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Risk factor assessment and methods of management of anaemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Kanchana, W.P.L.; Jayaratne, H.P.R.S.; Muthukumarana, P.V.U.; Gunatilake, M.; Sheriff, M.H.R.; Herath, C.; Nazar, A.L.M. (2008)

Abstract : Objective: To assess the causes, socio-demographic factors and the management of anemia in patients with CKD, admitted to the hemodialysis units of three hospitals. Design, setting and methods: A descriptive ...
Adult health promotion record (AHPR) - a tool for prevention of lifestyle related epidemic chronic diseases

Katulanda, P.; Wickramasinghe, K.; Ranasinghe, D.C.; Matthews, D.R.; Sheriff, M.H.R. (2008)

Background: The disease epidemiology in Sri Lanka has changed and the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become main causes of mortality and morbidity. Most epidemic chronic diseases are related to lifestyle and have ...
A study on aggravating factors for excerbations, complications and hospital prevalence of systemic lupus erythematous (SLE)

Kannangara, L.S.; Kariyawasam, D.T.; Galappatthy, P.; Wijeratne, L.; Sheriff, M.H.R. (2008)

Abstract : Objective: To describe precipitating factors for exacerbations and organ involvement in patients with a recent exacerbation and estimate the hospital prevalence of SLE in National Hospital of Sri Lanka ...
Prevalence and phenotype characterstics of latent autoimmune diabetes in adulthood (LADA) and type 1 diabetes among young adults in Sri Lanka

Katulanda, P.; Shine, B.; Katulanda, G. W.; Mahesh, J. G.; Silva, A.; Ganegoda, U. A.; Sheriff, M.H.R.; Somasundaram, N.; Wijesuriya, M.; Matthews, D. R. (2008)

Abstract: Background: Sri Lankans are at high risk of diabetes. Knowledge of the aetiology is useful in disease prevention. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and clinico-metabolic characteristics of Glutamic Acid ...
Development and validation of a risk score for targeted screening of prevalent diabetes among adults in Sri Lanka

Katulanda, P.; Hill, N.; Thilakarathne, K.W.A.S.; Mahesh, J.G.; Sheriff, M.H.R.; Matthews, D.R. (2008)

Background: Population screening for diabetes is not undertaken due to the high costs involved. Simple tools to identify high risk individuals for confirmatory testing can be cost saving. Objectives: To develop and validate ...
The value of the use of renal function indices in distinguishing prerenal failure from established acute oliguric renal failure

Gunathilake, N.; De Mel, T.; De Mel, W.C.P.; Sheriff, M.H.R.; Dharmadasa, K. (1987)

Abstract :In a search for simple and reliable measurements to evaluate the common clinical dilemma of acute oliguric renal failure, 35 patients admitted to the University Medical Unit, Colombo, were prospectively studied. ...
Alcohol consumption among adults in Sri Lanka - prevalence, pattern and underlying factors

Karunaratne, K.G.N.S.; Wickramasinghe, K.; Katulanda, P.; Mahesh, J.G.; Rathnapala, D.A.V.; Constantine, G.R.; Sheriff, M.H.R. (2008)

Background: Excessive alcohol consumption is a preventable cause of mortality and morbidity. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and patterns of alcohol consumption among different sociodemographic groups in Sri Lanka. ...
Preliminary analysis of lipid status in kidney transplant patients

Anapalahan, M.; Dhammika Menike, A.M.S.; Nanayakkara, S.; Jayasinghe, S.; Sheriffdeen, A.H.; Sheriff, M.H.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 1991)

Hyperlipidemia is a risk factor for cardiovascular mortality, an important cause of death after renal transplantation. We studied the serum lipid profiles of 34 patients aged 18 to 58yrs (mean 36.6±11.5) 6 to 50 months ...
Use of international non-proprietary nomenclature (INN) and proprietary terms for drugs in general Hospital, Colombo (GHC)

Kuruppuarachchi, L.; Jayasinghe, K.S.A.; Sheriff, M.H.R. (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 1992)

Mandatory use of INN (or generic names) when prescribing is controvelsial. Nevertheless, use of INN for state sector should be less controversial, because only the most cost-effective preparations obtained via the State ...
Pattern and correlates of adult height in Sri Lanka

Ranasinghe, Ranasinghe.; Kulatunga, A.V.S.; Constantine, G.R.; Katulanda, P.; Sheriff, M.H.R. (2009)

Abstract : Background: Adult height is affected by genetic factors, nutritional status and the secular trend observed in many populations. There are no studies examining adult height among Sri Lankans. We aimed to determine ...
Prevalence and patterns of dyslipidaemia among adult Sri Lankans

Herath, H. R. I. S.; Katulanda, P.; Matthews, D. R.; Sheriff, M.H.R.; Constantine, G. R.; De Vas Gunawardena, A. N. P.; Katulanda, G. W. (2010)

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death in Sri Lanka. Dyslipidaemia is a major risk factor for development of CVD. Sri Lanka has no countrywide data on prevalence and patterns of dyslipidaemia. We ...
Nebulization: is it done properly? A clinical audit

Kudalugoda Arachchi, J.; Fernando, S.S.D.; Sheriff, M.H.R. (1999)

To audit the current clinical practice and the level of understanding on nebulizer therapy. Setting: General medical wards, the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), and emergency care unit (ETU) of the National Hospital of ...
Descriptive study of SLE patients followed up in the University of Colombo Lupus Research Clinic

Galappatthy, P.; Wazeel, A.N.; Kudalugoda Arachchi, J.; Mezamia, N.; Fernando, S.S.D.; Sheriff, M.H.R. (1999)

The university lupus research clinic follows up patients admitted or referred to the University Medical Unit with diagnosed or suspected SLE.Objectives: To find the number of patients in the lupus clinic with confirmed ...
ABNORMAL GLUCOSE TOLERANCE AND THE FETO-MATERNAL OUTCOME

Kaluarachchi, A; DeAlwis, D; Gnanasekeream, R; Gunawdnsa, N; Wijeratne, C N; Seneviratne, H R (2001)

Objective: To determine the maternal/ fetal outcome of abnormal glucose tolerance in pregnancy. Setting : The University Obstetric Unit, De Soysa Hospital for Women, Colombo. Design : A retrospective descriptive ...
Safety in humans on the use of combinations of albendazole with ivermectin or diethylcarbamazine (DEC)

Ismail, M. M.; Jayakody, L.; Nirmalan, N.; Jayasinghe, S.; Rajaratnam, H. N.; Perera, C.S.; Amarasekera, N.; Sheriff, M.H.R. (1994)

Both DEC and ivermectin have been shown to have microfilaricidal activity against Wuchereria bancrofti. Recent studies have shown albendazole to have a filaricidal activity as well. It was considered useful to determine ...
Effect of Karawila (Momordica Charantia) on the glucose tolerance in maturity onset diabetes

Welihinda, J.; Karunanayake, E. H.; Jayasinghe, K. S. A.; Sheriff, M.H.R. (1983)

The hypoglycaemic action of the fresh juice of the dried extract of the fruit of Momordica charantia (Karawila) has been reported both in laboratory animals and during clinical trials with diabetic patients. Phytochemical ...
Urinary N-acetyl-beta-D glucosaminidase (uNAG) as an index of renal damage: a preliminary study

De Silva, A.; Ariaratnam, C.A.; Chandrasekharan, N.V.; Karunanayake, E.H.; Sheriff, M.H.R. (1994)

Abstract :The importance of the measurement of uNAG for the early detection of renal damage, was apparent from studies reported in literature. Prior to the present study, urinary enzymes including NAG have not been used ...
Atypical presentation of malaria in Sri Lanka associated with chloroquine resistance

Alles, H.K.; De Silva, D.; Naotunna, T.D.S.; Pathirana, P.P.S.L.; Jayasinghe, S.; sheriff, M.H.R.; Mendis, K.N. (1994)

Abstract : The classical clinical picture of malaria is one of paroxysmal fever with chills arid rigors. However in the recent past we have encountered an increasing number of Plasmodium falciparum patients with a widely ...
Sexual dysfunction among Sri Lankan adults - the effect of diabetes mellitus

Lamabadusuriya, D.A.; Kulatunga, A.V.S.; Ranasinghe, P.; Sheriff, M.H.R.; Katulanda, P. (2009)

Abstract : Background: We aimed to determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and its association with diabetes among Sri Lankan adults. Methods: This was a cross sectional study conducted in seven of the nine provinces ...
Body fat prevalence and its association with metabolic risk factors among patients with adult onset young diabetes in Sri Lanka

Jayawardena, M.A.R.; De Vas Gunawardena, A.N.P.; Katulanda, G.W.; Sheriff, M.H.R.; Matthews, D.R.; Gardiyarachchi, N.S.; Katulanda, P. (2010)

Objectives: To assess body fat percentage among young adult diabetic subjects and to find out associations of body fat percentage with known metabolic risk factors i.e. obesity, hypertension, blood glucose and lipids. ...

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