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  • 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. ...
  • Serum ferritin in newly diagnosed breast cancer and apparently healthy individuals 
    Akalanka, H.M.K.; Ekanayake, S.; Samarasinghe, K. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    BACKGROUND: Iron is an essential element for the cell proliferation and is primarily stored in human body in the form of ferritin. Iron metabolism is influenced by oestrogen and interactions between iron and oestrogen is ...
  • Sinhala social communication production in children with typical and atypical development (Gampaha district, Sri Lanka) 
    Perera, E.I. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Social communication disorders in children, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are raising much concern globally. The rising figures of the child populations affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder have called for more ...
  • Social networking is popular among new medical entrants of Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya 
    Dasanayaka, I.P.E.U.; Hettige, S.; Bandara, M.R.P.M.; Ediriweera, E.P.D.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    BACKGROUND: The rapid growth and adoption of social networking and internet telephony had affected many fields including education. OBJECTIVES: To assess the usage of social networking services (SNS) and Internet telephony ...
  • Soil-transmitted helminthiases in Sri Lanka 
    Gunawardena, N.K. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    During the period 2000 – 2015, the Dept of Parasitology has conducted several studies to assess the prevalence of STH infections in Sri Lanka. Three studies in particular will be highlighted. In 2003, a national study on ...
  • Species distribution and in-vitro antifungal susceptibility pattern of Candida clinical isolates 
    Sigera, L.S.M.; Jayasekera, P.I.; Shabry, U.L.F. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    BACKGROUND: An increase in incidence of Candida infections and isolation of resistant isolates were common occurrences in recent years due to increase in immunocompromised patients and advances in medical field. OBJECTIVES: ...
  • Stem cells and its clinical applications 
    Patel, H. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    The concept of stem cells was introduced by Alexander Maximow in the year 1909. Stem cells comprise of "primitive cells" that have the ability to divide indefinitely and give rise to specialized cells under specific ...
  • The story of swine influenza in Sri Lanka 
    Perera, K.V.H.K.K. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Influenza A virus infections in pigs is a disease of concern in terms of both animal and human health. Systematic virological and serological surveillance was carried in the Government Slaughter House Dematagoda, Sri Lanka ...
  • Studies on Haemoglobin E β-thalassaemia in Sri Lanka 
    Premawardhena, A.P. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    Haemoglobin E β-thalassaemia is the commonest cause of non-transfusion dependent thalassaemia in Sri Lanka. It is a disease exclusively restricted to people of South and Southeast Asian descent. It is phenotypically very ...
  • A study on factors influencing medico legal opinion in alleged sexual abuse 
    Kitulwatte, I.D.G.; Wijewardena, H.P.; Edirisinghe, P.A.S.; Senarathne, U.D. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    BACKGROUND: Aim of medico-legal examination in alleged sexual abuse is providing an opinion on physical/sexual contact between individuals. Supportive scientific evidence is often absent and experts are in a dilemma. ...
  • A study on safety evaluation of “Rasnasapthakaya” decoction in healthy volunteers 
    Sanjeev, R.; Suresh, T.S.; Dahanayake, J.M. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    BACKGROUND: Rasnasapthakaya (RS) is a decoction of potent anti - inflammatory herbal preparation which is used to treat chronic inflammatory joint disorders in ayurvedha medicine. The constituents of RS decoction are: ...
  • Survival of Living Donor Renal Transplantation: Experience of a Single-Center 
    Weerakkody, R.M.; Palangasinghe, D.R.; Wijewickrama, E.S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    BACKGROUND: Renal transplantation is the best treatment available for patients with end stage renal disease. The demand for transplants has been steadily rising in the face of diabetes epidemic, advancing age and epidemic ...
  • Teaching Anatomy in a unique setting: innovative methods to overcome challenges 
    Weerasundera, B. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    BACKGROUND: Teaching of Anatomy at the Northern Territory Medical Programme (NTMP) of Flinders University, Australia is by retaining traditional methods as well as modern techniques using the latest technology to overcome ...
  • Understanding medical professionalism: insights into identity and cultural implications 
    Monrouxe, L. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016)
    OBJECTIVES : 1. To understand the different ways in which medical professionalism is understood across country cultures 2. To understand what professional identity is and how this related to the different conceptualisations ...

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