Browsing by Author "Peiris-John, R. J."

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Chronic renal failure in North Central Province of Sri Lanka: an environmentally induced disease

Wanigasuriya, K. P.; Peiris-John, R. J.; Wickremasinghe, R.; Hittarage, A. (Oxford University Press, 2007)

This study was conducted to determine the aetiology of chronic renal failure (CRF) in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. Patients (n=183) with CRF of unknown aetiology were compared with controls (n=200) who had no ...
Could ochratoxin A in food commodities be the cause of chronic kidney disease in Sri Lanka?

Wanigasuriya, K. P.; Peiris, H.; Ileperuma, N.; Peiris-John, R. J.; Wickremasinghe, R. (Oxford University Press, 2008)

Ochratoxin A (OA) is a naturally occurring mycotoxin with nephrotoxic properties that can contaminate plant food products. OA concentrations were assessed in commonly consumed food items in the North Central Province of ...
Impact of low-level exposure to organophosphates on human reproduction and survival

Peiris-John, R. J.; Wickremasinghe, R. (Oxford University Press, 2008)

Despite their widespread and longstanding use for the public good, organophosphate (OP) pesticides have led to many adverse effects on human health. Environmental exposure to OPs and adverse reproductive outcomes in men ...

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