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  • Current infant feeding practices and impact on growth in babies during the second half of infancy 
    Bandara, T.; Hettiarachchi, M.; Liyanage, C.; Amarasena, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2014-06)
    Background: Sri Lanka has made remarkable improvements in health, social and educational indices. However, child malnutrition exists as a significant health problem. Infant feeding indicators have not reached expected ...
  • Cyclical intravenous pamidronate therapy in children with osteogenesis imperfecta 
    Jayawardana, Pushpika; Amarasena, S.; Lekamwasam, Sarath (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2005-09)
    Children affected with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) have increased morbidity and mortality and no definite treatment has been found yet. Recurrent fractures and bone deformities are the main complications of this ...
  • The Deuterium Oxide–to-the-Mother Method Documents Adequate Breast-Milk Intake among Sri Lankan Infants1–4 
    Bandara, T.; Hettiarachchi, M.; Liyanage, C.; Amarasena, S.; Wong, William W . (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2015-04)
    Background: TheWHOrecommends that exclusive breastfeeding should last up to 6 mo. However, human milk intake of Sri Lankan infants has not been quantified scientifically. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to ...
  • Effectiveness of a health education handbook designed to increase knowledge on birth defects among Public Health Midwives in Southern Province of Sri Lanka 
    De Silva, J.; Amarasena, S.; Jayaratne, K.; Perera, B. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-02-25)
    Birth defects is a significant health problem among children. Prevention of birth defects is cost effective than spending resources to correct BD in newborns. Increasing knowledge and relevant skills in primary health care ...
  • Establishment of National programme on newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism 
    Amarasena, S.; Hettiarachchi, M. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-08-31)
    Introduction: Congenital hypothyroidism is one of common disorders related to mental impairment and growth retardation in newborns. Hence, screening programs are performed for early diagnosis as most infants are with no ...
  • Exclusive breastfeeding up to six months: Are we getting the right figures? 
    Gunasekara, P.; Lakmali, G. A. A.; Amarasena, S.; Hettiarachchi, M. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2018-12)
    Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is recommended up to six months of age and is usually estimated by the 24-recall method which actually overestimates the real rate. EBF rate in Sri Lanka up to 4 months of ...
  • Factors related to growth of the infants with structural birth defects in Galle, Sri Lanka 
    De Silva, J.; Amarasena, S.; Jayaratne, Kapila; Perera, B. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-02)
    Birth defects in children is a significant public health problem. Birth defects are known to adversely affect the growth of the infants. This study was carried out to assess the growth and factors related to impaired growth ...
  • Fatty acid composition in the breast milk of Sri Lankan mothers during exclusive breastfeeding 
    Bandara, T.; Liyanage, C.; Amarasena, S.; Thomas, Tinku; Bannikoppa, P.; Mani, Indu; Hettiarachchi, M. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-06-05)
    Published data on the fatty acid (FA) composition of breast milk (BM) of Sri-Lankan mothers are limited.To report the FA composition in BM within the first 6 months of lactation and to study whether the fat mass of ...
  • A female with dyskeratosis congenita 
    Amarasena, S.; Hapuarachchi, G. K.; De Silva, M. H. A. D. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2005-09)
    Dyskeratosis congenita is an inherited bone marrow failure syndrome, with multisystem involvement. Incidence is approximately 1 case per million population. 225 individuals have been reported in the literature1.
  • A four and a half year old boy with myositis ossificans progressiva 
    Amarasena, S.; Samanlatha, M. G. K.; De Silva, M. H. A. D.; Kolombage, P. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2009-09)
    Myositis ossificans progressiva (MOP) (synonymous with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva) is an extremely rare disease inherited in an autosomal dominant manner with an estimated incidence of 0.1 per one million ...
  • Guidelines for the use of surfactant in Sri Lanka 
    Amarasena, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2008-09)
    Surfactant was made available through the Medical Supplies Division (MSD) to the National Health Service (NHS) for the use of paediatricians / neonatalogists in the treatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome ...
  • Indicators of newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism in Sri Lanka: program challenges and way forward 
    Hettiarachchi, M.; Amarasena, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2014-09)
    Many of the countries in the Asia Pacific Region are just initiating newborn screening programs for selected metabolic and other congenital disorders. The present study is aimed at evaluating the congenital hypothyroidism ...
  • Maternal Health and health behaviors during preconception and antenatal periods of mothers with infants with structural birth defects in Galle, Sri Lanka: a case-control study 
    De Silva, J.; Amarasena, S.; Jayaratne, K.; Perera, B (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-02)
    Introduction: Birth defects have become a serious public health issue in the world causing a higher morbidity and mortality among children. Identification of the possible risk factors, specially the modifiable risk ...
  • A nationwide survey of hospital-based thalassemia patients and standards of care and a preliminary assessment of the national prevention program in Sri Lanka 
    Premawardhana, Anuja P.; Mudiyanse, Rasnayaka; De Silva, Shamila T.; Jiffry, Nilam; Nelumdeniya, Udaya; de Silva, Udaya; Lamabadusuriya, Sanath P.; Pushpakumara, K.; Dissanayaka, Randima; Jansz, M.; Rifaya, I.; Navarathne, Upul; Thirukumaran, V.; Arambepola, Mahinda; Bandara, Wijesundara Dayanada; Vaidyanatha, U.; Mendis, Devan; Weerasekara, K.; De Silva, Nalika; Kumara, D.K.Shantha; Amarasena, S.; Hemantha, K.K.; Refai, M.A.C.M.; Silva, Ishari; Hameed, Nizri; Rajiyah, F.; Mettananda, Sachith; Allen, Angela; Weatherall, David J.; Oliveri, Nancy F. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-08)
    Objectives Our aim was to describe the numbers and distribution of patients with different types of thalassemia and to assess the standards of care in all thalassemia treatment centers throughout Sri Lanka and the success ...
  • Nutritional status and dietary restrictions of children with asthma in comparison to healthy children 
    Kankananarachchi, Imalke; Liyanarachchi, Nayana; Gunathilaka, Ganganath; Wijesinghe, Champa J.; Jayawardana, Pushpika; Chamika, R. M. A .; Jayarathna, R. N.; Vithanage, N.D.; Amarasena, S.; Egodage, U. K.; Devasiri, I.V. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-09-05)
    Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the small airways. It has an impact on childhood nutrition due to the chronic nature of the disease.
  • An Omphalocele, Epispedias, Cleft Palate, Cranial deformity and Facial Dysmorphism: A Case with Midline and Laterality Defects 
    Prabodha, L.B.L.; Amarasena, T.S.D.; Ilayperuma, I.; Nanayakkara, B.G. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2017-12)
    A 7 year old male child with cleft soft palate, omphalocele, epispedias, posterior prominence of the skull, prominent forehead with high anterior hair line, dextraposition of the heart, right sided inguinal hernia, mental ...
  • Outbreak of severe acute respiratory infection in Southern Province, Sri Lanka in 2018: a cross-sectional study 
    Vanderburg, Sky; Wijayaratne, G.; Danthanarayana, N.; Jayamaha, Jude; Piyasiri, Bhagya; Halloluwa, C.; Sheng, Tianchen; Amarasena, S.; Kurukulasooriya, R.; Nicholson, B. P.; Peiris, Joseph S .M.; Gray, Gregory C .; Gunasena, Sunethra; Nagahawatte, A.; Bodinayake, C. K.; Woods, Christopher W .; Devasiri, V.; Tillekeratne, L .G. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-11)
    Objectives To determine aetiology of illness among children and adults presenting during outbreak of severe respiratory illness in Southern Province, Sri Lanka, in 2018. Design Prospective, cross-sectional study. Setting ...
  • Outcomes of infants with structural birth defects in Galle, Sri Lanka 
    De Silva, J.; Amarasena, S.; Jayaratne, Kapila; Perera, B. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2020-02)
    Birth defects are a significant health problem among children. The outcomes of structural birth defects (SBD) vary owing to the severity of the defect and availability of the management options. Outcomes of children with ...
  • PREVALENCE OF NEONATAL COMPLICATIONS AMONG INFANTS WITH STRUCTURAL BIRTH DEFECTS IN GALLE, SRI LANKA 
    De Silva, J.; Amarasena, S.; Jayaratne, K.; Perera, B. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-02)
    Introduction: Birth defects in children are considered as a significant risk factor of stillbirths, perinatal deaths and neonatal, infant and childhood morbidity and mortality. Objectives: The objective of this study ...
  • THE PROFILE OF INFANTS WITH STRUCTURAL BIRTH DEFECTS IN GALLE, SRI LANKA 
    De Silva, J.; Amarasena, S.; Jayaratne, K.; Perera, B. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2022-02)
    Birth defects among children has become a significant public health problem and epidemiological profile of such cases is imperative to make health interventions. Objective: The aim was to find out the epidemiological ...

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