Sex Difference in Risk Factors, GRACE Scores, and Management among Post-Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients in Sri Lanka by Priyadarshani Galappatthy, Vipula Bataduwaarachchi, Priyanga Ranasinghe, Gamini Galappatthy, Upul Senerath, Chandrika Wijeyaratne, Ruwan Ekanayake

“…To assess sex-based differences in the prevalence of risk factor, their management, and differences in the prognosis among acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in Sri Lanka. Methods. Patients diagnosed with ACS were recruited from hospitals throughout the island. …”
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Digital eye strain: prevalence and associated socio-demographic factors among banking assistants in Colombo District, Sri Lanka by Supipi Dissanayake Gunawardana, Dushyanthi Jayawaradana

“…Objectives: To determine the prevalence of banking assistants with the digital eye strain (DES) and associated socio-demographic factors among banking assistants in a divisional secretariat division in Sri Lanka Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done among all the branches of randomly selected banks in a purposively selected divisional secretariat division. …”
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Seasonal forecasting of Bactrocera dorsalis Hendel, 1912 (Diptera: Tephritidae) in bioclimatic zones of Sri Lanka using the SARIMA model by W. M. C. D. Wijekoon, G. A. S. M. Ganehiarachchi, H. C. E. Wegiriya, S. P. Vidanage

“…Despite B. dorsalis having been distributed mostly across Asia, studies on its current and future density variation in Sri Lanka are sparse to date. The present study was thus carried out to assess the contemporary density variation (2020–2022) and future density fluctuation (2023–2025) of B. dorsalis in bioclimatic zones of Sri Lanka. …”
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Exploring the impact of occupational exposure: A study on cardiovascular autonomic functions of male gas station attendants in Sri Lanka by Tania Warnakulasuriya, Kushan Medagoda, Dulani Kottahachchi, Dunya Luke, Dilesha Wadasinghe, Prasanna Rathnayake, Janaki Ariyawansa, Tharuka Dissanayake, Pavani Sandeepani, Deepthi C. De Silva, Niranga Manjuri Devanarayana

“…Abstract Fuel dispensing at fuel stations is performed manually by unprotected male gas station attendants in Sri Lanka, who have long working hours. These workers are exposed to hydrocarbon fuels associated with multiple health effects by modulation of the autonomic nervous system. …”
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A Study of the Pattern of Admissions to the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka by Priyamali Jayasekera, Gayani Dassanayake, Kasthuri Bandara, Lakmali Jayawardhena, K. M. S. Malkanthi

“…The latest national healthcare reform policies of Sri Lanka include the development of accident and emergency (A&E) departments in all major hospitals. …”
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''Mitigating cancer pain: What else matters?"-A qualitative study into the needs and concerns of cancer patients in Sri Lanka. by N P Edirisinghe, P T R Makuloluwa, A A T D Amarasekara, C S E Goonewardena

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>In Sri Lanka, cancer is a significant contributor to both morbidity and mortality rates. …”
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Species Composition and Visiting Frequencies of Flower Visitors of Chromolaena odorata in a Dry Zone Forest Patch of Sri Lanka by D. G. R. M. M. Kaushalya Rathnayake, W. M. G. Asanga S. T. B. Wijetunga

“…The current study was carried out in a dry zone secondary forest patch in North-Central Sri Lanka to assess the diversity, abundance, and pollination strength of flower visitors associated with the C. odorata. …”
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Development and Cross-Validation of Anthropometric Predictive Equations to Estimate Total Body Fat Percentage in Adult Women in Sri Lanka by Nirmala Rathnayake, Gayani Alwis, Janaka Lenora, Sarath Lekamwasam

“…This study was designed to develop and cross-validate anthropometric predictive equations to estimate the total body fat percentage (TBFP) of Sri Lankan adult women. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Galle, Sri Lanka, with two groups: Group A (group for equation development) and Group B (cross-validation group) (n = 175 each) of randomly selected healthy adult women aged 30–60 years. …”
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The Present Status of the Agriculture Sector Towards Sustainable Development in Sri Lanka: A Review of Existing Policies and Suggestions for Improvements by S.D. Dilini Rathnachandra

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Female Farmers’ Agricultural Information Needs and Food Production: A Case Study of Imbulpe ds Division in Sri Lanka by S.D. Dilini Rathnachandra, S.H. Pushpa Malkanthi

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Frequency of Toxocariasis among Patients Clinically Suspected to Have Visceral Toxocariasis: A Retrospective Descriptive Study in Sri Lanka by Devika Iddawela, Kiruthiha Ehambaram, Dhilma Atapattu, Kalyani Pethiyagoda, Lakmalee Bandara

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Risk Identification of Severe Flood and Drought in Minjiang River Basin by WU Jing

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A Review on Current Knowledge of Medicinal Properties of Garcinia quaesita by Sivasinthujah Srikokulan, A. S. Nirubini

Subjects: “…Garcinia quaesita, medicinal properties, endemic plant, Sri Lanka…”
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National and provincial prevalence of self-reported diabetes: results from the cross-sectional Demographic and Health Survey in Sri Lanka–2016 by Sobha Sivaprasad, Manjula D Nugawela, Harshana Munasinghe, Pansujee Dissanayaka, Mangalika Jayasundara

“…The objective of this study was to estimate the national and provincial-level prevalence of self-reported diabetes and establish the demographic risk factors of diabetes in Sri Lanka.Research design and methods A nationally representative sample of the population from all nine provinces in Sri Lanka was obtained from the cross-sectional Demographic and Health Survey 2016. …”
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Pharmacogenomic profiling of variants affecting efficacy and toxicity of anti-infective medicines in a south Asian population from Sri Lanka by Priyanga Ranasinghe, Hajanthy Jeyapragasam, Nirmala Sirisena, D. P. Bhagya Hendalage, Vajira H. W. Dissanayake

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Pathological Characteristics of Primary Bladder Carcinoma Treated at a Tertiary Care Hospital and Changing Demographics of Bladder Cancer in Sri Lanka by S. Sasikumar, K. S. N. Wijayarathna, K. A. M. S. Karunaratne, U. Gobi, A. Pathmeswaran, Anuruddha M. Abeygunasekera

“…The percentage of squamous carcinoma is higher among Sri Lankan patients while primary carcinoma in situ is a rarity. …”
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Risk factors for low resilience among Grade 10 adolescents in the Gampaha district, Sri Lanka: a case-control study by Pavithra Godamunne, Shamila Manori, Pushpa Lalani Jayawardana

“…The aim of this study was to explore risk factors for low resilience among Grade 10 adolescents in Gampaha district, Sri Lanka.Methods Resilience levels and data related to putative risk factors were obtained by using a validated 14-Item Sinhala Resilience Scale and a questionnaire on putative risk factors (both of which were self-administered) from Grade 10 adolescents by conducting a descriptive cross-sectional study. …”
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Patterns and predictors of mortality in a semi-urban population-based cohort in Sri Lanka: findings from the Ragama Health Study by Anuradhani Kasturiratne, Dileepa Senajith Ediriweera, Madunil Anuk Niriella, Hithanadura Janaka de Silva, Arunasalam Pathmeswaran, Shamila Thivanshi De Silva, Uthuru Beddage Thulani, Anuradha Supun Dassanayake, Arjuna Priyadarsin De Silva, Sureka Chackrewarthy, Udaya Ranawaka, Norihiro Kato, Ananda Rajitha Wickremasinghe

“…Objective To describe patterns and predictors of mortality in a semi-urban population in Sri Lanka.Design A prospective population-based cohort study.Setting Ragama Medical Officer of Health area in the Gampaha district, Sri Lanka.Participants Adults between 35 and 64 years of age were recruited using an age stratified random sampling technique in 2007.Measures At baseline, we recorded socio-demographic, lifestyle, anthropometric, biochemical and clinical data of the participants. …”
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Evaluation of caesarean rates according to Robson classification using a newly developed smart phone application in a tertiary center in Sri Lanka: a comparative study by Chandana Jayasundara, Indunil Piyadigama, Asanka Jayawardane, Ananda Perera

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Drifting as Consolation in Michael Ondaatje’s Anil’s Ghost by Judith MISRAHI-BARAK

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