Conference Papers: Recent submissions

  • Fate of premature neonates born before 34 Weeks of gestation: experience at a tertiary Care centre in sri lanka 
    Mettananda, D.S.G.; Rajindrajith, S.; Adhihetty, D.; Goonewardena, A.R.; Adikari, A.M.C.; Pannala, W.S.; Devanarayana, N.M.; Mettananda, K.C.D. (The Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2008)
    BACKGROUND: Neonates bom before 34 weeks of gestation are at risk of numerous complications and their management is technologically demanding. Despite advancements in other areas of medicine, neonatal intensive care ...
  • Socio-demograpfflc and clinical Characteristics of neonates born before 34 Weeks of gestation: a case control study 
    Mettananda, D.S.G.; Rajindrajith, S.; Adhihetty, D.; Goonewardena, A.R.; Adikari, A.M.C.; Pannala, W.S.; Devanarayana, N.M.; Mettananda, K.C.D. (The Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2008)
    BACKGROUND: Management of neonates born before 34 weeks of gestation demands special resources and'' facilities which are limited in Sri Lanka. Identification of pregnancies at risk of preterm deliveries will enhance the ...
  • Impact of emotional stress on bowel habits and defecation disorders In children and adolescents 
    Devanarayana, N.M.; Rajindrajith, S. (The Physiological Society of Sri Lanka, 2009)
    INTRODUCTION: Emotional stress is known to affect gastrointestinal functions, but the role of day today stresses on bowei habits and defecation disorders has not been studied. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effect of family ...
  • Snakebite in children: a two year retrospective review of victims admitted to a tertiary care hospital in sri lanka 
    Jayasinghe, Y.C.; Kasturiratne, A.; Rajindrajith, S.; Samaraweera, S.A.S.G.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2010)
    INTRODUCTION: Snakebite is an incident which causes great parental concern and medical unease, and envenomation is always more serious in a child. OBJECTIVE: To determine the pattern and characteristics of snake bites in ...
  • Achieving millennium development goal 4 in 2015: are we really on track? 
    Mettananda, S.; Rajindrajith, S.; Warnakulasuriya, T.; Fernando, M.; Devanarayana, N.M.; Gunawardena, N.K. (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2011)
    INTRODUCTION: Millennium development goal (MDG) 4 aims to reduce under 5 mortality by two thirds from 1990 (22.2 per 1000 live births) to 2015 (7.4 per 1000 live births). In achieving this, proper and accurate description ...
  • Subtypes and some clinical aspects of irritable bowel Syndrome in children 
    Rajindrajith, S.; Devanarayana, N.M. (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2011)
    INTRODUCTION: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common paediatric functional gastrointestinal disorder affecting 6-13% of children and adolescents. In adults IBS is divided into four main subtypes: diarrhoea predominant ...
  • Effect of genotyping on the severity of rotavirus Gastroenteritis 
    Chandrasena, T.G.A.N.; Rajindrajith, S.; Gunawardena, N.K.; Silva, G.M.K.S.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Kazuhiko, M.; Kamruddin, A. (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2011)
    INTRODUCTION: Rotavirus is the commonest cause of paediatric gastroenteritis. There remains a controversy regarding disease severity being related to rotavirus genotype G9. OBJECTIVE: Study the genotype related severity ...
  • Factors affecting healthcare consultation in children with chronic constipation: a school based survey 
    Rajindrajith, S.; Devanarayana, N.M.; Benninga, M.A. (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2011)
    BACKGROUND: Constipation is a common paediatric disorder. To date, there are no community-based studies to detect healthcare consultation among affected children, and the factors determining it. OBJECTIVE: To identify ...
  • Hepatitis B virus markers in primary hepatocellular carcinoma 
    de Silva, H.J.; Ratnatunga, N.; Ramadasa, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri lanka, 1994)
    Based on serological studies, Sri Lanka has a relatively low Hepatitis B virus (HB V) [hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)] carrier rate of 0.9% and a low prevalence of HBV (5-10%) among patients with primary hepatocellular ...
  • Effect of music on blood pressure in healthy young men 
    de Silva, A.P.; de Silva, H.J.; Fonseka, C. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri lanka, 1994)
    It is widely believed that listening (.0 music quietly is relaxing and therefore tends to reduce blood pressure (BP). To test this hypothesis we performed a cress-over study in 30 healthy Sinhalese male volunteers (non-smokers) ...
  • Natural history of inflammatory bowel disease in Asia: A follow-up population-based cohort study 
    Ng, S.C.; Tang, W.; de Silva, H.J.; Niriella, M.A.; Senanayake, Y.U.; Ooi, C.J.; Ling, K-L; Ong, D.E.; Goh, K.L.; Hilmi, I.; Ouyang, Q.; Wang, Y-F.; Hu, P.; Chen, M.; Zeng, Z.; Zhu, Z.; Wu, K.; Wang, X.; Pisespongsa, P.; Manatsathit, S.; Aniwan, S.; Simadibrata, M.; Abdullah, M.; Tsang, S.; Wong, T.; Leung, V.; Lo, F.H.; Hui, A.R.; Chow, C.M.; Yu, H.H.; Li, M.F.; Ng, K.K.; Ching, J.; Sung, J.J.Y.; Chan, F.K.L. (American Gastroenterological Association(AGA) Institute, Published by Elsevier Inc., 2014)
    BACKGROUND AND AIM: Data on the natural history of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in population-based setting in Asia are scarce. It is not clear if IBD disease course differs between Asian and Western cohorts. METHODS: ...
  • Idiopathic pancreatitis: is it a consequence of an altering spectrum of bile nucleation time? 
    Abeysuriya, V.; Deen, K.I.; Navarathne, N.M.M; Kumarage, S.K. (BMJ Publishing, 2009)
    INTRODUCTION: The pathogenesis of idiopathic pancreatitis (IP) remains poorly understood. Our hypothesis is that IP is a sequel of the microcrystallisation of hepatic bile. AIMS AND METHODS: A prospective case–control study ...
  • The Recto-Anal Inhibitory Reflex (RAIR): abnormal response in diabetics suggests an intrinsic neuro-enteropathy 
    Deen, K.I.; Premaratna, R.; Fonseka, M.M.D.; de Silva, H.J. (BMJ Publishing, 1997)
    INTRODUCTION: The recto-anal inhibitory reflex (RAIR) is characterized by reflex relaxation of the anal canal in response to electrical stimulation of the rectal mucosa, and is mediated by nitrergic neural plexuses within ...
  • Etiology of fever of unknown origin in a selected group of Sri Lankan patients with prompt responses to Doxycycline 
    Dasch, G.A.; Premaratna, R.; Rajapakse, R.P.; Chandrasena, T.G.A.N.; Eremeeva, M.E.; de Silva, H.J. (Centers for disease control and Prevention, 2008)
    BACKGROUND: Most patients with long duration of fever go undiagnosed in settings where diagnostic facilities are inadequate. Untreated rickettsial infections cause extended fevers; while both scrub typhus and tick typhus ...
  • One hour fast for liquids prior to endoscopy is safe, effective and results in minimum patient discomfort 
    de Silva, A.P.; Amarasiri, L.; Kottahachchi, D.C.; Sabhapathige, R.D.; Dassanayake, A.S.; de Silva, H.J. (American Gastroenterological Association(AGA) Institute, Published by Elsevier Inc., 2006)
    INTRODUCTION: Current guidelines for endoscopy advice at least 6-8 hours fasting for solids and at least 4 hours for liquids. This is claimed to ensure safety and a clear endoscopic view. However, prolonged fasting may ...
  • Predicting acute liver failure in dengue Infection 
    Ranawaka, C.; Niriella, M.A.; Kumarasena, R.S.; Miththinda, J.K.N.D.; de Silva, A.P.; Premaratna, R.; de Silva, H.J. (American Gastroenterological Association(AGA) Institute, Published by Elsevier Inc., 2013)
    BACKGROUND: Dengue infections (DI) can range from being asymptomatic to severe illness. Unusual manifestations such as encephalitis, myocarditis, and acute liver failure (ALF) have been recognized. ALF is uncommon, but has ...
  • A Composite symptom score using frequency and severity correlates better to an objective measure of Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) than one scoring frequency of symptoms alone 
    Amarasiri, L.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Ranasinha, C.D.; de Silva, H.J. (American Gastroenterological Association(AGA) Institute, Published by Elsevier Inc., 2008)
    INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of GERD is increasing. Community prevalence in Sri Lanka is unknown. There is lack of a practical screening instrument to use in an epidemiological setting. OBJECTIVE : To develop a practical ...
  • Epidemiology of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) among adults in an urban Sri Lankan community 
    Dassanayake, A.S.; Rajindrajith, S.; Kasturiratne, A.; Kalubowila, U.; de Silva, A.P.; Mizoue, T.; Makaya, M.; de Silva, H.J. (American Gastroenterological Association(AGA) Institute, Published by Elsevier Inc., 2008)
    BACKGROUND - Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing in the Asia-Pacific region.NAFLD can progress from simple steatosis, through steatohepatitis to advanced hepatic fibrosis, cirrhosis and hepatoma. Its ...
  • Is a six hour fast after a rice meal sufficient before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy? 
    de Silva, A.P.; Niriella, M.A.; Perera, N.J.A.H.D.; Aryasingha, J.S.; Kalubowila, U.P.; Dassanayake, A.S.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Manchanayake, M.M.J.H.; Devanarayana, N.M.; de Silva, H.J. (American Gastroenterological Association(AGA) Institute, Published by Elsevier Inc., 2009)
    OBJECTIVE: Rice is the staple diet in many Asian countries. Current endoscopic guidelines advice a 6 h fast for solids and a 4 h fast for liquids before the procedure. However, these guidelines focus on a Western type diet. ...
  • The Prevalence of reflux oesophagitis in adult asthmatics 
    Amarasiri, L.; Ranasinha, C.D.; de Silva, H.J. (Wiley- Blackwell, 2009)
    BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Asthma and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease are known to be associated. The severity of asthma is related to the degree of reflux. This relationship has been little studied in South Asia. METHODS: ...

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