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Prospects for Naturally Colour Cotton Blends

Sannapapamma, K.J.; Vastrad, J.V.; Manjula, M.; Patil, S.S. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)

Naturally coloured cotton is inherently pigmented fibre cultivated in shades of brown and green. These cottons being short in staple length eventually produce coarser yarn that is most suitable for hand- spun, hand woven, ...
Rice Quality Evaluation of a Medium Scale Paddy Parboiling Vessel

Rathnayake, H.M.A.P.; Bandara, D.M.S.P.; Dissanayake, T.M.R. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)

This study evaluated an efficient parboiling vessel developed by IPHT for enhancing production capacity of rural level rice Processors to increase their income while create self-employment among the rural farming sector. ...
Effect of Vitamin D Therapy on Bone Mineral Density in Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy; a Randomized, Double-blind Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial

Liyanage, P.L.G.C.; Lekamwasam, S.; Weerarathna, T.P.; Liyanage, C.E. (Springer, 2021-01)

Purpose Diabetes compromises bone strength resulting increased risk of osteoporosis. Objective of this study was to determine the effect of vitamin D given to patients with early diabetic renal disease on BMD and BMC. Methods ...
Sprouted Mung Bean Flour in Developing High Nutritive Biscuits

Wijeratne, V.; Hettiarachchi, T.C.; Subodinee, A.A.M. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)

Mung bean or green gram ( Vigna radiata L.) is a popular legume consumed in Sri Lanka. It is generally eaten either whole in boiled form or as a dhal curry (without seed coat) or as bean sprouts or used to make traditional ...
Effects of High-dose Parenteral Vitamin D Therapy on Lipid Profile and Blood Pressure in Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy: a Randomized Double-blind Clinical Trial

Liyanage, G.; Lekamwasam, S.; Weerarathna, T.P.; Liyanage, C.E. (Elsevier, 2017-12)

Aims: Aim of this study was to determine the effect of high dose vitamin D given to patients with early diabetic renal disease on systolic and diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoproteins ...
Potential use of Telephone-based Survey for Non-communicable Disease Surveillance in Sri Lanka

Herath, H.M.M.; Weerasinghe, N.P.; Weerarathna, T.P.; Hemantha, A.; Amarathunga, A. (BMC Public Health, 2017-12-19)

Background: Telephone survey (TS) has been a popular tool for conducting health surveys, particularly in developed countries. However, the feasibility, and reliability of TS are not adequately explored in Sri Lanka. The ...
Prevalence of Dysglycemia and its Associations with Age and Body Mass Index among Community Dwelling Adults in a Developing Country

Wasana, K.G.P.; Attanayake, A.P.; Weerarathna, T.P.; Jayatilaka, K.A.P.W. (Springer, 2021-09-18)

Introduction Dysglycemia includes prediabetes and diabetes. We aimed to study the prevalence of dysglycemia, and its associations with age and body mass index (BMI) among community dwelling adults in Sri Lanka. Methods The ...
Is Risk Factor‑based Screening Good Enough to Detect Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in High‑Risk Pregnant Women? A Sri Lankan Experience

Herath, H.M.M.; Weerarathna, T.P.; Weerasinghe, N.P. (Wolters Kluwer - Medknow, 2016)

Background: There is a long lasting dilemma over the ideal screening and diagnostic method in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Even though universal screening is commonly practiced, selective screening based on risk ...
Severe Disabling Myalgia as an Initial Presentation of Polyarteritis Nodosa

Senarathna, H.M.; Fonseka, C.L.; Perera, H.A.S.; De Silva, P.U.T.; Weerarathna, T.P. (Hindawi, 2019-04-07)

Background. Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a form of necrotizing vasculitis aﬀecting medium or small blood vessels with multiorganinvolvement.AlthoughmyalgiaisaclinicalfeatureofPAN,severedisablingmyalgiaastheinitialpresen ...
Value of simple clinical parameters to predict insulin resistance among newly diagnosed patients with type 2 diabetes in limited resource settings

Wasana, K.G.P.; Attanayake, A.P.; Weerarathna, T.P.; Jayatilaka, K.A.P.W. (PLOS ONE, 2021-03-31)

Background: Insulin resistance (IR) has been considered as a therapeutic target in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Readily available, simple and low cost measures to identify individuals with IR is of ...
Incorporation of Canadian Lentil (Lens culinaris L) to Improve the Nutritional Composition and Sensory Characteristics of Chicken Burger

Godahewa, G.I.; Vidanarachchi, J.K.; Thavarajah, P.; Thavarajah, D. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)

Lentil is rich in protein, dietary fiber and trace elements. This study determined the suitability of Canadian lentil as the binder and thereby, to improve the nutritional quality and sensory attributes of chicken burger. ...
Determinants for Birth Weight of Infant in Estate Sector: A Case Study in Pettigala Estate in Balangoda DS Division

Balasooriya, B.S.K.; Dilrukshi, D.M.I. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)

Reducing child malnutrition is a key millennium development goal, as child malnutrition produces a wide and diverse range of adverse economic and social consequences. Child malnutrition is highest in the estate sector ...
Analysis of Farm Credit Disbursed by State Banks in Ampara District, Sri Lanka

Farzana, A.L. Sanofar; Sivarajah, P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)

Credit is the precursor for investment and modernization of production, whilst also helping to create rural employment opportunities. The objective of the study is to analyze credit disbursed by state banks for rural ...
Pricing Nature Based Activities at Taman Negara National Parkin Malaysia: A Contingent Valuation Method

Shantha, A. Aruna; Ali, B.G.H Asan (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)

Taman Negara is the Malaysia's premier national park and the largest in the country covering over 434,300 hectares of primary forest. It is home to much wildlife and is a popular tourist attraction to both local and ...
Prevalence and Associations of Subclinical Peripheral Artery Disease among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes without Clinical Macrovascular Disease

Weerarathna, T.P.; Herath, H.M.M.; Liyanage, G.; Weerarathna, M.K.; Senadheera, V. (Wolters Kluwer - Medknow, 2019-06-07)

Background: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is an important marker of cardiovascular (CV) risk and the risk of PAD is markedly increased in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Consequently, early diagnosis and ...
Women Empowerment through Beeralu Lace Industry in Southern Province

Umanga, H.W.; Koralagama, D.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)

Beeralu lace industry is a cottage industry introduced by Portuguese. This is a traditional industry inherent from Southern Sri Lanka. Due to lack of attention and less profitability, the moribund lace industry makes ...
Consumer Behavior Towards Fish and Fishery Products of Ceylon Fisheries Corporation: A Case Study of CFC Retail Outlet in Tangalle, Sri Lanka.

Kodagoda, I.U.; Dushani, S.N. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)

Ceylon Fisheries Corporation (CFC) has launched a programme to distribute nutritional value of fish among the nations by providing quality fish at a competitive price through their retail stalls, Laksathosa, Co-op city ...
Crop Diversification as a Risk Mitigation Mechanism in Flood Affected Agriculture: A Study of Assam Plains in Northeast India

Mandal, R.; Bezbaruah, M.P. (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, 2012-11-29)

Among various risks to which farmers are exposed, production risk arising from vagaries of weather is very serious. Such risks are further accentuated for farmers in flood prone areas. Diversification is often adopted ...
Osteoporosis and Cardiovascular Risk Among Premenopausal Women in Sri Lanka

Lekamwasam, S.; Weerarathna, T.P.; Rodrigo, M.; Arachchi, W.K.; Munidasa, D. (Elsevier, 2009)

We examined the association between bone mineral density (BMD) and cardiovascular risk in a group of premen- opausal women selected from the Southern province of Sri Lanka. One hundred six previously healthy premeno- pausal ...
Prevalence of Normoalbuminuric Renal Insufficiency and Associated Clinical Factors in Adult Onset Diabetes

Liyanage, P.L.G.C.; Lekamwasam, S.; Weerarathna, T.P.; Srikantha, D.W.S.Y. (BMC Nephrology, 2018-08-13)

Background: Microalbuminuria signifies the onset of diabetic nephropathy, but normoalbuminuric patients with diabetes who have a low Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) are not uncommon. The purpose of the study was to estimate ...

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