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Wickramasinghe VP, Liyanage G, De Silva Weliange S, Walpita YN, Siriwardena I, Partheepan K, Yogeswaran S, Rowel D, Daniel A, Jayawickrama HS, Senarath U; Sri Lanka Child Growth Cohort (SLCGC) Group. Sri Lanka Child Growth Cohort (SLCGC): a population-based study on growth faltering of children. BMJ Open. 2024 Nov 1;14(10):e088269. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-088269. PMID: 39486834. View article

Seneviratne R, Gunawardena N, Arambepola C. Prevalence of low vitamin D status in an urban district in Sri Lanka: a population-based study. BMC Nutr. 2024 Aug 29;10(1):115. doi: 10.1186/s40795-024-00923-0. PMID: 39210458; PMCID: PMC11363535. View article

Jayasundara DMCS, Jayawardane IA, Weliange SDS, Jayasingha TDKM, Madugalle TMSSB. Impact of continuous labor companion- who is the best: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. PLoS One. 2024 Jul 23;19(7):e0298852. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298852. PMID: 39042637; PMCID: PMC11265680.View article

Isayama T, Miyake F, Rohsiswatmo R, Dewi R, Ozawa Y, Tomotaki S, Morisaki N, Chee SC, Neoh SH, Imperial MLS, Velasco BAE, Chang YS, Cho SJ, Youn Y, Quek BH, Poon WB, Amin Z, Jayaratne K, et al. Asian Neonatal Network Collaboration (AsianNeo). Asian Neonatal Network Collaboration (AsianNeo): a study protocol for international collaborative comparisons of health services and outcomes to improve quality of care for sick newborn infants in Asia - survey, cohort and quality improvement studies. BMJ Open. 2024 Jul 13;14(7):e082712. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082712. PMID: 39388526; PMCID: PMC11287085.View article

Ranasinghe C, Kariyawasam K, Liyanage J, Walpita Y, Rajasinghe U, Abayadeera A, Chandrasinghe P, Gunasekara M, Kumarage S, De Silva M, Ranathunga K, Deen K, Ismail H. Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the Duke Activity Status Index (DASI) to Sinhala language. Perioper Med (Lond). 2024 May 13;13(1):38. doi: 10.1186/s13741-024-00386-8. PMID: 38735972; PMCID: PMC11089684. View article

Weerasekara P, Chandraratne N, Perera S. Dumbbell neurofibroma in pregnancy: A case report. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2024 Oct;167(1):460-463. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.15564. Epub 2024 Apr 26. PMID: 38666316.View article

Dewasurendra R, Samaranayake N, Silva H, Manamperi N, Senarath U, Senanayake S, et al. Risk factor analysis of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka through a nationwide survey. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2024 Apr 9;110(6):1110-1116. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0623. PMID: 38593788; PMCID: PMC11154038.View article

Wijewickrama A, Idampitiya D, Karunarathne M, Pahalagamage S, Sellahewa K, Govindapala D, Kalambarachchi H, Sooriyarachchi R, Chandrarathne N, Goonaratna C, Perera J. Efficacy and safety of Link Natural Sudarshana, an Ayurvedic herbal preparation in COVID-19 patients: A phase II multicenter double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial. J Ethnopharmacol. 2024 Apr 6;323:117535. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2023.117535. Epub 2023 Dec 7. PMID: 38070837.View article

Palliyaguru DL, Palliyaguru N, Teixeira CL, Armstrong NM, Liyanage S, Senarath U, et al. Status, determinants and risk factors of all-cause dementia in South Asia: Findings from a preliminary analysis of global health data. medRxiv. 2024 Mar. doi: 10.1101/2024.03.06.24303854.View article

Souza JP, Day LT, Rezende-Gomes AC, Zhang J, Mori R, Baguiya A, Jayaratne K, et al. A global analysis of the determinants of maternal health and transitions in maternal mortality. Lancet Glob Health. 2024 Feb;12(2):e306-e316. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(23)00468-0. Epub 2023 Dec 6. PMID: 38070536.View article

Yasaratna NR, Weerasinghe MC. Risk Factors for Latent Tuberculosis among Health-care Workers in Sri Lanka. WHO South East Asia J Public Health. 2024 Jan 1;13(1):9-15. doi: 10.4103/WHO-SEAJPH.WHO-SEAJPH_42_24. Epub 2024 Aug 21. PMID: 39167130.View article

Gunathilaka NJ, Weerasinghe MC, Samaranayake DL. Quality of work life and factors associated with it among elderly workers in Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2024;30(3):180-189. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v30i3.8582.View article

Mahendran R, Pathirana S, Weerasinghe MC. Living conditions and malaria: A longitudinal study in a rural malaria-endemic area of Sri Lanka. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2024;00(00):1-7. doi:10.4269/ajtmh.22-0688.View article

Liyanage WLC, Godakandage S, Weerasinghe MC. Validity and reliability of the Sri Lankan version of the Patient-Centered Questionnaire-Infertility (PCQ-Infertility). Eur Modern Stud J. 2024;8(2). doi:10.59573/emsj.8(2).2024.36.View article

Kumarasinghe M, Weerasinghe MC. Reconstitution of oral antibiotic suspensions for paediatric use in households: a cross-sectional study among caregivers of 3–5-year-old children from a selected district, Sri Lanka. BMC Pediatrics. 2024. doi:10.1186/s12887-024-04725-y.View article

Kumarasinghe M, Weerasinghe MC. Affordability of paediatric oral anti-infective medicines in a selected district, Sri Lanka. Pharmacoepidemiology. 2024;3:183–197. doi:10.3390/pharma3010011.View article

Chandraratne NK, Negi NS, Siyambalapitiya H, De Seram S, Selladurai N, Pieris K, Rothenstein-Henry R, Murukutla N. Public opinion on alcohol policies in Sri Lanka. Front Public Health. 2024;12:1409012. doi:10.3389/fpubh.2024.1409012.View article

Weerasekara P, Chandraratne N, Perera SL. Giant clinically non-functioning pituitary adenoma presenting as new onset generalized tonic-clonic seizures: a case report. Int Med Case Rep J. 2024;17:527–533. doi:10.2147/IMCRJ.S465564.View article

Ruwan Ferdinando, Lakmini Nayana Magodaratna, Chandraratne NK, Abeysinghe N, Piyasena D, Wijesinghe MSD. Detailed case analysis of leprosy patients from 2015–2019 in Sri Lanka: does data quality require improvement? Lepr Rev. 2024;95(2):1–15. doi: 10.47276/lr.95.2.2023083.View article

Rupasinghe CS, Weliange SDS. Climate change adaptation and mitigation at individual level: knowledge and attitudes among school teachers in Kalutara district. Int J Disaster Resilience Built Environ. 2024;15(3):395-408. doi:10.1108/IJDRBE-02-2023-0015.View article

Guruge GN, Young SM, Perera KMN, Dharmaratne SD, Gunathunga MW. Evaluating the effectiveness of a community‐based health promotion intervention on knowledge improvement regarding low birth weight and its determinants among antenatal couples in Sri Lanka. Discover Public Health. 2024;21:79. doi:10.1186/s12982-024-00204-y.View article

Jayatilake P, Gunathunga W, Liyanage L. Prevalence of adjustment disorder among employees of middle-level management in the apparel sector in Sri Lanka. The Asian Conference on Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences 2024 Official Conference Proceedings; 2024:147-162. doi:10.22492/issn.2187-4743.2024.14.View article

Arambepola C, Seneviratne R, Wijeratne S, Gunawardena N, Wijayamuni R, Attygalle D. The role of vitamin D as a preventive strategy in COVID-19 infections: evidence from South Asia. Discov Public Health. 2024;21:61. doi: 10.1186/s12982-024-00182-1.View article

Adikaram WDCN, Arambepola C. Behavioural attitudes of three-wheeled taxi drivers towards mitigation of on-road air pollution in urban cities in Sri Lanka: a qualitative study from South Asia: BMJ Public Health 2024;2:e000811. doi:10.1136/bmjph-2023-000811.View article

Wanigasinghe J, Jasotharan V, Thilaxshan T, Murugupillai R, Arambepola C. Prevalence of cerebral palsy among children aged 2 to 5 years in a rural district in Sri Lanka: a population-based study. J Pediatr Neurol. 2024;22(03):202-207. DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1770053.View article

Gunaratne PS, Jeevagan V, Bandusena S, Ziyad AIA, Wickramasinghe C, Arambepola C, Chang T. Characteristics, management and outcome of stroke: Observations from the Sri Lanka Stroke Clinical Registry. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2023 Oct;32(10):107269. doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2023.107269. Epub 2023 Aug 12. PMID: 37579639.View article

Weerasinghe K, Rishard M, Brabaharan S, Walpita Y. Physiotherapy training and education prior to elective Caesarean section and its impact on post-natal quality of life: a secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial. BMC Res Notes. 2023 Oct 13;16(1):270. doi: 10.1186/s13104-023-06550-5. PMID: 37833802; PMCID: PMC10571237. View article

Halsey LG, Careau V, Ainslie PN, Alemán-Mateo H, Andersen LF, Anderson LJ, Arab L, Baddou I, Bandini L, Bedu-Addo K, Blaak EE, Blanc S, Bonomi AG, Bouten CVC, Bovet P, Brage S, Buchowski MS, Butte N, Camps SG, Casper R, Close GL, Colbert LH, Cooper JA, Cooper R, Dabare P, Das SK, Davies PSW, Samaranayake D, et al. IAEA DLW Database Consortium. Greater male variability in daily energy expenditure develops through puberty. Biol Lett. 2023 Sep;19(9). doi: 10.1098/rsbl.2023.0152.View article

Kolambage YD, Walpita YN, Liyanage UA, Dayaratne BMKDR, Dissanayake VHW. The burden of hospital admissions for skeletal dysplasias in Sri Lanka: a population-based study. Orphanet J Rare Dis. 2023 Sep 8;18(1):279. doi: 10.1186/s13023-023-02884-2. PMID: 37684696; PMCID: PMC10485930. View article

Schwendler TR, Rowel D, Abdulloeva S, Jayawickrama H, de Silva C, Romano O, Senarath U, et al. A comparison of observed feeding practices of infants and young children aged 6-23 months to national responsive feeding recommendations in Sri Lanka. Matern Child Nutr. 2023 Jul;19(3). doi: 10.1111/mcn.13522. Epub 2023 Apr 18. PMID: 37072687; PMCID: PMC10262894. View article

Mendis BILM, Palihaderu PADS, Karunanayake P, Satharasinghe DA, Premarathne JMKJK, Dias WKRR, Senarath U, et al. Validity and reliability of the Sinhalese version of the perceived stress scale questionnaire among Sri Lankans. Front Psychol. 2023 Jun 16;14:1152002. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1152002. PMID: 37397314; PMCID: PMC10313401. View article

Hettiarachchi A, Jayaratne K, De Silva C, Senanayake H, Lokunarangoda N, Agampodi S. Heart disease complicating pregnancy as a leading cause of maternal deaths in LMIC settings: the Sri Lankan experience. Lancet Reg Health Southeast Asia. 2023 Jun 6;15:100223. doi: 10.1016/j.lansea.2023.100223. PMID: 37614353; PMCID: PMC10442957. View article

Wickramasinghe VP, Wijayawardhana KWSM, Arambepola C. Serum triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein ratio as a marker of insulin resistance among 5-15-year-old Sri Lankan children in an urban setting. Metab Syndr Relat Disord. 2023 Jun;21(5):254-260. doi: 10.1089/met.2022.0086. Epub 2023 May 23. PMID: 37220003. View article

Wijesinghe MSDW, Prathapan S, Arambepola C. Artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific publishing: Where should we draw the line? J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2023 June;29(2):133-35. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v29i2.8634. View article

Jayakody S, Arambepola C. Patient and caregiver perspectives on quality of life in dementia: Evidence from a South Asian population. PLoS One. 2023 May 18;18(5):e0285701. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285701. PMID: 37200258; PMCID: PMC10194915. View article

Amathullah AS, Rishard M, Walpita Y. Impacts of disrespectful care and abusive care practices in maternity units and potential interventions to improve the quality of care in low- and middle-income countries: A narrative review. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2023 Sep;162(3):847-859. doi: 10.1002/ijgo.14811. Epub 2023 Apr 28. PMID: 37118934. View article

Wijesiri HSMSK, Wasalathanthri S, De Silva Weliange S, Wijeyaratne CN. Quality of life and its associated factors among home-dwelling older people residing in the District of Colombo, Sri Lanka: a community-based cross-sectional study. BMJ Open. 2023 Apr 12;13(4):e068773. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068773. PMID: 37045566; PMCID: PMC10106068. View article

O'Hearn M, Lara-Castor L, Cudhea F, Miller V, Reedy J, Shi P, Zhang J, Wong JB, Economos CD, Micha R, Mozaffarian D, Global Dietary Database (GDD)* – Bas M, Ali JH, Abumweis S, Krishnan A, Misra P, Hwalla NC, Janakiram C, Liputo NI, Musaiger A, Pourfarzi F, Alam I, DeRidder K, Termote C, Memon A, Turrini A, Lupotto E, Arambepola C, et al. Incident type 2 diabetes attributable to suboptimal diet in 184 countries. Nat Med. 2023 Apr;29(4):982-995. doi: 10.1038/s41591-023-02278-8. Epub 2023 Apr 17. PMID: 37069363; PMCID: PMC10115653. View article

Dabare P, Wickramasinghe P, Waidyatilaka I, Devi S, Kurpad AV, Samaranayake D, de Lanerolle-Dias M, Wickremasinghe R, Hills AP, Lanerolle P. Prediction Equation for Physical Activity Energy Expenditure in 11-13-Year-Old Sri Lankan Children. Nutrients. 2023 Feb 10;15(4):906. doi: 10.3390/nu15040906. PMID: 36839264; PMCID: PMC9965962. View article

Wickramasinghe VP, Arambepola C. The effect of foetal and early childhood growth on metabolic derangements of Sri Lankan children. BMC Pediatr. 2023 Jan 10;23(1):14. doi: 10.1186/s12887-022-03762-9. PMID: 36627590; PMCID: PMC9830816. View article

Vidanapathirana DM, Fernando PMS, Jayasena K, Chandrasiri N, Gunaratne AV, Samaranayake D, Jones PM, Jasinge EA. Clinical and demographic characteristics of organic acidaemias in children in a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka: a 4-year experience in a single centre. Sri Lanka J Child Health. 2023;52(3):307-13. doi: 10.4038/sljch.v52i3.10542. View article

Gunathilaka NJ, Weerasinghe MC, Samaranayake D. Development and validation of the Quality of Work Life Scale for elderly workers. Work. 2023;76(2):679-689. doi: 10.3233/WOR-220568. PMID: 36872836. View article

Jayasundara CS, Jayawaradane IA, Samaranayake D, Perera A. Validation of RobsApp–audit tool for caesarean section trends. Sri Lanka J Obstet Gynaecol. 2023;45(2):69-79. doi: 10.4038/sljog.v45i2.8097. View article

Fayaz F, Nilaweera I, Cassim R, Samaranayake D. Ending campus violence: a cross-sectional study among undergraduates to assess the silent majority in a lower resource setting. Soc Sci Humanit Open. 2023;7(1):100459. View article

Vithana C, Lokubalasooriya A, Pragasan G, Mahagamage KL, Nanayakkara K, Herath HP, Karunarathna P, Perera N, de Silva C, Jayawardene D, Wickramasinghe ND. Effectiveness of an educational intervention to promote psychosocial well-being of school-going adolescents in Sri Lanka. BMC Public Health. 2023;23:2185. doi: 10.1186/s12889-023-17023-6. View article

Malintha SN, Siriwardena P, Weerasinghe MC. Adherence to antibiotics among adults at state sector primary care in a district of Sri Lanka – a descriptive cross-sectional study. Ceylon Med J. 2023;68:18-24. doi: 10.4038/cmj.v68i1.9602. View article

Gunawardhana G, Godakandage S, Weerasinghe MC. Availability of subfertility management services in Colombo District, Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2023;29(3):157-166. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v29i3.8589. View article

Gunawardhana G, Godakandage S, Weerasinghe MC. Development and validation of a multidimensional instrument to assess the healthcare needs of sub-fertile couples in the Colombo District, Sri Lanka. Int J Sci Res Publ. 2023;13(5). doi: 10.29322/IJSRP.13.05.2023.p13723. View article

Gunawardhana G, Godakandage S, Weerasinghe MC. Quality of life and its associated factors among sub-fertile couples in the Colombo District of Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study. JCCPSL. 2023;29(1):56-65. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v29i1.8557. View article

Gunathilaka NJ, Weerasinghe MC, Samaranayake DL. Development and validation of the quality of work life scale for elderly workers. WORK. 2023;76(2):679-689. doi: 10.3233/WOR-220568. View article

Chandraratne N, Senarath U. Selecting the appropriate design for your research. Sri Lankan J Orthop Surg. 2023;9(1):40–46. View article

Chandraratne N, Wijerathne U, Wijesekara S, Wijesekara D. Knowledge and attitudes towards LGBT people and their healthcare needs among doctors in two selected hospitals in Sri Lanka. Eur J Public Health. 2023;33(Supplement_2):431. doi: 10.1093/eurpub/ckad160.431. View article

Thekkur P, Nair D, Fernando M, Kumar AMV, Satyanarayana S, Chandraratne N, Chandrasiri A, Attygalle DE, Higashi H, Bandara J, Berger SD, Harries AD. Empanelment of the population to the primary medical care institution of Sri Lanka: a mixed-methods study on outcomes and challenges. Healthcare (Basel). 2023;11(4):575. doi: 10.3390/healthcare11040575. View article

Nair D, Thekkur P, Fernando M, Kumar AMV, Satyanarayana S, Chandraratne N, Chandrasiri A, Attygalle DE, Higashi H, Bandara J, Berger SD, Harries AD. Outcomes and challenges in noncommunicable disease care provision in health facilities supported by the Primary Health Care System Strengthening Project in Sri Lanka: a mixed-methods study. Healthcare. 2023;11(2):202. doi: 10.3390/healthcare11020202. View article

Wijesinghe V, Ranaweera P, Rishard M, Walpita Y. The perceptions of health care workers on the provision of services amidst COVID-19 pandemic in a maternity care hospital: Qualitative study. Sri Lanka J Obstet Gynaecol. 2022 Dec 21;44(3):133-45. doi: 10.4038/sljog.v44i3.8064. View article

Karunaratna S, Weerasinghe MC, Ranasinghe T, Jayasuriya R, Chandraratne N, Herath H, Quaife M. Improving uptake of non-communicable disease screening in Sri Lanka: eliciting people's preferences using a discrete choice experiment. Health Policy Plan. 2022;37(2):218–231. doi: 10.1093/heapol/czab141. View article

Karawita UG, Withana S, Thasleem S, Amarasena J, Mahesh B, Arnold M, Ferdinando R, Gunathunga W. Systematic review of the effect of Phyllanthus emblica in glycaemic control. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2023;29(4):311-327. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v29i4.8476. View article

Jayathilaka P, Liyanage L, Gunathunga MW. Effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation in managing adjustment disorder among apparel sector employees in Sri Lanka. The 16th International Research Conference 2023, General Sir John Kotelawela Defence University; 2023 Jul:142-149. View article

Ranasinghe H, Kumari D, Mahaarachchi N, Rathnayake D, Mohottala V, Soundaram T, Senarath U, et al. Effectiveness of native language prescription in improving medication knowledge. CJMS. 2023;58(2):91-97. doi: 10.4038/cjms.v58i2.4985. View article

De Silva D, Senarath U, Perera PK. Molecular mechanisms of antidiabetic effect of betulinic acid in lotus rhizome. Bratisl Lek Listy. 2023;124(9):707-717. doi: 10.4149/BLL_2023_108. PMID: 37635669. View article

De Silva D, Senarath U, Perera PK. Exploration for analysis of medicinal foods used to manage dyslipidaemia in Sri Lankan traditional medicine. J Med Herbs Ethnomedicine. 2023;9:26-28. doi: 10.25081/jmhe.2023.v9.8439. View article

Navaratna S, Senarath U. Child care quality and parental satisfaction with the care provided by childcare centres in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura Med J. 2023;17(1). doi: 10.4038/amj.v17i1.7761. View article

Peiris D, Jayaratne K, de Alwis Seneviratne SR. Practices of essential newborn care endorsed for every newborn and interventions recommended for pre-term babies in selected government hospitals of Colombo District, Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2023;29(4):257-267. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v29i4.8612. View article

Peiris D, Jayaratne K, Seneviratne R de A. Risk factors of preterm birth in Sri Lanka: case-control study. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2023;29(2):114-123. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v29i2.8616. View article

Guruge GN, Young SM, Dharmaratne SD, Gunathunga MW. Improving birth weight by increasing the knowledge of both pregnant mothers and their partners: an experience from a Sri Lankan study. (Preprint) Research Square. 2023. doi: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2903727/v1. View article

Wanigasinghe J, De Silva PA, Dassanayake U, Arambepola C. Risk factors for development of febrile seizures in children admitted to Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka J Neurol. 2022 Dec;9(1):11. doi: 10.4038/sljon.v9i1.132. View article

Jayaratne K, Dissanayake V, Karunapema P. Threat and response in Sri Lanka. In: COVID-19 in South, West, and Southeast Asia: Risk and response in the early phase. 1st ed. Routledge; 2022 Dec 19. doi: 10.4324/9781003291909. View article

De Silva H, Perera PK, Jayasinghe S, De Silva Weliange S. Efficacy and safety of Sri Lankan traditional medicine regimen for knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for an open-label, active comparator, randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2022 Nov 22;23(1):955. doi: 10.1186/s13063-022-06903-8. PMID: 36415006; PMCID: PMC9682721. View article

Palihaderu PADS, Mendis BILM, Premarathne JMKJK, Dias WKRR, Yeap SK, Ho WY, Senarath U, et al. Potential role of microRNAs in selective hepatic insulin resistance: From paradox to the paradigm. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2022 Nov 21;13:1028846. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1028846. PMID: 36479211; PMCID: PMC9720316. View article

Walpita YN, Arambepola C. Assessment of resilience levels among Sri Lankan nurses: Is there room for improvement? Int J Health Plann Manage. 2022 Nov;37(6):3238-3249. doi: 10.1002/hpm.3552. PMID: 35975705. View article

Rodrigo T, Samaranayake D, Nimali Seneviratne S, De Silva AP, Fernando J, De Silva HJ, Jayasekera, Wickramasinghe VP. Effects of probiotics combined with dietary and lifestyle modification on clinical, biochemical, and radiological parameters in obese children with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease/nonalcoholic steatohepatitis: a randomized clinical trial. Clin Exp Pediatr. 2022 Jun;65(6):304-311. doi: 10.3345/cep.2021.00787. PMID: 34773939; PMCID: PMC9171460. View article

Palihaderu P, Mendis B, Premarathne J, Dias W, Yeap SK, Ho WY, Senarath U, et al. Therapeutic potential of miRNAs for type 2 diabetes mellitus: An overview. Epigenet Insights. 2022 Oct 15;15:25168657221130041. doi: 10.1177/25168657221130041. PMID: 36262691; PMCID: PMC9575458. View article

Dewasurendra R, Silva H, Samaranayake N, Manamperi N, Silva N, Karunanayake P, Senarath U, et al. Assessment of knowledge and perceptions on leishmaniasis: An island-wide study in Sri Lanka. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2022 Oct 13;16(10). doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010821. PMID: 36228029; PMCID: PMC9560589. View article

Jayasekera H, Siritunga S, Senarath U, Gill P. Risk factors for upper limb fractures due to unintentional injuries among adolescents: A case control study from Sri Lanka. BMC Public Health. 2022 Sep 26;22(1):1825. doi: 10.1186/s12889-022-14154-0. PMID: 36162991; PMCID: PMC9513863. View article

Jayakody S, Arambepola C. Determinants of quality of life among people with dementia: evidence from a South Asian population. BMC Geriatr. 2022 Sep 12;22(1):745. doi: 10.1186/s12877-022-03443-3. PMID: 36096721; PMCID: PMC9469587. View article

Madarasingha NP, Eriyagama S, Jayasekera PI, De Silva Weliange S, Gunasekera S, Munasingha DM, Rajendran P, Ekanayaka SMB, Liyanange J, Thamilvannan N, Sumanasena B, Srisaravanabavanathan F, Wijenayake B. Characterization of Recalcitrant Dermatophytosis in a Multicenter Study in Sri Lanka. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2022 Jun 13;107(1):117-121. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.21-1022. PMID: 35895368; PMCID: PMC9294678. View article

Perera M, Arambepola C, Gillison F, Peacock O, Thompson D. Perceived barriers and facilitators of physical activity in adults living in activity-friendly urban environments: A qualitative study in Sri Lanka. PLoS One. 2022 Jun 2;17(6):e0268817. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268817. PMID: 35653333; PMCID: PMC9162315. View article

Okafor O, Roos N, Abdosh AA, Adesina O, Alaoui Z, Romero WA, Assarag B, Aworinde O, de Bernis L, Castro R, Chrifi H, Day LT, Demissew R, Aceituno MGF, Gadama L, Gashawbeza B, Keke SG, Govule P, Gwako G, Jayaratne K, et al. WHO Global Maternal Sepsis Study- Maternal Death and Near-miss Review Working Group. International virtual confidential reviews of infection-related maternal deaths and near-miss in 11 low- and middle-income countries - case report series and suggested actions. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2022 May 23;22(1):431. doi: 10.1186/s12884-022-04731-x. PMID: 35606709; PMCID: PMC9128080. View article

Sithamparapillai K, Samaranayake D, Wickramasinghe VP. Timing and pattern of growth faltering in children up-to 18 months of age and the associated feeding practices in an urban setting of Sri Lanka. BMC Pediatr. 2022 Apr 11;22(1):190. doi: 10.1186/s12887-022-03265-7. PMID: 35410168; PMCID: PMC8996519. View article

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Matthias AT, Ekanayake R, Arambepola C. Dyslipidaemia in Sri Lanka. Int J Non-Commun Dis. 2022 Jan–Mar;7(1):13-21. doi: 10.4103/jncd.jncd_14_22. View article

Murugupillai R, Muniyandi R, Arambepola C, Wanigasinghe J. Validation of the Sri Lankan Health-Related Quality-of-Life Index for pre-schoolers (SLHQL-P) and school age (SLHQL-S) children with epilepsy. Epilepsy Behav. 2022 Feb;127:108499. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.108499. Epub 2022 Jan 13. View article

Sithamparapillai K, Samaranayake D, Wickramasinghe P. Growth monitoring of infants in an urban area of Sri Lanka—a clinical audit. J Postgrad Inst Med. 2022;9(2):1-7. doi: 10.4038/jpgim.8385. View article

De Silva S, Seneviratne S, Samaranayake D. Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) - Child version: validity and reliability assessment among children aged 13-15 years. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2022;28(2), 583-591. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v28i2.8539. View article

Gunathilaka NJ, Samaranayake D. Prevalence, patterns and associated factors of occupational eye injuries among patients attending National Eye Hospital, Colombo. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2022;28(3), 654-663. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v28i3.8519. View article

Thillan K, Lanerolle P, Samaranayake D, Thoradeniya T, Wickramasinghe P. Association of inflammation with adiposity related metabolic derangements and waist-to-height ratio in predicting insulin resistance and low-grade inflammation among 8-9-year-old children in an urban area in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka J Child Health. 2022;51(4), 503-12. doi:10.4038/sljch.v51i4.10362. View article

Fayaz F, Nilaweera I, Samaranayake D, Cassim R. University Health Risk Behaviour (UniHRB) Inventory (Sinhala): a tool to assess common health risk behaviours among undergraduates in Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2022;28(4), 718-726. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v28i4.8537. View article

Denuwara B, Gunawardena N, Dayabandara M, Samaranayake D. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of individual-level interventions to reduce occupational stress perceptions among teachers. Arch Environ Occup Health. 2022;77(7):530-544. doi: 10.1080/19338244.2021.1958738. PMID: 34338619. View article

Manchanayake MM, Malsirini TGM, Vithanage AM, Jayawardene D. Prevalence and correlates of internet gaming disorder among an advanced level student population from Colombo, Sri Lanka. Int J Med Students. 2022;10(2):165-74. doi:10.5195/ijms.2022.1193. View article

Thariq T, Thananchayan H, Seniveratne C, Jayawardene D. Prevalence, knowledge and factors associated with refractive errors in grade 9 students in selected schools in the Colombo district. Ceylon J Med Sci. 2022;59(1):25-31. doi:10.4038/cjms.v59i1.5000. View article

Karunathilake I, Edirisinghe S, Weerasinghe M, Perera BJC, Hamdani A, Mudiyanse R, Randenikumara S, de Silva D, Senanayake D, Gamini De Silva S, Guruge K, Ragunathan MK, Sumathipala A, Abeykoon P. An innovative telemedicine initiative from Sri Lanka: The value of volunteerism in a resource-constrained scenario during the COVID-19 pandemic. Asia Pac J Public Health. 2022. doi:10.1177/10105395221090348. View article

Karunaratna S, Weerasinghe MC, Ranasinghe T, Jayasuriya R, Chandraratne N, Herath H, Quaife M. Improving uptake of non-communicable disease screening in Sri Lanka: eliciting people’s preferences using a discrete choice experiment. Health Policy Plan. 2022;37(2):218-231. doi:10.1093/heapol/czab141. View article

Thekkur P, Fernando M, Nair D, Kumar AMV, Satyanarayana S, Chandraratne N, Chandrasiri A, Attygalle DE, Higashi H, Bandara J, Berger SD, Harries AD. Primary Health Care System Strengthening Project in Sri Lanka: status and challenges with human resources, information systems, drugs and laboratory services. Healthcare. 2022;10(11):2251. doi:10.3390/healthcare10112251. View article

Subathevan S, Suganthan S, Hewage Chamintha GS, Kankanamge HS, De Silva Weliange S. Social and emotional loneliness among older adults in a coastal suburb in Sri Lanka. Aging Health Res. 2022;2(2):100075. doi:10.1016/j.ahr.2022.100075. View article

Liyanage UA, Abeywardena K, Gunasekera DPA, Demel PVR, Ranathunga ARMS, Palihawadana SH, De Silva Weliange S. CXR severity scores of COVID-19 infection in Sri Lanka: findings of a multicentre study during the first wave of the pandemic. Sri Lanka J Radiol. 2022;8(1). doi:10.4038/sljr.v8i1.111. View article

Outschoorn NO, Somarathne EASK, Dasanayaka NN, Karunarathne LJU, Vithanage KK, Dalpatadu KPC, Lokupitiya E, Gunathunga MW, Herath HMJC, Jayasinghe S, Dissanayake DWN. The development of a tool to identify skilled meditators among meditation practitioners - ‘The University of Colombo Intake Interview to identify Skilled Meditators for scientific research. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2022;28(4): 708-717. doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v28i4.8542. View article

Lucas MN, Lanerolle P, Senarath U, Hills AP, Wickramasinghe VP. Is abdominal adiposity in healthy Sri Lankan neonates different from the rest of the world? Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2022;31(2):264-274. doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202206_31(2).0012. PMID: 35766562. View article

Lucas MN, Edirisinghe N, Lanerolle P, Senarath U, Hills AP, Wickramasinghe VP. Infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices from birth to 2 years: A longitudinal follow-up study in healthy children from Colombo, Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka J Child Health. 2022;51(3):423-430. doi: 10.4038/sljch.v51i3. View article

Gowinnage SS, Wicramabahu SPP, Arambepola C. Sexual and reproductive health experiences, knowledge and associations: a neglected issue among adults with spinal cord injury in Sri Lanka. Sex Disabil. 2022;40:687–700. doi: 10.1007/s11195-022-09758-8. View article

Kalubowila K, Karunaratne P, Yapa B, Arambepola C. Measuring household carbon footprint: population-specific adaptation and validation of a tool for South Asia. American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences. 2022;87(1):45–57. ISSN (Print) 2313-4410, ISSN (Online) 2313-4402. View article

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Perera C, Galappatti DI, Thrimavithana AM, Jayawickrama I, Mahesh B, Arnold M, Ferdinando R, Gunathunga W. Effect of Moringa oleifera on haematological parameters: a systematic review. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2022;28(2):602–614. doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v28i2. View article

Kumarapeli V, Mahesh PKB, Gunathunga W, Arnold M, Perera S, Jayasinghe S, Wellappuli N, Senanayake S, Samarutilak N, Jayawickrama WIU, Subasinghe D, Kawiratna PDS, Rodrigo CH, De Silva S, Ferdinando R. Exploring the boundaries of community medicine in Sri Lanka: a conceptual model for service delivery. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2022;28(1):555–557. doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v28i1.8452. View article

Talagala IY, Nawarathne M, Arambepola C. A simple low-cost tool to predict the risk for oesophageal carcinoma: a validation Study. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2021 Dec;27(5):93-102. doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v27i5.8462. View article

Rathnayake N, De Silva Weliange S, Guruge GND. Effectiveness of a health promotion intervention to address determinants of child neglect in a disadvantaged community in Sri Lanka. J Health Popul Nutr. 2021 Nov 8;40(1):48. doi: 10.1186/s41043-021-00267-6. PMID: 34749826; PMCID: PMC8576913. View article

Rajasinghe SV, Arambepola C. Sports competition related anxiety: Is it modifiable among athletes in urban schools in Sri Lanka? Asian J Interdicip Res. 2021 Nov;4(4):37-46. doi:10.54392/ajir2145. View article

De Silva Weliange S, Perera M, Gunatilake J. Perceived social and built environment associations of leisure-time physical activity among adults in Sri Lanka. BMC Res Notes. 2021 Oct 20;14(1):391. doi: 10.1186/s13104-021-05810-6. PMID: 34670605; PMCID: PMC8527713. View article

Darshani S, Gnanathasan A, Arambepola C, Chang T. Knowledge on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of snakebite envenoming among doctors in snakebite-dense regions in Sri Lanka. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2021 Sep 3;115(9):984-991. doi: 10.1093/trstmh/trab112. PMID: 34323280. View article

Jayakody S, Hewage SA, Wickramasinghe ND, Piyumanthi RAP, Wijewickrama A, Gunewardena NS, Prathapan S, Arambepola C. Why are you not dead yet?' - dimensions and the main driving forces of stigma and discrimination among COVID-19 patients in Sri Lanka. Public Health. 2021 Oct;199:10-16. doi: 10.1016/j.puhe.2021.07.001. Epub 2021 Jul 10. PMID: 34517288; PMCID: PMC8429037. View article

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Arambepola C, Wickramasinghe ND, Jayakody S, Hewage SA, Wijewickrema A, Gunawardena N, Dhanapala S, Prathapan S. Sri Lanka's early success in the containment of COVID-19 through its rapid response: Clinical & epidemiological evidence from the initial case series. PLoS One. 2021 Jul 29;16(7):e0255394. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255394. PMID: 34324587; PMCID: PMC8321098. View article

Warnakulasuriya LS, Samaranayake D, Adikaram AVN, Fernando MMA, Rytter E, Ciba I, Bergsten P, Forslund AH, Renuka Ruchira Silva KD, Wickramasinghe VP. Metabolic Abnormalities in a Cohort of Overweight and Obese Children in an Urban Setting of Sri Lanka. Int J Endocrinol. 2021 Jul 5;2021:9936889. doi: 10.1155/2021/9936889. PMID: 34285694; PMCID: PMC8275386. View article

Silva JP, Singh A, Oldenburg B, Gunathunga W, Alagiyawanna AMAAP, Mavoa S. Associations between residential greenness and self-reported heart disease in Sri Lankan men: A cross-sectional study. PLoS One. 2021 May 28;16(5):e0252382. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0252382. PMID: 34048455; PMCID: PMC8162690. View article

Wanigasinghe J, Arambepola C, Murugupillai R, Kapurubandara R, Jayawickrama A. Quality of life at 6 years in children treated for West syndrome with hormonal therapy. Epilepsy Behav. 2021 Jun;119:107974. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.107974. Epub 2021 May 1. PMID: 33946008. View article

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Wanigasinghe J, Arambepola C, Ranganathan SS, Jayasundara K, Weerasinghe A, Wickramarachchi P. Epilepsy outcome at four years in a randomized clinical trial comparing oral prednisolone and intramuscular ACTH in West Syndrome. Pediatr Neurol. 2021 Jun;119:22-26. doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2021.01.008. Epub 2021 Mar 8. PMID: 33836476. View article

Karunagoda KPKR, Perera PK, Senanayake H, De Silva Weliange S. Efficacy and Safety of the Two Ayurveda Drug Regimens in Uterine Fibroids: A Randomized Single-Blind Clinical Trial. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2021 Jun 28;2021:4325502. doi: 10.1155/2021/4325502. PMID: 34257678; PMCID: PMC8260316. View article

Weliange SS, Fernando D, Withanage S, Gunatilake J. A GIS based approach to neighbourhood physical environment and walking among adults in Colombo municipal council area, Sri Lanka. BMC Public Health. 2021 May 26;21(1):989. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-10983-7. PMID: 34039305; PMCID: PMC8157718. View article

Chang T, Darshani S, Manikavasagam P, Arambepola C. Knowledge and attitudes about end-of-life decisions, good death and principles of medical ethics among doctors in tertiary care hospitals in Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study. BMC Med Ethics. 2021 May 26;22(1):66. doi: 10.1186/s12910-021-00631-5. PMID: 34039321; PMCID: PMC8152188. View article

Sumanasena SP, Wanigasinghe J, Arambepola C, Sri Ranganathan S, Muhandiram E. Effect of intramuscular ACTH versus oral prednisolone on the developmental trajectories of children with West syndrome over 24 months: A randomised control study. Eur J Paediatr Neurol. 2021 May;32:98-105. doi: 10.1016/j.ejpn.2021.04.003. Epub 2021 Apr 14. PMID: 33894665. View article

Karunaweera ND, Senanayake S, Ginige S, Silva H, Manamperi N, Samaranayake N, Senarath U, et al. Spatiotemporal distribution of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka and future case burden estimates. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2021 Apr 23;15(4). doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0009346. PMID: 33891608; PMCID: PMC8099137. View article

Arambepola C, Perera M, Gillison F, Peacock O, Thompson D. The understanding, acceptability, and relevance of personalised multidimensional physical activity feedback among urban adults: evidence from a qualitative feasibility study in Sri Lanka. BMC Public Health. 2021 Apr 13;21(1):715. doi: 10.1186/s12889-021-10774-0. PMID: 33849495; PMCID: PMC8045206. View article

Samaranayake D, Lanerolle P, Waidyatilaka I, de Lanerolle-Dias M, Hills AP, Wickremasinghe AR, Wickramasinghe VP. Association between early weight gain and later adiposity in Sri Lankan adolescents. J Dev Orig Health Dis. 2021 Apr;12(2):250-259. doi: 10.1017/S2040174420000331. Epub 2020 Apr 30. PMID: 32349848. View article

Rabindrakumar MSK, Wickramasinghe VP, Arambepola C, Senanayake H, Karunaratne V, Thoradeniya T. Baseline iron and low-grade inflammation modulate the effectiveness of iron supplementation: evidence from follow-up of pregnant Sri Lankan women. Eur J Nutr. 2021 Mar;60(2):1101-1109. doi: 10.1007/s00394-020-02320-2. Epub 2020 Jul 1. PMID: 32613329. View article

Ciba I, Warnakulasuriya LS, Adikaram AVN, Bergsten P, Dahlbom M, Fernando MMA, Rytter E, Samaranayake DL, Silva KDRR, Wickramasinghe VP, Forslund AH. Prevalence of different states of glucose intolerance in Sri Lankan children and adolescents with obesity and its relation to other comorbidities. Pediatr Diabetes. 2021 Mar;22(2):168-181. doi: 10.1111/pedi.13145. Epub 2020 Nov 4. PMID: 33095944; PMCID: PMC7984158. View article

Palihaderu PADS, Mendis BILM, Premarathne JMKJK, Dissanayake AS, Rajapakse IH, Karunanayake P, et al. Impact of age and social class on individual music preference in selected urban and suburban areas of Sri Lanka. SSRN. 2021 Mar 21. Available from: View article

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Thillan K, Lanerolle P, Thoradeniya T, Samaranayake D, Chandrajith R, Wickramasinghe P. Micronutrient status and associated factors of adiposity in primary school children with normal and high body fat in Colombo municipal area, Sri Lanka. BMC Pediatr. 2021 Jan 6;21(1):14. doi: 10.1186/s12887-020-02473-3. PMID: 33407272; PMCID: PMC7786904. View article

Hewage S, Wickramasinghe N, Jayakody S, Samaranayake D, Prathapan S, Arambepola C. Social distancing and its impact on flattening the COVID-19 curve in Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2021 Jan 1;26(1):65-70. View article

Jayalath L, Samaranayake D. Does gender role influence the pattern of internet and computer use among physiotherapy undergraduates? South-East Asian J Med Educ. 2021;15(1). View article

Dabare PM, Wickramasinghe P, Waidyatilaka I, Devi S, Kurpad AV, Samaranayake D, de Lanerolle-Dias M, Wickremasinghe R, Hills AP, Lanerolle P. Validation of accelerometer-based energy expenditure equations using doubly-labelled water technique in 11-13 year-old Sri Lankan children. Sri Lanka J Child Health. 2021; 50(4): 637-643. doi: 10.4038/sljch.v50i4.9853. 2021; Oct 4. View article

Illangasinghe DK, Alagiyawanna MAAP, Samaranayake D, Fernando N. Prevalence and associated factors of occupational stress among bus drivers of Sri Lanka Transport Board in Colombo District. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2021;27(3):411-419. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v27i3.8424. View article

Witharana C, Siridewa K, Weerasinghe M, Karunathilake I. Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding long-term complications of COVID-19 among an urban population in Sri Lanka. Int J Med Res Health Sci. 2021;10(11):97-103. View article

Seneviratne R, Marasinghe A, Yasaratne N, Weerasinghe MC. Key considerations in mass masking during the COVID-19 outbreak: a scoping review. JRC. 2021. doi:10.4038/jrcs.v26i1.112. View article

Wijesekara NWANY, Weerasinghe MC, Seneviratne SR de A. Assessment of current status and geospatial analysis of compliance to bacteriological parameters: Tools to ensure access to safe water in Sri Lanka. J Environ Manage. 2021;295:113110. doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113110. View article

Karunathilake IM, Weerasinghe WMPC, Rupasinghe R, Weerasinghe MC. Use of proxy indicators to interpret the epi curve of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka. Int J Community Resilience. 2021;1(1):1-16. View article

Wijesiri HSMSK, De Silva Weliange SH, Wasalathanthri S, Wijeyaratne CN. The prevalence and correlates of activity limitations among the elderly in informal caregiving settings in Colombo district, Sri Lanka: a community-based cross-sectional study. Int J Caring Sci. 2021;13(3):1568. View article

Mendis BILM, Palihaderu PADS, Satharasinghe DA, Premarathne JMKJK, Dissanayake AS, Rajapakse IH, Senarath U, et al. Exploration of music preferences among the socioeconomic stereotypes: A cross-sectional study. J Adv Res Soc Sci. 2021;4(4):1-18. doi: 10.33422/jarss.v4i4.540. View article

Palihaderu PADS, Mendis BILM, Satharasinghe DA, Premarathne JMKJK, Dissanayake AS, Rajapakse IH, Senarath U, et al. Perceived stress and preferred music genres of Sri Lankans in urban and suburban areas: A pilot study. Rajarata Univ J. 2021;6(2):22-28. View article

Senarath U. Translation of evidence into practice: revisiting essential newborn care study outcomes. J College Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2021;27(1):1-8. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v27i1.8408. View article

Jayasekera H, Siritunga S, Senarath U, Gill P. Study on functional outcomes of adolescents after initial treatment of upper limb fractures in a selected district in Sri Lanka. Issues Dev Health Res. 2021;5:121-126. doi: 10.9734/bpi/idhr/v5/4949F. View article

Jayasekera H, Siritunga S, Senarath U. Adolescents with upper limb fractures attending selected government hospitals in a district in Sri Lanka and associated prehospital care. Int J Sci Res Publ. 2021;11(3):1-6. doi: 10.29322/IJSRP.11.03.2021.p11123. View article

Wijesinghe PCI, Mathurahan S, Wijesundere DS, Ranawaka S, Arambepola C, Chang T. Estimation of the carbon footprint, its contributory factors, and knowledge and attitudes about climate change among medical students in Sri Lanka. J Environ Pollut Hum Health. 2021;9(1):1-5. doi:10.12691/jephh-9-1-1. View article

Jayakody S, Arambepola C. Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of a tool to assess dementia specific quality of life: Evidence from a South Asian population. SL J Psychiatry. 2021;12(1):31-38. doi: 10.4038/sljpsyc.v12i1.8268. View article

Ferdinando R, Mahesh PB, Senanayake S, Jayawickrama I, Rodrigo C, Abeysinghe N, Dhanapala S, Jayaratne K, Chandraratne N, Semage S, Agampodi S, Weerasinghe M, Gamage A, Talagala I, Arambepola C, Prathapan S. Community transmission of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka: the debate and its implications on action orientation - A position paper from the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2021;27(1). doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v27i1.8419. View article

Mahesh PK, Senanayake SJ, Hettiarachchi CA, Walpita YN, Perera S, Senewiratne S, Mambulage U, Peiris D, Ariyarathne N, Chandrasiri A, Samaruthilaka N. Early response in pandemics: importance and challenges in Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2020 Nov 14;26(5). doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v26i5.8318. View article

Jayawardana S, Arambepola C, Chang T, Gnanathasan A. Prevalence, vulnerability and epidemiological characteristics of snakebite in agricultural settings in rural Sri Lanka: A population-based study from South Asia. PLoS One. 2020 Dec 28;15(12):e0243991. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0243991. PMID: 33370325; PMCID: PMC7769266. View article

Jayaratne K, Arambepola C, Prathapan S, et al. Flattening the epidemic curve of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka: the public health response. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2020 Nov 14;26(Special Edition on COVID-19). doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v26i5.8390. View article

Jayaratne K, Arambepola C, Prathapan S, et al. Exit strategy of COVID-19 epidemic in Sri Lanka: recommendations of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2020 Nov 14;26 (Special edition on COVID-19). doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v26i5.8382. View article

Jayaratne K, Arambepola C, Prathapan S, et al. Proposals for strategic planning to address the current situation of COVID-19 epidemic. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2020 Nov 14;26 (Special edition on COVID-19). doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v26i5.8381. View article

Prathapan S, Arambepola C. The COVID-19 pandemic: tackling challenges through the public health system. Editorial. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka 2020; 26(Special Edition on COVID-19):1-3. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v26i5.8377. View article

Jayaratne K, Arambepola C, Prathapan S, et al. Proposed exit strategy for Colombo Municipality area: recommendations of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2020 Nov 14;26 (Special edition on COVID-19). doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v26i5.8373. View article

Edirisuriya CS, Perera M, Suraweera N, Chandraratne N, Wickramaarachchi CM. Can COVID-19 be an airborne infection? J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2020 Nov 14;26(Special edition on COVID-19). doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v26i5.8362. View article

Jayakody S, Wickramasinghe ND, Hewage SA, Prathapan S, Arambepola C. Generating a case definition for COVID-19. Technical Report Series. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2020 Nov 14;26 (Special edition on COVID-19). DOI: 10.4038/jccpsl.v26i5.8361. View article

Wickramasinghe ND, Hewage SA, Jayakody S, Prathapan S, Arambepola C. Basic reproduction number (R0) of SARS-CoV-2. Technical Report Series. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2020 Nov 14;26 (Special edition on COVID-19). DOI: 10.4038/jccpsl.v26i5.8359. View article

De Silva C, Batuwanthudawe R, Lokubalasooriya A, Jayaratne K, Mapitigama N, Moonasinghe L, et al. Continuing maternal and child health (MCH) services during COVID-19: activities, challenges and the lessons learnt. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2020 Nov 14;26 (Special edition on COVID-19). doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v26i5.8347. View article

Hewage S, Wickramasinghe ND, Jayakody S, Samaranayake D, Prathapan S, Arambepola C. Social distancing and its impact on flattening the COVID-19 curve in Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2020 Nov 14;26(Special edition on COVID-19): 65-70. DOI: 10.4038/jccpsl.v26i1.8314. View article

Jayaratne K, Arambepola C, et al. Flattening the epidemic curve of COVID -19 in Sri Lanka: the public health response. Communique-1. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2020;26 (Special edition on COVID-19). DOI: 10.4038/jccpsl.v26i1.8311. View article

Ranatunga IDJC, Jayaratne K. Proportion of unplanned pregnancies, their determinants and health outcomes of women delivering at a teaching hospital in Sri Lanka. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2020 Nov 5;20(1):667. doi: 10.1186/s12884-020-03259-2. PMID: 33153469; PMCID: PMC7643445. View article

Dharmaratne S, Sudaraka S, Abeyagunawardena I, Manchanayake K, Kothalawala M, Gunathunga W. Estimation of the basic reproduction number (R0) for the novel coronavirus disease in Sri Lanka. Virol J. 2020 Oct 7;17(1):144. doi: 10.1186/s12985-020-01411-0. PMID: 33028382; PMCID: PMC7538841. View article

Samaranayake DBDL, Adikaram SGS, Atapattu N, Kendaragama KMDLD, Senevirathne JTN, Jayasekera HD, Wickramasinghe VP. Vitamin D supplementation in obese Sri Lankan children: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Pediatr. 2020 Sep 5;20(1):426. doi: 10.1186/s12887-020-02329-w. PMID: 32891139; PMCID: PMC7487456. View article

Wickramasinghe D, Wickramasinghe N, Kamburugamuwa SA, Arambepola C, Samarasekera DN. Correlation between immunity from BCG and the morbidity and mortality of COVID-19. Trop Dis Travel Med Vaccines. 2020 Aug 28;6:17. doi: 10.1186/s40794-020-00117-z. PMID: 32868985; PMCID: PMC7453689. View article

Gowinnage SS, Arambepola C. Quality of life and its determinants among community re-integrated soldiers with permanent disabilities following traumatic limb injuries. Qual Life Res. 2020 Aug;29(8):2119-2127. doi: 10.1007/s11136-020-02473-x. Epub 2020 Mar 28. PMID: 32222929. View article

Ranasinghe AWIP, Fernando B, Sumathipala A, Gunathunga W. Medical ethics: knowledge, attitude and practice among doctors in three teaching hospitals in Sri Lanka. BMC Med Ethics. 2020 Aug 5;21(1):69. doi: 10.1186/s12910-020-00511-4. PMID: 32758219; PMCID: PMC7405426. View article

Chang T, Weeratunga P, Vithanage T, Wijewickrama P, Kularathne S, Fernando S, Arambepola C. Anemia as a predictor of functional disability in the early stage of ischemic stroke in a South Asian population. Ann Indian Acad Neurol. 2020 Jul-Aug;23(4):515-521. doi: 10.4103/aian.AIAN_357_19. Epub 2019 Sep 25. PMID: 33223670; PMCID: PMC7657289. View article

Galappatthy P, Bataduwaarachchi V, Ranasinghe P, Galappatthy G, Senarath U, Wijeyaratne C, et al. Sex difference in risk factors, GRACE scores, and management among post-acute coronary syndrome patients in Sri Lanka. Cardiol Res Pract. 2020 Jul 30;2020:4560218. doi: 10.1155/2020/4560218. PMID: 32802496; PMCID: PMC7414373. View article

Turley R, Roberts S, Foster C, Willis S, Morgan H, Warner N, Mann M, Scourfield J, El-Banna A, Evans R, Lyons Longworth M. Promoting the retention, mental health and wellbeing of child and family social workers: a systematic review of Workforce interventions. What Works for Children’s Care. 2020 Jul. View article

Walpita YN, Green L. Health Impact Assessment (HIA): A Comparative Case Study of Sri Lanka and Wales: What Can a Developing Country Learn From the Welsh HIA System? Int J Health Serv. 2022 Apr;52(2):283-291. doi: 10.1177/0020731420941454. Epub 2020 Jul 13. PMID: 32660304. View article

Brizuela V, Bonet M, Trigo Romero CL, Abalos E, Baguiya A, Fawole B, Knight M, Lumbiganon P, Minkauskienė M, Nabhan A, Bique Osman N, Qureshi ZP, Souza JP, Jayaratne K, et al. World Health Organization Global Maternal Sepsis Study Research Group. Early evaluation of the 'STOP SEPSIS!' WHO Global Maternal Sepsis Awareness Campaign implemented for healthcare providers in 46 low, middle and high-income countries. BMJ Open. 2020 May 21;10(5):e036338. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-036338. PMID: 32444432; PMCID: PMC7247401. View article

Bonet M, Brizuela V, Abalos E, Jayaratne K, et al. WHO Global Maternal Sepsis Study (GLOSS) Research Group. Frequency and management of maternal infection in health facilities in 52 countries (GLOSS): a 1-week inception cohort study. Lancet Glob Health. 2020 May;8(5):e661-e671. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(20)30109-1. PMID: 32353314; PMCID: PMC7196885. View article

Chang T, Ibrahim S, Ranasinghe HM, Mihirini AHTM, Weerasinghe D, Vithanage TDP, Banagala C, Arambepola C. Knowledge of stroke, its warning symptoms, risk factors and treatment among the general public and general practitioners in a South Asian population. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2020 May;29(5):104760. doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2020.104760. Epub 2020 Mar 13. PMID: 32173224. View article

Walpita YN, Arambepola C. High resilience leads to better work performance in nurses: Evidence from South Asia. J Nurs Manag. 2020 Mar;28(2):342-350. doi: 10.1111/jonm.12930. Epub 2020 Feb 6. PMID: 31845421. View article

Branavan U, Wijesundera S, Chandrasekaran V, Arambepola C, Wijeyaratne C. In depth analysis of the association of FTO SNP (rs9939609) with the expression of classical phenotype of PCOS: a Sri Lankan study. BMC Med Genet. 2020 Feb 12;21(1):30. doi: 10.1186/s12881-020-0961-1. PMID: 32050935; PMCID: PMC7017608. View article

Fukunaga A, Inoue Y, Chandraratne N, Yamaguchi M, Kuwahara K, Indrawansa S, Gunawardena N, Mizoue T, Samarasinghe D. Healthy lifestyle index and its association with hypertension among community adults in Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study. PLoS One. 2020 Jan 10;15(1). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0226773. View article

Dahanayake JM, Perera PK, Galappaththy P, Samaranayake D. Efficacy and safety of two Ayurvedic dosage forms for allergic rhinitis: Study protocol for an open-label randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2020 Jan 7;21(1):37. doi: 10.1186/s13063-019-4004-1. PMID: 31910896; PMCID: PMC6947868. View article

Senanayake B, Wickramasinghe SI, Edirippulige S, Arambepola C. Stress and its social determinants - a qualitative study reflecting the perceptions of a select small group of the public in Sri Lanka. Indian J Psychol Med. 2020 Jan 6;42(1):69-79. doi: 10.4103/IJPSYM.IJPSYM_482_18. PMID: 31997868; PMCID: PMC6970305. View article

Walpita YN, Nurmotov U. ROBINS-I- A tool for critical appraisal of non-randomised studies of interventions. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2020;26(3). doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v26i3.8294. View article

Karunaweera ND, Ginige S, Senanayake S, Silva H, Manamperi N, Samaranayake N, et al. Spatial epidemiologic trends and hotspots of leishmaniasis, Sri Lanka, 2001-2018. Emerg Infect Dis. 2020 Jan;26(1):1-10. doi: 10.3201/eid2601.190971. PMID: 31855147; PMCID: PMC6924882. View article

Kumarasinghe M, Samaranayake D. Job satisfaction and associated factors among Public Health Inspectors in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka: pre-COVID-19 era. Sri Lanka J Soc Sci. 2020;43(2):99-108. View article

Weerasinghe MC. Co-existing with COVID-19: engaging the community to strengthen the public health response in Sri Lanka. J Ceylon Coll Physicians. 2020;51(1):8-13. doi: 10.4038/jccp.v51i1.7880. View article

Mahendran R, Pathirana S, Piyatilake ITS, Perera SSN, Weerasinghe MC. Assessment of environmental variability on malaria transmission in a malaria-endemic rural dry zone locality of Sri Lanka: The wavelet approach. PLoS One. 2020;15. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0228540. View article

Rathnayake N, De Silva Weliange S, Guruge GND. Engaging a disadvantaged community in identifying determinants of child neglect using a health promotion approach: an experience from a Sri Lankan study. Asian Pac J Health Sci. 2020;7(2):1-6. doi:10.21276/apjhs.2020.7.2.1. View article

Chathurika HLS, Weliange SDS, Abeysekara M, Yaddehige IS, Priyanka L. Knowledge, attitudes and practices of army soldiers on prehospital trauma care in Matara District, Sri Lanka. Int J Sci Res Publ. 2020;10(7):930. doi:10.29322/IJSRP.10.07.2020.p103105. View article

Lucas MN, Lanerolle P, Senarath U, Hills AP, Wickramasinghe VP. Birth anthropometry from a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka: differs from the WHO growth standards. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2020;29(4):795-802. doi: 10.6133/apjcn.202012_29(4).0015. PMID: 33377374. View article

Senarath U, Katulanda P, Fernando DN, Kalupahana NS, Partheepan K, Katulanda G, Dibley MJ. Undiagnosed diabetes, hypertension, and hypercholesterolaemia in an overweight or obese population: implications for cardiovascular disease risk screening programme. Ceylon Med J. 2020;65:46-55. doi: 10.4038/cmj.v65i3.9185. View article

Wijesinghe HD, Fernando J, Senarath U, Wijesinghe GK, Lokuhetty S, Menaka D. A clinicopathological study of triple-negative breast carcinoma in a patient cohort from a tertiary care center in Sri Lanka. Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2020;63(3):388-396. doi: 10.4103/IJPM.IJPM_657_19. View article

Siriwardhana DD, Weerasinghe MC, Rait G, Scholes S, Walters KR. Association between frailty and disability among rural community-dwelling older adults in Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open. 2020;10. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2019-034189. View article

Vidanapathirana DM, Samaranayake D, Wickramasinghe P. Association of Serum Uric acid and Gamma-glutamyltransferase with Obesity Related Metabolic Derangements in a Cohort of Children with Obesity in Sri Lanka. Ceylon Med J. 2019 Dec 31;64(4):125-132. doi: 10.4038/cmj.v64i4.8989. PMID: 32120465. View article

Senarath U, Katulanda P, Fernando DN, Kalupahana NS, Partheepan K, Jayawardena R, et al. mHealth nutrition and lifestyle intervention (m-HENAL) to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in a middle-aged, overweight and obese population in Sri Lanka: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Contemp Clin Trials Commun. 2019 Dec 1;16:100453. doi: 10.1016/j.conctc.2019.100453. View article

Sumanasena SP, Wanigasinghe J, Arambepola C, Sri Ranganathan S, Muhandiram E. Developmental profile at initial presentation in children with infantile spasms. Dev Med Child Neurol. 2019 Nov;61(11):1295-1301. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.14205. Epub 2019 Mar 10. PMID: 30854631. View article

Thanh BYL, Lumbiganon P, Pattanittum P, Laopaiboon M, Vogel JP, Oladapo OT, Pileggi-Castro C, Mori R, Jayaratne K, Qureshi Z, Souza J. Mode of delivery and pregnancy outcomes in preterm birth: a secondary analysis of the WHO Global and Multi-country Surveys. Sci Rep. 2019 Oct 29;9(1):15556. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-52015-w. PMID: 31664121; PMCID: PMC6820722. View article

Fernando BMS, Samaranayake D. Burnout among postgraduate doctors in Colombo: prevalence, associated factors and association with self-reported patient care. BMC Med Educ. 2019 Oct 16;19(1):373. doi: 10.1186/s12909-019-1810-9. PMID: 31619216; PMCID: PMC6794729. View article

Senarath U, Senanayake S, Pathirana S, Karunaweera N, Weerasinghe MC, Gunawardena NS, et al. Health in rural Sri Lanka: A cross-sectional survey of three rural districts. Ceylon Med J. 2019 Sep 30;64(3):103-110. doi: 10.4038/cmj.v64i3.8957. PMID: 32120460. View article

Warnakulasuriya LS, Fernando MAM, Adikaram AVN, Thawfeek ARM, Anurasiri WML, Elisabet R, Bergsten P, Silva KDRR, Samaranayake D, Wickramasinghe VP. Assessment of Nutritional Status in Sri Lankan Children: Validity of Current Anthropometry Cutoffs? Asia Pac J Public Health. 2019 Oct;31(7):633-642. doi: 10.1177/1010539519872061. Epub 2019 Sep 17. PMID: 31529983. View article

Arunoda MKPD, Gunathunga MW, Yobas PK. The effectiveness of mindfulness meditation program on selected aspects of health among students of the B.Sc. in Physiotherapy, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Psychol Behav Sci Int J. 2019 Aug 30;13(1):555854. doi:10.19080/PBSIJ.2019.13.555854. View article

Siriwardana Y, Deepachandi B, De Silva Weliange S, Udagedara C, Wickremarathne C, Warnasuriya W, Ranawaka RR, Kahawita I, Chandrawansa PH, Karunaweera ND. First evidence for two independent and different leishmaniasis transmission foci in Sri Lanka: recent introduction or long-term existence?. J Trop Med. 2019 July 25; 2019:6475939. doi:10.1155/2019/6475939. View article

Mahesh PKB, Gunathunga MW, Jayasinghe S, Arnold SM, Senanayake S, Senanayake C, De Silva LSD, Kularatna S. Construct validity and reliability of EQ-5D-3L for stroke survivors in a lower middle income setting. Ceylon Med J. 2019 Jun 30;64(2):52-58. doi: 10.4038/cmj.v64i2.8891. PMID: 31455067. View article

Wanigasinghe J, Arambepola C, Murugupillai R, Chang T. Age, sex and ethnic differentials in the prevalence and control of epilepsy among Sri Lankan children: a population-based study. BMJ Paediatr Open. 2019 Jun 19;3(1):e000430. doi: 10.1136/bmjpo-2018-000430. PMID: 31321319; PMCID: PMC6598552. View article

Adikaram SGS, Samaranayake D, Atapattu N, Kendaragama KMDLD, Senevirathne JTN, Wickramasinghe VP. Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its association with metabolic derangements among children with obesity. BMC Pediatr. 2019 Jun 8;19(1):186. doi: 10.1186/s12887-019-1558-8. PMID: 31176378; PMCID: PMC6555946. View article

Kularatnam GAM, Jasinge E, Gunasena S, Samaranayake D, Senanayake MP, Wickramasinghe VP. Evaluation of biochemical and haematological changes in dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever in Sri Lankan children: a prospective follow up study. BMC Pediatr. 2019 Apr 1;19(1):87. doi: 10.1186/s12887-019-1451-5. PMID: 30935373; PMCID: PMC6442420. View article

Karunanayake L, Karunanayake P, Rathnayaka CS, Senarath U, Ranbanda JM, Kothalawala M. Seroprevalence and associated risk factors of human Brucella infection in selected provinces in Sri Lanka. Ceylon Med J. 2019 Mar 31;64(1):25-29. doi: 10.4038/cmj.v64i1.8824. View article

Wijesinghe PA, Jayaratne K, Peiris D. National Maternal Death surveillance and Response: Sri Lankan scenario. Ceylon Med J. 2019 Mar 31;64(1):1-3. doi: 10.4038/cmj.v64i1.8822. PMID: 31055900. View article

Chandrathilaka KRM, Samaranayake D, Lankatilake KN, de Alwis Senevirathne R, Karunarathna AK. A qualitative study on barriers for the use of respiratory protective devices among rice mill workers in Ampara District, Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2019; 25(4):150-157. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v25i4.8198. View article

Weerasinghe MC. Mandatory revalidation is the key to safe healthcare. JRC. 2019. doi:10.4038/jrcs.v24i1.60. View article

Senarath U, Senanayake S, Pathirana S, Karunaweera N, Weerasinghe MC, Gunawardena NS, Munugoda IP, Jayasinghe S, Amarathunga P, Corea E, De Silva V, Fernando D, Gnanathasan A, Gunatilake M, Gunawardena S, Katuland P, Rajapakse S, Samaranayake N, Siriwardana Y. Health in rural Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional survey of three rural districts. Ceylon Med J. 2019;64(3):103-110. doi:10.4038/cmj.v64i3.8957. View article

Siriwardhana DD, Weerasinghe MC, Rait G, Falcaro M, Scholes S, Walters KR. Prevalence of frailty in rural community-dwelling older adults in Kegalle district of Sri Lanka: a population-based cross-sectional study. BMJ Open. 2019;9. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026314. View article

Siriwardhana DD, Weerasinghe MC, Rait G, Scholes S, Walters KR. The association between frailty and quality of life among rural community-dwelling older adults in Kegalle district of Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study. Qual Life Res. 2019. doi:10.1007/s11136-019-02137-5. View article

Karunarathne S, Chandraratne N, Ranasinghe T, de Silva A. The social health insurance scheme for public-sector employees in Sri Lanka and its effect on reducing the financial burden of illness. Asia Pac J Public Health. 2019;31(7):584–593. doi:10.1177/1010539519862422. View article

Chandraratne N, Yamaguchi M, Indrawansa S, Gunawardena N, Kuwahara K, Islam Z, Kawasaki Y, Mizoue T, Samarasinghe D. The effect of youths as change agents on cardiovascular disease risk factors among adult neighbours: a cluster randomised controlled trial in Sri Lanka. BMC Public Health. 2019;19(1):893. doi:10.1186/s12889-019-7142-1. View article

Arambepola C, Walpita YN, Yogeswaran S, Jayawardena D. Status, determinants and interventions on cardiovascular disease & diabetes in Sri Lanka: desk review of research 2000-2018. World Health Organization, Regional Office for South-East Asia. 2019. View article

Wickramasinghe SA, Gunathunga MW, Hemachandra DKNN. Client perceived quality of postnatal care following a normal delivery provided by public sector specialized care institutions in Sri Lanka: a cross sectional study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2019;19(485). doi:10.1186/s12884-019-2645-4. View article

Gunathunga W, Jayakody O, Bartlett L, Munugoda I, Gunathunga CK. Comparative study on the status of mental wellbeing among regularly meditating and non-meditating health care personnel in Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2019;25(3):112-120. doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v25i3.8206. View article

Wickramasinghe S, Gunathunga W, Hemachandra N. Validation of a newly developed multi-dimensional instrument to assess maternal perceptions of the quality of institutional postnatal care services in Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2019;25(2):65–71. doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v25i2.8183. View article

Mahesh PKB, Gunathunga MW, Jayasinghe S, Arnold SM, Mallawarachchi K, De Silva LS. Breathing with an enemy in the kitchen: a narrative review of the concepts on cleaner energy, respiratory effects of indoor air pollution due to cooking and the potential way forward. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2019;24(4):162–169. doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v24i4.8141. View article

de Silva SH, Hewagamage US, Wickramarachchi P, Weerasinghe A, Katulanda G, Seneviratne SN, Gunathunga MW. Effect of glucocorticoid therapy on bones in children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia: A Sri Lankan experience. Sri Lanka J Child Health. 2019;48(1):47-52. doi: 10.4038/sljch.v48i1.8651. View article

Senanayake GB, Arambepola C. Understanding chronic stress: a narrative review of literature. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2019;25(1):30-36. DOI: 10.4038/jccpsl.v25i1.8196. View article

Rabindrakumar MSK, Pujitha Wickramasinghe V, Gooneratne L, Arambepola C, Senanayake H, Thoradeniya T. The role of haematological indices in predicting early iron deficiency among pregnant women in an urban area of Sri Lanka. BMC Hematol. 2018 Dec 22;18:37. doi: 10.1186/s12878-018-0131-2. PMID: 30607249; PMCID: PMC6303966. View article

Talagala IA, Arambepola C. Changes in quality of life following initial treatment of oesophageal carcinoma: a cohort study from Sri Lanka. BMC Cancer. 2018 Nov 29;18(1):1184. doi: 10.1186/s12885-018-5106-y. PMID: 30497424; PMCID: PMC6267797. View article

Santana DS, Silveira C, Costa ML, Souza RT, Surita FG, Souza JP, Mazhar SB, Jayaratne K, Qureshi Z, Sousa MH, Vogel JP, Cecatti JG; WHO Multi-Country Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health Research Network. Perinatal outcomes in twin pregnancies complicated by maternal morbidity: evidence from the WHO Multicountry Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2018 Nov 20;18(1):449. doi: 10.1186/s12884-018-2082-9. PMID: 30453908; PMCID: PMC6245698. View article

Mahesh PKB, Gunathunga MW, Arnold SM, Jayasinghe C, Pathirana S, Makarim MF, Manawadu PM, Senanayake SJ. Effectiveness of targeting fathers for breastfeeding promotion: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Public Health. 2018 Sep 24;18(1):1140. doi: 10.1186/s12889-018-6037-x. PMID: 30249216; PMCID: PMC6154400. View article

Galappatthy P, Bataduwaarachchi VR, Ranasinghe P, Galappatthy GKS, Wijayabandara M, Warapitiya DS, Sivapathasundaram M, Wickramarathna T, Senarath U, Sridharan S, Wijeyaratne CN, Ekanayaka R. Management, characteristics and outcomes of patients with acute coronary syndrome in Sri Lanka. Heart. 2018 Sep;104(17):1424-1431. doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2017-312404. Epub 2018 Feb 16. PMID: 29453329. View article

Talagala IA, Nawarathne M, Arambepola C. Novel risk factors for primary prevention of oesophageal carcinoma: a case-control study from Sri Lanka. BMC Cancer. 2018 Nov 19;18(1):1135. doi: 10.1186/s12885-018-4975-4. PMID: 30454012; PMCID: PMC6245903. View article

Senanayake B, Rajasuriya M, Suraweera C, Arambepola C. How valid is Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised Scale among Sri Lankan adults? Indian J Psychiatry. 2018 Jul-Sep;60(3):318-323. doi: 10.4103/psychiatry.IndianJPsychiatry_171_18. PMID: 30405258; PMCID: PMC6201660. View article

de Zoysa P, Senarath U, de Silva H. Disciplining in Sri Lankan schools: A cross-sectional study. J Interpers Violence. 2021 Jun;36(11-12). doi: 10.1177/0886260518808851. Epub 2018 Oct 31. PMID: 30379110. View article

Warnakulasuriya LS, Fernando MMA, Adikaram AVN, Thawfeek ARM, Anurasiri WL, Silva RR, Sirasa MSF, Rytter E, Forslund AH, Samaranayake D, Wickramasinghe VP. Metformin in the Management of Childhood Obesity: A Randomized Control Trial. Child Obes. 2018 Nov/Dec;14(8):553-565. doi: 10.1089/chi.2018.0043. Epub 2018 Aug 2. PMID: 30070925. View article

Jayawardana S, Arambepola C, Chang T, Gnanathasan A. Long-term health complications following snake envenoming. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2018 Jun 26;11:279-285. doi: 10.2147/JMDH.S126648. PMID: 29983571; PMCID: PMC6027691. View article

Jayakody H, Senarath U, Attygalle D. Health-related quality of life of preterm born children at three years in a suburban district in Sri Lanka: A retrospective cohort study. BMC Pediatr. 2018 Jun 15;18(1):193. doi: 10.1186/s12887-018-1162-3. PMID: 29907147; PMCID: PMC6004082. View article

Daru J, Zamora J, Fernández-Félix BM, Vogel J, Oladapo OT, Morisaki N, Tunçalp Ö, Torloni MR, Mittal S, Jayaratne K, Lumbiganon P, Togoobaatar G, Thangaratinam S, Khan KS. Risk of maternal mortality in women with severe anaemia during pregnancy and post partum: a multilevel analysis. Lancet Glob Health. 2018 May;6(5):e548-e554. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30078-0. Epub 2018 Mar 20. PMID: 29571592. View article

Jayawardane A, Patabendige M, Samaranayake D, Boteju M, Dahanayake S, Perera R, Jayasinghe S, Galappatti D, Wijeyaratne CN. Hyperglycemia in pregnancy among South Asian women: A single tertiary care center experience from Colombo, Sri Lanka. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2018 Nov;145:138-145. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2018.02.029. Epub 2018 Mar 9. PMID: 29526683. View article

Murugupillai R, Ranganathan SS, Wanigasinghe J, Muniyandi R, Arambepola C. Development of outcome criteria to measure effectiveness of antiepileptic therapy in children. Epilepsy Behav. 2018 Mar;80:56-60. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2017.12.011. Epub 2018 Feb 3. PMID: 29414559. View article

Mahesh PKB, Gunathunga MW, Jayasinghe S, Arnold SM, Liyanage SN. Factors influencing pre-stroke and post-stroke quality of life among stroke survivors in a lower middle-income country. Neurol Sci. 2018 Feb;39(2):287-295. doi: 10.1007/s10072-017-3172-6. Epub 2017 Nov 4. PMID: 29103178. View article

Gunawardena KW, Wijewickrama ES, Arambepola C, Lanerolle RD. Descriptive analysis of glomerulonephritis by histological type and their progression among adults in a tertiary care center in Sri Lanka. Saudi J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2018 Jan-Feb;29(1):136-139. doi: 10.4103/1319-2442.225207. PMID: 29456219. View article

Chandraratne NK, Pathirathna KGRV, Harrison C, Siriwardena AN. A comparison of policies and guidelines related to multimorbidity in the UK, Australia and Sri Lanka. Aust J Gen Pract. 2018 Jan-Feb;47(1-2):14-19. doi:10.31128/AFP-09-17-4346. PMID: 29429308. View article

Jayakody H, Senarath U, Attygalle D. Health-related quality of life instrument for preschool aged children in Sri Lanka: Validation study. J Postgrad Inst Med. 2018;5(1):1-12. doi: 10.4038/jpgim.8172. View article

Mahesh B, Gunathunga W, Jayasinghe S, Arnold M, Croos V, de Silva S. Quality of life and its associated factors among patients with COPD before and after an exacerbation in Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2018;24(2):66–75. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v24i2.8146. View article

Mahesh PKB, Gunathunga W, Arnold M, Munasinghe SB, De Silva S. A simplified eye-opener on managing missing data and in evaluation of non-response bias in medical research: a narrative review. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2018;24(2):118–122. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v24i2.8147. View article

Chandrasiri A, Gunathunga W, Rajapaksha H. Managing deliberate self-harm patients: knowledge and practices among hospital doctors in Galle district. J Ruhunu Clin Soc. 2018; 23(1):16–21. doi: 10.4038/jrcs.v23i1.44. View article

Guruge NDG, Dharmaratne SD, Gunathunga MW. Effectiveness of a ‘health promotional’ intervention in enabling lay communities to change determinants of low birth weight. Sri Lanka J Child Health. 2018;47(3):233–241. doi: 10.4038/sljch.v47i3.8546. View article

Mahesh PKB, Gunathunga MW, Arnold SM, de Silva LS, Wijeratne MP, Weragoda J. Will prevention be better than cure? The challenge of retaining health staff in the public health sector in Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2018;24(1):36–38. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v24i1.8143. View article

Gunathunga MW. Researching into ‘mind’: the lost paradigm in modern medicine. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2018; 24(1):5–11. doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v24i1.8131. View article

De Silva Weliange S, Fernando D, Gunatilake J. Neighbourhood social environment on physical activity among adults in Sri Lanka: a qualitative inquiry. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2018;24(1):28-35. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v24i1.8164. View article

Ihalahewage N, Fernando WMS, De Silva Weliange S. Health promotion approach to reduce unintentional home injuries of young children in rural villages in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka J Child Health. 2018;47(1):33-9. doi: 10.4038/sljch.v47i1.8427. View article

Chandraratne NK, Fernando AD, Gunawardena N. Cultural adaptation, translation and validation of the ISPCAN Child Abuse Screening Tool - Retrospective Version (ICAST-R) for young adults in Sri Lanka. Child Abuse Negl. 2018;84:11–22. doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2018.07.009. View article

Ranaweera S, Amarasinghe H, Chandraratne N, Thavorncharoensap M, Ranasinghe T, Karunaratna S, Kumara D, Santatiwongchai B, Chaikledkaew U, Abeykoon P, de Silva A. Economic costs of alcohol use in Sri Lanka. PLoS One. 2018;13(6). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0198640. View article

Chandraratne NK, Fernando AD, Gunawardena N. Physical, sexual and emotional abuse during childhood: experiences of a sample of Sri Lankan young adults. Child Abuse Negl. 2018;81:214–224. doi:10.1016/j.chiabu.2018.05.004. View article

Amarasinghe PVNP, Weerasinghe MC. Knowledge and perception of medical ethics and medico-legal duties among government medical officers in a district of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka J Med Admin. 2018;20(1). View article

Sengupta A, Zaidi S, Sundararaman T, Onta S, Weerasinghe MC. Tackling the primary care access challenge in South Asia. BMJ. 2018;363. doi:10.1136/bmj.k4878. View article

Weerasinghe MC. Ethics in qualitative research: insights for review boards and researchers. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2018;24(1). doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v24i1.8145. View article

Weerasinghe MC, Bandara S, Sanoon M. Healthy food in school canteens: policy directions and deviations: a cross-sectional study from Sri Lanka. J Community Health Manag. 2018;5(1):26-31. doi:10.18231/2394-2738.2018.000. View article

Siriwardhana DD, Walters K, Rait G, Bazo-Alvarez JC, Weerasinghe MC. Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the Sinhala version of Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale. PLoS One. 2018;13. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0199820. View article

Siriwardhana DD, Hardoon S, Rait G, Weerasinghe MC, Walters KR. Prevalence of frailty and pre-frailty among community-dwelling older adults in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open. 2018;8. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018195. View article

Chandrathilaka KRM, Seneviratne SRDA, Lankatilake KN, Samaranayake D, Karunarathna AK. Work environment of automated and non-automated rice mills in Ampara district, Sri Lanka. Int J Community Med Public Health. 2018;5(8):3257-64. doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20183054. View article

Galmangoda Guruge ND, Goonasekara M, Dharmaratne SD, Gunathunga MW. Engaging a rural community in identifying determinants of low birth weight and deciding on measures to improve low birth weight: an experience from a Sri Lankan study. J Health Popul Nutr. 2017 Dec 6;36(1):41. doi: 10.1186/s41043-017-0118-9. PMID: 29212534; PMCID: PMC5719563. View article

Wanigasinghe J, Arambepola C, Ranganathan SS, Sumanasena S. Randomized, single-blind, parallel clinical trial on efficacy of oral prednisolone versus intramuscular corticotropin: a 12-month assessment of spasm control in West Syndrome. Pediatr Neurol. 2017 Nov;76:14-19. doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2017.07.008. Epub 2017 Aug 14. PMID: 28927673. View article

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Chathurangana PW, Samaranayake D, Quienters VG, Wickramasinghe P. Effects of vitamin E supplementation on the clinical outcome of dengue fever and dengue haemorrhagic fever in children. Asian Pac J Trop Dis. 2017 Nov 1;7(11):645-9. View article

Amarasinghe H, Ranaweera S, Ranasinghe T, Chandraratne N, Kumara DR, Thavorncharoensap M, Abeykoon P, de Silva A. Economic cost of tobacco-related cancers in Sri Lanka. Tob Control. 2018 Sep;27(5):542-546. doi:10.1136/tobaccocontrol-2017-053791. Epub 2017 Oct 27. PMID: 29079585; PMCID: PMC6109234. View article

Wijekoon CN, Amaratunge H, de Silva Y, Senanayake S, Jayawardane P, Senarath U. Emotional intelligence and academic performance of medical undergraduates: A cross-sectional study in a selected university in Sri Lanka. BMC Med Educ. 2017 Sep 25;17(1):176. doi: 10.1186/s12909-017-1018-9. PMID: 28946877; PMCID: PMC5613354. View article

Mahesh PKB, Gunathunga MW, Jayasinghe S, Arnold SM, Mallawarachchi DSV, Perera SK, Wijesinghe UAD. Financial burden of survivors of medically-managed myocardial infarction and its association with selected social determinants and quality of life in a lower middle income country. BMC Cardiovasc Disord. 2017 Sep 19;17(1):251. doi: 10.1186/s12872-017-0687-y. PMID: 28927380; PMCID: PMC5606067. View article

Mahesh PKB, Gunathunga MW, Jayasinghe S, Arnold SM, Haniffa R, De Silva AP. Pre-event quality of life and its influence on the post-event quality of life among patients with ST elevation and non-ST elevation myocardial infarctions of a premier province of Sri Lanka. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2017 Aug 1;15(1):154. doi: 10.1186/s12955-017-0730-9. PMID: 28764724; PMCID: PMC5540486. View article

Wickramasinghe VP, Arambepola C, Bandara P, Abeysekera M, Kuruppu S, Dilshan P, Dissanayake BS. Insulin resistance in a cohort of 5–15-year-old children in urban Sri Lanka. BMC Res Notes. 2017 Jul 28;10(1):347. doi: 10.1186/s13104-017-2658-x. PMID: 28754153; PMCID: PMC5534057. View article

Perera RS, Dissanayake PH, Senarath U, Wijayaratne LS, Karunanayake AL, Dissanayake VHW. Variants of ACAN are associated with severity of lumbar disc herniation in patients with chronic low back pain. PLoS ONE. 2017 Jul 24;12(7). doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0181580. PMID: 28742099; PMCID: PMC5524386. View article

Wijesinghe H, Galappatthy P, de Silva R, Seneviratne SL, Saravanamuttu U, Udagama P, Hart M, Kelleher P, Senarath U, Fernandopulle R, Weerasekera LP, Wijayaratne LS. Leflunomide is equally efficacious and safe compared to low-dose rituximab in refractory rheumatoid arthritis given in combination with methotrexate: Results from a randomized double-blind controlled clinical trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2017 Jul 19;18(1):310. doi: 10.1186/s12891-017-1673-3. PMID: 28724365; PMCID: PMC5518147. View article

Zhao Y, Zhang J, Zamora J, Vogel JP, Souza JP, Jayaratne K, Ganchimeg T, Ortiz-Panozo E, Hernandez B, Oladapo OT, Torloni MR, Morisaki N, Mori R, Pileggi-Castro C, Tunçalp Ö, Shen X, Betrán AP. Increases in Caesarean Delivery Rates and Change of Perinatal Outcomes in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Hospital-Level Analysis of Two WHO Surveys. Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol. 2017 Jul;31(4):251-262. View article

Arambepola C, Rajapaksa LC. Risk of unsafe abortion associated with long-term contraception behaviour: a case control study from Sri Lanka. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2017 Jun 29;17(1):205. doi: 10.1186/s12884-017-1376-7. PMID: 28662700; PMCID: PMC5493010. View article

Uddin S, Mahmood H, Senarath U, Zahiruddin Q, Karn S, Rasheed S, Dibley M. Analysis of stakeholders networks of infant and young child nutrition programmes in Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. BMC Public Health. 2017 Jun 13;17(Suppl 2):405. doi: 10.1186/s12889-017-4337-1. PMID: 28675130; PMCID: PMC5496024. View article

Godakandage SSP, Senarath U, Jayawickrama HS, Siriwardena I, Wickramasinghe SWADA, Arumapperuma P, Ihalagama S, Nimalan S, Archchuna R, Umesh C, Uddin S, Thow AM. Policy and stakeholder analysis of infant and young child feeding programmes in Sri Lanka. BMC Public Health. 2017 Jun 13;17(Suppl 2):522. doi: 10.1186/s12889-017-4342-4. PMID: 28675132; PMCID: PMC5496021. View article

Thow AM, Karn S, Devkota MD, Rasheed S, Roy SK, Suleman Y, Hazir T, Patel A, Gaidhane A, Puri S, Godakandage S, Senarath U, Dibley MJ. Opportunities for strengthening infant and young child feeding policies in South Asia: Insights from the SAIFRN policy analysis project. BMC Public Health. 2017 Jun 13;17(Suppl 2):404. doi: 10.1186/s12889-017-4336-2. PMID: 28675135; PMCID: PMC5496015. View article

Samaranayake D. Modified randomized response technique to detect respondent reticence. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka, 2017 Jun 13; 23(2), 85-87. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v23i2.8112. View article

Lohitharajah J, Malavige N, Arambepola C, Wanigasinghe J, Gamage R, Gunaratne P, Ratnayake P, Chang T. Viral aetiologies of acute encephalitis in a hospital-based South Asian population. BMC Infect Dis. 2017 Apr 24;17(1):303. doi: 10.1186/s12879-017-2403-z. PMID: 28438128; PMCID: PMC5404678. View article

Sengupta A, Mukhopadhyay I, Weerasinghe MC, Karki A. The rise of private medicine in South Asia. BMJ. 2017 Apr 11;357:j1482. doi: 10.1136/bmj.j1482. Erratum in: BMJ. 2017 Apr 24;357:j2004. doi: 10.1136/bmj.j2004. PMID: 28400385. View article

Arambepola C. Getting ‘hi’ on research. Editorial. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2017;23(1):2-3. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v23i1.8108. View article

Lankashini MS, Lakmali VGD, Lenagala SAK, Liyanage ALRP, Arambepola C. Level of Emotional Intelligence and its association with person-related characteristics among grade 8 students in a suburban setting. Ceylon J Med Sci. 2017;54(1):27-34. doi: 10.4038/cjms.v54i1.4805. View article

Constantine GR, Ranasinghe P, Weeratunga P, Weeraratne C, Galappatthy P, Rajapakse S, Senarath U, Katulanda P. Addition of propranolol in resistant arterial hypertension treatment (APROPRIATE study): Study protocol for a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Trials. 2017 Mar 14;18(1):124. doi: 10.1186/s13063-017-1863-1. PMID: 28292320; PMCID: PMC5351190. View article

Motomura K, Ganchimeg T, Nagata C, Ota E, Vogel JP, Betran AP, Torloni MR, Jayaratne K, Jwa SC, Mittal S, Dy Recidoro Z, Matsumoto K, Fujieda M, Nafiou I, Yunis K, Qureshi Z, Souza JP, Mori R. Incidence and outcomes of uterine rupture among women with prior caesarean section: WHO Multicountry Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health. Sci Rep. 2017 Mar 10;7:44093. doi: 10.1038/srep44093. PMID: 28281576; PMCID: PMC5345021. View article

Takahashi K, Ganchimeg T, Ota E, Vogel JP, Souza JP, Laopaiboon M, Castro CP, Ortiz-Panozo E, Lumbiganon P, Mori R. Prevalence of early initiation of breastfeeding and determinants of delayed initiation of breastfeeding: secondary analysis of the WHO Global Survey. Sci Rep. 2017 Mar 21;7:44868. doi: 10.1038/srep44868. PMID: 28322265; PMCID: PMC5359598. View article

Wickramasinghe VP, Arambepola C, Bandara P, Abeysekera M, Kuruppu S, Dilshan P, Dissanayake BS. Defining obesity using a biological end point in Sri Lankan children. Indian J Pediatr. 2017 Feb;84(2):117-123. doi: 10.1007/s12098-016-2191-2. Epub 2016 Jul 7. PMID: 27383504. View article

Mihrshahi S, Vaughan L, Fa'avale N, De Silva Weliange S, Manu-Sione I, Schubert L. Evaluation of the Good Start Program: a healthy eating and physical activity intervention for Maori and Pacific Islander children living in Queensland, Australia. BMC Public Health. 2017 Jan 13;17(1):77. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-3977-x. PMID: 28086843; PMCID: PMC5237210. View article

Wickramasinghe VP, Lanerolle P, Arambepola C, Thoradeniya T, Mendis D, Dinesha T. Association of iron and vitamin A status with birth weight and anaemia among 6 month old infants in an urban population of Sri Lanka. J Natn Sci Foundation Sri Lanka. 2017;45(2):113-120. DOI: 10.4038/jnsfsr.v45i2.8177. View article

Wickramasinghe VP, Arambepola C, Bandara P, Abeysekera M, Kuruppu S, Dilshan P, Dissanayake BS. Use of Waist to Height Ratio in assessment metabolic derangements among normal and overweight/obese 5-15 year old individuals. Ceylon J Med Sci. 2017;54(1):18-26. DOI: 10.4038/cjms.v54i1.4813. View article

Perera RS, Dissanayake PH, Senarath U, Wijayaratne LS, Karunanayake AL, Dissanayake VHW. Associations between disc space narrowing, anterior osteophytes, and disability in chronic mechanical low back pain: A cross-sectional study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2017;18:193. doi: 10.1186/s12891-017-1562-9. View article

Perera RS, Dissanayake PH, Senarath U, Wijayaratne LS, Karunanayake AL, Dissanayake VHW. Single nucleotide variants of candidate genes in aggrecan metabolic pathway are associated with lumbar disc degeneration and Modic changes. PLoS ONE. 2017;12(1). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0169835. View article

Mahesh PKB, Arnold SM, Gunathunga MW, Lathaharan A, Atapattu, Ariyarathne MN, Pannilahetti N. Knowledge on fever and its associated factors among the parents of the children who were treated as cases of dengue fever or dengue hemorrhagic fever in a tertiary care setting of a lower middle-income country. Asian Pac J Trop Dis. 2017;7(10):582-586. View article

Gunathunga CK, Gunathunga W, Basnayake S, Arunoda P. Non-nutritional determinants of satisfactory growth among infants and preschool children in low-income communities in Ja-Ela Medical Officer of Health area in Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2017;23(2):79-84. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v23i2.8099. View article

Weerasinghe MC, Bandara S, Sanoon M. Service quality of school canteens: a case study from the Western Province, Sri Lanka. CJMS. 2017;54(2):11-16. doi:10.4038/cjms.v54i2.4817. View article

Weerasinghe MC. Sustaining an equitable health system: need for evidence-informed decision making. Adv Pract Nurs. 2017;2:3. doi:10.4172/2573-0347.1000139. View article

Weerasinghe MC, De Silva S. It’s time to review strategies for dengue in Sri Lanka. BMJ. 2017. [Online]. Available View article

Jayawardene D, Gunawardena N, Dissanayake M. RASCH: a new approach in tool validation. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2017;23(1):39-40. doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v23i1.8100. View article

Lankatilake KN, Samaranayake D, Ranasooriya HS. Dry cleaning industry in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka: a preliminary study of chemicals used and possible health effects. Ceylon J Med Sci. 2017;54(2), 24-30. doi: 10.4038/cjms.v54i2.4826. View article

Kuruppu Arachchi, K. A. P., Kumarawansha, P. G. K. M., Kuruppu, K. A. R. L., Kaliyugavarathan, L., & Samaranayake, D. Associated factors of electrical injuries and knowledge on their prevention and first aid management among Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) field level technical workers in Colombo municipal area. Ceylon Journal of Medical Science. 2017; 54(2), 31–37. doi: 10.4038/cjms.v54i2.4804. View article

Samaranayake D, De A Seneviratne SR. Validity of the Maslach Burnout Inventory–Human Services Survey among Sri Lankan Nursing Officers. Psychol Stud. 2017 Jan 1;57(1):101-111. View article

Weragoda J, Seneviratne R, Weerasinghe MC, Wijeyaratne SM. Risk factors of peripheral arterial disease: a case control study in Sri Lanka. BMC Res Notes. 2016 Dec 9;9(1):508. doi: 10.1186/s13104-016-2314-x. PMID: 27938397; PMCID: PMC5148875. View article

Sigera S, Perera J, Rasarathinam J, Samaranayake D, Ediriweera D. Seroprevalence of Bordetella pertussis specific Immunoglobulin G antibody levels among asymptomatic individuals aged 4 to 24 years: a descriptive cross sectional study from Sri Lanka. BMC Infect Dis. 2016 Dec 1;16(1):729. doi: 10.1186/s12879-016-2068-z. PMID: 27905894; PMCID: PMC5133742. View article

Jayawardana S, Gnanathasan A, Arambepola C, Chang T. Chronic musculoskeletal disabilities following snake envenoming in Sri Lanka: A population-based study. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2016 Nov 4;10(11):e0005103. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0005103. PMID: 27814368; PMCID: PMC5096692. View article

De Silva Weliange S, Fernando D, Gunatilake J. Pattern of Physical Activity Among Sri Lankan Adults in the District of Colombo: A Cross-sectional Study. Asia Pac J Public Health. 2016 Nov;28(8):725-736. doi: 10.1177/1010539516660191. Epub 2016 Jul 27. PMID: 27469309. View article

Gunathunga MW. Improving performance and happiness among healthcare workers through a body-mind approach in a healthcare setting in Sri Lanka. Work. 2016 Oct 17;55(2):305-309. doi: 10.3233/WOR-162395. PMID: 27689578. View article

Weragoda J, Weerasinghe MC, Seneviratne R, Wijeyaratne SM. Gaps in awareness of peripheral arterial disease in Sri Lanka: a cross sectional study. BMC Public Health. 2016 Oct 12;16(1):1073. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-3748-8. PMID: 27729055; PMCID: PMC5059915. View article

Sagner M, Arena R, McNeil A, Brahmam GN, Hills AP, De Silva HJ, Karunapema RP, Wijeyaratne CN, Arambepola C, Puska P. Creating a pro-active health care system to combat chronic diseases in Sri Lanka: the central role of preventive medicine and healthy lifestyle behaviors. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2016 Oct;14(10):1107-17. doi: 10.1080/14779072.2016.1227703. Epub 2016 Sep 2. PMID: 27548654. View article

Talagala IA, Arambepola C. Use of food labels by adolescents to make healthier choices on snacks: a cross-sectional study from Sri Lanka. BMC Public Health. 2016 Aug 8;16:739. doi: 10.1186/s12889-016-3422-1. PMID: 27502411; PMCID: PMC4977762. View article

Bellizzi S, Ali MM, Abalos E, Betran AP, Jayaratne K, Pileggi-Castro C, Vogel JP, Merialdi M. Are hypertensive disorders in pregnancy associated with congenital malformations in offspring? Evidence from the WHO Multicountry cross sectional survey on maternal and newborn health. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2016 Jul 29;16(1):198. doi: 10.1186/s12884-016-0987-8. PMID: 27473210; PMCID: PMC4966715. View article

Vidanalage CJ, Senarath U, Silva KD, Lekamge U, Liyanage IJ. Effects of initial body mass index on development of gestational diabetes in a rural Sri Lankan population: A case-control study. Diabetes Metab Syndr. 2016 Apr-Jun;10(2 Suppl 1). doi: 10.1016/j.dsx.2016.03.006. Epub 2016 Mar 21. PMID: 27052598. View article

Arambepola C, Rajapaksa LC, Attygalle D, Moonasinghe L. Relationship of family formation characteristics with unsafe abortion: is it confounded by women’s socio-economic status: a case control study from Sri Lanka. Reprod Health. 2016 June 13:75. doi: 10.1186/s12978-016-0173-5. View article

Silva M, Denika C, Lankathilake KN. Living conditions in boarding houses and health status among female industrial workers in Katunayake free trade zone, Sri Lanka. Int J Community Med Public Health. 2016 Jun;3(6):1503-9. doi: 10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20161619. View article

Arambepola C, Ricci Cabello I, Manikavasagam P, Roberts N, French DP, Farmer A. The impact of automated brief messages promoting lifestyle changes delivered via mobile devices to people with type 2 diabetes: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of controlled trials. J Med Internet Res. 2016 Apr 19;18(4):e86. doi:10.2196/jmir.5425. View article

Wickramasinghe VP, Samaranayake D. Growth charts: do they reflect healthy growth in Sri Lankan children? BMC Res Notes. 2016 Apr 9;9:208. doi: 10.1186/s13104-016-2016-4. PMID: 27061279; PMCID: PMC4826722. View article

Seneviwickrama KL, Samaranayake D, Fonseka P, Galappaththy GN, Höfer S, Oldridge NB. Psychometric evaluation of the Sinhalese version of MacNew Heart Disease Health Related Quality of Life Questionnaire in patients with stable angina. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2016 Mar 15;14:44. doi: 10.1186/s12955-016-0448-0. PMID: 26980077; PMCID: PMC4791756. View article

Ganchimeg T, Nagata C, Vogel JP, Morisaki N, Pileggi-Castro C, Ortiz-Panozo E, Jayaratne K, Mittal S, Ota E, Souza JP, Mori R; WHO Multicountry Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health Research Network. Optimal Timing of Delivery among Low-Risk Women with Prior Caesarean Section: A Secondary Analysis of the WHO Multicountry Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health. PLoS One. 2016 Feb 11;11(2):e0149091. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0149091. PMID: 26866368; PMCID: PMC4750937. View article

Souza JP, Betran AP, Dumont A, de Mucio B, Gibbs Pickens CM, Deneux-Tharaux C, Ortiz-Panozo E, Sullivan E, Ota E, Togoobaatar G, Carroli G, Knight H, Zhang J, Cecatti JG, Vogel JP, et al. A global reference for caesarean section rates (C-Model): a multicountry cross-sectional study. BJOG. 2016 Feb;123(3):427-36. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.13509. Epub 2015 Aug 10. PMID: 26259689; PMCID: PMC4873961. View article

Wang Q, Afshin A, Yakoob MY, Singh GM, Rehm CD, Khatibzadeh S, Micha R, Shi P, Mozaffarian D, on behalf of the Global Burden of Diseases Nutrition and Chronic Diseases Expert Group (NutriCoDE)* - Mozaffarian D, Micha R, Shi P, Ezzati M, Fahimi S, Khatibzadeh S, Powles J, Elmadfa I, Rao M, Wirojratana P, Lim SS, Engell RE, Andrews KG, Abbott PA, Abdollahi M, Abeyá Gilardon EO, Ahsan H, Al Nsour MA, Al-Hooti SN, Arambepola C, et al. Impact of nonoptimal intakes of saturated, polyunsaturated, and trans-fat on global burdens of coronary heart disease. J Am Heart Assoc. 2016 Jan 20;5(1). pii: e002891. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.115.002891. View article

Murugapillai R, Wanigasinghe J, Muniyandi R, Arambepola C. Parental concerns towards children and adolescents with epilepsy in Sri Lanka-Qualitative study. Seizure. 2016 Jan;34:6-11. doi: 10.1016/j.seizure.2015.10.016. View article

Murugupillai R, Wanigasinghe J, Muniyandi R, Arambepola C. Development of a pilot health related quality of life tool for Sri Lankan children with epilepsy. Sri Lanka J Child Health. 2016;45(3):163-168. DOI: 10.4038/sljch.v45i3.8024. View article

Wijeyaratne C, Arambepola C, Karunapema P, Periyasamy K, Hemachandra N, Ponnamperuma G, Beneragama H, de Alwis S. Capacity-building of the allied health workforce to prevent and control diabetes: lessons learnt from the National Initiative to Reinforce and Organize General Diabetes Care in Sri Lanka (NIROGI) Lanka project. WHO South East Asia Journal of Public Health 2016; 5(1): 34-39. View article

Karunanayake L, Karunanayake SAAP, Perera KCR, Senarath U, Gunarathna HDNT, Peter D. Demographic, clinical and bacteriological characteristics of human leptospirosis in Sri Lanka: A retrospective study. J Bacteriol Mycol. 2016;3(2):1028. View article

Weerasinghe MC, Senarath U, Godakandage SS, Jayawickrama H, Wickramasinghe A, Siriwardena I, Nimalan S, Dibley MJ, Alam A. Use of mobile phones for infant and young child feeding counseling in Sri Lankan tea estates: A formative study. Qual Rep. 2016;21(5):899-913. doi: 10.46743/2160-3715/2016.2321. View article

Mahesh PKB, Arnold SM, Gunathunga MW, Lathaharan A, Ariyarathne AMN, Pannilahetti N, Mallawarachchi DSV. Home-based temperature measuring practices and their association with selected events of disease sequelae among children treated as dengue in a tertiary care setting in Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2016;22(1):30-38. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v22i1.8084. View article

Perera SK, Weerasinghe MC. The determinants and costs of bypassing small hospitals in a ‘free’ health system: a cross-sectional study in Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2016;22(1):52-58. doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v22i1.8078. View article

Weragoda J, Seneviratne R, Weerasinghe MC, Wijeyaratne SM. ABPI against Colour Duplex Scan: A Screening Tool for Detection of Peripheral Arterial Disease in Low Resource Setting Approach to Validation. Int J Vasc Med. 2016;2016:1390475. doi: 10.1155/2016/1390475. Epub 2016 Mar 10. PMID: 27034837; PMCID: PMC4806287. View article

Dilanthi H, Kularatnam G, Jayasena S, Samaranayake D, Jasinghe E, Wickramasinghe VP. Assessment of the validity of protein-osmolality ratio in a randomly collected urine specimen in the estimation of proteinuria. children. J Postgrad Inst Med. 2016; 3. E35:112. View article

Amarasekara P, de Silva A, Swarnamali H, Senarath U, Katulanda P. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on lifestyle and cardiovascular risk factors among metabolic syndrome patients in an urban tertiary care institute in Sri Lanka. Asia Pac J Public Health. 2016 Jan;28(1 Suppl):32S-40S. doi: 10.1177/1010539515612123. Epub 2015 Oct 28. PMID: 26512029; PMCID: PMC4834136. View article

Perera J, Arambepola C, Wijeratne P. Practices and attitudes of specialists in Forensic Medicine in the management of general health care needs of victims of sexual violence. Medicolegal J Sri Lanka. 2015 Dec;1(3):1-7. View article

Rishani WT, Chandraratne MANK, Fernando WMS. Assessment of parental involvement in addressing sexual and reproductive health problems among adolescents in a rural village in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka. In: Proceedings of the 8th International Research Conference, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University (KDU). 2015 November; 66-68. View article

Chang T, Gajasinghe S, Arambepola C. Prevalence of stroke and its risk factors in urban Sri Lanka: population-based study. Stroke. 2015 Oct;46(10):2965-8. doi: 10.1161/STROKEAHA.115.010203. View article

Micha R, Khatibzadeh S, Shi P, Andrews KG, Engell RE, Mozaffarian D; on behalf of the Global Burden of Diseases Nutrition and Chronic Diseases Expert Group (NutriCoDE)* - Arambepola C, et al. Global, regional and national consumption of major food groups in 1990 and 2010: a systematic analysis including 266 country-specific nutrition surveys worldwide. BMJ Open. 2015 Sep 24;5(9):e008705. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-008705. View article

Wanigasinghe J, Arambepola C, Sri Ranganathan S, Sumanasena S, Attanapola G. Randomized, single-blind, parallel clinical trial on efficacy of oral prednisolone versus intramuscular corticotrophin on immediate and continued spasm control in West Syndrome. Pediatr Neurol. 2015 Sep;53(3):193-9. doi:10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2015.05.004. View article

Weragoda J, Seneviratne R, Weerasinghe MC, Wijeyaratne M, Samaranayaka A. A cross-sectional study on peripheral arterial disease in a district of Sri Lanka: prevalence and associated factors. BMC Public Health. 2015 Aug 28;15:829. doi: 10.1186/s12889-015-2174-7. PMID: 26316186; PMCID: PMC4551761. View article

Singh GM, Micha R, Khatibzadeh S, Lim S, Ezzati M, Mozaffarian D, on behalf of the Global Burden of Diseases Nutrition and Chronic Diseases Expert Group (NutriCoDE)* - Arambepola C, et al. Estimated global, regional, and national disease burdens related to sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in 2010. Circulation. 2015 Aug 25;132(8):639-66. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.114.010636. View article

Singh GM, Micha R, Khatibzadeh S, Shi P, Lim S, Andrews KG, Engell RE, Ezzati M, Mozaffarian D, Global Burden of Diseases Nutrition and Chronic Diseases Expert Group (NutriCoDE)* - Arambepola C, et al. Global, regional, and national consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, fruit juices, and milk: a systematic assessment of beverage intake in 187 countries. PLoS One. 2015 Aug 5;10(8):e0124845. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0124845. View article

Lohitharajah J, Malavige GN, Chua AJ, Ng ML, Arambepola C, Chang T. Emergence of human West Nile Virus infection in Sri Lanka. BMC Infect Dis. 2015 Jul 31;15:305. doi: 10.1186/s12879-015-1040-7. View article

Siriwardana HV, Senarath U, Chandrawansa PH, Karunaweera ND. Use of a clinical tool for screening and diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka. Pathog Glob Health. 2015 Jun;109(4):174-83. doi: 10.1179/2047773215Y.0000000024. Epub 2015 Jul 16. PMID: 26184581; PMCID: PMC4530555. View article

Chaves Sda C, Cecatti JG, Carroli G, Lumbiganon P, Hogue CJ, Mori R, Zhang J, Jayaratne K, et al. Obstetric transition in the World Health Organization Multicountry Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health: exploring pathways for maternal mortality reduction. Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2015 May;37(4-5):203-10. PMID: 26208186. View article

Sebastiampillai BS, Navinan MR, Guruge SI, Wijayaratne DR, Dissanayake BS, Dissanayake DM, Perera MS, Thelikorala SM, Wijayasurendra HD, Wickramaratne DL, Arambepola C, Fernando R. Lead toxicity among traffic wardens: a high-risk group exposed to atmospheric lead, is it still a cause for concern? J Occup Med Toxicol. 2015 Feb 8;10:4. doi: 10.1186/s12995-015-0046-9. View article

Senarath U, Wickramage K, Peiris SL. Health issues affecting female internal migrant workers: A systematic review. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2015;21(1):4-17. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v21i1.8080. View article

Kariyawasam KK, Edirisuriya CS, Senarath U, Hensmen D, Siriwardana HV, Karunaweera ND. Characterization of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Matara district, southern Sri Lanka: evidence for case clustering. Pathog Glob Health. 2015;109(7):336-43. doi: 10.1179/2047773215Y.0000000032. Epub 2015 Sep 7. PMID: 26345305; PMCID: PMC4768624. View article

Sujendran S, Senarath U, Joseph J. Experience of public health midwives as nutrition counselors for mothers and caregivers of children aged 6-36 months in Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. J Nutr Disorders Ther. 2015;5:161. doi: 10.4172/2161-0509.1000161. View article

Sujendran S, Senarath U, Joseph J. Prevalence of stunting among children aged 6 to 36 months in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. J Nutr Disorders Ther. 2015;5:154. doi: 10.4172/2161-0509.1000154. View article

Kalyani HHN, Senarath U, Dassanayake S. Effects of paraplegia caused by spinal cord injuries on an individual’s functional independence among patients admitted to rehabilitation hospitals in Ragama and the National Hospital of Sri Lanka. Indian J Phys Ther. 2015;3(2):9-14. doi: 10.1038/sc.2014.183. View article

Gunathunga MW, Gunathunga MHD. Duel perception capability: a new skill in human cognition and its relevance to promotion of mental well-being among the sick and the well. Sri Lankan Hospitalist. 2015;1(2):40-49. View article

Perera SK, Weerasinghe MC. Bypassing primary care in Sri Lanka: a comparative study on reasons and satisfaction. Vietnam J Public Health. 2015;3(1). View article

Siriwardhana D, Weerasinghe MC. Disciplining the children: mothers’ perceptions from a rural Sri Lankan community. Health Sci J. 2015;9(3):1-7. View article

Arambepola C, Rajapaksa LC. Decision making on unsafe abortions in Sri Lanka: a case-control study. Reprod Health. 2014 Dec 17;11:91. doi: 10.1186/1742-4755-11-91. View article

Arambepola C, Rajapaksa LC, Galwaduge C. Usual hospital care versus post-abortion care for women with unsafe abortion: a case control study from Sri Lanka. BMC Health Serv Res. 2014 Oct 31;14:470. doi: 10.1186/1472-6963-14-470. View article

Ota E, Ganchimeg T, Morisaki N, Vogel JP, Pileggi C, Ortiz-Panozo E, Souza JP, Mori R, Jayaratne K et al. WHO Multi-Country Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health Research Network. Risk factors and adverse perinatal outcomes among term and preterm infants born small-for-gestational-age: secondary analyses of the WHO Multi-Country Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health. PLoS One. 2014 Aug 13;9(8):e105155. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0105155. PMID: 25119107; PMCID: PMC4132094. View article

Wanigasinghe J, Arambepola C, Sri Ranganathan S, Sumanasena S, Muhandiram EC. The efficacy of moderate-to-high dose oral prednisolone versus low-to-moderate dose intramuscular corticotrophin for improvement of hypsarrhythmia in West syndrome: a randomized, single-blind, parallel clinical trial. Pediatr Neurol. 2014 Jul;51(1):24-30. doi: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2014.03.014. View article

De Silva Weliange S, Fernando D, Gunatilake J. Development and validation of a tool to assess the physical and social environment associated with physical activity among adults in Sri Lanka. BMC Public Health. 2014 May 03;14:423. doi:10.1186/1471-2458-14-423. View article

Micha R, Khatibzadeh S, Shi P, Fahimi S, Lim S, Andrews KG, Engell RE, Powles J, Ezzati M, Mozaffarian D, on behalf of the Global Burden of Diseases Nutrition and Chronic Diseases Expert Group (NutriCoDE) - Arambepola C, et al. Global, regional, and national consumption levels of dietary fats and oils in 1990 and 2010: a systematic analysis including 266 country-specific nutrition surveys. BMJ. 2014 Apr 15;348:g2272. doi: 10.1136/bmj.g2272. View article

Senarath U, Wickramage K, Peiris SL. Prevalence of depression and its associated factors among patients attending primary care settings in the post-conflict Northern Province in Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study. BMC Psychiatry. 2014 Mar 24;14:85. doi: 10.1186/1471-244X-14-85. PMID: 24661436; PMCID: PMC3987835. View article

Morisaki N, Togoobaatar G, Vogel JP, Souza JP, Rowland Hogue CJ, Jayaratne K, Ota E, Mori R; WHO Multicountry Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health Research Network. Risk factors for spontaneous and provider-initiated preterm delivery in high and low Human Development Index countries: a secondary analysis of the World Health Organization Multicountry Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health. BJOG. 2014 Mar;121 Suppl 1:101-9. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.12631. PMID: 24641540. View article

Marasinghe JP, Senanayake H, Saravanabhava N, Arambepola C, Condous G, Greenwood P. History, pelvic examination findings and mobility of ovaries as a sonographic marker to detect pelvic adhesions with fixed ovaries. J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2014 Mar;40(3):785-90. 10.1111/jog.12234. View article

Ganchimeg T, Morisaki N, Vogel J, Cecatti J, Barrett J, Jayaratne K, Mittal S, Ortiz-Panozo E, Souza J, Crowther C, Ota E, Mori R, WHO Multicountry Survey on Maternal, Newborn Health Research. Mode and timing of twin delivery and perinatal outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: a secondary analysis of the WHO Multicountry Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health. BJOG. 2014;121(Suppl 1):89-100. doi:10.1111/1471-0528.12635. View article

Kalyani HHN, Dassanayake S, Senarath U. Effects of paraplegia on quality of life and family economy among patients with spinal cord injuries in selected hospitals of Sri Lanka. Spinal Cord. 2014; doi: 10.1038/sc.2014.183. View article

Fernando DN, Gunawardena NS, Weerasinghe MC. Personal and family attributes of pregnant teenagers: findings from a community-based study in Sri Lanka. Int J Adolesc Med Health. 2014;26(1):39-47. doi: 10.1515/ijamh-2012-0110. PMID: 23337047. View article

Jayawardene DMS, Gunawardena NS. Human rabies: knowledge and self-reported practices among grade ten school children in a suburban community in Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2014;20(1):26-36. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v20i1.8068. View article

Dilanthi HW, Kularatnam GAM, Jayasena S, Jasinge E, Samaranayake D, Wickramasinghe VP. Validity of the use of Schwartz formula against creatinine clearance in the assessment of renal functions in children. Sri Lanka J Child Health. 2014;46(2). 10.4038/sljch.v46i2.8273. View article

Walpita WDYN, Ginige S. Timeliness of care received by children with speech and language disorders attending a speech therapy clinic at a tertiary care hospital. Sri Lanka J Child Health. 2014;43(3):147-53. doi: 10.4038/sljch.v43i3.7374. View article

Powles J, Fahimi S, Micha R, Khatibzadeh S, Shi P, Ezzati M, Engell RE, Lim SS, Danaei G, Mozaffarian D, on behalf of the Global Burden of Diseases Nutrition and Chronic Diseases Expert Group (NutriCoDE) - Arambepola C, et al. Global, regional and national sodium intakes in 1990 and 2010: a systematic analysis of 24 h urinary sodium excretion and dietary surveys worldwide. BMJ Open. 2013 Dec 23;3(12):e003733. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-003733. View article

Akwataghibe N, Samaranayake D, Lemiere C, Dieleman M. Assessing health workers' revenues and coping strategies in Nigeria--a mixed-methods study. BMC Health Serv Res. 2013 Oct 4; 13:387. doi: 10.1186/1472-6963-13-387. PMID: 24093219; PMCID: PMC3853328. View article

Wickramasinghe VP, Arambepola C, Bandara DM, Abeysekera M, Kuruppu S, Dilshan P, Dissanayake BS. Validity of newly developed BMI and waist cut-off values for Sri Lankan children. Ann Hum Biol. 2013 May;40(3):280-5. doi: 10.3109/03014460.2013.769629. View article

Souza JP, Gülmezoglu AM, Vogel J, Carroli G, Lumbiganon P, Qureshi Z, Costa MJ, Fawole B, Mugerwa Y, Nafiou I, Neves I, Wolomby-Molondo JJ, Bang HT, Cheang K, Chuyun K, Jayaratne K, et al. Moving beyond essential interventions for reduction of maternal mortality (the WHO Multicountry Survey on Maternal and Newborn Health): a cross-sectional study. Lancet. 2013 May 18;381(9879):1747-55. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(13)60686-8. PMID: 23683641. View article

Wickramasinghe VP, Arambepola C, Bandara P, Abeysekera M, Kuruppu S, Dilshan P, Dissanayake BS. Distribution of obesity-related metabolic markers among 5–15-year-old children from an urban area of Sri Lanka. Ann Hum Biol. 2013 Mar;40(2):168-74. doi: 10.3109/03014460.2012.753109. View article

Zwanikken PA, Dieleman M, Samaranayake D, Akwataghibe N, Scherpbier A. A systematic review of outcome and impact of master's in health and health care. BMC Med Educ. 2013 Feb 7; 13:18. doi: 10.1186/1472-6920-13-18. PMID: 23388181; PMCID: PMC3620571. View article

Samarasinghe D, Amunugama S, Arambepola C, Fernando M, Wijeyaratne C. Empowering communities to reduce the burden of diabetes and cardiovascular disease risk: lessons from the NIROGI Lanka project in Sri Lanka. Regional Health Forum 2013; 17(1): 53-60. View article

Fernando D, Gunawardena N, Senerath U, Weerasinghe MC, Seneviratne R, Senanayake H, De Silva C. Risk factors for teenage pregnancies in Sri Lanka: perspective of a community-based study. Health Sci J. 2013;7(3):269-284. View article

Fernando D, Gunawardena N, Senerath U, Weerasinghe MC, Seneviratne R, Senanayake G, De Silva C, Lokubalasuriya A. A comparison of personal and family characteristics and pattern of field health service utilization of pregnant teenagers in three districts of Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2013;19(1):19-29. doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v18i1.6077. View article

Senarath U, Gunawardena N, Sebastiampillai B, Senanayake A, Lekamge S, Seneviratna A, Jinadasa M, Wijeratne D. Patient satisfaction with nursing care and related hospital services at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka. Leadership Health Care. 2013;26(1):63-77. doi: 10.1108/17511871311291732. View article

Jayaratne K. Inculcating the ergonomic culture in developing countries: national healthy schoolbag initiative in Sri Lanka. Hum Factors. 2012 Dec;54(6):908-24. doi: 10.1177/0018720812456870. PMID: 23397803. View article

Thoradeniya T, de Silva A, Arambepola C, Atukorala S, Lanerolle P. Portion size estimation aids for Asian foods. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2012 Oct;25(5):497-504. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-277X.2012.01245.x. View article

Haththotuwa R, Senanayake L, Senarath U, Attygalle D. Models of care that have reduced maternal mortality and morbidity in Sri Lanka. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2012 Oct;119 Suppl 1. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2012.03.016. Epub 2012 Aug 9. PMID: 22883911. View article

de Lanerolle-Dias M, de Silva A, Lanerolle P, Arambepola C, Atukorala S. Micronutrient status of female adolescent school dropouts. Ceylon Med J. 2012 Jun;57(2):74-8. doi: 10.4038/cmj.v57i1.4199. View article

Lankatilake K, Samaranayake D, Piyathunga K. Exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) among welders in Sri Lanka. Int J Occup Environ Health. 2012 Apr-Jun;18(2):110-5. doi: 10.1179/1077352512Z.00000000012. PMID: 22762490. View article

Jayaratne K, Jacobs K, Fernando D. Global healthy backpack initiatives. Work. 2012;41 Suppl 1:5553-7. doi: 10.3233/WOR-2012-0880-5553. PMID: 22317612. View article

Jayaratne K. Ergonomic considerations in school environments - the need for widening the scope. Work. 2012;41 Suppl 1:5543-6. doi: 10.3233/WOR-2012-0877-5543. PMID: 22317609. View article

Senarath U, Dibley MJ. Complementary feeding practices in South Asia: analyses of recent national survey data by the South Asia Infant Feeding Research Network. Matern Child Nutr. 2012 Jan;8(Suppl 1):5-10. doi:10.1111/j.1740-8709.2011.00371.x. PMID: 22168515; PMCID: PMC6860754. View article

Joshi N, Agho KE, Dibley MJ, Senarath U, Tiwari K. Determinants of inappropriate complementary feeding practices in young children in Nepal: secondary data analysis of Demographic and Health Survey 2006. Matern Child Nutr. 2012 Jan;8(Suppl 1):45-59. doi:10.1111/j.1740-8709.2011.00384.x. PMID: 22168518; PMCID: PMC6860874. View article

Senarath U, Godakandage SS, Jayawickrama H, Siriwardena I, Dibley MJ. Determinants of inappropriate complementary feeding practices in young children in Sri Lanka: secondary data analysis of Demographic and Health Survey 2006-2007. Matern Child Nutr. 2012 Jan;8(Suppl 1):60-77. doi:10.1111/j.1740-8709.2011.00375.x. PMID: 22168519; PMCID: PMC6860785. View article

Hazir T, Senarath U, Agho K, Akram DS, Kazmi N, Abbasi S, Dibley MJ. Determinants of inappropriate timing of introducing solid, semi-solid or soft food to infants in Pakistan: secondary data analysis of Demographic and Health Survey 2006-2007. Matern Child Nutr. 2012 Jan;8(Suppl 1):78-88. doi:10.1111/j.1740-8709.2011.00383.x. PMID: 22168520; PMCID: PMC6860553. View article

Senarath U, Agho KE, Akram DE, Godakandage SS, Hazir T, Jayawickrama H, Joshi N, Kabir I, Khanam M, Patel A, Pusdekar Y, Roy SK, Siriwardena I, Tiwari K, Dibley MJ. Comparisons of complementary feeding indicators and associated factors in children aged 6-23 months across five South Asian countries. Matern Child Nutr. 2012 Jan;8(Suppl 1):89-106. doi:10.1111/j.1740-8709.2011.00370.x. PMID: 22168521; PMCID: PMC6860856. View article

Senarath U, Siriwardena I, Godakandage SSP, Jayawickrama H, Fernando DN, Dibley MJ. Determinants of breastfeeding practices: An analysis of the Sri Lanka Demographic and Health Survey 2006-07. Matern Child Nutr. 2012;8(3):315-29. doi:10.1111/j.1740-8709.2011.00321.x. View article

Lankatilake K, Samaranayake D, Piyatunga K. Exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) among welders in Sri Lanka. Int J Occup Environ Health. 2012;18(2):110-15. 10.1179/1077352512Z.00000000012

Gamage VH, Abayadeera A, Samaranayake D. Use of diclofenac sodium suppositories in post-operative pain management. Sri Lanka J Anaesthesiol. 2012;20(1):18-22. doi: 10.4038/slja.v20i1.3758. View article

Marasinghe JP, Arambepola C, Wijeyaratne C. Abdominal obesity in females: a problem in South Asia receiving insufficient attention. Chin Med J (Engl). 2011 Nov;124(22):3824-7. View article

Gunathunga MW. Promotion of a generic skills for long-term community mental well-being: a mind-based approach to health and reconciliation in post-war Sri Lanka. In: Peace, Religion and Health: Supplementary volume; 43rd Asia Pacific Consortium for Public Health conference symposium; 2011 Oct 20; Seoul, Republic of Korea. View article

Chandraratne NK, Gunawardena NS. Premenstrual syndrome: the experience from a sample of Sri Lankan adolescents. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2011 Oct;24(5):304-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2011.05.010. PMID: 21872774. View article

Jinadasa CVM, Tharanga P, Gunarathna N, Wijerathne D, Lankathilake K. Effect of stone dust on lung and lung function tests of stone quarry workers in Sri Lanka. J Epidemiol Community Health. 2011 Aug;65(Suppl 1). doi: 10.1136/jech.2011.142976g.39. View article

Senarath U, Gunawardena NS. Development of an instrument to measure patient perception of the quality of nursing care and related hospital services at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka. Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci). 2011 Jun;5(2):71-80. doi:10.1016/S1976-1317(11)60015-7. Epub 2011 Jul 8. PMID: 25030256. View article

de Lanerolle-Dias M, de Silva A, Lanerolle P, Arambepola C, Atukorala S. Body fat assessment in Sri Lankan adolescent girls; development of a simple field tool. Ann Hum Biol. 2011 May;38(3):330-6. doi: 10.3109/03014460.2010.547218. View article

Weerasinghe MC, Fernando DN. Paradox in treatment seeking: an experience from rural Sri Lanka. Qual Health Res. 2011 Mar;21(3):365-72. doi: 10.1177/1049732310385009. Epub 2010 Oct 8. PMID: 20935237. View article

Fernando D, Gunawardena N, Senarath U, Weerasinghe M, Galwaduge C, De Silva C. Prevalence, trends and district differentials in teenage pregnancies. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2011;16(2):21-30. doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v16i2.4577. View article

Irugal Bandara S, Narenthiran S, Santharaj W, Rajakanthan K, Samarasinghe D, Perera S, Senarath U. Short term results of balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty in children: a single centre study over a period of 42 months. Sri Lanka J Child Health. 2011;40:13-15. doi:10.4038/sljch.v40i1.2862. View article

Bataduwaarachchi VR, Balasubramanium M, Balasooriya D, Senarath U. Compliance with the aseptic precautions during intravenous access among the nursing staff at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL). Int J Infect Control. 2011;7(3). doi:10.3396/ijic.v7i3.6199. View article

Gankanda WI, Gunathilake IAGMP, Weliange S, Wickramasinghe VP. Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding milk powder usage among mothers of 1-5-year-old children in Pitakotte MOH area. Sri Lanka J Child Health. 2011;40(3):111-115. doi:10.4038/sljch.v40i3.3508. View article

Gunawardena N, Weerasinghe MC, Rajapaksa L, Wijesekara PWP, Chathurangana P. Romance, sex and coercion: insights into undergraduate relationships. SL J Psychiatry. 2011;2(2):54-59. doi:10.4038/sljpsyc.v2i2.4042. View article

Rodrigo C, Lanerolle R, Arambepola C. Adequacy of haemodialysis in patients with chronic kidney disease in Sri Lanka: a prospective study. J Kidney Dis Transpl. 2010 Nov;21(6):1145-6. View article

Dibley MJ, Senarath U, Agho KE. Infant and young child feeding indicators across nine East and Southeast Asian countries: an analysis of National Survey Data 2000-2005. Public Health Nutr. 2010 Sep;13(9):1296-303. doi:10.1017/S1368980010000844. Epub 2010 May 4. PMID: 20441662. View article

Senarath U, Dibley MJ, Agho KE. Factors associated with nonexclusive breastfeeding in 5 east and southeast Asian countries: a multilevel analysis. J Hum Lact. 2010 Aug;26(3):248-57. doi:10.1177/0890334409357562. Epub 2010 Jan 28. PMID: 20110564. View article

Scarborough P, Arambepola C, Kaur A, Bhatnagar P, Rayner M. Should nutrient profile models be 'category specific' or 'across-the-board'? A comparison of the two systems using diets of British adults. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2010 Jun;64(6):553-60. doi: 10.1038/ejcn.2010.31. View article

De Silva M, Senarath U, Gunatilake M, Lokuhetty D. Prolonged breastfeeding reduces risk of breast cancer in Sri Lankan women: a case-control study. Cancer Epidemiol. 2010 Jun;34(3):267-73. doi:10.1016/j.canep.2010.02.012. Epub 2010 Mar 24. PMID: 20338838. View article

Dibley MJ, Roy SK, Senarath U, Patel A, Tiwari K, Agho KE, Mihrshahi S; South Asia Infant Feeding Research Network. Across-country comparisons of selected infant and young child feeding indicators and associated factors in four South Asian countries. Food Nutr Bull. 2010 Jun;31(2):366-75. doi:10.1177/156482651003100224. PMID: 20707239. View article

Senarath U, Dibley MJ, Godakandage SS, Jayawickrama H, Wickramasinghe A, Agho KE; South Asia Infant Feeding Research Network. Determinants of infant and young child feeding practices in Sri Lanka: secondary data analysis of Demographic and Health Survey 2000. Food Nutr Bull. 2010 Jun;31(2):352-65. doi: 10.1177/156482651003100223. PMID: 20707238. View article

Pandey S, Tiwari K, Senarath U, Agho KE, Dibley MJ; South Asia Infant Feeding Research Network. Determinants of infant and young child feeding practices in Nepal: secondary data analysis of Demographic and Health Survey 2006. Food Nutr Bull. 2010 Jun;31(2):334-51. doi: 10.1177/156482651003100222. PMID: 20707237. View article

Patel A, Badhoniya N, Khadse S, Senarath U, Agho KE, Dibley MJ; South Asia Infant Feeding Research Network. Infant and young child feeding indicators and determinants of poor feeding practices in India: secondary data analysis of National Family Health Survey 2005-06. Food Nutr Bull. 2010 Jun;31(2):314-33. doi: 10.1177/156482651003100221. PMID: 20707236. View article

Mihrshahi S, Kabir I, Roy SK, Agho KE, Senarath U, Dibley MJ; South Asia Infant Feeding Research Network. Determinants of infant and young child feeding practices in Bangladesh: secondary data analysis of Demographic and Health Survey 2004. Food Nutr Bull. 2010 Jun;31(2):295-313. doi: 10.1177/156482651003100220. PMID: 20707235. View article

Allender S, Lacey B, Webster P, Rayner M, Deepa M, Scarborough P, Arambepola C, Datta M, Mohan V. Level of urbanization and non-communicable disease risk factors in Tamil Nadu, India. Bull World Health Organ. 2010 Apr;88(4):297-304. doi: 10.2471/BLT.09.065847. View article

Hafeel MHM, Salma MLU, Arambepola C, Fawmiya MSS. Preventive practices against intestinal worm infestations and the role of qurs-e-deeden in it. Unani Medicus: an international journal 2010;1(1):26-41. View article

Gunathunga MW, Gunawardena NS, Lankatilake LN, Arambepola NMCK, Senarath U, Wickramage M. Can effective learning among medical students be achieved through community oriented teaching programs? Ceylon J Med Sci. 2010;53:1-7. Available from: View article

Gunathilaka BBMJP, Gunatilake MMNA, Gunawardana MN, Senarath U. Prevalence and predictors of wasting and overweight among preschool children aged 3-5 years in a semi-urban area. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2010;15(2):27-31. View article

Dharmaratne GSK, Jayawardhana AKL, Gunathunga MW. Integrated logistic support and equipment availability in government hospitals of a developing country. Sri Lanka J Manage. 2010;15(2):79-102. View article

Gunathunga MW. Measuring mental health: A new tool and its usefulness. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2010;15(1):13-23. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v15i1.4935. View article

Sivaganesh S, Senarath U. Prevalence of antenatal risk conditions among women in an underserved district of Northern Sri Lanka. Ceylon Med J. 2009 Dec;54(4):110-4. doi: 10.4038/cmj.v54i4.1450. PMID: 20052851. View article

Sivaganesh S, Senarath U. Antenatal care utilization in a conflict-affected district of Northern Sri Lanka. Public Health Nurs. 2009 Nov-Dec;26(6):512-22. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1446.2009.00809.x. PMID: 19903271. View article

Marasinghe JP, Senanayake H, Randeniya C, Seneviratne HR, Arambepola C, Devlieger R. Comparison of transabdominal versus transvaginal ultrasound to measure thickness of the lower uterine segment at term. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2009 Nov;107(2):140-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2009.05.022. View article

Ariaratnam CA, Sheriff MH, Arambepola C, Theakston RD, Warrell DA. Syndromic approach to treatment of snake bite in Sri Lanka based on results of a prospective national hospital-based survey of patients envenomed by identified snakes. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2009 Oct;81(4):725-31. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.2009.09-0225. View article

Senarath U, Gunawardena NS. Women's autonomy in decision making for health care in South Asia. Asia Pac J Public Health. 2009 Apr;21(2):137-43. doi: 10.1177/1010539509331590. Epub 2009 Feb 3. PMID: 19190000. View article

Arambepola C, Scarborough P, Boxer A, Rayner M. Defining 'low in fat' and 'high in fat' when applied to a food. Public Health Nutr. 2009 Mar;12(3):341-50. doi: 10.1017/S136898000800205X. View article

Jayaratne K, Fernando DN. Ergonomics related to seating arrangements in the classroom: worst in South East Asia? The situation in Sri Lankan school children. Work. 2009;34(4):409-20. doi: 10.3233/WOR-2009-0941. PMID: 20075518. View article

Weerasinghe MC, Fernando DN. Access to care in a plural health system: Concerns for policy reforms. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2009;14(1):39-45. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v14i1.2947. View article

Allender S, Foster C, Hutchinson L, Arambepola C. Quantification of urbanization in relation to chronic diseases in developing countries: a systematic review. J Urban Health. 2008 Nov;85(6):938-51. doi:10.1007/s11524-008-9325-4. View article

Arambepola C, Allender S, Ekanayake R, Fernando D. Urban living and obesity: is it independent of its population and lifestyle characteristics? Trop Med Int Health. 2008 Apr;13(4):448-57. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3156.2008.02021.x. View article

Arambepola C, Scarborough P, Rayner M. Validating a nutrient profile model. Public Health Nutr. 2008 Apr;11(4):371-8. doi: 10.1017/S1368980007000377. Epub 2007 Jul 3. PMID: 17605841. View article

Arambepola C, Fernando D, Ekanayake R. A simple valid tool for measuring obesity-related-CHD risk in Sri Lankan adults. Prevention and Control. 2008; 3(1): 11-19. View article

De Silva S, Fonseka P. The nutritional status of grade eleven students in the medical officer of health area Kalutara. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2008;13(2):34-38. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v13i2.2967. View article

Weerakoon KLB, Sosai CSP, Walpita YN. Oral cancer taking the toll in Uva Province. J Uva Clin Soc. 2008;3:25-6.

Weerasinghe MC. Concerns for policy: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in relation to health sector. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2008;13(1):35-39. View article

Senarath U, Fernando DN, Rodrigo I. Effect of training for care providers on practice of essential newborn care in hospitals in Sri Lanka. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2007 Nov-Dec;36(6):531-41. doi:10.1111/j.1552-6909.2007.00183.x. PMID: 17973696. View article

Senarath U, Dibley MJ, Agho KE. Breast-feeding Performance Index: a composite index to describe overall breast-feeding performance among infants under 6 months of age. Public Health Nutr. 2007 Oct;10(10):996-1004. doi:10.1017/S1368980007441428. Epub 2007 Feb 27. PMID: 17381937. View article

Senarath U, Fernando DN, Vimpani G, Rodrigo I. Factors associated with maternal knowledge of newborn care among hospital-delivered mothers in Sri Lanka. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2007 Aug;101(8):823-30. doi:10.1016/j.trstmh.2007.03.003. Epub 2007 May 2. PMID: 17477945. View article

Senarath U, Fernando DN, Rodrigo I. Newborn care practices at home: effect of a hospital-based intervention in Sri Lanka. J Trop Pediatr. 2007 Apr;53(2):113-8. doi:10.1093/tropej/fml080. Epub 2006 Dec 14. PMID: 17169975. View article

Senarath U, Dibley MJ, Agho KE. Breastfeeding practices and associated factors among children under 24 months of age in Timor-Leste. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2007 Mar;61(3):387-97. doi:10.1038/sj.ejcn. View article

Arambepola C, Ekanayake R, Fernando D. Gender differentials of abdominal obesity among the adults in the district of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Prev Med. 2007 Feb;44(2):129-34. 10.1016/j.ypmed.2006.11.004. View article

Withanachchi N, Uchida Y, Nanayakkara S, Samaranayake D, Okitsu A. Resource allocation in public hospitals: is it effective? Health Policy. 2007 Feb;80(2):308-13. doi: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2006.03.014. Epub 2006 May 5. PMID: 16678297. View article

Arambepola C, Farmer AJ, Perera R, Neil HA. Statin treatment for children and adolescents with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Atherosclerosis. 2007 Dec;195(2):339-47. 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2006.09.030. View article

Senarath U, Fernando DN, Rodrigo I. Factors determining client satisfaction with hospital-based perinatal care in Sri Lanka. Trop Med Int Health. 2006 Sep;11(9):1442-51. doi:10.1111/j.1365-3156.2006.01698.x. PMID: 16930267. View article

Fernando D, Gunawardane N, Weerasinghe C. Essential public health functions. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2006;11(2), 24-26. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v11i2.8255. View article

Samaranayake D, Gunathunga MW. Selected aspects of occupational health and safety practices in small scale factories in the area of Medical Officer of Health Kotte. J Coll Community Physicians. 2006;11(2),10-15. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v11i2.8253. View article

Samarakkody DS, Gunathunga MW. Care pattern and behavioural status of preschool children of employed mothers in MOH area Kaduwela. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2005;10:13-17. doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v10i1.8266. View article

Chandraratne MANK, Abeyratne IGKP, Perera ND. Prevalence of uncomplained urinary incontinence among females in the community. Sri Lankan J Urol. 2004. View article

Arambepola C and Wijesekera J. Employment status and epilepsy. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka 2003; 8: 32-37. doi: 10.4038/jccpsl.v8i1.8304. View article

Puvimanasinghe JP, Arambepola CK, Abeysinghe NM, Rajapaksa LC, Kulatilaka TA. Measles outbreak in Sri Lanka, 1999-2000. J Infect Dis. 2003 May 15;187 Suppl 1:S241-5. doi: 10.1086/368047. PMID: 12721920. View article

Weerasinghe MC, Gunathunga MW. Self-medication in the Panadura MOH area. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2003; 8(1):27-31. doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v8i1.8303. View article

Senarath LDJU, De Silva AASO. Compliance with universal precautions among health care workers at base hospital, Negombo. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2002;7(1):17-21. doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v7i1.8283. View article

Gunathunga MW, Fernando DN. Use of performance indicators as tracer in evaluating the training curriculum of a field level health worker in Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2002; 7:22-25. doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v7i1.8284. View article

Gunathunga CK, Gunathunga MW, Rajapakse LC. Use of tracer conditions in assessing quality of patient care in medical wards of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka. J Coll Community Physicians Sri Lanka. 2001;6(1):26-29. doi:10.4038/jccpsl.v6i1.8292. View article

Gunathunga W, Fernando DN. Assessment of community maternal care performance of public health midwives of a province in Sri Lanka: a multi-method approach. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2000 Jun;31(2):310-8. PMID: 11127332. View article

De Silva KSH, Gunathunga MW, Perera AJ, Jayamaha DJMNR. Susceptibility to develop group A Beta haemolytic streptococcal sore throats: can you palm predict it? Ceylon J Child Health. 1999;28(1):27-31. View article

de Silva KS, Gunatunga MW, Perera AJ, Jayamaha DJ. Can group A beta haemolytic streptococcal sore throats be identified clinically? Ceylon Med J. 1998 Dec;43(4):196-9. PMID: 10355172. View article

Lankatilake KN, De Silva WI. Factors associated with the decline in fertility of Indian Tamils in Sri Lanka from 1987 to 1993. J Popul Assoc Sri Lanka. 2001 Mar;4.

Kumarasiri JP, Fernandopulle BM, Lankathilake MA. Iodine content of commercially available iodised salt in the Sri Lankan market. Ceylon Med J. 1998 Jun;43(2):84-7. PMID: 9704547.

Lankatilake KN, Uragoda CG. Respiratory functions in chill grinders. Bronchus. 1994;9(4):18-9.

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