Articles

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  Research Letters

  Adherence to tobacco control policy implementation: a cross sectional study in a selected area in Ragama town, Sri Lanka

  L. K. Athauda, C. K. Pathiraja, A. C. Pathirana, S. K. Pathiraja, W. M. Nonis, D. Nimrod

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  31 Mar 2019

  64 ( 1 ) : 34-35
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  Original articles

  Cutoff values for the determination of sarcopenia and the prevalence of the condition in middle-aged women: A study from Sri Lanka

  N. Rathnayake, G. Alwis, J. Lenora, S. Lekamwasam

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  31 Mar 2019

  64 ( 1 ) : 9-16
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  Picture Stories

  Para median thalamic syndrome due to occlusion of the artery of Percheron: A rare case of stroke

  W. S. Weerasinghe, S. A. M. Kularatne, L. P. M. M. K. Pathirage

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  31 Mar 2019

  64 ( 1 ) : 30-31
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  Original articles

  Performance of Sri Lankan FRAX algorithm without bone mineral density and with Quantitative Ultrasound data input

  H. W. A. S. Subasinghe, S. Lekamwasam, P. Ball, H. Morrissey, E. I. Waidyaratne

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  31 Mar 2019

  64 ( 1 ) : 17-24
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  Original articles

  Vancomycin resistant enterococcal (VRE) colonization among patients treated in intensive care units at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, and determination of genotype/s responsible for resistance

  C. Kannangara, P. Chandrasiri, E. M. Corea

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  31 Dec 2018

  63 ( 4 ) : 154-158
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  Original articles

  Candidaemia: Risk factors and validity of tools to predict risk of Candidaemia in Intensive care unit patients in Teaching Hospital Karapitiya

  H. Thabrew, A. Nagahawatte, G. B. Wijayaratne

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  31 Dec 2018

  63 ( 4 ) : 169-173
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  Original articles

  Groundwater fluoride in Sri Lanka: opportunities to mitigate the risk at maximum contaminant level

  N. Ranasinghe, E. Kruger, R. Chandrajith, M. Tennant

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  31 Dec 2018

  63 ( 4 ) : 174-179
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  Original articles

  Validity of over the counter finger stick glucose measurement devices in comparison with laboratory venous plasma glucose measurements on pregnant women with diabetes

  S. Muhandiram, D. H. Suranimala, N. D. Weerasekara, C. Ratnayake

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  31 Dec 2018

  63 ( 4 ) : 180-185
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  Case Reports

  Acute neurotoxicity following Fenpyroximate poisoning

  
  

  A. N. KuruppuArachchi, K. T. Sundaresan, M. Umakanth, T. Thivakaran

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  31 Dec 2018

  63 ( 4 ) : 186-187
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  Case Reports

  Stevens - Johnson syndrome (SJS) following Murunga leaf (Moringa oleifera) consumption

  E. W. R. A. Witharana, W. M. G. A. S. T. B. Wijetunga, S. K. J. Wijesinghe

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  31 Dec 2018

  63 ( 4 ) : 188-189
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  Picture Stories

  Neurobrucellosis complicated with lumbar epidural abscess; A shepherd’s agony

  J. M. M. Udugama, J. D. V. C. Lekamwasam, D. L. B. Piyasiri, K. D. D. S. Wijeweera, M. S. K. Vijayabandara, D. S. A. Wickramasinge

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  31 Dec 2018

  63 ( 4 ) : 190-191
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  Research Letters

  NG tube syndrome: a case report of a rare complication of NG tube

  H. M. M. Perera

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  31 Dec 2018

  63 ( 4 ) : 192-193
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  Original articles

  Pattern of physical activity and associated sociodemographic factors: A community based study using Global Physical Activity questionnaire

  R. Kumari, D. Bansal, Bhola Nath

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  31 Dec 2018

  63 ( 4 ) : 159-168
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  Papers

  Nocturnal blood pressure patterns in essential hypertensives: an overlooked cardiovascular burden. THIS PAPER HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN BY THE JOURNAL AS IT IS A DUPLICATE PUBLICATION

  HGWAPL Bandara, U I Hewarathna, R M S P Karunarathne, T Kogulan, N W Kodithuwakku, A Jegavanthan, K P Jayawickreme, A W D T Ambagaspitiya, M A H Siribaddana, S R Jayawickreme, C Hathlahawatte, U Ralapanawa

  11 Nov 2018

  63 ( 3 )
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  Leading Article

  National estimates of the magnitude, causes and determinants of blindness and visual impairment in Sri Lanka

  Mansur Rabiu

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  31 Oct 2018

  63 : s1-s2
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  Original articles

  The Sri Lanka National Blindness, Visual Impairment and Disability Survey: rationale, objectives and detailed methodology

  G. V. S. Murthy, C. Gilbert, E. Schmidt, P. G. Mahipala, K. M. K. Gamage, C. Banagala, A. P. Abeydeera, A. Jeza

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  31 Oct 2018

  63 : s3-s9
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  Original articles

  Prevalence, causes, magnitude and risk factors of visual impairment and blindness in Sri Lanka

  C. Banagala, C. Gilbert, G. V. S. Murthy, E. Schmidt, P. G. Mahipala, K. Edussuriya, K. M. K. Gamage, R. P. Kumara, S. A. H. K. Wimalarathne

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  31 Oct 2018

  63 : s10-s17
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  Original articles

  Prevalence and visual outcomes of cataract surgery and cataract surgical coverage in Sri Lanka: findings from the National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey

  G. V. S. Murthy, C. Gilbert, C. Banagala, E. Schmidt, K. Edussuriya, R. P. Kumara, S. A. H. K. Wimalarathne, H. B. Pant

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  31 Oct 2018

  63 : s18-s25
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  Original articles

  Impact of blindness, visual impairment and cataract surgery on quality of life and visual functioning among adults aged 40 years and above in Sri Lanka

  G. V. S. Murthy, E. Schmidt, C. Gilbert, K. Edussuriya, H. B. Pant

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  31 Oct 2018

  63 : s26-s32
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  Original articles

  Prevalence and types of refractive errors, and spectacle coverage in Sri Lankan adults: The Sri Lanka National survey of blindness and visual impairment

  C. Gilbert, G. V. S. Murthy, E. Schmidt, K. Edussuriya, R. P. Kumara, S. A. H. K. Wimalarathne, A. H. Athapattu, M. D. Priyangani, K. R. T. C. Bandara, C. Rathnayake, Y. G. U. Jayarathne, H. B. Pant

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  31 Oct 2018

  63 : s33-s39
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  Original articles

  Prevalence, causes and magnitude of functional low vision in Sri Lanka: results from a national population based survey

  C. Gilbert, K. Edusuriya, G. V. S. Murthy, H. B. Pant, E. Schmidt, S. Senanayake, A. H. Athapattu, M. D. Priyangani, K. R. T. C. Bandara, C. Rathnayake, Y. G. U. Jayarathne

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  31 Oct 2018

  63 : s40-s44
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  Original articles

  Prevalence and determinants of self-reported ocular morbidity and utilization of eye services in Sri Lanka: results from a national population-based survey

  K. Edussuriya, E. Schmidt, G. V. S. Murthy, E. Jolley, C. Banagala, C. Gilbert

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  31 Oct 2018

  63 : s45-s52
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  Original articles

  Prevalence of self-reported disability, activity limitation and social participation in Sri Lanka

  G. V. S. Murthy, E. Schmidt, C. Gilbert, S. Varughese, H. B. Pant, P. G. Mahipala, A. P. Abeydeera

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  31 Oct 2018

  63 : s53-s60
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  Case Reports

  Rare presentation of Guillain-Barre syndrome with complete heart block and neuropathic chest pain mimicking acute coronary syndrome: a case report

  30 Sep 2018

  63 ( 3 ) : 149-150
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  Papers

  The -31 G/C promoter gene polymorphism of surviving in Turkish colorectal cancers patients

  30 Sep 2018

  63 ( 3 ) : 119-123