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  • Parental expectations and experiences of their child’s cochlear implantations 
    Jayawaruni, U.C.; Chandrasekara, J.M.A.U. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    BACKGROUND: Cochlear Implantation (CI) has become a most popular amplification option for children with severe, to profound pre-lingual deafness, in both developed and developing countries. Although several studies have ...
  • Pathogenesis of Leishmania donovani induced cutaneous leishmaniasis: role of Tumor Necrosis Factor α 
    Manamperi, N.H.; Oghumu, S.; Pathirana, K.P.N.; Munidasa, U.A.D.D.; Somaratne, K.K.V.N.; Rathnayake, R.M.D.I.; Thilakaratne, S.M.; de Silva, M.V.C.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Abeyewickreme, W.; Satoskar, A.R.; Karunaweera, N.D. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    BACKGROUND: Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in Sri Lanka is caused by the usually visceralizing Leishmania donovani. Host immune response plays a key role in the clinical presentation of leishmaniasis. Role of cytokines in ...
  • Patterns and risk factors of acute poisoning among children in rural Sri Lanka 
    Dayasiri, M.B.K.C. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The study describes the patterns, risk factors and outcome following acute poisoning among children (9 months - 12 years) in rural Sri Lanka. The current multi-center study was hospital based and involved two major hospitals ...
  • Phenotype and outcomes of IBD in Sri Lanka 
    Niriella, M.A. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Inflammatory bowel disease, especially ulcerative colitis (UC), is increasing in many "non-Western" countries, including Sri Lanka. Outcome of IBD has been poorly studied in these emerging populations compared to the West. ...
  • Post-Traumatic Stress: the Sri Lankan experience 
    Williams, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Few countries in the world have experienced the myriad traumas that Sri Lanka has faced over the past three decades. The 30 year civil war was perhaps the most traumatic and disabling. It was not only the people in the ...
  • Prenatal and early childhood biomass smoke exposure and child neuro-developmental outcomes 
    Godamunne, P. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    For many families in developing countries such as Sri Lanka, burning wood is the cheapest and most available source of cooking and heating fuel. However the household air pollution (HAP) resulting from burning of bio mass ...
  • Prevalence and incidence of IBD in Sri Lanka 
    de Silva, H.J. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Recent reports indicate an increase in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Asia. However, there are few robust epidemiological studies based on prospective data from hospitals with defined catchment areas from the region. ...
  • Prevalence of depression, anxiety, stress and their predictors in mothers of children with cerebral palsy in Sri Lanka, during first five years since diagnosis 
    Peries, W.A.N.N. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    BACKGROUND: Provision of care to a child diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) with many disabilities is a challenge, leading to poor mental health among mothers as primary care givers. Psychological health in them would ...
  • Prevalence of rickettsial infections in acute coronary syndromes in Sri Lanka: a case control study 
    Mettananda, K.C.D.; Danansuriya, D.S.T.; Bandara, N.K.B.K.R.G.W.; Premaratna, B.A.H.R. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Background: Place of infection in atherosclerosis and or coronary heart disease has recently drawn interest. Rickettsiae are a group of obligate intracellular pathogens who invade vascular endothelial cells leading to ...
  • The prevalence of selected symptoms and probable risk factors of anxiety among medical undergraduates of the Faculty of Medicine, Peradeniya 
    Kulathunga, M.M.; Thennakoon, S.; Rajapaksha, T.; Kelum, G.K.C.; Kishorkumar, A.; Kolamunne, K.N.S.; Kularathna, G.M.V.D.; Kulasingha, A.D.S.; Kulathilaka, W.K.; Rajapaksha, R.W.M.D.; Kuruwita, K.A.P.R.; Jamtsho, Y.; Pradhan, U. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    BACKGROUND: It is believed that Medical Faculties have stressful conditions that often exert a negative effect on academic performance and physical and psychological well-being of the undergraduates, which can lead to ...
  • Prior experience of office package among new entrants at Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya 
    Hettige, S.; Dasanayaka, I.P.E.U.; Bandara, M.R.P.M.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    BACKGROUND: Skill to work with an office package is essential for students. OBJECTIVES: To assess the level of confidence and frequency of usage on Microsoft Word (WORD), PowerPoint (PPT) and Excel (EXCEL) among new entrants. ...
  • Quality of the specimens received at the histopathology laboratory of Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Ragama 
    Weerasinghe, T.M.B.; Weddagala, W.M.S.R.; Weerasekara, W.M.M.O.R.; Wasala, W.M.A.D.; Weerasinghe, M.P.A.M. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    INTRODUCTION: The accuracy of the histopathology reporting depends on the completeness of the request forms and the condition of specimens. OBJECTIVE: To assess the completeness of pathology request forms and the condition ...
  • Quality of time mothers spend with their pre-school aged children and associated factors in Wennappuwa Medical Officer of Health area 
    Fernando, I.D.; Fernando, K.K.M.; Fernando, M.H.I.; Fernando, M.R.S.; Fernando, M.Y.D.; Wangmo, T. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    INTRODUCTION: Mothers or responsive adults spending quality time with children improve children’s developmental potential. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the quality of time spent by mothers of Wennappuwa ...
  • Randomized controlled trial of a brief intervention for delayed psychological effects in snake bite victims 
    Wijesinghe, C.A. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Snake bite results in delayed psychological morbidity and negative psycho-social impact. However, psychological support is rarely provided to victims. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a brief ...
  • Reasons for seeking private sector antenatal care by pregnant women delivering in government hospitals in Kalutara district 
    Pathirage, I.D.; Hemachandra, D.K.N.N.; Wijegunasekara, H.; Priyangani, Y.M.M. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    BACKGROUND: Anecdotal evidence suggests there is an increased tendency to use private sector for antenatal care in the recent past, despite provision of high quality free antenatal care services by the country. OBJECTIVE: ...
  • Research on the use of medicinal plants: a systematic review on methodology 
    Kalki, P.; Riewpaiboon, A. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    BACKGROUND: A large number of people in the world rely on medicinal plants (MP). Among 1500 species, 208 are frequently used in Sri Lanka. The knowledge of the people about many MPs is very poor. One can argue forever what ...
  • A retrospective descriptive study on homicides and injuries to the lower extremities 
    Paranitharan, P.; Abeyrathna, A.A.R.M.; Mendis, H.K.N.L.P.; Perera, W.N.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    BACKGROUND: Homicidal deaths result from various causes and usually involve fatal injuries. The lower extremities may sustain injuries due to an assault, fall and in some instances due to self-defense. OBJECTIVES: The main ...
  • Rickettsial diseases: revisiting an old enemy 
    Premaratna, B.A.H.R. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The history of rickettsioses in Sri Lanka dates back to 1930-1940s. Since of late, rickettsial infections have re-emerged in many parts of the world, including Sri Lanka. We observed patients presenting with serious ...
  • Role of Cancer antigen 15.3 in the pre-operative assessment of primary breast cancer 
    Peiris, H.H.; Mudduwa, L.K.B.; Wijeratne, W.M.D.G.B.; Liyanage, T.G.; Liyanage, N.C.; Gunasekara, S.N.; Kaushalya, M.H.A. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    BACKGROUND: Cancer antigen (CA) 15.3 is the most commonly used tumour marker in predicting recurrence of breast cancer. The role of pre-operative CA 15.3 in the assessment of breast cancer has not been substantiated yet. ...
  • Safe snake antivenom 
    de Silva, H.A. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Snakebite is a WHO-listed neglected tropical disease. Bites result in an estimated 421 000 envenomings and 20 000 deaths globally each year, although the incidence may be as high as 1 800 000 envenomings and 94 000 deaths. ...

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