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  • Causes and outcomes of stress encountered by doctors in Sri Lanka 
    Seenigama, S.O.; Wijeratne, N.G.; Chandratilake, M.; Karunarathne, W.C.D.; Fernando, M.A.M. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Stress or psychological difficulties faced by doctors in the work place may result in reduced productivity, burnout and negative effects on personal wellbeing among doctors. The aim of this ...
  • Causes for recurrent abdominal pain in children and adolescents: a classification according to rome ii criteria 
    Devanarayana, N.M.; de Silva, D.G.H.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, 2007)
    BACKGROUND: Recurrent abdominal pain (RAP) among children and adolescents is defined as "at least three bouts of abdominal pain, severe enough to affect activities, over a period of not less than 3 months". RAP has ...
  • Cell kinetics in colorectal carcinoma progression: proliferation or apoptosis? 
    Hewavisenthi, S. J.; Obrien, J.; Powe, D.; Zaitoun, A. M. (The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka and SAARC Surgical Care Society, 2003)
    INTRODUTION: The growth and development of tumours depend on the balance between cell proliferation and cell death apoptosis. Since the adenoma - carcinoma sequence is well established in colorectal ...
  • Central nervous system infections in a tertiary care hospital: disease patterns and difficulties in diagnosis 
    Ranawaka, U.K.; Harshani, M.L.; Fonseka, V.N.R.M.; Hathagoda, K.L.W.; Nawaratne, A.N.H.M.U.K.G.D.B.; Weerasooriya, W.A.L.K.; Samarakoon, S.M.S.B.; Thirumawalawan, K.; Premawansa, G.; Fernando, M.A.M.; de Silva, L.; Perera, K.V.H.K.K.; Dassanayake, K.M.M.P.; Wijesooriya, T.; Rajindrajith, E.G.D.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2011)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Central nervous system (CNS) infections produce high morbidity and mortality, and effective treatment and outcome depend on precise microbiological diagnosis. We aimed to describe the pattern ...
  • Cervical cancer screening in Sri Lanka 
    Gunaratne, A.V.C.; Aberathne, H.G.C.R.; Kasturiratne, A.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2014)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: To review the performance of the current screening programme for cervical cancer in Sri Lanka. METHODS: The estimated female population over 35 years of age for 2004 to 2009 was obtained from ...
  • Challenges of costing a surgical procedure: a case study on hysterectomy 
    Ranasinghe, S.W.; Liyanage, L.; Peiris, R.; Bandaranayake, H.; Ekanayake, C.D.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Kularatna, S.; Wijesinghe, P.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2018)
    INTRODUCTION: It is vital to enquire in to cost of healthcare to ensure that maximum value for money is obtained with available resources. However, there is a dearth of information on cost of healthcare in lower-middle ...
  • Changes in biochemical markers of outcomes in haemodialysis patients following a clinical pharmacy intervention. 
    Kalpani, A.G.S.; Mohamed, F.; Hough, J.E.; de Silva, D.N.N.; Chandrasena, W.M.H.N.M.; Jayamanne, S.F. (Ceylon College of Physicians, 2021)
    Introduction and Objectives Common complications of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, anaemia and mineral and bone disease. Achieving an optimum level of biochemical markers of outcomes ...
  • Changes in Government and Trends in Alcohol Consumption in Sri Lanka between 1989 and 2013 
    Pathmeswaran, A.; Perera, W.N.; Hettiarachchi, D. (College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2015)
  • Changing phenotype 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: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing in Asia Pacific, with recent changes in phenotype reported from some countries. METHOD: Patients with histologically proven IBD [ulcerative colitis(UC), Crohn’s ...
  • Changing phenotype, early clinical course and clinical predictors of irritable bowel syndrome in Sri Lanka: a prospective, multi-centre descriptive study 
    Niriella, M.A.; Kodisinghe, S.K.; Nanayakkara, S.D.; Silva, K.T.M.; Rajapakshe, N.; Luke, D.; de Silva, A.P.; Navarathne, N.M.M.; Dissanayake, V.H.W.; Jayasekara, R.W.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)
    INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing in the Asia Pacific, with changes in phenotype and disease course been reported. METHODS: Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn disease ...
  • The characteristics of people with diabetes mellitus in Kalutara District 
    de Silva, A.P.; de Silva, S.H.P.; Rajapakse, L.C.; Jayasinghe, S.; Katulanda, P.; Wijeratne, C.N.; Wijeratne, S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2010)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Diabetes mellitus is on the rise. Although recent studies are available data on ethnic minorities and estate sector are scarce. Aim of this study was to describe selected socio demographic ...
  • Characteristics of tuberculous lymphadenitis 
    Jawahir, A.G.M.; Kumarendran, B.; Fernando, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2010)
    OBJECTIVE: To describe the characteristics of tuberculous lymphadenitis (TBL) cases in Central Chest Clinic, Colombo. METHOD: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Central Chest Clinic, Colombo (CCC) using ...
  • Characterization of the sibling species status of Anopheles culicifacies breeding in polluted water bodies in Trincomalee District of Sri Lanka 
    Gunathilaka, P.A.D.H.N.; Prashath, K.; Abeyewickreme, W. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 2015)
    Anopheles culicifacies, the major vector of malaria in Sri Lanka, is known to breed in clean and clear water. However, recent findings have confirmed breeding in waste water containing drains. However, no study has been ...
  • Chemoprophylaxis for malaria: A costly approach to prevent re-establishment of malaria in Sri Lanka 
    Muzrif, M.M.; Mendis, K.N.; Weerasekera, C.J.; Karunaratna, S.; Wickremasinghe, R.; Ranaweera, K.D.N.P.; Fernando, S.D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2021)
    Introduction and Objectives As a measure to prevent the re-establishment of malaria in the country, the Anti Malaria Campaign (AMC) provides antimalarial chemoprophylactic medicines for up to six months free-of-charge to ...
  • Chikungunya outbreak in 2008 in Ratnapura district, Sri Lanka - clinical and socio-economic analysis 
    Sumanadasa, S.D.M.; Hapuarachchi, C.; Bandara, K.B.A.T.; Wellawaththage, L.C.; Abeyewickreme, W. (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, 2008)
    Since 2006, Sri Lanka has experienced several outbreaks of chikungunya fever (CHIK) affecting several thousands of people. Today, CHIK has become one of the most important vector-borne diseases in the country. The objective ...
  • Child abuse and abdominal pain - Is there an association? 
    Devanarayana, N.M.; Rajindrajith, S.; Mettananda, S.; Weerasooriya, W.A.L.K.; Hathagoda, K.L.W.; Lakmini, B.C.; Subasinghe, S.M.V.; de Silva, D.G.H. (Sri Lanka Medical Assosiation, 2012)
    INTRODUCTION AND AIMS: It is believed that there is an association between abdominal pain and child abuse. The main objective of this study was to assess this association in Sri Lankan school children. METHODS: Children ...
  • Child abuse and neglect; who gets abused and who abuses them? 
    Fernando, A.D.; Karunasekera, K.A.W.; Fernando, L.; Samarasekera, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2005)
    OBJECTIVES: To study the socio-demographic characteristics of victims of child abuse and characteristics of the perpetrators. Study Design: A descriptive study. METHOD: A prospective study of 112 victims of child abuse ...
  • Child sex abuse-a global problem 
    Padumadasa, G.S. (Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2008)
    There has been increased awareness globally of child sexual abuse and harassment. In Sri Lanka too, the National Child Protection Authority has probed many incidents of child'sexual abuse and highlighted them via the media, ...
  • Children and adolescents with constipation: Do they have different personalities? 
    Ranasinghe, N.; Rajindrajith, S.; Devanarayana, N.M.; Warnakulasuriya, T.; Nishanthini, S.; Perera, M.S. (Wiley Blackwell Scientific Publications, 2012)
    BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Children with constipation are known to have behavioral and psychological problems. This may partly be due to difference in their personality. Aim of this study is to assess the different personality ...
  • Chracterisation of beta giobin mutations in Sri Lankan patients with betathalassaemia intermedia 
    Perera, S.; Silva, D.P.S.I.; Hapugoda, M.; Wickramarathne, M.N.; Wijesirwardhena, I.; Efremove, D.G.; Fisher, C.A.; Weatherall, D.J.; Premawardhena, A.P. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2013)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Patients with beta thalassaemia intermedia account for a third of patients attending thalassaemia clinics in Sri Lanka. They show immense phenotypic diversity, the genetic basis for which has ...

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