• Spatial distribution of COVID-19 patients in Sri Lanka 

  Galgamuwa, Lahiru Sandaruwan; Liyanawahunge, Nishan Madhushanka; Ratnayake, Chamilka Gayashini; Hakmanage, Navodi Mekala; Aslam, Fahim; Dharmaratne, Samath D. (BioMed Central, 2023)

  The research paper comprehensively and consistently addresses all relevant theoretical areas related to the topic and includes an extensive empirical analysis of the absorption of EU funds and their impact on the sustainable ...
• Assessing motivation to lose weight: the psychometric properties of the Sinhala version of University of Rhode Island Change Assessment (URICA) scale 

  Niriella, M.A.; de Silva, S.T.; Hapangama, A.; Baminiwatta, A.; Fernando, R.; Ediriweera, D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: Weight reduction through lifestyle modifications is an important component in the management of various chronic diseases. The degree of motivation to change has been shown to predict outcomes in weight reduction ...
• Knowledge, attitudes, and practices about first aid given for childhood injuries among mothers of preschool children in Ragama MOH area, Sri Lanka 

  Wickramasinghe, P.M.T.B.; Jayasena, A.K.O.M.; Jayathilake, J.M.P.S.; Jayathissa, J.T.M.; Jayathissa, A.V.A.P.; Jayawardena, M.A.T. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: Children under 5 are the most vulnerable group for unintentional injuries and mothers as the main prehospital caregivers it is vital to have first aid knowledge for common childhood injuries. OBJECTIVES: To ...
• Knowledge on common snakes of Sri Lanka, bite prevention, first aid and associated factors among the adults of Ragama medical officer of health area 

  Jayasinghe, A.G.; Hettiarachchi, I.U.; Ilukpitiya, I.S.L.; Imanji, R.P.C.; Huzair, M.M.M.; Jayatissa, R.N.U.; Kurukulasuriya, S.A.F. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: Snakes, being keystone species in maintaining the existence of ecosystems, always have had a unique influence on humans throughout history. Poor public understanding of snakes has contributed to an increase ...
• 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: ...
• Adherence to good pharmacy practices of community pharmacies in the Gampaha District, Sri Lanka 

  Basnayaka, B.M.T.D.D.; Ashara, S.F.; Ashik, K.J.M.; Bandara, B.M.M.P.; Bandara, H.M.A.C.; Basnayake, B.M.M.S.M.; Mettananda, K.C.D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: The guidelines for good pharmacy practices (GPP) were introduced in 2019 in Sri Lanka but their adherence is not studied. We studied the adherence to GPP of community pharmacies in the Gampaha district of Sri ...
• Assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practices on chemotherapy among oncology patients 

  Chandrasena, W.M.H.N.M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: Oncology patients are highly susceptible to untoward effects of chemotherapy. Their knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on chemotherapy are effective determinant of their treatment. OBJECTIVES: The objective ...
• A prospective study on drain fluid amylase as an indicator of clinical outcome in patients undergoing Whipple surgery 

  Gishanthan, S.; Tillakaratne, S.; Bulathsinhala, B.S.K.; Uragoda, B.; Siriwardana, R.C. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: Post-Whipple pancreatic fistula is defined as having a high drain fluid amylase (DFA) (>3 times of normal value). In our observation, DFA levels did not influence the clinical outcome. OBJECTIVES: To determine ...
• Frozen shoulder following cardiac surgery; Sri Lankan experience 

  Kurukulasuriya, S.A.F.; Mettananda, K.C.D.; Jayaratne, K.I.W.G.M.N. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: A high incidence of frozen shoulder (FS), of up to 33% is reported in patients undergoing cardiac surgery, which is tenfold higher than in the normal population. Early diagnosis and treatment may prevent ...
• Anthropometric knee profile measurements on articulator surface of femur among Sri Lankan population. 

  Fernando, G.K.S.; Ranaweera, L.; Cabral, L.L.E.; Dissanayaka, P.; Bandara, I.D.M.R.N.; Sovis, W.F.U.N. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: In Sri Lankan context there are no published data for articulator surface measurements for knee joints. Forensic, Anatomical, Archaeological, Bio-medical engineering, development of knee S145 prosthesis ...
• The association between negative experiences during childhood and social anxiety disorder: A cross-sectional study among Sri Lankan university students 

  de Silva, B.G.R.; De Zoysa, P.T.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Williams, S.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) demonstrates early-onset, chronic course, and impairment in all social spheres. OBJECTIVES: The study objective was to explore the association between negative childhood experiences ...
• Prevalence and associated factors of burnout among doctors working in hospitals with COVID-19 treatment units in Anuradhapura district, Sri Lanka during the COVID-19 pandemic: A descriptive cross-sectional study 

  Rambukwella, G.U.; Isuru, A.; Ediriweera, D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic led to an enormous burden on the already compromised health system, particularly in remote areas of the country. Evaluation of the rate of burnout among doctors working in COVID-19 units ...
• Knowledge, attitude and practices on universal micronutrient supplementation among mothers of infants in the Kurunegala district of Sri Lanka 

  Bandara, E.R.S.; Wijekoon, J.; Mettananda, S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: Multiple micronutrient (MMN) supplementation programme was commenced to combat micronutrient deficiencies among children in Sri Lanka. However, its acceptance is not evaluated properly. OBJECTIVES: To describe ...
• Hepatic and renal status of paediatric patients with thalassaemia 

  Wijenayake, W.; Pathiraja, H.; Thennakoon, R.; Fernando, M.; Bandara, D.; Mettananda, S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: Thalassaemia is a chronic disorder affecting many organ systems. Although cirrhosis is a well-recognised complication, sub-clinical hepatic and renal dysfunction in thalassaemia are poorly studied. OBJECTIVES: ...
• Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about liver transplantation among caregivers of children with liver diseases; a single centre experience from Sri Lanka 

  Gunaratne, A.L.S.N.; Gunarathna, P.G.P.D.; Gunawardana, A.D.J.N.; Hansamali, U.V.S.; Heenkenda, H.M.A.N.; Ekanayaka, J.; Fernando, C.M.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: Paediatric Liver transplantation (PLT) is evolving in Sri Lanka. There is no data documented related to caregivers' knowledge of PLT. OBJECTIVES: To determine the knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about liver ...
• Factors associated with the feedback literacy of undergraduate clinical students of three medical faculties in Sri Lanka 

  Sanchayan, S.; Olupeliyawa, A.M.; Chandratilake, M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: Feedback is an inseparable part of medical education. Development of students’ feedback literacy enables uptake and action based on feedback. OBJECTIVES: Explore the factors associated with feedback literacy ...
• The presence of strongyloidiasis and associated risk factors in patients undergoing treatment at the National Cancer Institute, Maharagama, Sri Lanka 

  Weerasekera, C.J.; Menike, C.W.; Wimalasiri, U.; Wijerathna, T.; Jayathilake, D.C.C.; Somawardane, U.A.B.P.; Saravanamuttu, U.; Yoganathan, N.; Perera, N.; Gunathilaka, N.; de Silva, N.R.; Wickremasinghe, D.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: Strongyloides stercoralis can cause severe disease in the immunocompromised. Without a proper gold-standard diagnostic technique, strongyloidiasis is scarcely studied both globally and locally. OBJECTIVES: ...
• First co-infection of malaria and hepatitis E diagnosed in Sri Lanka 

  Senarathne, S.; Rajapakse, S.; de Silva, H.J.; Seneviratne, S.; Chulasiri, P.; Fernando, D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: Imported malaria cases continue to be reported in Sri Lanka. Similarly, hepatitis E is also considered a travel associated imported disease in Sri Lanka. This is a report of the first co-infection of malaria ...
• 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. ...
• Analysis of theoretical and strategic underpinnings of facebook content used for COVID prevention in Sri Lanka 

  Wanasinghe, T.; Athauda, L.K. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

  INTRODUCTION: With the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, health communication content educating the public were launched at a mass scale. Ministry of Health Sri Lanka took the lead role in communicating the new normal and ...

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