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  • Development and validation of Sinhala version of the chronic liver disease questionnaire (CLDQ) 
    Miththinda, J.K.N.D.; Ranawaka, C.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Dassanayake, A.S.; de Alwis, W.R.S.; Mufeena, M.N.F.; Senanayake, S.M.; Niriella, M.A.; de Silva, A.P.; de Silva, H.J. (Wiley Blackwell Scientific Publications, 2013)
    OBJECTIVE: The Chronic Liver Disease Questionnaire (CLDQ) is a validated tool measuring the Health Related Quality of Life among cirrhotics. Aim of this study was to develop and validate a Sinhala version of the CLDQ (sCLDQ) ...
  • Development and validation of sinhala version of the chronic liver disease questionnaire (CLDQ) for assessment of quality of life among cirrhotics 
    Ranawaka, C.K.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Senanayake, S.M.; de Alwis, R.; Mufeena, M.N.F.; Niriella, M.A.; Dassanayake, A.S.; de Silva, A.P.; de Silva, H.J. (Wiley Blackwell Scientific Publications, 2012)
    BACKGROUND AND AIM: Chronic liver disease (CLD) has a negative impact on patient quality of life (QOL). The Chronic Liver Disease Questionnaire (CLDQ) is a validated tool which measures the Health Related Quality of Life ...
  • Development and validation of sinhala version of the Chronic Liver Disease Questionnaire (CLDQ) for assessment of quality of life among cirrhotics 
    Ranawaka, C.K.; Pathmeswaran, A.; de Alwis, W.R.S.; Mufeena, M.N.F.; Wijewantha, H.S.; Senanayake, S.M.; Niriella, M.A.; Dassanayake, A.S.; de Silva, A.P.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)
    INTRODUCTION: Chronic liver disease (CLD) has a negative impact on patient quality of life (QOL). The Chronic Liver Disease Questionnaire (CLDQ) is a validated tool which measures the Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL) ...
  • Diffuse and nodular type hepatocellular carcinoma - a comparative study 
    Wickramarathne, S.D.J.; Jayarathne, V.S.; Siriwardana, R.C.; Liyanage, C.A.H.; Niriella, M.A.; Dassanayake, A.S.; Gunetilleke, M.B.; de Silva, A.P.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri lanka Medical Association, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is increasing. Diffuse HCC (dHCC) is rare and data on such tumours are limited. METHOD: Ail consenting patients with HCC referred to Colombo North ...
  • Do common arishta preparations manufactured in Sri Lanka contain anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS), stimulants or ethanol? 
    Fernando, P.N.J.; Pigera, S.; Rashani, S.A.N.; Fernando, R.; Weerasinghe, D.P.P.; Godakumbura, K.K.D.T.D.; Niriella, M.A.; Jayawickreme, S.; de Silva, A.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The common arishta preparations which are available in the local market are .'Ashwagandharishta', 'Balarishta' and 'Dashamoolarishta'. These contain a wide range of chemical constituents ...
  • Early clinical course of IBD in Sri Lanka 
    Niriella, M.A.; Kodisinghe, S.K.; Dinamithra, N.P.; Rajapakshe, N.; Nanayakkara, S.D.; Luke, H.P.D.P.; Silva, K.T.M.; Dassanayake, A.S.; de Silva, A.P.; Navarathne, N.M.M.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)
    INTRODUCTION: There is very limited data on the early clinical course of IBD from Sri Lanka. METHOD: Patients with histologically proven IBD [ulcerative colitis(UC), Crohn disease(CD)] of less than 3 years duration, were ...
  • Early hepatitis is the strongest risk factor for the development of severe dengue infection: A points-based risk-score to predict critical disease in dengue fever 
    Niriella, M.A.; Udeshika, A.K.M.A.; Liyanage, I.K.; de Silva, A.P.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Some dengue fever (DF) patients develop plasma leakage [critical-phase (CP)], which may progress to multi-organ failure. We attempted to identify early predictors ofCP in DF. METHODS: This ...
  • Effect of music on blood pressure in healthy young men 
    de Silva, A.P.; de Silva, H.J.; Fonseka, C. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri lanka, 1994)
    It is widely believed that listening (.0 music quietly is relaxing and therefore tends to reduce blood pressure (BP). To test this hypothesis we performed a cress-over study in 30 healthy Sinhalese male volunteers (non-smokers) ...
  • Effect of single dose methyl prednisolone in severe illness associated with dengue fever 
    Premaratna, R.; Jayasinghe, K.G.N.U.; Liyanaarachchi, E.W.; Weerasinghe, O.M.S.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Williams, H.S.A.; de Silva, S.T.; de Silva, A.P.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2010)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Role of steroids in the management of severe illness associated with dengue fever (SIDF) remains controversial. However, steroids are widely used in severe dengue. METHODS: Patients admitted ...
  • Epidemiology of non- alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in an urban Sri Lankan population 
    Dassanayake, A.S.; Rajindrajith, S.; Kasturiratne, A.; Kalubowila, U.; de Silva, A.P.; Mizoue, T.; Makaya, M.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2008)
    BACKGROUND: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing in the Asia-Pacific region. NAFLD can progress from simple steatosis, through steatohepatitis to advanced hepatic fibrosis, cirrhosis and hepatoma. Its ...
  • Epidemiology of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) among adults in an urban Sri Lankan community 
    Dassanayake, A.S.; Rajindrajith, S.; Kasturiratne, A.; Kalubowila, U.; de Silva, A.P.; Mizoue, T.; Makaya, M.; de Silva, H.J. (American Gastroenterological Association(AGA) Institute, Published by Elsevier Inc., 2008)
    BACKGROUND - Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasing in the Asia-Pacific region.NAFLD can progress from simple steatosis, through steatohepatitis to advanced hepatic fibrosis, cirrhosis and hepatoma. Its ...
  • Factors affecting the clinical outcome of transarteriai chemo treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma in Sri Lankan patients 
    Jayatunge, D.S.P.; Siriwardana, H.D.R.C.; Niriella, M.A.; Dassanayake, A.S.; Liyanage, C.A.H.; Gunetilleke, M.B.; Upasena, A.; Sirigampola, C.; de Silva, A.P.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri lanka Medical Association, 2015)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Transarterial-chemo-embolization (TACE) is used for palliation of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We studied the tolerability of TACE in a cohort of patients with NASH and alcoholic ...
  • Gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) in patients with cirrhosis 
    Dassanayake, A.S.; Mendis, H.; de Silva, A.P.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2007)
    INTRODUCTION: GAVE or watermelon stomach is an important cause of anaemia and blood loss with a unique endoscopic appearance. GAVE is a well recognized complication of liver cirrhosis. Anaemia and blood loss attributable ...
  • Gender based differences in acute coronary syndrome 
    Danansuriya, D.S.T.; Alexander, M.A.F.; Harshanie, R.L.P.; Gammulla, S.P.K.H.M.A.T.; Pemarwansa, G.; Thirumavalan, K.; Samarakoon, S.M.S.B.; de Silva, A.P.; de Silva, S.T.; Ranawaka, U.K. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2011)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: To describe gender based differences in demographics, risk factors, management and early outcome in Sri Lankan patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Methods: All adults admitted with ...
  • Genetic variants of NAFLD in an urban Sri Lankan community 
    Niriella, M.A.; Kasturiratne, A.; Akiyama, K.; Takeuchi, F.; Isono, M.; Dassanayake, A.S.; de Silva, A.P.; Wickremasinghe, A.R.; Kato, N.; de Silva, H.J. (Wiley Blackwell Scientific Publications, 2013)
    OBJECTIVE: Recently, genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have successfully identified loci associated with susceptibility to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in populations of European descent. No large-scale ...
  • The Health Effects of the Combined Use of Protein, Multivitamins and Electrolyte Dietary Supplements on Sri Lankan Athletes: A Pilot Study 
    Fernando, P.N.J.; Pigera, S.; Rashani, S.A.N.; Niriella, M.A.; Jayawickreme, S.; de Silva, A.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2020)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The combine use of protein, multivitamins and electrolyte dietary supplements daily; multiple supplement (MS), is a common practice among Sri Lankan Athletes. The aim of this study was to ...
  • Identifying the offending species in snakebite: a clinical score for use in community based epidemiological surveys 
    Pathmeswaran, A.; Fonseka, M.M.D.; Kasturiratne, A.; Nandasena, S.; Gnanatilaka, G.K.; Gunaratne, L.; de Silva, A.P.; Lalloo, D.C.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2004)
    INTRODUCTION: Hospital data on snakebite fails to account for victims who do not reach hospital or who seek alternative treatment. In community surveys, identification of biting species is very difficult because the offending ...
  • Incidence and predictors of metabolic syndrome among urban, adult Sri Lankans: a community cohort, 7-year follow-up study 
    de Silva, S.T.; Niriella, M.A.; Kasturiratne, A.; Kottahachchi, D.; Ranawaka, U.K.; Dassanayake, A.; de Silva, A.P.; Pathmeswaran, P.; Wickremasinghe, R.; Kato, N.; de Silva, H.J. (European Association for the Study of Diabetes, 2017)
    BACKGROUND AND AIMS In 2007, we reported a 38.9% prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) in an urban, adult population. Published data on incident MetS from South Asia is lacking. This study investigated the incidence and ...
  • Incidence and predictors of metabolic syndrome in an urban, adult Sri Lankan population – a community cohort follow-up study 
    de Silva, S.T.; Niriella, M.A.; Kasturiratne, A.; Kottahachchi, D.; Ranawaka, U.K.; Dassanayake, A.S.; de Silva, A.P.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Wickremasinghe, A.R.; Kato, N.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)
    INTRODUCTION: There is limited data on the incidence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) from the South Asian region. In 2007, we reported a 38.9% prevalence of MetS in an urban, adult Sri Lankan population. OBJECTIVES: This study ...
  • Incidence and risk factors for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in an urban, adult Sri Lankan population – a community cohort follow-up study 
    Niriella, M.A.; Kasturiratne, A.; de Silva, S.T.; Perera, K.R.; Subasinghe, S.K.C.E.; Kodisinghe, S.K.; Piyarathna, T.A.C.L.; Vithiya, K.; Dassanayake, A.S.; de Silva, A.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)
    INTRODUCTION: In 2007, we reported a 33% prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its association with PNPLA3(rs738409) gene polymorphism in an urban, adult Sri Lankan population. OBJECTIVES: This study ...

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