• ISRAEL-PALESTINE CONFLICT: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE 

  Senevirathna, Asantha (2024-12)

  The 2023 October 07th attack that killed more than 1200 persons and the abduction of approximately 250 hostages by Hamas from Israel marked a new phrase in the Israel-Palestine conflict. As of 18th December 2024, ...

• WEAPONS OF SRI LANKA: FROM THE EARLIEST TIMES UP TO INDEPENDENCE 

  Tharupathini, Vismi; Wijekoon, Dilshani (2024-06)

  From the ancient battlefields of Sri Lanka to the struggles for its independence, the weapons have shaped Sri Lanka’s Military Powers, cultural identity and technological innovations. While existing literature has shed ...

• THE STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE OF SIGIRIYA AS A KINGDOM 

  Sharma, Thishastri; Ranaweera, Pradeep (2024-06)

  Sigiriya, an ancient kingdom, demonstrates considerable strategic significance, as evidenced by the technological and military strategies employed during its reign. A closer examination of the tactics used in Sigiriya ...

• STABILITY-INSTABILITY PARADOX IN NUCLEAR SOUTH ASIA 

  Ihagama, Kavitha; de Silva, Dr. Sanath (2024-06)

  South Asia has its unique security characteristics, and the emerging complexities of nuclear South Asia has created an environment more difficult to be understood. India and Pakistan are two countries that possess nuclear ...

• A GUEST TALK ON ‘UNDERSTANDING NATIONAL SECURITY REFORMS IN INDIA’ 

  GOKHALE, NITIN A.; Godage, K.D.,; Halpe, T.N. (2024-12)

  On the day of 05th November 2024, Nitin A. Gokhale who served in many ways as an expert and a consultant on Indian National Security was invited to deliver a speech on ‘Understanding National Security Reforms in India’. ...

• RISE OF CHINESE 5G TECHNOLOGY COMPETITIVENESS AND GLOBAL TRENDS: IMPLICATIONS SRI LANKA’S NATIONAL SECURITY 

  Weerasinghe, Sahara; Senevirathna, Asantha (2024-06)

  In the recent times, China has gained remarkable competitive advantage when it comes to the development of 5G technology. Chinese companies seem to dominate emerging the 5G technology market in the world. Highlighting ...

• The Importance of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) in Managing Overweight and Associated Comorbidities 

  Wijayasiri, KDCU (2024-12)

• A Case of Recurrent and Seronegative Melioidosis With Deep Seated Abscesses 

  Lamabadusuriya, DA; Perera, TPS; Nakkawita, DMID; Govindapala, DS; Jayasekera, MMPT (2024-12)

  Melioidosis has a varied clinical presentation. This is a case of recurrent melioidosis diagnosed in a 46 year old male with a prolonged febrile illness and multiple deep seated abscesses. He had intermittent fever ...

• Acute Pancreatitis Following Ingestion of High Dose Garcinia Cambogia 

  Vithana, SMP; Chathuranga, LS; Jayasinghe, S; Don Udayakumara, EA; Wickramasinghe, J; Siriwardana, A; Dissanayake, A (2024-12)

  Acute pancreatitis is a systemic inflammatory condition carrying significant morbidity and mortality. Garcinia cambogia (GC) has been recently deduced as a rare cause of this condition. A 22-year-old female presented ...

• Recurrence of a Mature Cystic Teratoma: Masquerading as a Malignant Neoplasm 

  Fernando, R; Nishamalee, KLS (2024-12)

  We report a case of a mature cystic teratoma (MCT) of the ovary in a 44-year-old woman, characterized by both solid and cystic components derived from all three germ layers: ectoderm, endoderm, and mesoderm. This ...

• Postoperative Complications and Preventive Strategies of Complications Following Thyroidectomy 

  Thuduvage, VS (2024-12)

  Goiter is the most common condition encountered in surgical endocrinology, and thyroidectomy is considered the mostly done endocrine surgical procedure worldwide. In the modern era, thyroidectomy is considered one ...

• Unlocking the Potential of Extracellular Vesicles: a New Frontier in Liquid Biopsies Towards Precision Cancer Diagnostics 

  Karunathilake, C; Jayasinghe, MPHS; Lakseya, SAL; Asogan, S; Manawadu, D; Silva, GN; Perera, S (2024-12)

  Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nano-sized, membrane-bound particles secreted by cells under physiological conditions and are involved in multiple functions, especially cell signaling. They are found in body fluids ...

• Observational Study of Anomalous Coronary Artery Disease and Interventions, in a Real-life Large Group of Contemporary Patients Undergoing Cardiac Procedures 

  Athauda Arachchi, P; De Silva, S (2024-12)

  Coronary heart disease involving anomalous coronary arteries can have implications on the prognosis, revascularization methods pose technical challenges in achieving successful outcomes. The accurate estimates on the ...

• Identification of Factors Affecting the Retention of 99mTc-DMSA in Syringes Among the Paediatric Population in Sri Lanka 

  Paramee, UHV; Jayasooriya, BES; Wijesinghe, CS; Wimalarathne, DDN; Pathirana, PDT; Samarasinghe, N; Silva, SID; Udugama, JMC (2024-12)

  Background: 99mTc-DMSA is a common paediatric renal scintigraphy study, where radiopharmaceutical is introduced intravenously using disposable syringes. Radiopharmaceuticals can be retained on disposable syringes, ...

• An Approach to Develop a Diagnostic Reference Level in Gamma Camera Imaging for Bone Scan 

  Dilhani, MNAK; Vijitha, R; Tudugala, R (2024-12)

  Background: In a Gamma Camera Unit, bone scans are the most commonly performed imaging procedure. Diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) play a crucial role in optimizing radiation exposure for patients and staff, while ...

• Blood Pressure Beyond Numbers: an Experimental Analysis 

  Kumanan, T (2024-12)

• Mind-Heart-Body connection 

  Wijesinghe, RANK (2024-12)

• Enhancing Public Education and Addressing Policy Gaps for Radon Exposure and Lung Cancer Risk Mitigation in Sri Lanka 

  Lochana, WVAS; Hettiarachchi, SN (2024-11)

  Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, is a significant health risk attributable to its strong association with lung cancer. In Sri Lanka, public awareness of radon exposure and its health implications remains low, ...

• Stress and Coping Strategies Assessment With Pss-10 Scale and the Brief Cope Scale Among Cancer Patients in a Hospital, Banke, Nepal 

  Sapkota, Srijana; Sunar, Tulasa; Ghimire, Nisha; Khadka, Rekha (2024-11)

  Cancer patients often experience significant psychological distress throughout their diagnosis, treatment, and recovery phases. This study conducted at Sushil Koirala Prakhar Cancer Hospital in Khajura, Banke, Nepal, aimed ...

• Plankton Assemblage and Potential Indicator Species for Water Quality Assessment in Selected Wetlands in Colombo 

  Perera, HDCS; Batugedara, BDIM; Kolambage, MTV; Senanayake, SAMAIK (2024-11)

  Wetlands are considered one of the most productive ecosystems on Earth. Plankton is an essential part of wetland biodiversity and vital to wetland functioning. Plankton is an ideal bioindicator for assessing wetlands' ...

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