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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
doaj   +1 more source

Briefing Paper on Taking stock of the Tsunami recovery process [PDF]

, 2015
Promoting positive action towards disaster risk reduction and advising future recovery policies and practices when communities face the aftermath of a major disaster, a briefing paper has been launched on Taking stock of the Tsunami recovery process in ...
Amaratunga, Dilanthi, Haigh, Richard, Hettige, S.   +2 more
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Global and regional knowledge of antibiotic use and resistance among healthcare students: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Aims We synthesized and analysed existing evidence on healthcare students' knowledge of antibiotic use and resistance to provide pooled global and regional estimates. Methods The PubMed®, Embase® and CINAHL databases were searched for studies published between January 2015 and October 2025 that reported the knowledge of antibiotic use and resistance ...
Asa Auta, Erick Wesley Hedima, Emmanuel O. Adewuyi, Shalkur David, Emmanuel Agada David, Lomikga Balachandran, Enoche Florence Oga, Davies Adeloye, Barry Strickland‐Hodge   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

Life as an ethnic minority (EM) university student: Comparing mental health challenges among local and international EM students in Hong Kong

British Educational Research Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract University students globally face growing mental health challenges, with ethnic minority (EM) students—both local and international—being particularly vulnerable. Yet, limited research compares their experiences or identifies shared and distinct stressors, especially in non‐Western contexts.
Wang Xinyi, Naubahar Sharif
wiley   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source

Circular Design Strategies Unleashed: Competitiveness and the Journey Towards Circular Manufacturing Businesses

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The transition to a circular economy (CE) remains hindered by the lack of practical strategies that simultaneously secure competitiveness and deliver sustainability outcomes for manufacturing organisations. While circular design is often cited as a cornerstone of CE, its concrete role in driving competitive advantage and organisational ...
Shamaila Ishaq, Umair Tanveer, Thinh Gia Hoang, Stefan Seuring   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Integrated Reporting in the Public Sector: Theoretical Foundations and Determinants of Quality

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Integrated reporting (IR) has gained attention as the IFRS Foundation promotes its use through the International Integrated Reporting Council framework (IIRF). Public sector (PS) organizations, as key drivers of economic, social and environmental sustainability, are increasingly adopting IR to enhance transparency and accountability.
Ana Zorio‐Grima, Andreea Hancu‐Budui
wiley   +1 more source

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
doaj   +1 more source