Validation of the WHO Hemoglobin Color Scale Method by Leeniyagala Gamaralalage Thamal Darshana, Deepthi Inoka Uluwaduge

“…This study was carried out to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of WHO color scale in screening anemia during blood donor selection in Sri Lanka. A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted by the Medical Laboratory Sciences Unit of University of Sri Jayewardenepura in collaboration with National Blood Transfusion Centre, Sri Lanka. …”
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Fabrication of Customized Sectional Impression Trays in Management of Patients with Limited Mouth Opening: A Simple and Unique Approach by Vamsi Krishna CH, K. Mahendranadh Reddy, Nidhi Gupta, Y. Mahadev Shastry, N. Chandra Sekhar, Venkat Aditya, G. V. K. Mohan Reddy

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Winging of Scapula due to a Sinister Etiology by Shania Niromi Gunasekera, Priyanka Yogananda, Harindra Karunatilaka, Bimsara Senanayake

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Progressive Intramuscular Haematoma in a 12-Year-Old Boy: A Case of Acquired Haemophilia A by Manori Gamage, Sadeepa Weerasinghe, Mohamed Nasoor, A. M. P. W. Karunarathne, Sashi Praba Abeyrathne

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Laparoscopic Resection of Pancreatic Tail Solid Pseudopapillary Tumour in a Young Male by W. G. P. Kanchana, R. A. A. Shaminda, K. B. Galketiya, V. Pinto, D. Walisinghe, S. Wijetunge, R. Heendeniya

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Burden of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Associated Severe Pneumonia in Hospitalized Children by Madhusha Gonapaladeniya, Thushari Dissanayake, Guwani Liyanage

“…A hospital-based prospective study examined children below five years of age admitted with radiologically confirmed severe or very severe pneumonia in two tertiary care centers in Sri Lanka. Nasopharyngeal secretions (NPS) were tested for 19 viruses by multiplex RT-PCR. …”
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Antidiabetic Potential of Marine Brown Algae—a Mini Review by Thilina L. Gunathilaka, Kalpa Samarakoon, Pathmasiri Ranasinghe, L. Dinithi C. Peiris

“…Therefore, in lieu with herbal drug development, it is important to find the potential benefits of seaweeds for the management of type 2 diabetes as they are underexplored yet in Sri Lanka. Among the marine seaweeds, natural bioactive compounds are abundant in brown algae with potentials in application as active ingredients in drug leads and nutraceuticals. …”
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Effect of Steam Blanching, Dehydration Temperature & Time, on the Sensory and Nutritional Properties of a Herbal Tea Developed from Moringa oleifera Leaves by Yasara W. H. Wickramasinghe, Indira Wickramasinghe, Isuru Wijesekara

“…The core purpose of the current study is to explore the use of Moringa oleifera leaves, to produce a herbal tea with acceptable sensory properties and nutritional properties by utilizing the steam blanching technique, different dehydration temperatures and time, which can be accepted in the Sri Lankan market. Six sets of samples were prepared where temperature and time combinations were 55°C—6 h, 60°C—4.30 h, 65°C—3 h for the unblanched samples & 55°C—6 h, 60°C—5.30 h & 65°C—4 h for the steam blanched samples. …”
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Nutritional and Health Benefits of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.): A Review by R. A. S. N. Ranasinghe, S. D. T. Maduwanthi, R. A. U. J. Marapana

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Corrigendum to “Those Who Hear Music: Three Cases on Musical Hallucinations” by Yasira Doluweera, Chathurie Suraweera

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Computational Exploration of Phenolic Compounds from Endophytic Fungi as α‑Glucosidase Inhibitors for Diabetes Management by Sai Anand Kannakazhi Kantari, Subbarao Kanchi, Bhargav Patnaik, Ashok Agraharam

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Vernolactone Promotes Apoptosis and Autophagy in Human Teratocarcinomal (NTERA-2) Cancer Stem-Like Cells by Nuwanka K. Abeysinghe, Ira Thabrew, Sameera R. Samarakoon, Meran K. Ediriweera, Kamani H. Tennekoon, Varuni P. C. Pathiranage, Anuka S. Mendis

“…Vernonia zeylanica, is a shrub endemic to Sri Lanka. V. zeylanica has been used in Sri Lankan traditional medicine for the treatment of various diseases and conditions. …”
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Comparison of Different Hydrocolloids on the Novel Development of Muffins from “Purple Yam” (Dioscorea alata) Flour in Sensory, Textural, and Nutritional Aspects by Dewni Gunasekara, Ashani Bulathgama, Indira Wickramasinghe

“…“Purple yam” (Dioscorea alata) is one of the underutilized yams in Sri Lanka with high nutritional potential. The overall objective of this study was to develop gluten-free muffins using “Purple yam” (Dioscorea alata) flour with hydrocolloids (pectin, xanthan gum, and guar gum) and investigate the nutritional composition and selected properties of the muffins. …”
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The “e-Generation”: The Technological Usage and Experiences of Medical Students from a Developing Country by Priyasdarshani Galappatthy, Wasundara S. Wathurapatha, Priyanga Ranasinghe, Maheshi D. M. S. Wijayabandara, Dinuka S. Warapitiya, Krishantha Weerasuriya

“…We evaluated usage of PEDs and medical apps among medical students from Sri Lanka. Methods. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. …”
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ABPI against Colour Duplex Scan: A Screening Tool for Detection of Peripheral Arterial Disease in Low Resource Setting Approach to Validation by Janaka Weragoda, Rohini Seneviratne, Manuj C. Weerasinghe, S. M. Wijeyaratne

“…Background. In Sri Lanka the ABPI has not been used as a screening tool to detect peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in epidemiological studies. …”
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Early Diagnosis and Severity Assessment of Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt Disease and Coconut Caterpillar Infestation Using Deep Learning-Based Image Processing Techniques by Samitha Vidhanaarachchi, Janaka L. Wijekoon, W. A. Shanaka P. Abeysiriwardhana, Malitha Wijesundara

“…In particular, Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt Disease (WCWLD) and Coconut Caterpillar Infestation (CCI) damage coconut trees, causing severe coconut production loss in Sri Lanka and nearby coconut-producing countries. …”
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Dengue Viral Myositis Complicated with Rhabdomyolysis and Superinfection of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Vinothan Sunderalingam, Thirumavalavan Kanapathipillai, P. A. S. Edirisinghe, K. M. M. P. Dassanayake, I. H. G. S. Premawansa

“…Dengue is endemic in Sri Lanka and the physician should be aware of different and unusual presentation of the illness. …”
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Two Novel Variants in the ATRX Gene Associated with Variable Phenotypes by D. Hettiarachchi, B. A. P. S. Pathirana, P. J. Kumarasiri, V. H. W. Dissanayake

“…Here we describe two unrelated patients of Sri Lankan origin with novel missense variants in the ATRX gene: c.839C>T|p.Cys280Tyr and c.5369C>T|p.Ala1790Val. …”
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Core Prescribing Indicators and the Most Commonly Prescribed Medicines in a Tertiary Health Care Setting in a Developing Country by Priyadarshani Galappatthy, Priyanga Ranasinghe, Chiranthi K. Liyanage, Maheshi Wijayabandara, Dinuka S. Warapitiya, Dilini Jayasekara, Raveendra L. Jayakody

“…We identified core prescribing indicators and commonly prescribed medicines at ward settings (IW) and outpatients’ clinics (OPC) in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at IW and OPC settings. …”
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The Impact of Lockdown on eBC Mass Concentration over a Semi-arid Region in Southern India: Ground Observation and Model Simulations by Surya Nagi Reddy Palle, Chakradhar Rao Tandule, Raja Obul Reddy Kalluri, Balakrishnaiah Gugamsetty, Rama Gopal Kotalo, Lokeswara Reddy Thotli, Bhavyasree Akkiraju, Siva Sankara Reddy Lingala

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