Sudheera Jayasinghe
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View article: A retrospective study of cardiac deaths reported to the department of forensic medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
A retrospective study of cardiac deaths reported to the department of forensic medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Open
Cardiac pathologies contribute to a significant number of deaths every year worldwide. This retrospective descriptive study was to determine the associations between the sex, age, weight of the heart and the cause of cardiac death of decea…
View article: Effect of cinnamon aqueous extracts on hyperglycemia in diabetes-induced wistar rat model
Effect of cinnamon aqueous extracts on hyperglycemia in diabetes-induced wistar rat model Open
Diabetes mellitus is considered the epidemic of the century. Although various treatments for diabetes are available, the development of effective novel treatments based on medicinal plants is not yet recognized. Therefore, this study focus…
View article: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Among Healthcare Professionals in Sri Lanka- A Cross Sectional Study
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Among Healthcare Professionals in Sri Lanka- A Cross Sectional Study Open
Objectives: The objectives of this study were to describe the knowledge, attitudes and practices of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR) reporting among healthcare professionals at Teaching Hospital Karapitiya (THK), a tertiary care hospital in Sr…
View article: Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology Within Selected Farming Communities in Rural Sri Lanka
Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology Within Selected Farming Communities in Rural Sri Lanka Open
Background: Chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu) is an emergent health concern, particularly in tropical farming communities in several global hotspots, including Sri Lanka. This particular nephropathy is characterized by a …
View article: Cinnamon, a promising herbal plant for combatting diabetes and Its anti-diabetes mechanisms
Cinnamon, a promising herbal plant for combatting diabetes and Its anti-diabetes mechanisms Open
The Ceylon Journal of Science is a peer-reviewed journal published quarterly by the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka in March, June, September and December. It is aimed at publishing high quality research articles on topics related to d…
View article: Knowledge and practice of prescription and administration of correct dose of paracetamol to children among a selected group of doctors and nurses
Knowledge and practice of prescription and administration of correct dose of paracetamol to children among a selected group of doctors and nurses Open
Introduction: In children, paracetamol is the most common agent involved in drug toxicity. Therefore, accurate prescription of paracetamol in healthcare facilities is important in paediatric patients. This study aimed to explore the knowle…
View article: Prevalence of CKD of Unknown Etiology and its Potential Risk Factors in a Rural Population in Sri Lanka
Prevalence of CKD of Unknown Etiology and its Potential Risk Factors in a Rural Population in Sri Lanka Open
View article: Occupational heat exposure alone does not explain chronic kidney disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka
Occupational heat exposure alone does not explain chronic kidney disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka Open
Aim: Chronic kidney disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu) is an emerging health concern in tropical farming communities. The role of occupational heat exposure as a potential driver of CKDu remains debated. Our study examines occupational …
View article: Urinary biomarkers indicate pediatric renal injury among rural farming communities in Sri Lanka
Urinary biomarkers indicate pediatric renal injury among rural farming communities in Sri Lanka Open
Pediatric renal injury is an emerging health concern in communities affected by chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu). Early detection of susceptibilities through highly sensitive and specific biomarkers can lead to effective…
View article: Applicability of Novel Urinary Biomarkers for the Assessment of Renal Injury in Selected Occupational Groups in Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study with Conventional Markers
Applicability of Novel Urinary Biomarkers for the Assessment of Renal Injury in Selected Occupational Groups in Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study with Conventional Markers Open
Screening approaches with more robust biomarkers, are of the utmost importance in the characterization of renal injuries, particularly among communities with high burdens of chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu). The present …
View article: Early indications on pediatric renal injury: Evidence from biomarkers; Kidney injury molecule-1 and Neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin.
Early indications on pediatric renal injury: Evidence from biomarkers; Kidney injury molecule-1 and Neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocalin. Open
Pediatric renal injury is an emergent health concern in communities affected by Chronic Kidney Disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu). Early detection of susceptibilities through highly sensitive and specific biomarkers can lead to effective…
View article: Urinary cystatin C: pediatric reference intervals and comparative assessment as a biomarker of renal injury among children in the regions with high burden of CKDu in Sri Lanka
Urinary cystatin C: pediatric reference intervals and comparative assessment as a biomarker of renal injury among children in the regions with high burden of CKDu in Sri Lanka Open
View article: Electrophysiological assessment of peripheral nerves and neuro-muscular junctions in patients following self-poisoning with paraquat
Electrophysiological assessment of peripheral nerves and neuro-muscular junctions in patients following self-poisoning with paraquat Open
Paraquat is neurotoxic. We aimed to study the electrophysiological effects of peripheral nerves and neuromuscular junction (NMJ) in the survivors of paraquat poisoning. A cohort study was conducted on patients following paraquat poisoning.…
View article: Urinary Biomarkers of Renal Injury KIM-1 and NGAL: Reference Intervals for Healthy Pediatric Population in Sri Lanka
Urinary Biomarkers of Renal Injury KIM-1 and NGAL: Reference Intervals for Healthy Pediatric Population in Sri Lanka Open
Emerging renal biomarkers (e.g., kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1) and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL)) are thought to be highly sensitive in diagnosing renal injury. However, global data on reference intervals for emergin…
View article: Occupational Paraquat and Glyphosate Exposure May Decline Renal Functions among Rural Farming Communities in Sri Lanka
Occupational Paraquat and Glyphosate Exposure May Decline Renal Functions among Rural Farming Communities in Sri Lanka Open
Extensive use of herbicides is common among rural agricultural workers in Sri Lanka. Recent studies have postulated their role in the development of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu). Paraquat and glyphosate are leading her…
View article: The Utility of Novel Renal Biomarkers in Assessment of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu): A Review
The Utility of Novel Renal Biomarkers in Assessment of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu): A Review Open
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a globally prevalent non-communicable disease with significant mortality and morbidity. It is typically associated with diabetes and hypertension; however, over the last two decades, an emergence of CKD of u…
View article: Emerging Chronic Kidney Disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu) among rural farming communities in Southern and Uva Provinces of Sri Lanka
Emerging Chronic Kidney Disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu) among rural farming communities in Southern and Uva Provinces of Sri Lanka Open
TPS 723: Low and middle income countries: sanitation infections and other health effects, Exhibition Hall, Ground floor, August 26, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Chronic Kidney Disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu) is an endemic disease occurrin…
View article: SAT-230 OCCUPATIONAL HERBICIDE EXPOSURE AND DECLINING KIDNEY FUNCTIONS AMONG SUGARCANE FARMERS IN RURAL SRI LANKA.
SAT-230 OCCUPATIONAL HERBICIDE EXPOSURE AND DECLINING KIDNEY FUNCTIONS AMONG SUGARCANE FARMERS IN RURAL SRI LANKA. Open
Paraquat and Glyphosate were leading herbicides among Sugarcane Farmers (SF) hence occupational exposure is inevitable. These have been recently linked with the development of Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu). Urinary KIM…
View article: Administration of paracetamol to children; do parents adhere to recommendations?
Administration of paracetamol to children; do parents adhere to recommendations? Open
The Galle Medical Journal is published by the Galle Medical Association. The journal is published quarterly in March, June, September and December each year. The submissions are accepted throughout the year. The aims of the Journal are to …
View article: Neurotoxic effects of paraquat
Neurotoxic effects of paraquat Open
The Galle Medical Journal is published by the Galle Medical Association. The journal is published quarterly in March, June, September and December each year. The submissions are accepted throughout the year. The aims of the Journal are to …
View article: Beyond the cholinergic crisis
Beyond the cholinergic crisis Open
The Galle Medical Journal is published by the Galle Medical Association. The journal is published quarterly in March, June, September and December each year. The submissions are accepted throughout the year. The aims of the Journal are to …
View article: Urinary Biomarkers KIM-1 and NGAL for Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu) among Agricultural Communities in Sri Lanka
Urinary Biomarkers KIM-1 and NGAL for Detection of Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology (CKDu) among Agricultural Communities in Sri Lanka Open
Chronic Kidney Disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu) is an emerging epidemic among farming communities in rural Sri Lanka. Victims do not exhibit common causative factors, however, histopathological studies revealed that CKDu is a tubuloint…