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Browsing Conference Papers by Author "Medagoda, K."

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  • Autonomic functions among fuel handlers in the Gampaha District 
    Medagoda, K.; Warnakulasuriya, T.; Kottahachchi, D.; Luke, D.; Wadasinghe, D.; Ariyawansha, J.; Rathnayaka, P.; Dissanayake, T.; de Silva, D.; Devanarayana, N.M. (Journal of the Ceylon College of Physicians, 2020)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Economic growth of Sri Lanka has increased the number of motor vehicles. Fuel stations employing more fuel handlers have been established to cope with the demand. The long working hours with ...
  • Cardiovascular autonomic functions of gas station attendants 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. (Springer Nature., 2021)
    Introduction: Sri Lanka, a middle-income country in South Asia, has seen a rapid expansion in motor vehicles and, associated with this, an increase in demand for fuel. The dispensing of fuel at fuel stations is performed ...
  • Comparison of urban diabetics with optimal and suboptimal control 
    Pinidiyapathirage, J.; Warnakulasuriya, T.; Kasturiratne, A.; Ranawaka, U.; Gunasekara, D.; Wijekoon, N.; Medagoda, K.; Perera, S.; Takeuchi, F.; Kato, N.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (BMJ Publishing Group, 2011)
    INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in Sri Lanka is increasing. We describe the characteristics of patients with optimal and suboptimal control of diabetes among known diabetics in a 35–64-year-old urban ...
  • Comparison of urban diabetics with optimal and suboptimal control 
    Pinidiyapathirage, M.; Warnakulasuriya, T.; Kasturiratne, A.; Ranawaka, U.; Gunasekera, D.; Wijekoon, N.; Medagoda, K.; Perera, S.; Takeuchi, F.; Kato, N.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (British Medical Association, London, 2011)
    Introduction The prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in Sri Lanka is increasing. We describe the characteristics of patients with optimal and suboptimal control of diabetes among known diabetics in a 35–64-year-old urban ...
  • 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 ...
  • Incidence of hypertension in an urban population - can we modify the risk? 
    Kasturiratne, A.; Medagoda, K.; Kurukulasuriya, S.A.P.; Wickremasinghe, A.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2012)
    INTRODUCTION AND AIMS: To determine the incidence and risk factors of incident hypertension in an urban population in Sri Lanka. METHODS: This study was conducted in the Ragama Health Study Cohort which consists of 2986 ...
  • Lung function of fuel handlers exposed to volatile organic compounds 
    Wadasinghe, D.; Warnakulasuriya, T.; Medagoda, K.; Kottahachchi, D.; Luke, D.; Ariyawansa, J.; Rathnayake, P.; Dissanayake, T.; de Silva, D.; Amarasiri, L.; Devanarayana, N.M.; Scheepers, P. (Journal of the Ceylon College of Physicians, 2020)
    INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: The respiratory system is a target for effects from air pollutants, including vehicle emissions composed of volatile organic compounds (VOC), particulate matter and other noxious gasses. Our ...
  • Sensitization patterns of allergens among asthmatics in Sri Lanka 
    Weerasinghe, A.; Weerasinghe, S.; Amarasena, M.; Medagoda, K.; Katelaris, C.H. (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007)
    Introduction: The sensitization pattern among asthmatics in Sri Lanka is unknown. Objectives: To determine the sensitization pattern among asthmatics in Sri Lanka. Methodology: The study was carried out in forty ...
  • Serum adiponectin levels in overweight and obese women; discrimination between insulin resistance and abdominal obesity 
    Chackrewarthy, S.; Medagoda, K.; Marasinghe, E.; Wijayasinghe, S. (American Association for Clinical Chemistry, 2016)
    INTRODUCTION: Insulin resistance and abdominal obesity are both associated with lower serum adiponectin concentrations. Since insulin resistance and abdominal obesity are related, the extent to which the association of ...

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