Articles

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  Original Research Papers

  Maternal Knowledge on Recommended Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation in Pregnancy: A Hospital-based Cross-Sectional Study in Sri Lanka

  M. L. Pathirathna, M. S. Wimalasiri Kuruppu, D. De Silva, S. Kayako, S. Mieko

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 28-35
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  Original Research Papers

  Migraine, its frequency, triggering factors and impact on daily life of medical students-a single center study in a private medical institution of Lahore, Pakistan

  H. Mushtaq, A. Shahzad, N. Omar, M. Atta, F. Ameena

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 36-43
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  Original Research Papers

  Behavioral Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Diseases among Adults: Results from a Community-Based Study in Sabaragamuwa province, Sri Lanka

  H. M. R. K. G. Nandasena, S. U. B. Tennakoon, D. M. P. U. K. Ralapanawa

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 45-51
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  Original Research Papers

  Clomiphene Citrate versus Letrozole in the Treatment of Anovulatory Infertility: A Randomized Controlled Trial

  M. C. Gihan, S. P. Kodithuwakku, R. N. G. Rajapakshe

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 3-10
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  Original Research Papers

  Variation of Serum Trace Element Levels in Patients with Hypertension, Acute Coronary Syndrome and Heart Failure: A Pilot Study

  T. Jayatissa, U. Ralapanawa, R. Chandrajith, P. Karunathilake

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 11-27
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  Systematic review/Review Articles

  Effects of L-Theanine, a Constituent of Tea, on Cognitive Functions and Attention

  U. W. Karunaratne, D. Karunaratne, S. Karunaratne, G. Karunasena, S. Kodikara, H. Kaushalya, C. Wikum, K. Navakulan, H. Kaflay, S. Kathriarachchi, R. Kiriwandala, T. L. Dassanayake

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 58-69
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  Brief Reports/Letters

  Assessment of Awareness about Blood Transfusion among the Red Cell Recipients

  E. S. M. K. Senavirathna, S. M. D. K. Samarakoon

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 70-76
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  Brief Reports/Letters

  Facemask Literacy and usage during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Study among Employees of the University of Colombo, Sri Lanka during July-August 2021

  S. Majeed, P. M. Atapattu, A. D. A. Fernando, S. Wasalathanthri

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 77-87
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  Case Reports

  Importance of Selective Arterial Calcium Stimulation with Hepatic Venous Sampling in Management of a Patient with Multifocal Insulinoma

  S. Ubhayasiri, G. Premawansa

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 88-92
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  Case Reports

  A Unique Challenge in Management in the Emergency Department and Cardiac Cathlab: Case Review of Two Subjects with Kounis Syndrome Complicated with ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction and Ventricular Tachycardia, Following Exposure to Cutaneous or Intravenous Allergens

  P. M. Athauda Arachchi, N. Yahampath, S. Rajapakse

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 93-98
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  Case Reports

  Idiopathic Chondrolysis of the Hip: A Case Report

  
  

  M. C. Wettasinghe, S. Rosairo

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 99-102
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  Case Reports

  Thrombotic Microangiopathy and Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Following Viperidae Snakebites in Sri Lanka

  R. M. M. K. N. Rathnayaka, P. E. A. N. Ranathunga, S. A. M. Kularatne

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 103-107
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  Case Reports

  A Case of Central Nervous System Melioidosis

  
  

  S. R. Paththamperuma, A. H. Samarasena, M. Kothalawala

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 108-111
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  Case Reports

  First Reported Case of Hydrops Foetalis Following Critical Phase Maternal Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever

  R. A. S. P. Gunarathna, M. H. S. M. Hassan, H. Vigneswararjha, M. N. Lucus

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 112-115
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  Case Reports

  Near-Fatal Air Gun Injury in a Child – Case Report

  
  

  M. S. Siddiquea, A. N. Vadysinghe, K. B. Ekanayake, D. M. G. Fernando

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 116-121
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  Case Reports

  A case report of Dapsone Hypersensitivity Syndrome in a Child with Lepromatous Leprosy and Potential Genetic Element

  S. P. N. Weerasekara, C. Abeynayake, S. Abeywardana, J. Akarawita, N. Senadheera

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 122-125
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  Case Reports

  Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome Presenting with Parkinsonism

  N. T. Weerasinghe, L. M. Safeek, P. J. P. Peiris, S. Azher

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 126-129
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  Teaching cases

  A Rare Initial Presentation in Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis- Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis as a Differential Diagnosis

  U. P. Edirisinghe, J. Indrakumar

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 130-134
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  Editorial

  Post-pandemic recovery from economic, health and social impact; Lessons to learn from global scenario

  V. Weerasinghe, D. Yasaratne

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 1-2
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  KSM Orations

  Controversies of Gastro-oesophageal Junction and “Gastric cardia” and the role of Gastro-oesophageal reflux in it

  S. Wijetunge

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  15 Aug 2022

  31 ( 1 ) : 52-57
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  Systematic review/Review Articles

  Maternal and child health and nutrition (MCHN) policies and programs in Sri Lanka: a paradigm for public health in Asia

  T. C. Agampodi, G. S. Amarasinghe, N. D. Wickramasinghe, J. N. Warnasekara, R. Perez-Escamilla, S. B. Agampodi

  30 Dec 2021

  30 ( 2 ) : 70-87
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  Original Research Papers

  Knowledge, attitude and practices on antibiotics and antibiotic resistance, among patients attending the Outpatient Department of a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka

  30 Dec 2021

  30 ( 2 ) : 57-64
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  Original Research Papers

  Prevalence and degree of burnout and associated factors from five major specialties in teaching hospitals of University of Colombo

  30 Dec 2021

  30 ( 2 ) : 49-56
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  Original Research Papers

  Cardiovascular risk among a group of patients with chronic kidney disease: an experience of a comparative study from a low middle income country

  30 Dec 2021

  30 ( 2 ) : 38-48
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  Original Research Papers

  Characterization of multiple sclerosis lesions with the inclusion of susceptibility weighted imaging on a 3T MRI scanner in Sri Lankan patients

  30 Dec 2021

  30 ( 2 ) : 30-37