Browsing Volume 01, Issue 02, 2024 by Issue Date
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Mind-Heart-Body connection
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An Approach to Develop a Diagnostic Reference Level in Gamma Camera Imaging for Bone Scan
(2024-12)Background: In a Gamma Camera Unit, bone scans are the most commonly performed imaging procedure. Diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) play a crucial role in optimizing radiation exposure for patients and staff, while ... -
Identification of Factors Affecting the Retention of 99mTc-DMSA in Syringes Among the Paediatric Population in Sri Lanka
(2024-12)Background: 99mTc-DMSA is a common paediatric renal scintigraphy study, where radiopharmaceutical is introduced intravenously using disposable syringes. Radiopharmaceuticals can be retained on disposable syringes, ... -
Observational Study of Anomalous Coronary Artery Disease and Interventions, in a Real-life Large Group of Contemporary Patients Undergoing Cardiac Procedures
(2024-12)Coronary heart disease involving anomalous coronary arteries can have implications on the prognosis, revascularization methods pose technical challenges in achieving successful outcomes. The accurate estimates on the ... -
Unlocking the Potential of Extracellular Vesicles: a New Frontier in Liquid Biopsies Towards Precision Cancer Diagnostics
(2024-12)Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nano-sized, membrane-bound particles secreted by cells under physiological conditions and are involved in multiple functions, especially cell signaling. They are found in body fluids ... -
Postoperative Complications and Preventive Strategies of Complications Following Thyroidectomy
(2024-12)Goiter is the most common condition encountered in surgical endocrinology, and thyroidectomy is considered the mostly done endocrine surgical procedure worldwide. In the modern era, thyroidectomy is considered one ... -
Recurrence of a Mature Cystic Teratoma: Masquerading as a Malignant Neoplasm
(2024-12)We report a case of a mature cystic teratoma (MCT) of the ovary in a 44-year-old woman, characterized by both solid and cystic components derived from all three germ layers: ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm. This ... -
Acute Pancreatitis Following Ingestion of High Dose Garcinia Cambogia
(2024-12)Acute pancreatitis is a systemic inflammatory condition carrying significant morbidity and mortality. Garcinia cambogia (GC) has been recently deduced as a rare cause of this condition. A 22-year-old female presented ... -
A Case of Recurrent and Seronegative Melioidosis With Deep Seated Abscesses
(2024-12)Melioidosis has a varied clinical presentation. This is a case of recurrent melioidosis diagnosed in a 46 year old male with a prolonged febrile illness and multiple deep seated abscesses. He had intermittent fever ...