Articles

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  Editorial

  Obesity - The Epidemic like no other in human history

  
  

  Shaminda Kahandawa

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  13 Dec 2019

  24 ( 1 ) : 1-3
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  Debate

  Revalidation of Sri Lankan Doctors: Why it should be voluntary

  Sunil Seneviratne Epa

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  13 Dec 2019

  24 ( 1 ) : 4-6
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  Debate

  Mandatory revalidation is the key to safe healthcare

  
  

  Manuj C. Weerasinghe

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  13 Dec 2019

  24 ( 1 ) : 7-9
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  Humanities

  A ward round with sherlock Holmes

  
  

  Harindra Karunathilake

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  13 Dec 2019

  24 ( 1 ) : 10-12
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  Opinion

  Stigma, imipramine and inequity in health

  
  

  Vajira Dharmawardene

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  13 Dec 2019

  24 ( 1 ) : 13-15
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  Research Papers

  Bypassing primary healthcare institutions: Reasons identified by patients’ attending the out-patient department

  N. P. Karunaratne, G. S. P. Kumara, K. T. G. S. Karunathilake, G. V. K. M. Karunathilake, P. G. M. Kaushalya, H. W. I. Kavinda, A. A. M. Keshala, T. Ponnamperuma

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  13 Dec 2019

  24 ( 1 ) : 16-22
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  Research Papers

  Human fatalities due to outdoor electrocution with animal traps

  A. S. Senavirathne, J. Warushahennadi, S. G. H. Ambepitiya

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  13 Dec 2019

  24 ( 1 ) : 23-31
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  Research Papers

  User related factors in implementation of WHO surgical safety checklist (SSC)

  S. D. S. Amadoru, K. Y. D. Perera, D. M. M. L. A. Amjed, J. L. P. Chaminda, H. G. I. T. Kandamby

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  13 Dec 2019

  24 ( 1 ) : 32-38
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  Research Papers

  Prevalence of co-existing dermatological manifestations in cutaneous leishmaniasis

  M. G. A. Dinusha, H. K. G. I. Thushara, R. M. U. K. Rathnayaka, P. W. M. Sudusinghe, B. K. S. Wijenayake

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  13 Dec 2019

  24 ( 1 ) : 37-46
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  Research Papers

  Epidemiology, mechanisms and patterns of lower limb fractures at an accident service centre in Colombo, Sri Lanka

  B. Prabhashwara, N. Akalanka

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  13 Dec 2019

  24 ( 1 ) : 46-51
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  Research Papers

  Evaluation of patient transfers from peripheral hospitals to a District General Hospital

  C. M. Abeysekara, N. R. Hewageegana, S. D. Dharmarathtne

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  13 Dec 2019

  24 ( 1 ) : 52-59
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  Case Reports

  Alprazolam withdrawal delirium

  
  

  R. Karunaratne, W. A. D. R. Prasangika

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  13 Dec 2019

  24 ( 1 ) : 60-62
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  Case Reports

  Subacute thyroiditis – A rare cause of pyrexia of unknown origin

  Balasubramaniam Branavan, Athwel Gamarallage Hemal Sugathapala

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  13 Dec 2019

  24 ( 1 ) : 63-64
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  Case Reports

  Fenofibrate monotherapy induced myositis and rhabdomyolysis

  B. Balasubramaniam, P. Selladurai, A. G. H. Sugathapala

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  13 Dec 2019

  24 ( 1 ) : 65-66
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  Case Reports

  Systemic Lupus Erythematosus mimicking lymphoproliferative malignancy in a child

  T. M. Munasinghe, C. Naotunna, S. Vithana, I. Kankananarachchi, H. Dharmawardena, S. Amarasena

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  13 Dec 2019

  24 ( 1 ) : 67-71
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  Case Reports

  Empirical treatment for suspected Tuberculous pericarditis –When is it justifiable?

  H. M. Senarathna, C. L. Fonseka, P. U. T. de Silva, C. K. Bodinayake

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  13 Dec 2019

  24 ( 1 ) : 71-76
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  Research Papers

  Documentation errors in paediatric drug charts: an Audit

  I. Kankananarachchi, U. K. Egodage, K. Dharmasiri, E. Jayathilake, G. Shanika, V. Devasiri

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  25 Nov 2018

  23 ( 1 ) : 30-32
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  Case Reports

  Association of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in a Baby with Patau Syndrome

  N. D. Vithanage, G. K. Hapuarachchi, K. Gomez, T. M. Munasingha

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  25 Nov 2018

  23 ( 1 ) : 39-40
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  Editorial

  Alcohol and burden of disease: countering myths for effective prevention

  Vajira Dharmawardene

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  25 Nov 2018

  23 ( 1 ) : 5-6
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  Guest Commentary

  Grade Inflation and Selection of students for medical education in Sri Lanka: the case for Merit and Equity

  Indika Karunathilake

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  25 Nov 2018

  23 ( 1 ) : 7-9
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  Research Papers

  Management of patients suspected of having dengue fever: association of Illness severity with clinical parameters: a single center experience from Southern Sri Lanka

  25 Nov 2018

  23 ( 1 ) : 10-15
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  Research Papers

  Managing deliberate self harm patients: knowledge and practices among hospital doctors in Galle district

  25 Nov 2018

  23 ( 1 ) : 16-21
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  Research Papers

  Treatment of uncomplicated intussusception in children: saline enema without ultrasound guidance: a case series

  25 Nov 2018

  23 ( 1 ) : 22-24
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  Research Papers

  Road traffic accidents in Polonnaruwa District: analysis of patients admitted to a surgical unit

  W. A. K. Weerawardena, T. G. L. H. M. Thennegadara, H. G. V. Priyantha, P. A. C. G. S. Chandrasiri, W. S. I. Disanayaka

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  25 Nov 2018

  23 ( 1 ) : 25-29
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  Case Reports

  Identification of Para-Bombay blood group in an anemic patient: a case report

  S. M. G. S. Manchanayake, N. D. N. S. Subasinghe, S. B. Samarajeewa, H. M. A. P. Herath

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  25 Nov 2018

  23 ( 1 ) : 33-34