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Seven-minute screening test: a reliable bedside test for dementia

de Silva, H.A.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Kuruppuarachchi, K.A.L.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2006)

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Validation of a gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) specific screening instrument for epidemiological purposes

Amarasiri, W.A.D.L.; Ranasinghe, C.; Pathmeswaran, A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2006)

INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of GERD is increasing worldwide; its community prevalence in Sri Lanka is unknown. AIMS: To develop a clinical score to screen for GERD in the community and assess whether a score using both ...
Incidental finding of occult carcinoma in histology in total thyroidectomy for benign thyroid disease

Fernando, R.; Mettananda, D.S.G.; Kariyakarawana, L. (2006)

OBJECTIVES: The incidence of occult carcinoma of thyroid varies from 1%-10% in the literature. These unexpected cancers do not show any pre or intra-operative indication of malignancy. Total thyroidectomy in benign thyroid ...
Colonic mucin patterns in ulcerative colitis: Implications in disease progression and colorectal carcinoma risk

Hewavisenthi, S.J.de S.; Dayarathne, K.W.N.; Laffcrar, M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2006)

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The variable phenotypes of haemoglobin D in Sri Lankan patients

Premawardhena, A.; Arambepola, M.; Weatherall, D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2006)

INTRODUCTION: There are only few reports of the occurrence of the variant haemoglobin, haemoglobin D Punjab (β 121 Glu-Gln) in Sri Lanka and its clinical spectrum has not been well documented. MATERIALS AND METHODS: During ...
One hour fast for liquids prior to upper gastrointestinal endoscopy seems safe, effective and results in minimum patient discomfort

de Silva, A.P.; Amarasiri, L.; Kottahachchi, D.C.; Dassanayake, A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2006)

INTRODUCTION: Current guidelines for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy advice at least 6-8 hours fasting for solids and at least 4 hours for liquids. Studies have shown that is uncomfortable and probably unnecessary. A study ...
Total thyroidectomy in benign disease of the thyroid

Siriwardana, P.N.; Fernando, R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2005)

INTRODUCTION: Total thyroidectomy (TT) is a new concept in management of benign diseases of the thyroid (BDT). Many surgeons are reluctant to perform TT for BDT due to the presumed risk of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) ...
Association between the intima media thickness of lumbar arteries and the cell density of lumbar intervertebral discs: a postmortem study among Sri Lankan adults

Karunanayake, A.L.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Fonseka, M.M.D.; Wijayaratne, L.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2005)

BACKGROUND: Disc degeneration is an important cause of low backache. Cartilage cells help to maintain the structure of the disc. The lumbar arteries provide blood supply to the lumbar discs. The tunica media affects the ...
Expectations and attitudes of first year medical students

Chandratilake, M.N.; Kasturiratne, A.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2005)

INTRODUCTION: Medical students' expectations of the medical course and their attitude towards the profession may influence educational performance. Such information is useful for re-orientation of the medical curriculum ...
A descriptive study of gastro-intestinal (GI) malignancies of adult Sri Lankans: data from a 2 year survey in a medical unit of a tertiary referral centre

Satarasinghe, R.L.; de Silva, A.P.; Abeyratne, P.D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2005)

OBJECTIVES: To describe demographics and clinico-endoscpoic features of GI malignancies of adult Sri Lankans, seeking medical advice. DESIGN AND SETTING: Data of 1491 consecutive upper GI and 327 consecutive lower GI ...
The aetiology of chronic clinical or biochemical hepatic dysfunction in a group of adult Sri Lankans: experience in a tertiary referral centre

Satarasinghe, R.L.; de Silva, A.P.; Arulnity, K. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2005)

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the histological outcome and clinical implications of such a finding in a group of adults who were admitted for investigation of either clinical or biochemical hepatic dysfunction lasting over 3 ...
Acute hearing loss in febrile patients: a predictor of scrub typhus

Premaratna, R.; Chandrasena, T.G.A.N.; Dassanayake, A.S.; Loftis, A.; Dasch, G.A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2005)

INTRODUCTION: Rickettsial infections are re-emerging in Sri Lanka. Complications such as pneumonitis, myocarditis and encephalitis can occur late in the disease, and result in a high mortality. Early diagnosis reduces ...
Intestinal parasitoses and the nutritional status of internally displaced children in Vavuniya

Chandrasena, T.G.A.N.; Hapuarachchi, H.A.C.; Dayanath, M.Y.D.; de Silva, N.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2005)

OBJECTIVES: To assess the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections and the nutritional status of children of internally displaced families residing in refugee camps. MeTHODOLOGY: Saline smears and modified Kato Katz ...
Misuse of antibiotics for viral fevers by first contact doctors

Premaratna, R.; Halambarachchige, L.; Thilakaratne, Y.; Gunatilake, S.B. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2005)

BACKGROUND: Inappropriate use of antibiotics has led to a steady increase in microbial antibiotic resistance. METHODS: We conducted a survey during the recent outbreak of dengue fever (three months from June 2004), when ...
Consumer knowledge and demand for antibiotics in Gampaha District

Premaratna, R.; Weerasinghe, M.; Vipulanayake, T.; Mettananda, K.C.D.; Balasooriya, H.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2005)

INTRODUCTION: Misuse of antibiotics in clinical practice is common. Patients' demand has been identified as a cause for wide use of antibiotics. Demand for antibiotics is affected by consumers' knowledge, attitudes, and ...
Factors determining antibiotic prescription for patients with febrile illness among first contact doctors in Gampaha District

Premaratna, R.; Premaratna, K.; Mettananda, K.C.D.; Balasooriya, B.L.H.; Rodrigo, N.; Ranepura, S.; Jayasooriya, I.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2005)

BACKGROUND: Antibiotics are being over-prescribed in general practice. Gaining insight into the actual reasons for prescribing remains important for the design of effective strategies to optimise antibiotic prescribing. ...
Family study of epilepsy in first degree relatives

Gunatilake, S.B.; Senanayake, A.E.S.; Mapa Pathirana, T.S.L.; Balasooriya, B.L.H.; Mettananda, K.C.D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2005)

OBJECTIVE: Genetic factors play a role in the aetiology of epilepsies. This study was designed to evaluate the family history of epilepsy in the first degree relatives of probands with epilepsy. METHODS: A sample of 434 ...
Recurrent abdominal pain syndrome among school children in the Gampaha district in Sri Lanka

Devanarayana, N.M.; de Silva, D.G.H.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2005)

OBJECTIVES: Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) syndrome is defined as "at least three bouts of abdominal pain, severe enough to affect activities, over a period of not less than three months". The prevalence of RAP syndrome ...
Limitations of current measures used for selection of students to medical schools in Sri Lanka

Pathmeswaran, A.; de Silva, N.R.; de Silva, N.; Edirisinghe, S.; Parameswaran, S.C.; Seneviratne, R.; Warnasuriya, N.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2005)

INTRODUCTION: Policy regarding selection of students for admission to medical school in Sri Lanka is considered unsatisfactory by many. This study was carried out across all six medical schools in the country, to assess ...
Child abuse and neglect; who gets abused and who abuses them?

Fernando, A.D.; Karunasekera, K.A.W.; Fernando, L.; Samarasekera, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2005)

OBJECTIVES: To study the socio-demographic characteristics of victims of child abuse and characteristics of the perpetrators. Study Design: A descriptive study. METHOD: A prospective study of 112 victims of child abuse ...

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