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  • Hearing status among 20-45-year-old bus drivers and conductors of the Kadawatha bus station, Sri Lanka. 
    Ileperuma, L.D. (2018)
    ABSTRACT: Bus drivers and conductors are a group working in noisy environments having a risk of developing occupational hearing loss. The hearing status of 86 bus drivers and conductors was evaluated comprehensively via ...
  • Hearing status and noise exposure levels of workers at a washing plant in Dankotuwa, Sri Lanka. 
    Subasinghe, R.A.I.A.; Ileperuma, L.D. (2017)
    ABSTRACT: Noise is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. The World Health Organization estimates that 10% of the world population is exposed to sound pressure levels that could potentially cause Noise Induced ...
  • Heart rate variability among gas station attendants exposed to benzene, toluene, and xylenes (BTX) in Sri Lanka 
    Warnakulasuriya, T.; Medagoda, K.; Kottahachchi, D.; Luke, D.; Wadasinghe, D.; de Silva, D.; Ariyawansha, J.; Rathnayaka, P.; Dissanayaka, T.; Fernando, S.; Devanarayana, N.M.; Scheepers, P.T.J. (Springer Nature., 2021)
    Introduction: Benzene, toluene, and xylenes (BTX) exposure among gas station attendants in Sri Lanka is high. Cardiovascular morbidity and mortality are reported to be higher among those exposed to BTX. A hypothesis is ...
  • Height measurement technique in osteoporosis patients 
    Kottahachchi, D.C.; Gao, F.; Sztal-Mazer, S.; Topliss, D.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)
    INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: According to the International Society of Clinical Densitometry, patients with prospective height loss of >2cm in women or >3cm in men, warrant vertebral fracture assessment by DEXA technology. ...
  • 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: ...
  • Hepatic venous drainage : are we Sri Lankans different from rest of the world ? 
    Samarasekera, D.N.; Welgama, U.; Kumara, G.M.C.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 1998)
    OBJECTIVES : As there is no documented study for the Sri Lankan population, our study was mainly aimed at re-evaluating the hepatic venous drainage. DESIGN,SETTING AND METHODS : Seventy five non selected fresh adult cadavers ...
  • Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C virus infections among patients with chronic kidney disease from two presumed high-risk centers 
    de Silva, S.T.; Perera, P.S.; Anuruddhika, H.W.D.; Dassanayake, R.; Niriella, M.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Community prevalence ofhepatitis-C (HCV) and hepatitis-B (HBV) infection is low in Sri Lanka. Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are at high-risk for HBV and HCV infections. We ...
  • Hepatitis B virus markers in primary hepatocellular carcinoma 
    de Silva, H.J.; Ratnatunga, N.; Ramadasa, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri lanka, 1994)
    Based on serological studies, Sri Lanka has a relatively low Hepatitis B virus (HB V) [hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)] carrier rate of 0.9% and a low prevalence of HBV (5-10%) among patients with primary hepatocellular ...
  • Hepatitis C seroprevalence: a community survey from the Gampaha district 
    Gunasekera, H.A.K.M.; Sunil-Chandra, N.P.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2002)
    INTRODUCTION: Seroprevalence of Hepatitis C (HCV) infection is low among Sri Lankan blood donors and new entrant medical students, but high among renal transplant recipients and multiply transfused patients. Prevalence of ...
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma in Sri Lanka: Where do we stand? 
    Siriwardana, R.C.; Liyanage, C.A.H.L.; Jayatunge, D.S.P.; Dassanayake, A.; Gunetileke, M.G.; Niriella, M.A.; Sirigampola, C.; Upasena, A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:Hepato-cellular carcinoma (HCC) is the sixth commonest cancer worldwide. We studied 105 consecutive patients with HCC in a single tertiary care centre. METHODS: North Colombo Liver Unit maintains ...
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma in Sri Lanka: Where do we stand? 
    Siriwardana, R.C.; Liyanage, C.A.H.L.; Jayatunge, D.S.P.; Dassanayaka, A.; Gunetileke, M.G.; Niriella, M.A.; Sirigampola, C.; Upasena, A.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:Hepato-cellular carcinoma (HCC) is the sixth commonest cancer worldwide. We studied 105 consecutive patients with HCC in a single tertiary care centre. METHODS: North Colombo Liver Unit maintains ...
  • High serum total IgE in children in geohelminthic endemic setting 
    Amarasekera, N.D.D.M.; Gunawardena, N.K.; de Silva, N.R.; Weerasinghe, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    BACKGROUND: Elevated levels of total IgE (tlgE) in serum are characteristic of atopic diseases. However, the usefulness of tlgE in diagnosing atopic diseases in children living in areas endemic for helminth infections is ...
  • Hilar cholangiocarcinomas - from nihilism to aggressive treatment 
    Liyanage, C.; Nawaratne, M.; Pathirana, A.; Gunasekara, D.; Pranahewa, L.; Prasad, R.; Wijeratne, T.; Bogammana, M.; Wijesooriya, R.; Siriwardhana, R. (The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2012)
    INTRODUCTION: Hllar-Cholangio-carcinomas (HCC) are aggressive tumours with a dismal prognosis. The general tendency amongst all specialities is to palliate them. As response to adjuvant therapy is marginal we have ...
  • Hilar cholangiocarcionoma; Is aggressively answered 
    Bandara, L.M.P.M.; Jayarathne, V.S.; Siriwardana, R.C.; Nawarathna, N.M.M.; Liyanage, C.A.H. (College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION: Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a malignant disease involving the billiary system with majority occurring in the hilar region. CCA demands prompt management because of its aggressive nature. MATERIALS AND METHODS: ...
  • Histological and ultra-structural changes in enpothelial cells of the placenta in hypertensive disorders of pregnancy 
    Salgado, L.S.S.; Angunawela, P.; Tissera, A.; Sirisena, J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2000)
    INTRODUCTION: The maternal syndrome of pre-eclampsia is thought to result from a generalized vascular endothelial cell disturbance caused by a circulating factor probably derived from the placenta. Objective: Study the ...
  • Histological types of Gynaecological tumours in the teaching hospital, Ragama over a 9 year period 
    Nishad, A.A.N.; Herath, H.M.R.P.; Padumadasa, S.G.J.; Wijesinghe, P.S.; Feranando, W.S.; Rathayake, R.M.U.S.; Hewavisenthi, S.J.de S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2008)
    INTRODUCTION: Gynaecological malignancies contribute significantly to the mortality of women. The pathological spectrum of ovarian and uterine malignancies is wide and diverse. Differences in incidence of histological types ...
  • Histology of the tendon sheath in tigger finger 
    Fernando, P.; Hewavisenthi, S.J.de S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2000)
    OBJECTIVE: Describe the histology of the proximal end of the tendon sheath in trigger fingers, and to ascertain whether there is a rational basis for the use of local steroids in this condition. METHOD: Excised portions ...
  • Histopathological spectrum in acute and chronic Cutaneous Leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka 
    Manamperi, N.H.; Fernando, C.; Pathirana, K.P.N.; Karunaweera, N.D.; Abeyewickreme, W.; de Silva, M.V.C. (Sri lanka Medical Association, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Histological spectrum in cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is wide and varied. The objective of this study is to describe the histological spectrum of acute and chronic CL. METHOD: Skin biopsies ...
  • Histopathological spectrum in acute and chronic cutaneous leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka 
    Manamperi, N.H.; de Silva, M.V.C.; Fernando, C.; Pathirana, K.P.N.; Abeyewickreme, W.; Karunaweera, N.D. (Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists, 2015)
    OBJECTIVES: To describe the histological spectrum of acute and chronic cutaneous leishmaniasis. METHOD: Patients from Sri Lanka army were recruited by active and passive case detection methods and punch biopsies were ...
  • HIV/AIDS knowledge, risk behaviour and the prevalence of STIs among MSM in the district of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka 
    Karawita, D.A.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Ariyaratne, K.A.M. (Aids Society of Asia and the Pacific, 2009)
    The objective of this study is to determine the HIV/AIDS knowledge, risk behaviour, and the seroprevalence of sexually transmitted infections among Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) in the district of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

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