Medicine: Recent submissions
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Service Related Factors Associated with Antenatal GDM Screening among Mothers Delivered at Secondary Care Hospitals in Matara District
(2018)Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), defined as ‘any degree of glucose intolerance with onset or first recognition during pregnancy’, accounts for certain adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. Early detection and ... -
Pesticide Use, Handling and Awareness among Rural Farmers in Sri Lanka: Implications on Emerging Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu)
(2018)Agrochemical exposure has been considered as the main risk factor of Chronic Interstitial Nephritis in Agricultural Communities (CINAC) in Sri Lanka. Poor awareness and agrochemical handling practices could lead to ... -
Factors Affecting the Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus
(2018)Prevalence of diabetes mellitus has risen faster in low and middle income countries than in high income countries. An estimated 422 million people are suffering from diabetes worldwide. Many environmental factors ... -
Clinical Patterns of Acute Radiation Dermatitis among Patients Attending Dermatology Outpatient Department at District Government Hospital of Gulbarag – A Study
(2018)Radiation dermatitis (RD) is a commonly encountered adverse effect of definitive radiation therapy. The severity of RD is influenced by multiple patient and treatment-related factors. Radiation depletes the basal cell ... -
Cytotoxic Effect of Peel and Pericarp of Sri Lankan Pomegranate Fruit “Delum” (Punica granatum L.) and Comparison of Different Extraction Methods
(2018)Phytochemicals of fruits and vegetables have anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and antiproliferative properties. In Sri Lanka, parts of the native Pomegranate tree, “Delum” (fruit, barks and leaves) are used in ayurvedic ... -
A Rare Case of Maternal IgG Type Anti M Induced Hydrops Fetalis
(2018)MNS system was the second blood group system discovered in 1927. This blood group system is second only to the Rh blood group system in its complexity. Our patient with one live child presented herself to clinic for ... -
Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Potential of the Aqueous Extract of the Peel of a Sri Lankan Variety of Nephelium lappaceum Linn
(2018)Despite the advances in modern medicine, plant based remedies play an important role in healthcare due to low side effects. Free radicals are implicated in many diseases as well as in aging. The peel of Nephelium ... -
Prediction of Leptospirosis Severity in Sri Lanka: A Time Series Approach
(2018)Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease which can be transmitted from animals to people through the urine of infected animals. It is more common in tropical countries such as Sri Lanka. Throughout the year in Sri Lanka ... -
Radiographic Analysis of the Ethmoid Roof Anatomy Based on Keros Classification in a Cohort of Sri Lankan Population
(2018)This is a cross sectional study that aims to describe the distribution of heights of lateral lamella of ethmoid bone according to Keros classification. All available CT scans at ENT unit, Teaching Hospital Anuradhapura ... -
Knowledge and Proper Practice of Infection Control Methods among Healthcare Workers at a Military Hospital
(2018)Inadequate knowledge and practice of infection control methods contributes towards a major proportion of hospital-acquired infections. The objective of the present study was to assess the knowledge and practice of ... -
An Epidemiological Study of Injuries in Female Taekwondo Athletes in Sri Lanka
(2018)Taekwondo is the self-defence characterized especially by the extensive use of kicks. The objective of this study was to identify the injury profile of female Taekwondo athletes who participated in the Sri Lanka National ... -
The Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Search and Rescue Teams of Sri Lanka Army Regarding Search and Rescue as a Response to Disasters
(2018)SL Army has established Search and Rescue teams (SAR teams) in all 25 districts. The objective of the study was to describe the knowledge, attitudes and practices of SAR teams of the SL Army involved in search and ... -
Low Self-Esteem in Delusional Disorder (Jealous Type) Patients
(2018)Self-esteem is an essential component of psychological health. Low self-esteem co-occurs with a range of psychiatric disorders. Delusional disorder (jealous type) is a clinical problem with psychosocial implications. ... -
Legitimate Ownership and ‘Handling’ of DNA Based Data in Sri Lanka
(2018)Deoxyribonucleic acid or DNA contains the genetic information of every human being. Analysis of DNA using modern molecular biology techniques makes it possible for law enforcement agencies to fight crime efficiently ... -
Characteristics of Male Illicit Drug Users in Rehabilitation Centres in Sri Lanka
(2018)Illicit drug users are people who use psychoactive substances that the production, sale or use is prohibited by law and for long term on regular basis for non-medical purposes. Illicit drug use has become a significant ... -
Associated Factors for Re-admission of the Patients with Psychiatric Disorders in National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Sri Lanka
(2018)According to WHO’s Global Burden of Disease 2010, nearly 450 million people suffer from behavioural or mental disorders in the world. Inpatient mental health treatment facilities are one of the ways of mental health ... -
Lesions of Nasal Cavity, Paranasal Sinuses and Nasopharynx – An Analysis over 3 Years at a Tertiary Care Setting
(2018)Lesions involving nasal cavity (NC), paranasal sinuses (PNS) and nasopharynx consist of a wide variety of inflammatory, non-neoplastic and neoplastic lesions. Even though they are common in Sri Lanka, proper data are ... -
A Descriptive Study on Consent Taking for Surgeries– An Operating Theatre Experience
(2018)Consent is a vital requirement for surgeries. Surgeries done without consent would be considered to be causing hurt or grievous hurt under local law. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted over 3 months in ... -
Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern of Causative Organisms of Chronic Supp urative Otitis Media (CSOM) in a District General Hospital in Sri Lanka
(2018)This study was carried out to determine the aerobic microorganisms involved in chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns and to formulate empirical antibiotic guidelines for ... -
Prevalence, Severity and Risk Factors of Uro-Gynaecological Symptoms among Post-Menopausal Women – A Community Based Cross Sectional Survey
(2018)Menopause is one of the most critical stages of life among women. Presences of uro-gynaecological symptoms (UGS) possess a greater influence on wellbeing and activities of day today life of postmenopausal (PM) women. ...