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

Endocrinology, 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, Hasitha Udayakumara, A S K Banagala, M R Sumanatilleke, A V T Damayanthi, S R Constantine, G W Katulanda, Z T M Thowfeek, T Sasikanth, S Pathmanathan   +9 more
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Establishment of apple as an appealing cash crop in Sri Lanka: need, challenges, and opportunities

Ceylon Journal of Science, 2020
The demand for apple is higher than other fruits in Sri Lanka, and the total of the requirement is achieved through imports causing a massive economic expenditure. A few low-performing apple trees can be seen in local upcountry regions.
W. M. D. A. Wijesundara, N. D. U. S. Nakandala, W. W. M. U. K. Wijesundara, P. W. I. Navanjana, L. T. Ranaweera, H. S. M. Jayarathne, P. G. R. G. Rathanayake, C. K. Weebadde, W. A. R. T. Wickkramaarachchi, S. D. S. S. Sooriyapathirana   +9 more
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Bilateral Sacroiliitis in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Unraveling the Rope: A Case Report

Journal of Clinical Rheumatology and Immunology
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and spondyloarthritis(SpA) are chronic inflammatory disorders with unique symptoms and pathologies. Misclassification of these two entities is prevalent due to overlapping clinical features and the presence of typical symptoms ...
Liyana Arachchige Dona Thulini Madubashini, Monika De Silva, Bathiya Premarathne, Melina Dissanayake   +3 more
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Evaluation of BBIBP-CorV Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness in Sri Lanka: a test-negative case control study

BMJ Open
Objectives There is limited research on real-world effectiveness of BBIBP-CorV Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine. This study evaluated real-world effectiveness of Sinopharm vaccine in Sri Lanka by assessing absolute vaccine efficacy.Design and setting A ...
Dileepa Senajith Ediriweera, Shamila Thivanshi De Silva, Wathsala Wimalasena, Manjula Kariyawasam, Gihan Kosinna, Gayan Bogoda, Sumudu Senaratne, Kanchana Rathnayake, Inosha Weerarathna, Ranjan Premaratna, Prasanna Gunasena   +10 more
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Nutrition Transition and Traditional Food Cultural Changes in Sri Lanka during Colonization and Post-Colonization

Foods, 2018
Sri Lanka was a colony of the Portuguese, Dutch, and British. The simplification of Sri Lankan food culture can be seen most clearly today, including how the diet has been changed in the last 400 years since the colonial occupation began.
Permani C. Weerasekara, Chandana R. Withanachchi, G. A. S. Ginigaddara, Angelika Ploeger   +3 more
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Co-Amoxiclav Induced Immune Haemolytic Anaemia: A Case Report

Case Reports in Hematology, 2020
Drug-induced immune haemolytic anaemia (DIIHA) is extremely rare. We herein report a case of DIIHA due to co-amoxiclav. A 53-year-old male being treated for left-sided pyelonephritis with intravenous co-amoxiclav developed symptoms and signs of anaemia ...
H. G. C. S. Karunathilaka, D. P. Chandrasiri, P. Ranasinghe, V. Ratnamalala, A. H. N. Fernando   +4 more
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Optimized Motion Capture for Cricket Shot Classification Using Minimal Hardware and Machine Learning

IEEE Access
Motion capture technology has been used in many sports analytics, particularly for analyzing player movements in games like cricket. However, the high cost of commercial systems and the disturbing nature of wearable devices limit their accessibility and ...
J. Ishan Randika, Kanishka Rajamanthri, Avishka Kothalawala, Niroshan Gunawardana, Ashan Induranga, Pathum Weerakkody, Kaveendra Maduwantha, B. T. G. S. Kumara, Kaveenga Koswattage   +8 more
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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

Case 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, Dhanushka N. Weerakoon, W. A. M. Wijayasuriya, Vishva Samidi Mohottala, B. M. E. S. Sinhakumara, Umesh Jayarajah, Anura S. K. Banagala   +6 more
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Biodiversity Literacy of Undergraduate Students at the Open University of Sri Lanka: Understanding the “Knowing-Doing Gap” [PDF]

OUSL Journal
Biodiversity loss is a pressing global concern, and enhancing biodiversity literacy among future decision-makers is critical for sustainable conservation efforts.
W. Lasal Dewmika Rathnasooriya, Minasha Ramali Abeykoon, K. D. Buddhi Nilanga, Yashaswin Dineth Bamunusingha, Chanika D. Jayasinghe, D. D. G. L. Dahanayaka   +5 more
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A real-world study of BBIBP-CorV vaccine effectiveness in a Sri Lanka rural province

Heliyon
Objective: Real-world studies assessing the effectiveness of the BBIBP-CorV vaccine in low and middle-income countries are limited. We evaluated the BBIBP-CorV vaccine's effectiveness in reducing COVID-19 symptomatic disease, hospitalisation, severe ...
Lanka Wijekoon, Nuwan Wickramasinghe, Thilina Rathnasekara, Thejana Somathilake, Chamara Sarathchandra, Hemal Senanayake, Prasanna Weerawansa, Ranjan Ganegama, Yuntao Zhang, Yunkai Yang, Rui Ma, Yaowen Zhang, Deying Xie, Zhaofeng Li, Xiaodan Liu, Shouyi Qin, Sisira Siribaddana   +16 more
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