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November 29th, 2023

Assessment of knowledge and perceptions on leishmaniasis: A island-wide study in Sri Lanka

https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0010821 Sri Lanka is considered an endemic country for leishmaniasis; yet the knowledge regarding the disease and the vector is […]

November 29th, 2023

ELISA based evaluation of antibody response to Leishmania in a region endemic for cutaneous leishmaniasis

Sachee Bhanu Piyasiri1, Thisum Nilakshi Samaranayake1*, Hermali Silva1, Nuwani Harshamali Manamperi2, Nadira Darshani Karunaweera1 1 Faculty of Medicine, Department of […]

November 29th, 2023

Diagnostic tools for cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania donovani: a narrative review

Sachee Bhanu Piyasiri1, Rajika Dewasurendra1, Nilakshi Samaranayake1and Nadira Karunaweera1* Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University Colombo, Kynsey Road, Colombo […]

November 16th, 2023

November 13th, 2023

Impact of Morphine-Induced Immunosuppression in Tuberculosis

Dr. Vipula Bataduwaarachchi Epidemiological studies have shown high tuberculosis (TB) prevalence among chronic opioid users. Opioid receptors are found on […]

October 22nd, 2023

Seven Academics from Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, among the World’s Top 2% of scientists

September 13th, 2021

Bacterial MAF Proteins as an Anti-Cancer Therapy

Prof. Chamindri Witharana Cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity among the worldwide human population. Even […]

September 12th, 2021

Risk of Falls among the Elderly in Sri Lanka – A Study from Colombo Finds Worrying Results

Hajanthy Jeyapragasam, Ajani Ilukkumbura, Punu Jayakody and Prof. Thashi Chang Falls & Elderly Elders are prone to falls due [...]

September 12th, 2021

Brain abnormalities in Sri Lankan Patients with Temporal Lobe Epilepsy: An interesting study using automated MRI

P. C. Yasawardene, A. S. De Silva, M. U. J. Fernando, Y. A. P. De Silva Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) […]

April 22nd, 2021

Chest Trauma in Sri Lanka: Demographics, Clinical Features & Outcomes

Dr. Yasith Mathangasinghe Chest trauma contributes to a high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Prompt diagnosis and timely treatment are major […]

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