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Snakebites in children - a five year retrospective review of victims admitted to two hospitals in Sri Lanka

Jayasinghe, Y.C.; Kasturiratne, A.; Somaraweera, S.A.S.G.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: Snakebite in children causes great parental concern and medical unease. AIMS: To determine characteristics of paediatric snakebite in two hospitals, in the wet zone (Colombo North Teaching Hospital (CNTH) and ...
Clostridium difficile infection in inflammatory bowel disease patients in Sri Lanka

Waraketiya, P.R.; de Silva, A.P.; Wijesinghe, N.T.; Waraketiya, P.R.; Wijewantha, H.S.; Chandrasena, L.G.; Pathmeswaran, A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: Over the last decade an increase in Clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea (CDAD) has been observed among Caucasians (1%). The frequency of CDAD is very high in Caucasian IBD patients; 8.7% in one study ...
A pilot study on comparison of rapid immunodiagnostics for confirmation of leptospirosis

Eugene, E.J.; Wickramasinghe, S.A.; Kalugalage, T.L.; Rodrigo, C.; Wickremesinghe, H.; Dikmadugoda, N.; Somaratne, P.; de Silva, H.J.; Rajapakse, S.; Handunnetti, S.M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: In Sri Lanka, leptospirosis is mostly diagnosed on clinical grounds. Serological confirmation is not obtainable during the acute stage of the illness. There is a need for rapid immunodiagnostics for confirmation ...
Antimicrobial susceptibility and empirical prescribing practices in treating urinary tract infections

Wijekoon, C.N.; Dassanayake, K.M.M.P.; Pathmeswaran, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: Empiric antimicrobials are recommended for urinary tract infection (UTI). Knowledge of local antimicrobial susceptibility is essential for prudent empiric therapy. Aims: To describe antimicrobial susceptibility ...
The quality of controlled clinical trial reporting in five leading Sri Lankan medical journals

Pathirana, T.I.; Abeysena, C. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: The Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) statement and the Transparent Reporting of Evaluations with Non-randomized Designs (TREND) checklist help improve the quality of reporting of trials. ...
Awareness of clinical trial registration

Wimalachandra, B.C.M.; Ranawaka, U.K.; de Abrew, K.A.G.; Wanigatunga, C.A.; Rajapaksa, L.C.; Goonaratna, C. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: Prospective registration in a freely accessible public domain is mandatory for clinical trials. Little is known regarding awareness of clinical trial registration among the scientific community. AIMS: To ...
Views of students on the use of computer aided pathology practical classes

Mahendra, B.A.G.G.; Rathnayake, R.M.U.S.; Hewavisenthi, J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: Conducting pathology practical classes in the traditional manner is becoming increasingly difficult With rapidly advancing medical knowledge it is a challenge to impart a large amount of facts within a limited ...
Recurrent urinary tract infections in females - a prospective analysis

Mettananda, K.C.D.; Ranaweera, A.; Mettananda, D.S.G. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the commonest infection in women worldwide. Patients with co-morbidities or predisposing factors are at risk of developing recurrent UTI. They require hospitalisation, since ...
Eating attitudes and behaviours among adolescent girls in the Colombo District, Sri Lanka

Wijeratne, L.T.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Williams, S.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: Eating disorders are considered by some to be a culture bound phenomena confined to the west. Its prevalence among young adolescents in Sri Lanka is not known. AIMS: To describe the concerns and attitudes ...
Neonatal hypothermia and associated factors in a special care baby unit

Krishnapradeep, S.; Kumarendran, B.; Bandara, S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: Neonatal hypothermia is known to result in many adverse consequences. Aims: To estimate the incidence and associated factors of neonatal hypothermia METHODS: This cohort study followed up 125 neonates ...
Knowledge and attitudes regarding child abuse and child rights among Sri Lankan school children

Mettananda, S.; de Silva, D.G.H.; Perera, T.; Pathmeswaran, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

AIMS: To describe knowledge and attitudes regarding child abuse and child rights among school children in 3 districts in Sri Lanka. METHODS: A descriptive study was conducted in Anuradapura, Monaragala and Kandy districts ...
Experience of abuse among Sri Lankan school children

Mettananda, S.; de Silva, D.G.H.; Perera, T.; Pathmeswaran, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

AIMS: To describe the experiences of abuse and maltreatment among children and adolescents in 3 districts in Sri Lanka. METHODS: A descriptive study was conducted in Anuradapura, Monaragala and Kandy districts in January-March ...
Recurrent vs. first presentation with acute coronary syndrome in a tertiary care hospital

Thirumavalavan, K.; Premawansa, G.; Bandara, G.M.T.R.; Fonseka, V.N.R.M.; Danansuriya, D.S.T.; Premawansa, G.; Samarakoon, S.M.S.B.; de Silva, A.P.; de Silva, S.T.; Ranawaka, U.K. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: Profile of recurrent acute coronary events may differ from first-ever events, but no data is available from South Asia where morbidity and mortality are high. AIMS: To describe characteristics of patients ...
A study to determine quantitative predictors for development of third space fluid accumulation in adult patients with dengue

Premaratna, R.; Ragupathy, A.; Miththinda, J.K.N.D.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: Prediction of severe illness remains the most important measure in preventing mortality associated with dengue. Increased vascular permeability leading to reduced intravascular volume is the hallmark of dengue ...
Developing a severity index on day 4 to predict severe dengue infection in adults

Wijewantha, H.S.; Premaratna, R.; Nishad, A.A.N.; Mabharana, I.D.M.; de Silva, A.P.; Waraketiya, P.R.; Niriella, M.A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: Dengue causes high morbidity and mortality among adults in Sri Lanka. Early prediction of severe illness would help to reduce morbidity and mortality. Studies to identify predictors of severe dengue in adults ...
Repeated dengue shock syndrome and "Dengue myocarditis" responding dramatically to a single dose methyl prednisolone

Premaratna, R.; Rodrigo, K.M.D.; Anuratha, A.; de Alwis, V.K.D.; Perera, U.D.C.A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: Place of steroids in the management of severe dengue is unclear. A retrospective observational study appeared to show benefit of methylprednisolone (MP) in a highly selected group of patients. CASE REPORT: A ...
Predictors of duration and degree of third space fluid accumulation in adult patients with dengue

Premaratna, R.; Ragupathy, A.; Miththinda, J.K.N.D.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: Fluid leakage is the hallmark of dengue shock syndrome. It is important to identify clinical and biochemical parameters which predict duration and degree of fluid leakage in dengue. METHODS: 102 patients with ...
Does Sanders-Retzlaff-Kraff (SRK-2) formula suit a Sri Lankan population in phacoemulsification cataract surgery of medium axial length?

Amaratunge, M.S.; de Silva, J.; Wasthuhewaarachchi, I.M.; Uyangoda, S.H.; Mallawaarachchi, M.A.J.I.; Premaratna, R.; Nishad, A.A.N. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: After introduction of phacoemulsification with small incision techniques, intraocular lens (IOL) power calculation predictionhas become a crucial step for good refractive outcomes. SRK-2 formula is widely ...
Establishment of human endometriai stromal cell cultures as in-vitro models to test the effects of metalloestrogens in women with or without endometriosis

Silva, N.; Tennekoon, K.; Senanayake, H.; Samarakoon, S.; Fernando, S.; Wickremasinghe, A.R.; John, R.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: Effects of metalloestrogens like cadmium (Cd), lead (PbJ and nickel (Ni) are difficult to demonstrate in-vivo due to toxicity and therefore requires suitable in-vitro models. AIMS: To establish endometriai ...
Geographical variations of goitre prevalence in Sri Lanka: visualisation with geographic information systems

Fernando, R.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Nandasena, S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)

INTRODUCTION: Widely held beliefs about the geographical distribution of goiter prevalence in Sri Lanka are not based on reliable data. Geographic Information Systems provide an excellent means to visualize and present ...

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