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  • Ante-mortem diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) by measuring medial temporal lobe (MTL) thickness on CT scans 
    de Silva, H.A.; Gunatilake, S.B. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2003)
    Abstract Available
  • Epilepsy and outcome of pregnancy 
    Gunatilake, S.B.; Senanayake, A.E.S.; Mapa Pathirana, T.S.L.; Balasooriya, B.L.H.; Mettananda, K.C.D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2005)
    BACKGROUND: Pregnancy in women with epilepsy is associated with increased obstetric risks and adverse fetal outcomes. OBJECTIVE: To study the effect of epilepsy and its treatment on pregnancy and the offspring. Methods: ...
  • Family study of epilepsy in first degree relatives 
    Gunatilake, S.B.; Senanayake, A.E.S.; Mapa Pathirana, T.S.L.; Balasooriya, B.L.H.; Mettananda, K.C.D. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2005)
    OBJECTIVE: Genetic factors play a role in the aetiology of epilepsies. This study was designed to evaluate the family history of epilepsy in the first degree relatives of probands with epilepsy. METHODS: A sample of 434 ...
  • Follow-up of patients with stroke 
    Gunatilake, S.B.; Karunaratne, A.; Gnanathilake, G.K.; Silva, H.K.M.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2003)
    BACKGROUND: Stroke is the commonest cause of adult disability. Information about the long-term outcome following a stroke is important for planning rehabilitation services. No long-term follow up studies looking at prognosis ...
  • Management of yellow oleander poisoning (YOP) with multiple-dose activated charcoal: a randomized placebo controlled trial 
    de Silva, H.A.; Fonseka, M.M.D.; Pathmeswaran, A.; Alahakone, D.G.S.; Ratnatilake, G.A.; Gunatilake, S.B.; Ranasinha, C.D.; Lalloo, D.G.; Aronson, J.K.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2003)
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  • Mini mental state examination - a suitable screening test for Dementia 
    de Silva, H.A.; Gunatilake, S.B. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2000)
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  • Misuse of antibiotics for viral fevers by first contact doctors 
    Premaratna, R.; Halambarachchige, L.; Thilakaratne, Y.; Gunatilake, S.B. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2005)
    BACKGROUND: Inappropriate use of antibiotics has led to a steady increase in microbial antibiotic resistance. METHODS: We conducted a survey during the recent outbreak of dengue fever (three months from June 2004), when ...
  • Outcome of envenomation due to snake bite during pregnancy 
    Seneviratne, S.L.; de Silva, C.E.; Fonseka, M.M.D.; Gunatilake, S.B.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2001)
    Abstract available
  • Outcome of management of yellow oleander poisoning in a Base Hospital setting 
    Seneviratne, S.L.; de Silva, C.E.; Fonseka, M.M.D.; Gunatilake, S.B.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2001)
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  • Post mortem findings in yellow oleander poisoning 
    Seneviratne, S.L.; de Silva, C.E.; Fonseka, M.M.D.; Gunatilake, S.B.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2001)
    INTRODUCTION: Death from yellow oleander poisoning (YOP) is mainly due to cardiac toxicity caused by its effect on the conducting system leading to bradyarrhythmias. Whether other organ systems are involved in YOP is not ...
  • Prevalence of dementia in a semi-urban population in Sri Lanka 
    de Silva, H.A.; Gunatilake, S.B. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2002)
    BACKGROUND: The Sri Lankan population is aging rapidly. However, the prevalence of dementia, a devastating disease of the elderly, is unknown. Methods: A community survey to assess the prevalence of dementia in a semi-urban ...
  • Qualities of tomorrow's doctor 
    Weerasingha, M.; Pathiraja, M.; Vipulanayake, T.; Gunatilake, S.B. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2004)
    The General Medical Council in England has published a document named "Tomorrow's Doctors" which outlines the best qualities every new doctor should aspire to. First page of this document lists 15 qualities that a doctor ...
  • Safety of low dose subcutaneous adrenaline used as prophylaxis against acute reactions to anti-venom serum (AVS) in patients bitten by snakes 
    Dassanayake, A.S.; Karunanayake, P.; Kasturiratne, K.T.A.A.; Fonseka, M.M.D.; Wijesiriwardena, B.; Gunatilake, S.B.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2002)
    INTRODUCTION: Low dose subcutaneous adrenaline significantly reduces acute adverse reactions to AVS in patients envenomed following snake bite. OBJECTIVES: To further study the safety of low dose subcutaneous adrenaline. ...
  • Scrub typhus in an urban and semi-urban population 
    Hirimuthugoda, L.; Dassanayake, A.S.; Fonseka, M.M.D.; Tillakeratne, Y.; Gunatilake, S.B.; de Silva, H.J. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2001)
    OBJECTIVE: Though it had been suggested that scrub typhus could be occurring in Sri Lanka, there are no properly documented case series. We document our experience with 17 cases of scrub typhus. METHODS: All patients were ...
  • Stroke patient's knowledge about stroke 
    Gunatilake, S.B.; Biyanwila, C.; Liyanage, B. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2001)
    BACKGROUND: Little is known about stroke patient's general knowledge about stroke symptoms, risk factors, pathology and available treatments. This information is important for implementation of preventive programs. OBJECTIVE: ...
  • Stroke subtypes in Sri Lanka 
    Gunatilake, S.B.; Premawardhena, A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 1997)
    AIM: Data on stroke subtypes in Sri Lanka are limited. This is due to the unavailability of brain imaging facilities in most government hospitals in the country. In two leading private hospitals in Colombo, a high proportion ...

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