Browsing Conference Papers by Author "Luke, W.A.N.V."

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Antibiotic sensitivity patterns among extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing organisms causing urinary tract infections in Sri Lanka

Luke, W.A.N.V.; Fernando, S.C.; Wickremasinghe, R.D.S.S.; Sebastiampillai, B.S.; Gunathilake, M.P.M.L.; Miththinda, J.K.N.D.; Silva, F.H.D.S.; Premaratna, B.A.H.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: ESBLs are enzymes that confer resistance to all penicillins, cephalosporins, and aztreonam. ESBL producing organisms causing urinary tract infections (ESBL-UTI) are increasing in incidence and ...
Cluster randomized trial on integrated primary care strategies to reduce high blood pressure in rural communities in Sri Lanka: Report from the feasibility study

de Silva, H.A.; Kasturiratne, A.; Luke, W.A.N.V.; Ediriweera, D.S. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION: Hypertension is the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Control of Blood Pressure and Risk Attenuation (COBRA) trial conducted in Pakistan, demonstrated that the combined intervention of home health education ...
Factors associated with urinary tract infections caused by extended spectrum β-lactamase producing organisms (ESBL-UTI) among hospitalized patients in a tertiary care hospital

Fernando, S.C.; Wickramasinghe, R.D.S.S.; Luke, W.A.N.V.; Gunathilake, M.P.M.L.; Sebastiampillai, B.S.; Miththinda, J.K.N.D.; Silva, F.H.D.S.; Premaratna, B.A.H.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2016)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Management of infections caused by ESBL producers is a challenge and expensive. Known associations for ESBL-UTI include recent hospitalizations, recent treatment with cephalosporins, quinolones ...
Prevalence and patterns of dyslipidaemia among hypertensive patients in North Western Sri Lanka: A cross sectional study

Luke, W.A.N.V.; Ediriweera, N.S.; de Silva, C.K.; Perera, K.M.N.; Ranasinha, C.D.; Kasturiratne, A.; de Silva, H.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2018)

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Dyslipidaemia and hypertension are major risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Data on prevalence and patterns of dyslipidaemia in rural settings of Sri Lanka are limited. We conducted a ...
Prevalence of hypertension in a rural district of Sri Lanka

Luke, W.A.N.V.; Ediriweera, D.S.; de Silva, K.C.; Balasooriya, E.R.; Perera, K.M.N.; Ranasinha, C.D.; Kasturiratne, A.; de Silva, H.A. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2017)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Hypertension is a leading cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Data on prevalence of hypertension in rural settings of Sri Lanka is limited. We conducted a study to determine the ...
Prevalence, associations and treatment outcome of anaemia in a cohort of patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Luke, W.A.N.V.; Lakmini, K.M.S.; Nadeeka, D.; de Silva, S.T. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2019)

INTRODUCTION & OBJECTIVES: Anaemia is a common complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD) that can adversely affect cardiovascular health and quality of life. We conducted a study to assess prevalence, associations and ...
Standards of care of management of diabetes among rural cohort in Sri Lanka - a descriptive study

Chathuranga, P.A.D.U.; Meegodawidanage, N.; Rathnayaka, T.M.; Luke, W.A.N.V.; Mettananda, K.C.D. (Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine, 2021)

Introduction: Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a challenge to health care leading to increase in morbidity and mortality. Objective: We conducted a descriptive study in rural Sri Lanka to assess the standards of care and ...

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