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  • Rickettsial infections in acute coronary syndromes 
    Mettananda, K.C.D.; Danansuriya, D.S.T.; Bandara, N.K.B.K.R.G.W.; de Silva, H.J.; Premaratna, R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Rickettsiae are a group of obligate intraceliular pathogens which invade endothelial cells causing vasculopathy. Vasculitis of any cause may result in acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Objectives ...
  • Risk factors associated with human leptospirosis in the District of Gampaha, Sri Lanka 
    Denipitiya, D.T.H.; Athapaththu, M.; Chandrasekharan, N.V.; Abeyewickreme, W.; Hapugoda, M.D. (University of Kelaniya, 2013)
    Background & Objective: A large number of leptospirosis cases are recorded in Sri Lanka every year. Increased numbers of cases have been reported in the District of Gampaha in the recent past. The incidence of leptospirosis ...
  • Risk factors for delivering a small for gestational age infant 
    Abeysena, C.; Jayawardana, P.L.; Seneviratne, S.R.A. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2004)
    OBJECTIVE: To determine the risk factors for delivering a small for gestatJonal age (SGA) infant. METHODOLOGY: A prospective study was carried out at two MOH areas in the Gampaha district, during the period of May 2001 to ...
  • Risk factors for low resilience among grade 10 adolescents in the Gampaha District 
    Manori, D.M.S.; Jayawardana, P.L.; Godamunne, P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)
    INTRODUCTION: Resilience denotes the ability to withstand adversity and bounce back from difficult life events. OBJECTIVE: To determine risk factors for low resilience among Grade 10 adolescents in the District of Gampaha. ...
  • Risk factors for post operative complications, prolong ICU and hospital stay in patients with colorectal surgery 
    Gunetilleke, M.B.; Jayatunge, D.S.P.; Munasinghe, A.H.E.; Jayarathne, K.D.V.S.; Liyanage, C.A.H.; Siriwardana, H.D.R.C.; Kumarage, S.K.; Deen, K.I. (Sri lanka Medical Association, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Identifying predictors for development of post-operative complications and prolong hospital stay will improve outcome of colorectal surgery. METHOD: Colorectal surgeries from May 2012 -February ...
  • Risk factors for Pregnancy induced Hypertension 
    Perera, N.; Abeysena, C. (College of the Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2007)
    OBJECTIVE: TO determine the risk factors for pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH). METHODOLOGY: The study was a case control study which was carried out at Castle Street Hospital for Women during August to September 2006. ...
  • Risk factors for spontaneous abortions. 
    Samaraweera, N.Y.; Abeysena, C. (College of the Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2007)
    OBJECTIVE: TO determine risk factors for spontaneous abortions. METHODOLOGY: A hospital based case control study was carried out at the gynecological wards and antenatal Clinics of the De Soysa Maternity Hospital during ...
  • Role of dipsticks in diagnosis of urinary tract infection in children: is it accurate enough 
    Fernando, C.M.P.; Galappaththi, A.G.A.R.; Punchihewa, P.M.G.; Karunaratne, G.K.D.; Warnakulasuriya, D.T.D. (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2015)
    BACKGROUND:Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common problem in childhood. Urine culture is the Gold standard for diagnosis. Dipstick tests for leucocyte esterase reaction (LE) and nitrites (N) are bedside tests ...
  • Role of Aedes albopictus in transmitting dengue virus in some endemic areas in Kurunegala District. 
    Hapugoda, M.D.; de Silva, N.R.; Abeysundara, S.; Bandara, K.B.A.T.; Dayanath, M.Y.D.; Abeyewickreme, W. (University of Kelaniya, 2003)
    Abstract Available
  • Role of antioxidants in filar1al infection 
    Premaratna, B.A.H.R.; Chandrasena, T.G.A.N.; Senerath, G.L.C.S.; Chandrasena, L.G.; de Silva, N.R.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2000)
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  • The role of antioxidants in filarial infection 
    Premaratna, R.; Chandrasena, T.G.A.N.; Senarath, S.; Chandrasena, L.G.; de Silva, N.R.; de Silva, H.J. (Royal Society of tropical medicine and Higiene (RSTMH), American Society of tropical medicine and Higiene(ASTMH), British Society for Parasitology, 2000)
    Abstract Available
  • Role of antral motility in gastric emptying of liquids: A paediatric study 
    Devanarayana, N.M.; de Silva, D.G.H.; de Silva, H.J. (The Physiological Society of Sri Lanka, 2006)
    INTRODUCTION: Emptying of liquids from the stomach was thought to be primarily a function of the pressure gradient between the stomach and the duodenum. Sustained contractions of the proximal stomach were thought to be ...
  • Role of interventional radiology in paediatric liver transplantation 
    Fernando, M.; Gunetilleke, B.; Tillakaratne, S.; Siriwardana, R.C.; Appuhamy, W.N.D.P.C.; Padmasiri, U.G.M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)
    INTRODUCTION: Interventional radiology advances have rendered it attainable to treat many of the complications of liver disease in a minimally invasive manner, and they play a major role in liver transplantation. OBJECTIVES: ...
  • Role of oesophageal manometry and pH studies in the diagnosis of endoscopy negative upper gastrointestinal disorders 
    Samarasekera, D.N.; Gunawardena, P.A.H.A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 1999)
    Dysphagia and symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GOPD) are common upper gastrointestinal (Gl) symptoms. However a significant proportion of these patients do not have any endoscopic or radiological abnormalities. ...
  • The role of perineural invasion in long-term survival following curative resection of pancreatic carcinoma 
    Janes, S.; Hewavisenthi, S.J.de S.; Zaitouun, A.M.; Cation, J.; Lobo, D.N.; Rowlands, B.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2004)
    BACKGROUND & AIMS: Most pancreatic carcinomas demonstrate perineural invasion, however its prognostic significance is unclear. The aim of this study is to grade the severity of perineural invasion and correlate this with ...
  • The role of pharmacist counselling in the control of diabetes 
    Mamunuwa, A.M.V.G.N.; Jayamanne, S.F.; Coombes, J.; de Silva, A.; Lynch, C.B.; Wickramasinghe, N.D.D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)
    INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Diabetes is a global health burden. Data in international literature prove the success of involving pharmacists to achieve glycaemic control. This is the first study in Sri Lanka on the impact ...
  • Role of red cell distribution width in screening for Hb E trait in population screening for haemoglobin disorders 
    Nishad, A.A.N.; de Silva, I.S.; Perera, H.L.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Premawardhena, A.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The national screening policy for haemoglobinopathies uses the red cell indices MCV <80 and MCH<27 as cut offs, a strategy known to miss some individuals with Hb E trait (EBT), the commonest ...
  • The role of reflux in the genesis of respiratory symptoms in a cohort of adult asthmatics in Sri Lanka 
    Amarasiri, L.; Ranasinha, C.D.; Pathmeswaran, A.; de Silva, H.J. (Wiley-Blackwell, 2010)
    INTRODUCTION: The oesophagus and airways have a common origin. Reflux related respiratory symptoms may be triggered by aspiration of gastric refluxate into airways or a vagally mediated oesophago-tracheo-bronchial. This ...
  • Role of the different parts of large bowel in influencing appetite 
    Hettiarachchi, P.; Wickremasinghe, A.R.; Frost, G.S.; Jayaratne, S.D.; Deen, K.I.; Pathirana, A.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2007)
    OBJECTIVE: To determine the role of the different parts of the large bowel in influencing appetite DESIGN, SETTING AND METHODS: Seventy six colectomised subjects, age-sex matched with 76 healthy adults, were given a standard ...
  • Rotavirus surveillance at the North Colombo Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka, 2007-2008 
    Chandrasena, T.G.A.N.; Rajindrajith, S.; Gunawardena, N.K.; Abayawardana, U.A.T.M.; Ranasinghe, S.L.; Nishizono, A.; Moji, K.; Ahmed, K. (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2010)
    INTRODUCTION: Rotavirus disease is a common paediatric problem and accounts for severe dehydrating diarrhoea, a large number of hospital admissions and an annually estimated 600,000 deaths across the world. Prospective ...

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