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A comparison of rescue and primary percutaneous coronary interventions for acute ST elevation myocardial infarction

Indian Heart Journal, 2017
Objective: To perform a comparative analysis of in-hospital results obtained from patients with acute ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), who underwent rescue or primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The aim is to determine rescue PCI
M.B. Faslur Rahuman, Jayanthimala B. Jayawardena, George R. Francis, Niraj Mahboob, Wasantha Kumara A.H.T., Aruna Wijesinghe, Rashan Haniffa, Ranithrie Ariyapperuma, Abbyramy Paramanayakam, Pubudu A. De Silva   +9 more
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Successful Management of Neutropenic Sepsis Is Key to Better Survival of Patients With Blood Cancer in Sri Lanka: Real-World Data From the Resource-Limited Setting

JCO Global Oncology
PURPOSESepsis is the main cause of nonrelapse mortality, and there are no published data on applicability of supportive care protocols from high-income countries such as Sri Lanka.
Saman Hewamana, Thurairajah Skandarajah, Chathuri Jayasinghe, Samadhi Deshapriya, Dilip Gayashan, Natasha Peiris, Mahesh Harischandra, Prasanna Gunasena, Gnani Somasundaram, Vadivelu Srinivasan, Surjit Somiah, Chandana Wickramarathna, Sangeetha Hewawasam, Jayantha Balawardena, Gehan Arseculeratne, Rohini Wadanamby, Geethani Galagoda, Bandula Wijesiriwardana   +17 more
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Sri Lanka

IMF Staff Country Reports, 2001
After weakening in 1999, GDP growth has increased strongly in 2000, led by exports. The savings-investment gap has increased from 1¾ percent of GDP in 1998 to 3¼ percent of GDP in 1999, widening further to 7 percent of GDP in 2000. Agriculture has grown by 4½ percent in 1999, registering a broadly similar growth rate as manufacturing for the first time
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Tuberculosis-immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in an immunocompetent patient

Asian Journal of Internal Medicine, 2023
Tuberculosis-immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome is commonly seen among patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome either as a paradoxical worsening of an already diagnosed disease or as an uncovering of a dormant infection.
J. Janya, A. Amarasingha, H. Jayawardene, D. M. K. P. Dissanayake, E. A. D. Mihiranga, W. W. L. A. Jayanaga   +5 more
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Tuberculosis Presenting as Isolated Wrist Swelling: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Case Reports in Surgery, 2019
Background. Tuberculosis is a common disease entity in South East Asian countries with a significant global burden. An extra skeletal manifestation such as monoarticular TB is common, but isolated involvement of the wrist is rare. Case Summary. A 53-year-
Oshan Basnayake, Ahamed Nihaj, Ranji Pitagampalage, Harsha Mendis   +3 more
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Sri Lanka

IMF Staff Country Reports, 2005
Sri Lanka’s 2005 Article IV Consultation reports that the fiscal deficit exceeded budget targets, and with a significant amount of government financing provided by the central bank, the growth in monetary aggregates increased, contributing to higher inflation. The near-term economic outlook is to a large extent shaped by the post-tsunami reconstruction
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Designing an online learning environment on Open Educational Resources for science education [PDF]

AAOU Journal, 2013
The concept of Open Educational Resources (OER) is a major breakthrough in education, which promotes sharing, adaptation and contextualisation of course content.
Shironica Karunanayaka, Chandana Fernando, Vajira de Silva   +2 more
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Gene Flow Patterns Among Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) Populations in Sri Lanka

Insects, 2020
In Sri Lanka, dengue is the most serious arboviral disease. Recent increases in dengue cases suggest a higher infection rate and spread of the disease to new areas. The present study explores gene flow patterns of Ae.
H.S.D. Fernando, Menaka Hapugoda, Rushika Perera, William C. Black IV, B.G.D.N.K. De Silva   +4 more
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Economic and trade determinants of carbon emissions in the American region

Environmental Challenges
Balancing economic growth with sustainability has been a significant challenge over the past decades, largely due to the environmental damage caused by carbon emissions.
Dithma Methmini, Nimesha Dharmapriya, Sandali Edirisinghe, Vilan Gunawardena, Ruwan Jayathilaka, Colinie Wickramaarachchi, Thanuja Dharmasena   +6 more
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A novel ultrasound technique to detect early chronic kidney disease [version 2; referees: 2 approved]

F1000Research, 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, Mudhitha Bandara, Amal N. Pattivedana, Hiran H. E. Jayaweera, Kithsiri M. Jayananda, W. A. Monica Madhavi, Aruna Pallewatte, Channa Jayasumana, Sisira Siribaddana, Janaka P. Wansapura   +9 more
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