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Associated factors for cognition of physically independent elderly people living in residential care facilities for the aged in Sri Lanka

Gamage, M.W.K.; Hewage, Chandana; Pathirana, Kithsiri Dedduwa (2019)

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Perceptions on Diet and Dietary Modifications during Postpartum Period Aiming at Attenuating Progression of GDM to DM A Qualitative Study of Mothers and Health Care Workers

Thamudi D. Sundarapperuma; Champa J. Wijesinghe; Priyadarshika Hettiarachchi; Sudharshani Wasalathanthri (2018)
Description of Practices Related To Insulin Injection Therapy and Sharp Disposal among Patients Attending the Diabetic Clinic, Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka

Atukorala, K.R.; Sumanasekera, D.; Wickramasinghe, K.; Wickramasinghe, S. (Bioscientifica, 2015-05-16)

Introduction Diabetic patients on insulin therapy are compelled to use sharps such as insulin needles and lancets on a regular basis. As a result thousands of used sharps and bloodstained materials are generated daily by ...
Description of Practices Related to Insulin Injection Therapy and Sharps Disposal among Patients Attending the Diabetic Clink, Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka

Atukorala, K.R.; Sumanasekera, D.; Wickramasinghe, K.H.; Wickramasinghe, S. (Sage Publication, 2016-01)

Background: Patients with diabetes on insulin therapy are compelled to use sharps, such as insulin needles and lancets, on a regular basis. As a result, they generate thousands of used sharps and bloodstained materials. ...
Correlation of Performance in Viva and SEQ Examinations in Physiology at Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna

Balasubramaniam, M.; Sivapalan, K.; Gunaraiasingam, D.; Wimalasekera, S.W. (University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, 2015-11-27)

Physiology examination has four components such as Structured Essay Questions (SEQs), multiple choice questions, viva and practical. The value of viva is controversial as it is subjective. While SEQs assess written skills ...
Environmental and Occupational Exposures as a Cause of Male Infertility

Wijesekara, G.U.S.; Fernando, D.M.S.; Wijerathna, S.; Bandara, N. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2015)

Objectives: To determine the association between environmental and occupational exposures, semen parameters and lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) levels in seminal plasma of men investigated for infertility. Methods Data were ...
Perceived Palliative Care Needs of Cancer Patients, Nurses and Domiciliary Care Providers at a National Cancer Referral Facility, Sri Lanka

Meegoda, M.K.D.L.; Fernando, D.M.S.; Sivayogan, S.; Atulomah, N.O.S.; Jayasiri, J. (2015)

BACKGROUND: Cancer is an important cause of morbidity and mortality among all populations and patients need special care while care providers need special skills and resources; all this constitutes a challenge especially ...
Knowledge and Perceptions on Cancer Palliative Care among Sri Lankan Nurses: A Qualitative Study

Meegoda, M.K.D.L.; Fernando, D.M.S.; Sivayogan, S.; Atulomah, N.O.S.; Marasinghe, R.B.; Jayasiri, J. (University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, 2015-11-05)

The Majority of cancer patients worldwide are in advanced stages of cancer when they come to hospital. At this stage pain relief and palliative care is the only realistic treatment options. Qualitative study design was ...
Usefulness of Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI) in Diagnosis of Diabetic Neuropathy in a Sri Lankan Diabetic Clinic

Nisansala, M.W.N.; Wimalasekera, S.W. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-04-01)

Objectives: Diabetic sensory neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes mellitus causing considerable morbidity and disability. The objectives were to determine the proportion of diabetic neuropathy among the patients ...
Does Training Improve the Pulmonary Function amongst Sri Lankan National Level Athletes?

Wijayasiri, K.D.C.U.; Wimalasekera, S.W.; Thurairaja, C. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, 2015-04-01)

Objectives: To determine the status of pulmonary functions amongst Sri Lankan national level athletes in comparison to matched controls Methods: National level athletes (n = 63) engaged in resistance and endurance sports ...
Does Training Improve Pulmonary Functions of Sri Lankan Cricketers?

Wijayasiri, K.D.C.U.; Wimalasekera, S.W.; Thirairaja, C. (Cricket Congress, 2015-03-23)

Aims: To determine the status of the pulmonary functions amongst Sri Lankan division one club level cricketers in comparison to matched controls. Training programmes of cricketers are planned to enhance and maximise the ...
Do Sri Lankan National Level Athletes Breathe Enough? - Effects of Training on Pulmonary Function

Wijayasiri, K.D.C.U.; Wimalasekera, S.W.; Thurairaja, C. (General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, 2015-08-27)

Poor performance of Sri Lankan athletes in the international arena is observed despite regular training. Performance depends on the physical fitness and technical training. Although techniques are addressed, a player's ...
The Effect of Home Environment on Inhibitory Control among a Group of Adolescents - Preliminary Results

Dantanarayana, D.U.; Pinnaduwa, C.D.; Perera, K.A.S.A.; Guruge, B.C.; Hewage, D.C. (National Science Foundation, Colombo 07, 2015-11)

Introduction: Executive functions (EFs) are prefrontal cortex (PFC) mediated higher cognitive functions essential for maturation of cognition and appropriate behaviour. The PFC can be affected by various adverse environmental ...
Qualitative Study on Perception of Health Care Workers Regarding Postpartum Dietary Practices of Mothers with a History of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Sundarapperuma, T.; Hettiarachchi, P.; Wasalathanthri, S.; Sivayogan, S. (2015-11)

Background: The risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) can be minimized by dietary modifications during the postpartum period. Health care workers should play ...
Health Related Quality of Life of Patients with Diabetic Leg and Foot Ulcers

Kumarasinghe, A.S.; Wasalathanthri, S.; Hettiarachchi, P.; Gunawardena, N. (General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana, 2015-08)

Diabetic leg and foot ulcers are shown to have a negative impact on health related quality of life (HRQoL). The purpose of this study was to evaluate HRQoL of patients with diabetic leg and foot ulcers and to examine ...

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