• 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 ...
• Body composition among Sri Lankan infants by 18O dilution method and the validity of anthropometric equations to predict body fat against 18O dilution 

  Bandara, T.; Hettiarachchi, M.; Liyanage, Chandrani; Amarasena, S.; Wong, William Wai-Lun (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2015-05)

  Background: Body composition indicators provide a better guidance for growth and nutritional status of the infants. This study was designed to (1) measure the body composition of the Sri Lankan infants using a reference method, ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING PRACTICES AND THE IMPACT ON GROWTH INDICATORS IN BABIES OF SECOND HALF OF INFANCY 

  Bandara, T.; Hettiarachchi, M.; Liyanage, C.; Amarasena, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2014-01)

  Objective: Methods: Results: Bandara T*, Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C and Amarasena S canjee, rice paste, dhal, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, SriLanka Improper feeding practices have a lasting impact ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• Screening for Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase deficiency using quantitative analysis of G6PD activity: A pilot study to expand the newborn screening panel in Sri Lanka 

  Hettiarachchi, M.; Amarasena, S. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2019-10)

  Introduction: Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency affects over 400 million individuals worldwide and commonly found in Asia and in the Mediterranean region. This study was aimed to assess the feasibility ...
• A 12 year old girl with acrodysostosis: a rare cause of short stature 

  Amarasena, S.; Samanlatha, M. G. K.; De Silva, M. H. A. D.; Kolombage, P. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2009-07)

  Acrodysostosis is a rare disease, first described in 1968, characterized by short hands and feet with peripheral dysostosis, small nose and mental retardation1. Although inherited as an autosomal dominant disorder2 most ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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.
• Creating a COVID-19 bio-secure environment: Experience from a Medical Faculty in Sri Lanka 

  Dissanayake, A. S.; Amarasena, S.; Devasiri, V. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 2021-10)

  The COVID-19 pandemic has presented educational institutions and educationists with unprecedented challenges with regard to the delivery of high-quality education. The challenges have been greater for the medical education ...
• Could sternomastoid tumour be inherited? 

  De Silva, D.G.H.; Amarasena, S.; Nanayakkara, B.G.; Fernando, A.J.A.L. (Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka, 1996-10)

  Theories on the aetiology of sternomastoid tumour have been extensively reviewed (i). They include, intrauterine factors, birth injury, haematoma formation, infective myositis, ischaemia and neurogenic, hereditary, ...
• 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 ...

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