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Survival of patients treated with Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty following ST segment elevation myocardial infarction

Abeysuriya, V.; Kasturiratne, A.; Chandrasena, L.G.; Hettiarachchi, V.S.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Objective was to determine the survival of patients treated with Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) following ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and factors ...
Physical activity and weight gain during the period from first trimester of pregnancy to six months post partum

Perera, M.G.S.N.S.; Abeysena, C. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Weight gain from first trimester of pregnancy to six months post partum, places a woman at risk of developing obesity in later life. Objectives were to determine the association between physical ...
Prolactin and male infertility

Hasan, R.; Weerasooriya, T.; Illeperuma, I.; Weerasinghe, W.S.; Withana, A.K.G. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Male infertility due to endocrine disturbances is seen among 1% of couples seeking medical help for childlessness. Effects of prolactin on the male reproductive system are not fully understood. ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding type 2 diabetes mellitus, nutrition and lifestyle in urban Sri Lankan women

Waidyatilaka, P.H.I.U.; de Silva, A.; Atukorala, S.; Somasundaram, N.; Lanerolle, P.; Wickramasinghe, R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

AIMS: Data on population specific patterns of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) is essential for the design of effective intervention strategies. The aim of this study was to assess KAP regarding type 2 diabetes ...
Hypoglycaemia among patients with type II diabetes mellitus: A retrospective study

Perera, U.D.C.A.; Silva, F.H.D.S.; de Silva, S.T. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES; Although there is emphasis on strict glucose control in type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM), information about problems that occur due to hypoglycaemia, especially in resource-poor settings, is ...
Frequency, pattern and outcome of renal dysfunction in patients with cirrhosis: a prospective study using the proposed ADQI-IAC criteria

de Silva, S.T.; Perera, K.R.P.; Niriella, M.A.; Pathmeswaran, A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Current criteria fail to detect milder degrees of renal dysfunction in cirrhosis, and exclude hepatorenal syndrome (HRS1 and 2) in patients who have structural kidney disease. Definitions ...
Comparison of clinical and laboratory parameters between Rickettsiosis positive and negative children

Premaratna, R.; Karunasekara, K.A.W.; Fernando, M.A.M.; de Silva, L.; Chandrasena, T.G.A.N.; de Silva, H.J.; Miththinda, J.K.N.D.; Mufeena, M.N.F.; Madeena, K.S.K.; Bandara, N.K.B.K.R.G.W. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Identification of clinical or biochemical parameters that differentiate rickettsioses from other fevers would help in clinical practice to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with childhood ...
Viral characteristics and genomics of early onset, single organ specific presentations in dengue

Premaratna, R.; Perera, H.K.K.; Chan, K.H.; Yeung, M.F.; Mettananda, C.; Peiris, J.S.M.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Early onset neurological, hepatic and cardiac complications of dengue are increasingly recognized. However, doubts exist as to whether such complications of dengue are consequences of dengue ...
Secondary Bacteraemia in Dengue patients with Prolonged Fever

Dissanayake, G.N.D.; Silva, F.H.D.S.; Dassanayake, M.; Premaratna, R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: In dengue infection, fever usually lasts 5- 7 days. Less than 5% develop Dengue Shock Syndrome due to fluid leakage. Some of the patients with third space fluid accumulation (TSFA) continue to ...
Role of red cell distribution width in screening for Hb E trait in population screening for haemoglobin disorders

Nishad, A.A.N.; de Silva, I.S.; Perera, H.L.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Premawardhena, A.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The national screening policy for haemoglobinopathies uses the red cell indices MCV <80 and MCH<27 as cut offs, a strategy known to miss some individuals with Hb E trait (EBT), the commonest ...
Hepatocellular carcinoma in Sri Lanka: Where do we stand?

Siriwardana, R.C.; Liyanage, C.A.H.L.; Jayatunge, D.S.P.; Dassanayake, A.; Gunetileke, M.G.; Niriella, M.A.; Sirigampola, C.; Upasena, A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:Hepato-cellular carcinoma (HCC) is the sixth commonest cancer worldwide. We studied 105 consecutive patients with HCC in a single tertiary care centre. METHODS: North Colombo Liver Unit maintains ...
Prevalence of psychological morbidity in an urban population: Is it related to modifiable physical risk factors?

Williams, S.S.; Pinidiyapathirage, M.J.; Wijeratne, L.T.; Kasturiratne, A.; Peris, M.U.P.K.; Williams, H.S.A.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of psychological morbidity and its relationship to diabetes mellitus, hypertension and alcohol use in an urban population in Sri Lanka. METHODS: This study was ...
Rickettsial infections in acute coronary syndromes

Mettananda, K.C.D.; Danansuriya, D.S.T.; Bandara, N.K.B.K.R.G.W.; de Silva, H.J.; Premaratna, R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Rickettsiae are a group of obligate intraceliular pathogens which invade endothelial cells causing vasculopathy. Vasculitis of any cause may result in acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Objectives ...
Community incidence of snakebite in the Amiradhapura district

Kasturiratne, A.; Gunawardena, N.K.; Wijayawickrama, B.A.; Jayamanne, S.F.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Isbister, G.; Dawson, A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The community incidence of snakebite in Sri Lanka is unknown. To investigate incidence of snakebite, we undertook a community study in the Anuradhapura district as part of an ongoing countrywide ...
Prevalence and risk factors for childhood wheezing in Ragama Medical Officer of Health area: an ongoing, community based study

Jayasinghe, Y.C.; Karunasekera, K.A.W.; Kumarendran, B. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:Atopic disease is an important public health problem and local data is essential for formulating treatment guidelines and policy planning . Objectives were to determine the prevalence and severity ...
Acute poisoning in the paediatric age group in North-Central province of Sri Lanka

Dayasiri, M.B.K.C.; Jayamanne, S.F.; Jayasinghe, Y.C. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: There is little data on poisoning in the paediatric age group in the North Central Province (NCP) of Sri Lanka. Objective of this study was to identify characteristics, risk factors and outcome ...
Blood pressure drop in dengue without fluid leakage

Miththinda, J.K.N.D.; Premaratna, R.; Ragupathy, R.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Plasma leakage is considered the most important reason for reduction in blood pressures (BP) in Dengue shock syndrome (DSS). However other causes such as dehydration, vascular dilatation due ...
Effectiveness of single dose intravenous methyl prednisolone in reversing on going vascular leakage in dengue

Premaratna, R.; Abeyrathna, C.; de Alwis, K.; de Silva, H.A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Non-resolution of vascular leakage within 48 hours in dengue shock syndrome (DSS) can result in complications in the recovery phase due to fluid overload. It can also result in death in 0.5-5%. ...
Admission patterns and completeness of documentation of clinical features of head injuries in Accident and Emergency Unit of a Sri Lankan hospital for children

Kumarendran, B.; Kumanan, T. (College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2009)

INTRODUCTION: Accident and Emergency unit (AEU) of Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children (LRH) provides outpatient care (OPD) and in-patient care (admissions). OBJECTIVE: To describe the pattern of admissions and completeness ...
The attitudes and practices, regarding pre hospital care and emergency medicine, among ambulance drivers and minor employees accompany patients in ambulances

Nandasena, L.G.S.; Abeysena, C. (College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2009)

OBJECTIVE: To describe, the attitudes and practices, regarding pre hospital care and emergency medicine among the ambulance drivers and minor employees. METHODS: A descriptive cross sectional hospital based study was carried ...

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