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Enteric pathogens of zoonotic concern in non-human primates in Sri Lanka

Tegner, C.; Sunil-Chandra, N.P.; Ingrid, H.; Perera, V.; Wijesooriya, W.R.P.L.I.; Fahlman, A. (European Wildlife Disease Association (EWDA, 2016)

Zoonotic disease is a two-way street where humans and other animals are interchanging pathogens. We investigated the occurrence of the potentially zoonotic Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp. and group A rotaviruses in ...
Clnical presentation, characteristics and surgical outcome of retrosternally extending goitres versus goitres confined to neck: results from a case control study

Munasinghe, B.N.L.; Dissanayake, D.M.C.D.; Rathnayake, R.M.G.K.; Pinto, M.D.P.; Kumarasinghe, K.A.P.R.; Fernando, F.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Goitres that extend beyond the thoracic inlet are defined as retro-sternally extending (RSE) goitres. These RSE goitres are a surgical challenge and their characteristics could be different to the goitres ...
Does the retrosternal extension of a goitre and its relationghip to the aortic arch determines the surgical approach

Kumarasinghe, K.A.P.R.; Pinto, M.D.P.; Munasinghe, B.N.L.; Dissanayake, D.M.C.D.; Abeyrathne, I.G.K.P.; Amaraweera, P.C.; Fernando, R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Retrosternal extension (RSE) is defined as the enlargement of the thyroid below the thoracic inlet. The greatest challenge in embarking on surgery in RSE is to decide whether to involve an intra-thoracic ...
Metformin: use as a pharmacological agent in management of childhood obesity

Warnakulasuriya, L.S.; Fernando, M.A.M.; Adikaram, A.V.N.; Thawfeek, A.R.M.; Anurasiri, W.M.L.; Silva, K.D.R.R.; Sirasa, M.S.F.; Samaranayake, D.; Wickramasinghe, V.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Childhood obesity-related metabolic derangements are increasing among South Asian populations. Dietary and physical activity plans have limited effect. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to assess effectiveness of ...
Prevalence and severity of abusive experiences during childhood among a group of young adults from Gampaha District

Chandraratne, N.K.; Fernando, A.D.; Gunawardena, N.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Abuse during childhood is a public health problem leading to adverse health, social and economic consequences. OBJECTIVES: The study aims to determine the prevalence and severity of physical, sexual and ...
Association of attachment with parents and abusive experiences during childhood

Chandraratne, N.K.; Fernando, A.D.; Gunawardena, N.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Improving parent-child attachment is considered to be an effective intervention in preventing child abuse. OBJECTIVES: This study is aimed at determining the association between parent-child attachment and ...
Knowledge on low birth weight among pregnant women and their partners in Anuradhapura District

Guruge, G.N.D.; Perera, K.M.N.; Dharmaratne, S.D.; Gunatunga, W. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Birth weight has potential to cause life cycle effects of under-nutrition. Knowledge on low birth weight (LBW) among pregnant mothers and their partners is an important determinant. OBJECTIVES: The aim was ...
Development of a Snakebite risk map for Sri Lanka

Ediriweera, D.S.; Kasturiratne, A.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Gunawardena, N.K.; Wijayawickrama, B.A.; Jayamanne, S.F.; Isbister, G.K.; Dawson, A.; Giorgi, E.; Diggle, P.J.; Lalloo, D.G.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Snakebite is a public health problem in Sri Lanka and about 37,000 patients are treated in government hospitals annually. At present, health care resources which are required to manage snakebite are distributed ...
Rickettsial disease IFA-IgG titres in Auto-Immune diseases; what do they imply?

Balasooriya, B.L.P.P.; Bandara, N.; Chandrasena, N.; Premaratna, R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Rickettsial infections are known to present mimicking autoimmune disorders. The gold standard diagnostic test for rickettsial diseases is based on the detection of IgM and or IgG antibodies against these ...
Unconditional probability of dying due to Non-Communicable Diseases on rise: cause of death analysis from 2002 to 2010

Ediriweera, D.S.; Karunapema, P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: In 2012, World Health Assembly set a target to reduce premature non-communicable disease (NCD) mortality by 25% from 2010 to 2025. Unconditional probability of dying (UPoD) is used to monitor the changes in ...
Anthropometric correlates of total body fat, visceral adiposity and cardio-metabolic health risk: a community cohort study of urban, adult Sri Lankans

Niriella, M.A.; de Silva, S.T.; Kasturiratne, A.; Kottachchi, D.; Ranawaka, U.K.; Dassanayake, A.S.; de Silva, A.P.; Pathmeswaran, A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Anthropometric measurements (AM) are used as proxies for more direct measurements of body fat (BF) and its distribution. Several studies have examined the association between AM, BF and health outcomes such ...
Cluster randomized trial on integrated primary care strategies to reduce high blood pressure in rural communities in Sri Lanka: Report from the feasibility study

de Silva, H.A.; Kasturiratne, A.; Luke, W.A.N.V.; Ediriweera, D.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Hypertension is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Control of Blood Pressure and Risk Attenuation (COBRA) trial conducted in Pakistan, demonstrated that the combined intervention of home health education ...
Burnout among Intern Medical Officers in selected Teaching Hospitals: a cross-sectional descriptive study

de Silva, S.T.; Dahanayaka, N.; Ralapanawa, U.; Nishad, A.A.N.; Silva, F.H.D.S.; Shyamali, N.L.A.; Wanigasuriya, K. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Burnout is characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and reduced personal accomplishment, occurring due to chronic emotional and interpersonal stressors. Burnout is well recognized among medical ...
A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled trial on effectiveness of preemptive analgesia with paracetamol on reduction of occurrence of headache after electro convulsive therapy

Isuru, L.L.A.; Rodrigo, A.; Wijesekera, C.; Premasinghe, S.; Wijesinghe, C.A.; Ediriweera, D.S.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Electro convulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective treatment for a wide range of psychiatric disorders. However, its utility is mainly limited by side effects and stigma. Post ECT headache is one of the ...
Incidence and risk factors for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in an urban, adult Sri Lankan population – a community cohort follow-up study

Niriella, M.A.; Kasturiratne, A.; de Silva, S.T.; Perera, K.R.; Subasinghe, S.K.C.E.; Kodisinghe, S.K.; Piyarathna, T.A.C.L.; Vithiya, K.; Dassanayake, A.S.; de Silva, A.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: In 2007, we reported a 33% prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its association with PNPLA3(rs738409) gene polymorphism in an urban, adult Sri Lankan population. OBJECTIVES: This study ...
Incidence and predictors of metabolic syndrome in an urban, adult Sri Lankan population – a community cohort follow-up study

de Silva, S.T.; Niriella, M.A.; Kasturiratne, A.; Kottahachchi, D.; Ranawaka, U.K.; Dassanayake, A.S.; de Silva, A.P.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Wickremasinghe, A.R.; Kato, N.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: There is limited data on the incidence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) from the South Asian region. In 2007, we reported a 38.9% prevalence of MetS in an urban, adult Sri Lankan population. OBJECTIVES: This study ...
Stress level and associated factors among parents having a child with congenital heart disease less than six years of age attending the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for children

Athukorala, K.M.; Kasturiratne, K.T.A.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Parents of children with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) are easy victims of psychological ill-health. Assessment of stress level and its associated factors among them is vital to recognize high risk parents ...
Attributes of professionalism expected of a medical doctor in Sri Lanka

Ellawala, A.T.; Chandratilake, M.N.; de Silva, N.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Professionalism is an essential competency for a doctor. OBJECTIVES: To identify the attributes of professionalism expected of a doctor in the Sri Lankan setting. METHOD: A two-round Delphi study was conducted ...
Clinical predictors of poor disease outcome for inflammatory bowel disease 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, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: There is limited data on clinical predictors of poor outcomes of inflammatory bowel disease from Sri Lanka. OBJECTIVES: To study clinical predictors of poor outcomes of inflammatory bowel disease among patients ...
Awareness on diagnosis and management of transient ischemic attacks (TIA) among Sri Lankan doctors

Mettananda, K.C.D.; Kumarasiri, J.; Rajaguru, R.D.H.P.; Perera, H.A.G.M.; Wijerathne, P.M.N.M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Patients with Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA) are at high risk of recurrent strokes and the risk can be predicted using clinical scoring systems. However, there is no data on doctors’ awareness on TIA ...

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