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  • Audit on cardiotocographs 
    Padumadasa, G.S.; Amarasena, J.M.T.; Ratnatilake, R.M.K.R.M.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2005)
    METHOD: One hundred cardiotocographs taken in women who presented between 01 April 2005 and 22 April 2005 were analyzed. In those who had more than'one cardiotocograph (CTG), the first one was analyzed. Documentation about ...
  • An Audit on completeness of reporting Whipple's specimens 
    Pelzom, T.; Tillakaratne, M.S.B.; Jaleel, M.S.A.; Pathirana, A.; Siriwardana, R.C. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2020)
    INTRODUCTION: This Audit is focused on assessing the completeness of vital information in traditional reports of Whipple's procedure, using the Royal College of Pathologists data sets for pancreatic cancer reporting as the ...
  • Audit on current practices of induction of labour at a tertiary care hospital 
    Kajendran, J.; Jayawardena, G.R.M.U.G.P.; Gunarathna, S.M.S.G.; Herath, H.M.R.P. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)
    OBJECTIVE: Induction of labour (IOL) is a common obstetric intervention done for several reasons. Most importantly, induction of labour has a large impact on the health of women and their babies and so needs to be clearly ...
  • Audit on current practices of induction of labour at a tertiary care hospital 
    Kajendran, J.; Jayawardena, G.R.M.U.G.P.; Gunarathna, S.M.S.G.; Herath, H.M.R.P. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)
    OBJECTIVE: Induction of labour (IOL) is a common obstetric intervention done for several reasons. Most importantly, induction of labour has a large impact on the health of women and their babies and so needs to be clearly ...
  • Audit on management of past section 
    Padumadasa, G.S.; Ratnatilake, R.M.K.R.M.; Amarasena, J.M.T.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2005)
    OBJECTIVE: To audit management of women with one past section. DESIGN AND SETTING: A retrospective audit at the University Obstetric Unit, North Colombo Teaching Hospital. Method: Twenty five records of women with one past ...
  • Audit on monitoring of metabolic parameters in patients treated with antipsychotics 
    Kapugama, K.G.C.L.; Williams, S.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2014)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: To determine if the unit guidelines regarding baseline monitoring of metabolic parameters, were adhered to in patients at University Psychiatry Unit, North Colombo Teaching Hospital, Ragama. ...
  • An Audit on Performance of Medical Students of the University of Kelaniya in Completing the Clinical Tasks during their Final 
    Palihawadana, T.S.; Motha, M.B.C.; Dias, T.D.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2014)
  • An audit on perineal pain felt following childbirth: level of pain experienced and degree of analgesia used 
    Jayawardena, G.R.M.U.G.P.; Gunarathna, S.M.S.G.; Jogarasah, K.; Herath, R. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)
    BACKGROUND: Perineal pain is a common symptom following vaginal childbirth. Reducing of the degree of pain experienced has been shown to improve maternal wellbeing and normal functioning within the family. METHODS: We ...
  • An audit on the completeness of partogramsin two obstetric units in two separate teaching hospitals in Sri Lanka 
    Liyanapatabandi, D.; Bhabu, B.; Krishoban, B.; Wenurajith, B. K.; Karunasinghe, J.; Jayasinghe, K. S.; Jayawardena, G.R.M.U.G.P.; Herath, R.; Gunarathna, S.M.S.G. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2016)
    INTRODUCTION: A systematic approach to labour is needed to make sure serious mistakes and variations are not made in management and cost effectiveness maintained. . We undertook an audit in two separate teaching hospital ...
  • An audit on the outcome of Vaginal Birth after Caesarean Section (VBAC) in a Sri Lankan tertiary care setting and factors associated with failure 
    Tilakaratna, T.J.; Palihawadana, T.S.; Fernandopulle, R.C. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION: Caesarean section is a major surgical operation and its rate is on the rise in Sri Lanka as well as in the world. It is recommended to lower the Caesarean section rate due to the risk of potential complications ...
  • Auditory brainstem response for Sri Lankan children under 5 years of age: Normativedata 
    Ileperuma, L.D.; Weerasinghe, V.S.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (College of Otorhinolaryngologists and Head and Neck Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2021)
    Abstract For years Sri Lankan Audiologists resorted to western norms in the interpretation of Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) in the absence of national standards. The study focused on establishing normative data on ABR ...
  • Autoimmune hepatitis and acquired partial lipodystrophy. 
    Bakewell, C.; Dayasiri, K.; Brown, R.M.; Rodrigues, A.; Williams, R.; Anand, G.; Gupte, G.L. (BMJ Pub. Group,London, 2022)
    The lipodystrophies are an extremely rare group of metabolic conditions which are categorised based on their pathogenesis and phenotype. While primarily known for the striking loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue which they ...
  • Autoimmune hepatitis in a patient with cryoglobulinemic vasculitis: A rare association 
    Jeyapraniya, A.; de Silva, S. (Springer Nature Group, 2023)
    When a patient with cryoglobulinemic vasculitis develops a concurrent liver disease, it is typically associated with hepatitis C. Here, we report the case of a patient with cryoglobulinemic vasculitis and autoimmune ...
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis presenting as acute onset pure chorea without encephalopathy 
    Munasinghe, R.; Razeen, Z.; Suriapperuma, T.; Fernando, S.; Panapitiya, M. (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2022)
    No abstract available
  • Autonomic functions among fuel handlers in the Gampaha District 
    Medagoda, K.; Warnakulasuriya, T.; Kottahachchi, D.; Luke, D.; Wadasinghe, D.; Ariyawansha, J.; Rathnayaka, P.; Dissanayake, T.; de Silva, D.; Devanarayana, N.M. (Journal of the Ceylon College of Physicians, 2020)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Economic growth of Sri Lanka has increased the number of motor vehicles. Fuel stations employing more fuel handlers have been established to cope with the demand. The long working hours with ...
  • Autonomic functions and gastric motility in children with functional abdominal pain disorders 
    Karunanayake, A.; Rajindrajith, S.; de Silva, H.A.; Gunawardena, S.; Devanarayana, N.M. (WJG Press, 2019)
    BACKGROUND: Abdominal pain-predominant functional gastrointestinal disorders (AP-FGIDs) are the most common cause of recurrent abdominal pain in children. Despite its high prevalence, the underlying pathophysiology of this ...
  • Autonomously functioning thyroid nodule: a patient-based review 
    Pinto, D.; Fernando, R. (The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2021)
    Autonomously Functioning Thyroid Nodule (AFTN) is a rare cause of hyperthyroidism. AFTN, first described by Emil Goetsch in 1918, is the presence of a single hyperfunctioning thyroid nodule, which is not under the control ...
  • The autopsy in medical education 
    Edussuriya, D.H.; Paranitharan, P.; Perera, W.N.S.; Thilakarathne, M.G.N.I.; Wijesiriwardena, W.M.S.Y.; Nanayakkara, C. (South East Asia Regional Association for Medical Education (SEARAME), 2021)
    No Abstract Available
  • 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 ...
  • Availability and cost of medicines for treatment of non-communicable diseases in private sector drug outlets in Sri Lanka 
    Kasturiratne, A.; Chandratilake, M.N.; Pinidipathirage, M.J.; Jayaratne, G.S.; Mahawithanage, S.T.; Subhashini, K.A.P.; Jayasekara, D.P.A.R.N.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2006)
    BACKGROUND: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Sri Lanka. Availability and affordability of medicines to treat them determine patient outcomes. OBJECTIVES: To determine the ...

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