Snake bites carry a high rate of morbidity and mortality as a result of the local and multi systemic
complications. There is an estimated 40,000 snake bites every year in Sri Lanka. Coagulopathy is
one of the main ...
Even though there is much published data on the risk factors and prevalence of non-fatal
stroke in different communities, scientific data is limited in the Sri Lankan setting.
Therefore new data on non-fatal strokes/TIA ...
Breast milk is the best diet for human babies. World Health Organization has
recommended exclusive breast feeding up to 6 months in order to achieve optimal growth,
development and health of the child. Available data ...
Leishmaniasis, caused by parasites that belong to the genus Leishmania and transmitted
by vector sandflies, is a major health concern in Sri Lanka. Majority of the cases detected
at present are cutaneous leishmaniasis ...
The prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus has increased rapidly in Sri Lanka during the last
decade. Glycaemic control and complications of diabetes should be assessed regularly.
Although health care is provided at zero user ...
In Sri Lanka, leptospirosis is mostly diagnosed on clinical grounds. Serological confirmation is not
obtainable during the acute stage of the illness. There is a need for rapid immunodiagnostics for
confirmation of ...
Unintentional paediatric poisoning (UPP) is a major public health issue worldwide. Lack of
caregiver awareness is an identified risk factor for UPP. Determining level and gaps of
awareness among mothers is useful in ...
Human cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), caused by the usually visceralizing species
L.donovani, has recently emerged as an important public health problem in Sri Lanka.
Furthermore, genetic studies showed that the local ...
To assess the differences in approaches to learning (deep, strategic and superficial) and
learning styles (visual, auditory, read/write and kinesthetic) between first and final year
medical students and postgraduate ...
Landmines and motor blast injuries during the three decades of separatist war in Sri Lanka
have resulted in hundreds of trans-tibial (below knee) amputees among army soldiers.
Many of them have regained independent ...