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A novel ultrasound technique to detect early chronic kidney disease [version 2; referees: 2 approved]

open access: yesF1000Research, 2019
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) of unknown etiology is recognized as a major public health challenge and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the dry zone in Sri Lanka. CKD is asymptomatic and are diagnosed only in late stages.
Dulitha K. Hewadikaram   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Incidence trends and patterns of breast cancer in Sri Lanka: an analysis of the national cancer database

open access: yesBMC Cancer, 2018
BackgroundA gradual decline in the incidence of breast cancer is documented in developed countries especially over last two decades, while in developing countries the incidence continues to rise.
A. Fernando   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Periodontitis presenting among betel quid users: A case series

open access: yesClinical Advances in Periodontics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Betel leaf chewing habit has been studied extensively, as it has been an ancient practice in many Asian countries. Although betel leaf has been reported to have potential beneficial properties, it has also been shown to have a strong association with oral diseases, including periodontitis. This case series addresses the presentation
Jungweon V. Park   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A novel approach to intraoperative diagnosis of primary pigmented nodular adrenocortical disease

open access: yesEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Case Reports
Cushing syndrome (CS) is an endocrine disorder with far-reaching complications that extend beyond the disease remission. Diagnosis of the aetiology of CS can be challenging, whether it is dependent or independent of adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH ...
Nethrani Sameera Wijesekara Pathirana   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Isolated Crohn’s Disease of the Appendix Presenting as Acute Appendicitis in a 60-Year-Old South Asian Female: A Case Report, Review of Literature, and Follow-Up Recommendations

open access: yesCase Reports in Surgery, 2019
The isolated appendiceal Crohn’s disease without preceding bowel symptoms is a rare phenomenon, especially in older patients. In this case report, we present a 60-year-old female with isolated appendiceal Crohn’s disease presenting with acute ...
Pamathy Gnanaselvam   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

SINGAPORE’S DIRECT INVESTMENT IN SRI LANKA: PAST EXPERIENCE AND FUTURE PROSPECTS [PDF]

open access: yes
Apart from aggregate accounting of Singapore’s investment abroad, case studies on the performance of these investments in individual countries hardly exist.
Ananda Jayawickrama, Tilak Abeysinghe
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Learning to design for social sustainability through the synthesis of two approaches [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
This paper brings together research that I was involved in the SUE –MOT (sustainable urban environments; metrics models and toolkits) funded by the EPSRC (completed in 2010) and my work in Sri Lanka on a pioneering project to relocate Canal Bank dwellers
Paranagamage, Primali
core  

Sri Lanka

open access: yesIMF Staff Country Reports, 2022

semanticscholar   +1 more source

Ethnomedicinal Uses, Phytochemistry, Pharmacological Activities, and Toxicology of the Subfamily Gomphrenoideae (Amaranthaceae): A Comprehensive Review

open access: yesChemistry &Biodiversity, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The subfamily Gomphrenoideae is composed of about 480 accepted species, many of which have been historically used as medicinal plants, reason why they have been studied in terms of chemical profile, biological activity, and safety. This review consolidates the advances in research on this subfamily over the past 47 years, emphasizing its ...
Dayanna Isabel Araque Gelves   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genotype and biotype of invasive Anopheles stephensi in Mannar Island of Sri Lanka

open access: yesParasites & Vectors, 2018
Anopheles stephensi, the major vector of urban malaria in India, was recently detected for the first time in Sri Lanka in Mannar Island on the northwestern coast. Since there are different biotypes of An.
S. Surendran   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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