilitates early mobilization of lower limb burns

Perera, C.; Hajith, Z.M.; Mahendra, B.A.G.G. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Grafted skin in the conventional way tends to contract towards the midline bridging across the joints. Prolonged immobilization following skin grafting promotes contracture across the joints. In ...
E-readiness among first year medical students at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya

Maduwanthi, A.A.H.; Hettige, S.; Ediriweera, D.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: E-readiness refers to the measurement of the degree of preparedness and willingness of a country to participate in the electronic world. In Sri Lanka there is a lack of research to measure the ...
Assessment of the capacity to work with data: a cross-sectional study done in first year medical students at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya

Hettiarachchi, W.G.; Hettige, S.; Ediriweera, D.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Spreadsheets and programming languages (PL) facilitate data storage, organization, retrieval and analysis. Experience in the above builds critical thinking capabilities that are supportive to ...
Experience and confidence with commonly used computer related tasks: survey results of new medical entrants to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya

Solangaarachchi, D.I.K.; Gunathilaka, H.K.T.S.; Hettige, S.; Ediriweera, D.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: In today’s world, skills related to usage of computers play an important role in the academic life of students. A survey was conducted with the objective of comparing the level of experience and ...
Using hermeneutic phenomenology approach to explore how junior doctors learn clinical reasoning in practice

Karunaratne, W.C.D.; Chandratilake, M.; Marambe, K. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Hermeneutic phenomenology is a qualitative study design to understand individual learning experiences from the beholder’s perspective (phenomenology) while appreciating the subjective interpretation ...
Unequal distribution of liver fat warrants careful selection of biopsy site during donor assessment

Siriwardana, R.C.; Sivasundarama, T.; Tillakaratne, M.S.B.; Paranahewa, L. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a major health concern. Liver fat deposition seems to have a segmental variation. This can affect invasive, and non-invasive detection of NAFLD. The ...
Design and development of a web based histopathology reporting system

Ediriweera, D.S.; Hettiarachchi, W.G.; Mahendra, B.A.G.G.; Liyanage, S.K.; Ratnayake, R.M.U.S.; Hewavisenthi, S.J.de.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: The current histopathology reporting system in the unit has only basic features including report generation and limited data retrieval. Thus a newer system was required to address the issues faced ...
A preliminary study of the psycho-social burden of bipolar disorder on siblings

Fernando, P.S.; Ranaweera, H.P.A.L.; Karunarathna, K.A.S.T.; Kaushalya, N.I.; Samarasinghe, G.; Peiris, M.U.P.K.; Williams, S.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Bipolar disorder (BD) is a recurrent mood disorder with a prevalence of 1-2% in the general population. Individuals with BD experience significant impacts on family and social relationships, ...
In situ immune response to cutaneous leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka

Manamperi, N.H.; Oghumu, S.; Pathirana, N.; de Silva, M.V.C.; Abeyewickreme, W.; Satoskar, A.R.; Karunaweera, N.D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in Sri Lanka is caused by Leishmania donovani-MON 37, known to cause visceral leishmaniasis elsewhere. Localized immune response may play a role in disease outcome ...
Baseline characteristics of patients with knee osteoarthritis pain flares in a Sri Lankan cohort

Rathnasiri, K.A.D.V.; Athukorala, I.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Chang, T.; Hunter, D.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) typically experience two broad types of pain – episodic and/or constant pain. This study explores the relationship between KOA pain episodes/flares, ...
Effectiveness of mebendazole and health education in control of pinworm infection among children living in low income settlements

Kumarendran, B.; Pathmeswaran, A.; de Silva, N.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of mebendazole (MBZ) mass treatment and health education in reducing reinfection with pinworm among children living in low income settlements (LIS). METHODS: ...
The anatomical relationship of the parotid duct to the buccal and zygomatic branches of the facial nerve: a Sri Lankan cadaveric study

Padeniya, A.G.P.M.; Salgado, M.K.R.; Mendis, B.M.I.U.; Salvin, K.A.; Fernando, E.P.D.S.; Salgado, S.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to demonstrate the anatomical relationship of the parotid duct to the buccal and zygomatic branches of the facial nerve and provide information to preserve these structures ...
Exploring the impact of student-led peer assisted learning (‘kuppi classes’) on examination performance and mental, social and emotional development of medical students of a Sri Lankan medical school

Chandrasekara, S.; Bandara, H.; Chandrasiri, N.; Choden, T.; Chandratilake, M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Peer-assisted-learning (PAL) is the acquisition of knowledge and skills through active helping and supporting among status equals or matched companions. In ‘kuppi classes’, a local term for an ...
Serious thiopurine adverse effects and discontinuation among inflammatory bowel disease patients in Sri Lanka

Niriella, M.A.; Kodisinghe, S.K.; Dassanayake, S.U.B.; Rajapakshe, N.; Nanayakkara, S.D.; Luke, H.P.D.P.; Silva, K.T.M.; de Silva, A.P.; Navarathne, N.M.M.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Thiopurines such as azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine use for long term is not uncommon for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Severe thiopurine adverse effects are dependent on ...
Height measurement technique in osteoporosis patients

Kottahachchi, D.C.; Gao, F.; Sztal-Mazer, S.; Topliss, D.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: According to the International Society of Clinical Densitometry, patients with prospective height loss of >2cm in women or >3cm in men, warrant vertebral fracture assessment by DEXA technology. ...
Perceptions of Sri Lankan medical students on selecting and pursuing medicine as a career

Karunaratne, D.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Although the choice of pursuing medicine as a career has long been a topic of interest, the rapidly changing socioeconomic environment warrants a revisit. This study explored the current factors ...
Analysis of nutritional status and factors associated with undernutrition in children aged 6-59 months in a rural area of Sri Lanka

Samarasekera, G.S.; Punchihewa, P.M.G.; Mettananda, S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: This study aims to describe the prevalence and factors associated with undernutrition among children aged 6-59 months in a selected rural area of Sri Lanka. METHODS: A community-based cross-sectional ...

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