Conference Papers: Recent submissions

  • Selected aspects of inward patients' care adopted in the management of patients with acute coronary syndrome, admitted to National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL) 
    Ariyarathne, A.M.N.; Abeysena, C. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2010)
    OBJECTIVE: To describe selected aspects of inward patients' care adopted in the management of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) admitted to NHSL. METHODS: This was a hospital-based descriptive cross sectional ...
  • The validation of the Sinhala version of the Kessler psychological distress scale (K10) to screen for psychiatric morbidity 
    Wijeratne, L.T.; Williams, S.S.; Peris, M.U.P.K.; de Silva, N.R.; Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.; Perera, K.P.J.; Kawamura, N.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    BACKGROUND: The Kessler psychological distress scale (K10), used in epidemiological surveys, measures psychological distress. High scores in community surveys are associated with anxiety and affective disorders, and to a ...
  • Aetiological factors of oral cancer in Sri Lanka 
    Kasturiratne, A.; Ariyaratne, M.A.Y.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    OBJECTIVE: To determine aetiological factors of oral cancer in three provinces in Sri Lanka DESIGN, SETTING AND METHODS: A matched case-control study on incident cases of oral cancer and age-sex matched neighbourhood ...
  • Variations in the topographical anatomy of the recurrent laryngeal nerve and the inferior thyroid artery 
    Subasinghe, T.V.; Salgado, L.S.S.; Fernando, R.; Abeysuriya, V.; Casather, D.M.; Willaraarachchi, W.A.M.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    OBJECTIVE: Thyroidectomy is a commonly performed surgery. Comprehensive knowledge in anatomical variation of the inferior thyroid artery (ITA) in relation to the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is mandatory for safe thyroid ...
  • A Descriptive study of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in a tertiary care hospital 
    Botheju, W.I.K.; Navaratne, A.C.R.; Somarathne, C.K.; Balasooriya, B.L.P.P.; Wijebandara, R.J.K.S.; Mandawala, M.B.S.N.; Ruwanpathirana, T.; Kasturiratne, K.T.A.A.; Hewawitharana, C.P.; Rathnasena, B.G.N.; Fernando, P.; Wijesinghe, P.S.; Premawardhena, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    OBJECTIVE: The incidence and risk factors for DVT are not well established for the Sri Lankan population. Though believed to be an effective screening tool for DVT, the Well's Clinical score is not widely used in Sri Lankan ...
  • Autopsy review on ‘suspicious deaths' of Sri Lankans who died abroad: a study from Colombo North Teaching Hospital (CNTH) 
    Perera, W.N.S.; Edirisinghe, P.A.S.; Kitulwatte, I.D.G. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    BACKGROUND: Many Sri Lankans have left as migrant workers for the past three decades. When such a person dies in the host country and the family is in doubt about the death, investigations are initiated in Sri Lanka including ...
  • Neonatal deaths in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka: a clinical audit 
    Pannala, W.S.; Adikari, A.M.C.; Mettananda, D.S.G.; Rajindrajith, S.; Devanarayana, N.M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical characteristics, timing and causes of neonatal deaths in a tertiary can centre in Sri Lanka. DESIGN, SETTING AND METHODS: A clinical audit was conducted on all neonatal deaths occurred ...
  • Animal bites in children: reasons for delay in seeking medical help 
    Peiris, M.A.C.; Perera, K.P.J.; Adhihetty, D.; Goonewardena, A.R.; Mettananda, D.S.G. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical characteristics of animal bites in children and to determine the reasons for delay in seeking medical help DESIGN, SETTING AND METHODS: A descriptive study was conducted at the North ...
  • Obliterative endarteritis in placentae and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a case control study 
    Salgado, L.S.S.; Casather, D.M.; Abeysuriya, V. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    OBJECTIVE: Obliterative endarteritis in placenta is known to interrupt the fetal circulation in hypertensive disorders related to pregnancy. DESIGN, SETTING AND METHODS: Case control study was performed among 196 pregnant ...
  • Epidemiology of non- alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in an urban Sri Lankan population 
    Dassanayake, A.S.; Rajindrajith, S.; Kasturiratne, A.; Kalubowila, U.; de Silva, A.P.; Mizoue, T.; Makaya, M.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 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 ...
  • The Ragama Health Study: the methodology of the prospective cohort study for the establishment of diagnostic criteria for metabolic syndrome in Sri Lankans 
    Wickremasinghe, A.R.; de Silva, H.J.; de Silva, H.A.; de Silva, N.R.; Kasturiratne, A.; Pinidiyapathirage, J.; Chackrewarthy, S.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Weerasinghe, G.A.K.; Abeyewickreme, W.; Makaya, M.; Mizoue, T.; Kato, N. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    BACKGROUND: Sri Lanka is in the midst of the epidemiologic transition with non-communicable diseases being a leading cause of death and hospitalization. This pilot study is a part of an international study conducted by the ...
  • Prevalence of metabolic syndrome in a Sri Lankan community 
    Chackrewarthy, S.; Gunasekera, D.; de Silva, L.D.R.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Wijekoon, C.N.; Ranawaka, U.K.; Mizoue, T.; Kato, N. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in a Sri Lankan community. Limited information is available about MetS in Sri Lankans. DESIGN, SETTING AND METHODS: A total of 2948 individuals (1345 males ...
  • Clinical outcome of infection with L.donovani in Sri Lankan patients 
    Siriwardana, H.V.Y.D.; Sirimanna, G.; Udagedara, C.; Chandrawansa, P.H.; Wickremasinghe, A.R.; Karunaweera, N.D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical profile of leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka. DESIGN, SETTING AND METHODS: This prospective descriptive study was conducted on incident cases of suspected cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) referred ...
  • A descriptive study of 63 patients with rickettsial infections: reasons for delay in the diagnosis 
    Premaratna, R.; Chandrasena, T.G.A.N.; Bailey, M.S.; Loftis, A.D.; Dasch, G.A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    BACKGROUND: Most patients with rickettsial infections present to hospital as cases of "febrile illness of unknown origin". The delay in diagnosis may result in severe complications. Objectives: To determine reasons for the ...
  • FNAC in the 'field'- a new experience 
    Fernando, R.; Hewavisenthi, J.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Edirisinghe, D.; Abeysinghe, S.; Atulugama, N.; Bandara, D.; Premathileke, M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    BACKGROUND: Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is an important diagnostic test in thyroid diseases. It usually is undertaken at a hospital or laboratory setup. As part of an islandwide field based study, FNAC was ...
  • Microscopic colitis not otherwise specified (NOS) in patients with diarrhoea predominant IBS in a tropical setting 
    de Silva, A.P.; Dassanayake, A.S.; Hewavisenthi, J.; Liyanage, D.L.M.N.; Dissanayake, T.G.I.; Duminda, H.K.K.T.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    BACKGROUND: Coionoscopy is not recommended in IBS unless there are alarm symptoms. However, studies have shown that microscopic colitis and low grade inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can mimic IBS. Microscopic colitis not ...
  • Survival pattern and prognostic factors of oral cancer in Sri Lanka 
    Kasturiratne, A.; Ariyaratne, M.A.Y.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    BACKGROUND: Oral cancer is the commonest cancer among men and the second commonest overall in Sri Lanka. Obj ective: To determine the survival pattern and prognostic factors of oral cancer. DESIGN, SETTING AND METHODS: A ...
  • Prevalence of osteoporosis in a sample of Sri Lankan urban population 
    Karunanayake, A.L.; Salgado, L.S.S.; Abeysuriya, V.; Fernando, S.; Herath, H.M.R.P.; Kumarendran, B.; Premaratna, B.A.H.R.; Mahawithanage, S.T.C. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    BACKGROUND: Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mineral density and deterioration in the micro architecture of bone. It predisposes individuals to increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine and other skeletal ...
  • Is osteoporosis more common among adult Sri Lankans with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? 
    de Silva, A.P.; Karunanayake, A.L.; Dissanayaka, T.G.I.; Dassanayake, A.S.; Duminda, H.K.K.T.; Pathmeswaran, A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    BACKGROUND: IBD is a recognized risk factor for osteoporosis among Caucasians. Although the incidence of IBD seems to be increasing in Asians, there are no data on osteoporosis in Asian patients. Objective: To determine ...
  • Goitre prevalence in diabetes - results of an islandwide study 
    Fernando, R.; Hewavisenthi, J.; Atulugama, N.S.; Edirisinghe, E.M.D.A.R.; Abeysinghe, A.P.S.D.; Fernando, W.M.T.P.S.; Premathilaka, H.M.M.S.; Bandara, S.D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
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