Seven chronic haemodialysis patients were followed up from May 1984 to December 1984. These patients received an average of 14 hours haemodialjtsis (6-8 reatments/months of 6-8 hours duration.) Age range of this group of ...

Although haemodialysis machines have been available in Sri Lanka since 1971, no chronic haemodialysis programme has been in existence. Even acute haemodialysis in a properly organized unit has been available only in November ...

PCOS is associated with insulin resistance and premature coronary artery disease (CAD). Hyperhomocysteinaemia is a risk factor of atheroclesrosis. Objectives: To compare plasma homocysteine in women with PCOS and matched ...

Peripheral sensory neuropathy is a major risk factor for diabetic foot ulceration. At risk patients need meticulous attention to foot care to prevent complications. To assess the percentage of diabetic patients with ...

There is a severe shortage of affordable antivenoms and antitoxins in the developing world. An anti-digoxin antitoxin for oleander poisoning was introduced in Sri Lanka in July, 2001, but because of its cost, stocks ran ...

Dengue infection causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. Therapeutic options for severe thrombocytopaenia and shock syndrome, the main causes of mortality, are limited. Careful fluid management is the ...

Severe sepsis has a high mortality, and both incidence and mortality increases with increasing age. In recent years, several specific therapies have been recommended by guidelines to reduce mortality in severe sepsis. ...

Acute renal failure (ARF) is a common complication of sepsis and carries a high mortality. Renal replacement therapy (RRT) during the acute stage is the mainstay of therapy. Va-rious modalities of RRT are available. ...

Sepsis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) often complicates sepsis, leading to greater complexity, higher cost of care and worsening prognosis. Despite the improved understanding ...