Browsing by Author "Jayasekara, JMKB"
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Comparison of Demographic, Clinical and Maternal Risk Factors between Neonatal Sepsis and Non-sepsis Patients in Colombo South Teaching Hospital Kalubowila and Castle Street Hospital for Women
Shashinika, KAL; Rathnayake, RMAM; Gayan, HHT; Mendis, AIS; Gamage, M; Tudugala, R; Jayasekara, JMKB (2021)Neonatal septicaemia is one of the commonest causes of mortality and morbidity among the neonatal population in the world. Clinical features alone may not be specific for the diagnosis of neonatal sepsis as they may mimic ... -
Comparison of Estimated – Glomerular Filtration Rates Given by Di erent Serum Creatinine Based Equations among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Attending the Teaching Hospital, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
Ambillapitiya, LHMRL; Nethranjalee, NMN; Herath, HMN; Jayasekara, JMKB (2023-09)Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a health issue a ecting nearly 13.4% of the global population and also a major burden on the health sector of Sri Lanka. The investigation of the estimated Glomerular Filtration Rates ... -
Development of Predictive Model to Identify Neonatal Sepsis in Colombo South Teaching Hospital Kalubowila and Castle Street Hospital for Women
Shashinika, KAL; Rathnayake, RMAM; Gayan, HHT; Mendis, AIS; Gamage, M; Tudugala, R; Jayasekara, JMKB (2021)Neonatal sepsis is a life-threatening illness caused by the blood invasion of microorganisms within the first 28 days of life. As the signs and symptoms of neonatal sepsis are non-specific, and early diagnosis and prompt ... -
The Effect on Liver and Renal Function Following Chemotherapy Treatment for Breast Cancer Patients in Oncology Clinic of University Hospital, Kotelawala Defence University
Siriwardana, EPEDZ; Rathnayake, RMUM; Himasha, BUS; Malaviarachchi, S; Jayasekara, JMKB (2022)Breast cancer is the frequently diagnosed cancer in the world and the highest mortality among women. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of standard chemotherapy treatment (dose adjusted for Sri Lankan ... -
Hematological Variations along Disease Progression in CKD Affected People of Girandurukotte and Mahiyanganaya, Sri Lanka
Hewavitharana, KIG; Silva, ARN; Kumara, GWGP; Karunarathna, RH; Ranasinghe, AV; Jayasekara, JMKB; Nanayakkara, PGCL; Gunawickrama, KBS; Gunawickrama, SHNP (2018)Hematological parameters of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Girandurukotte and Mahiyanganaya areas were followed in a cross-sectional study that comprised 175 volunteer subjects. Whole blood, urine ... -
The Impact of Physical, Lifestyle and Occupational Factors for the Generation of Poor Semen Parameters of Males Attending Infertility Clinic, Castle Street Hospital, Colombo
Gamage, YL; Perera, HOTO; Ranasinghe, UCP; Jayasekara, JMKB; Karunarathna, WAC; Batcha, M (2018)Infertility is a major health problem around the world. Male infertility contributes generally 50% to this matter and it is also a major reproductive health related issue related to the Sri Lankan population as well. ... -
Incidence of Diabetes Mellitus and Chronic Kidney Disease and Assessment of Risk Factors among Tuberculosis Patients Attended to the Chest Clinic, Regional Director’s Office of Health Services, Badulla
Wijekoon, WMYT; Rubera, HA; Pathiratna, H; Dissanayake, DMCP; Jayasekara, JMKB (2023-09)The incidence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is significantly high in TB patients. Risk factors associated with TB are multifactorial. A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted to ... -
Metallothinein Responses in Relation to Disease Progression in CKD Affected People of Padaviya, Sri Lanka
Silva, ARN; Gunawickrama, KBS; Jayasekara, JMKB; Kumara, GWGP; Karunarathna, RH; Ranasingha, AV; Nanayakkara, PGCL; Hewavitharana, KIG; Gunawickrama, SHNP (2018)Metallothioneins (MT) are metal detoxifying proteins that sequester metals. MT expression is induced by metals such as As, Cd, and Zn. In a cross sectional study, metallothionein expression was followed in chronic ... -
The Relationship between Hip Abductor Muscle Strength and Iliotibial Band Tightness in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain Attending Department of Rheumatology and Rehabilitation of The National Hospital, Sri Lanka
Gamage, NNH; Wickrama, MPH; Satharasinghe, YP; Silva, LBKM; Thenuwara, SA; Senavirathna, SADCS; De Silva, HMS; Jayasekara, JMKB (2018)Low back pain (LBP) causes disability and hinders daily activities of general population. Despite extensive research, the exact cause of chronic mechanical LBP remains uncertain. There is inadequate evidence related ... -
Relationship between Hypothyroidism and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease among Patients Attending the Endocrinology Clinic, Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka
Kodikara, HA; Ekanayake, EMCB; Sewwandi, KKN; Ponnamperuma, ISW; Epa, WA; Bulugahapitiya, U; Jayasekara, JMKB (2021)Hypothyroidism and Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have been identified as two major problems rising at a higher rate. Several studies have revealed the relationship between hypothyroidism and NAFLD. However, ... -
Risk Factors for Road Traffic Accidents among Drivers Admitted to Teaching Hospitals Kandy and Kurunegala in 2017
Madhumali, NWM; Bandaranayaka, HMT; Hashari, GC; Ayesha, HKB; Rathnayaka, RMKP; Vithana, IUM; Weerawardhana, PL; Jayasekara, JMKB (2018)Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) highly contribute to morbidity and mortality worldwide. RTAs are one of the main causes of sudden deaths in Sri Lanka. Therefore, the objective of this descriptive crosssectional study was ... -
Risk Factors, Incidents of Acute Kidney Injury and Liver Involvement among Leptospirosis Patients Admitted to the Teaching Hospital, Ratnapura
Waidyasuriya, LSM; Chathurangani, KKS; Wickramaratna, DD; Jayasekara, JMKB (2023-09)