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Publikováno v:
BMC Public Health, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2022)
Abstract Background The dog has been man’s best companion since ancient times. And, dog ownership is associated with improved physical activity and cardiovascular health. We aim to explore the experience of dog owners on dog ownership and its effec
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/5fecd64d668e493182364c15d302e581
Autor:
Subodha Waiddyanatha, Anjana Silva, Kosala Weerakoon, Sisira Siribaddana, Geoffrey K Isbister
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 16, Iss 9, p e0010723 (2022)
The acute effects of snakebite are often emphasized, with less information on long-term effects. We aimed to describe the long-term health effects perceived by patients followed up after confirmed snakebites. Two groups of snakebite patients (>18y) f
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/e6a6bae6b9e1429da8f498c2eb4387e0
Publikováno v:
BMJ Open, Vol 12, Iss 6 (2022)
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/af3b37fdd1a54adfa1b20d8d5e2b89cc
Publikováno v:
PLoS ONE, Vol 17, Iss 11, p e0277108 (2022)
Pet ownership is an integral part of a modern-day family. It provides a wide range of benefits to humans. However, data on pet ownership are relatively limited from rural regions, Southern Asia and low-middle-income countries. We aim to report the pr
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/b12ee860bdaf4832a0f4a4cdf267886f
Autor:
Nalaka Herath, Rajeewa Dassanayake, Manjula Dissanayake, Chamara Janitha, Kosala Weerakoon, Chalaka Kumarasinghe, Terence Gamini de Silva, Suneth Agampodi
Publikováno v:
BMC Nephrology, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2019)
Abstract Background Chronic Kidney Disease in certain part of Sri Lanka and increasing burden of CKD in some other countries is a global public health problem. While the underlying causes of majority of cases are unknown, effective control and preven
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/4f8035b1fb89416e924518be1610a0fa
Autor:
Sonali Dinushika Gunasekara, Hasara Nuwangi, Nuwan Darshana Wickramasinghe, Kosala Weerakoon, Helen P. Price, Lisa Dikomitis, Suneth Buddhika Agampodi
Publikováno v:
Pathogens, Vol 11, Iss 6, p 680 (2022)
Having an effective surveillance system is imperative to take timely and appropriate actions for disease control and prevention. In Sri Lanka, leishmaniasis was declared as a notifiable disease in 2008. This paper presents a comprehensive compilation
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/76cdb435338a4d0b8badbeaf45fcf331
Autor:
Senanayake A. M. Kularatne, Ranjan Fernando, Sinnadurai Selvaratnam, Chandrasiri Narampanawa, Kosala Weerakoon, Sujanthe Wickramasinghe, Manoji Pathirage, Vajira Weerasinghe, Anura Bandara, Jayanthe Rajapakse
Publikováno v:
BMC Infectious Diseases, Vol 18, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2018)
Abstract Background Over the last two decades intra-aural tick infestation (otoacariasis) has been a common occurrence in the hilly central region in Sri Lanka. Very occasional detection of isolated unilateral facial nerve palsy associated with otoac
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/3ae1e5a652414965b21a34e8a6ba575c
Autor:
David U. Olveda, Marianette Inobaya, Remigio M. Olveda, Marilyn L. Vinluan, Shu-Kay Ng, Kosala Weerakoon, Donald P. McManus, Grant A. Ramm, Donald A. Harn, Yuesheng Li, Alfred K. Lam, Jerric R. Guevarra, Allen G. Ross
Publikováno v:
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol 54, Iss C, Pp 138-144 (2017)
Background: Subclinical morbidity due to schistosomiasis was evaluated in 565 patients, and the enhanced liver fibrosis (ELF) test was assessed for the first time as a potential screening tool for disease. Methods: The prevalence and intensity of inf
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/8f6ca84bbb1a485191189db8ae1a0380
Autor:
Kosala Weerakoon, Senanayake A M Kularatne, Jayanthe Rajapakse, Sanjaya Adikari, Roshitha Waduge
Publikováno v:
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, Vol 8, Iss 9, p e3179 (2014)
Characteristic skin lesions play a key role in clinical diagnosis of spotted fever group rickettsioses and this study describes these cutaneous manifestations along with basic histological features.Study was conducted at Medical Unit, Teaching Hospit
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/746eefe1581244989a9a0ce2736157c4
Autor:
Senanayake A M Kularatne, Anjana Silva, Kosala Weerakoon, Kalana Maduwage, Chamara Walathara, Ranjith Paranagama, Suresh Mendis
Publikováno v:
PLoS ONE, Vol 9, Iss 2, p e90198 (2014)
The Russell's viper (Daboia russelii) is responsible for 30-40% of all snakebites and the most number of life-threatening bites of any snake in Sri Lanka. The clinical profile of Russell's viper bite includes local swelling, coagulopathy, renal dysfu
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/fadb486ab31d435d82280eee707066e4