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A Case of Recurrent and Seronegative Melioidosis With Deep Seated Abscesses
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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
(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 ... -
Mind-Heart-Body connection
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Enhancing Public Education and Addressing Policy Gaps for Radon Exposure and Lung Cancer Risk Mitigation in Sri Lanka
(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
(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
(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' ... -
The Impact of Employee Appreciation Approaches on Job Satisfaction: Empirical Evidence From Air Traffic Controllers of Sri Lanka to Enhance Human Performance
(2024-11)Understanding the dynamics of job satisfaction among Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) is imperative for ensuring the human performance, productivity, efficiency and safety of aviation operations. This study investigates ... -
Investigating the Determinants of Financial Inclusion Among Urban Youth: Evidence From Sri Lanka
(2024-11)Financial inclusion, defined as equitable access and use of affordable financial services is crucial for fostering economic growth. This study investigates the determinants of financial inclusion in urban youth in Sri ... -
Exploring ER-UMA Type Dwarf Novae Using Photometry Data of Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS)
(2024-11)An investigation was conducted into eleven ER Ursae Majoris (ER-UMa) star systems using photometric light curve data obtained from the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), with a focus on exploring their mass ... -
Investigating the Mean Temperature of Accretion Disks and Mass Transfer Rates in Cataclysmic Variable Stars Through Orbital Characteristics
(2024-11)Cataclysmic variable (CV) stars, characterized by their dynamic binary systems composed of a white dwarf and a donor red dwarf star, exhibit intricate mass transfer processes crucial for understanding their evolutionary ... -
Assessment of Setup-errors in 3d-conformal Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer Patients Using an Electronic Portal Imaging Device
(2024-11)Patient setup is crucial in radiotherapy since treatment is delivered as fractionated treatment over a period of time. Using own institutional margins by considering the setup errors will provide better radiotherapy ... -
Public Interest Over Private Gain: a Critical Examination of the Ethical Perspective in the Sri Lankan Legal Profession
(2024-11)The legal profession is a pillar of societal order, promoting justice and fairness. The objective of this research is to look into the fundamental concepts that characterize the legal profession as a profession primarily ...