2019
Peiris, Dinithi L C; Chathu, Prathitha; Perera, DDBD; Moore, Harry D
1, 3-Dinitrobenze-Induced Genotoxicity Through Altering Nuclear Integrity of Diploid and Polyploidy Germ Cells Journal Article
In: Dose-Response, vol. 17, no. 3, pp. 1559325819876760, 2019.
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Fernando, Muthuthanthriege Dilusha Maduranganie; Adhikari, Achyut; Senathilake, Nambukara Helambage Kanishka Sithira; de Silva, Egodage Dilip; Nanayakkara, Chandrika Malkanthi; Wijesundera, Ravindra Lakshman Chundananda; Soysa, Preethi; others,
In Silico Pharmacological Analysis of a Potent Anti-Hepatoma Compound of Mushroom Origin and Emerging Role as an Adjuvant Drug Lead Journal Article
In: Food and Nutrition Sciences, vol. 10, no. 11, pp. 1313–1333, 2019.
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author = {Muthuthanthriege Dilusha Maduranganie Fernando and Achyut Adhikari and Nambukara Helambage Kanishka Sithira Senathilake and Egodage Dilip de Silva and Chandrika Malkanthi Nanayakkara and Ravindra Lakshman Chundananda Wijesundera and Preethi Soysa and others},
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Chandrasiri, PKGK; Fernando, HSD; Silva, BGDNK De
Pre-imaginal development of Aedes aegypti in drains containing polluted water in urban cities in Sri Lanka Journal Article
In: International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, pp. 1–5, 2019.
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Pethiyagoda, PDRS; Alwis, SMDAU De; Silva, BGDNK De
Salinity tolerance of wild Poecilia reticulata (guppy) under laboratory conditions Journal Article
In: International Journal of multidisciplinary Studies, vol. 6, no. 2, 2019.
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author = {PDRS Pethiyagoda and SMDAU De Alwis and BGDNK De Silva},
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Hegoda, WKDL; Fernando, HSD; Silva, BGDNK De
Insecticide Susceptibility Status in Aedes albopictus, in Selected Areas in Colombo District Proceedings Article
In: Proceedings of International Forestry and Environment Symposium, 2019.
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Dayananda, PD; Silva, DGH De; Silva, D; Ranawaka, R; Fernando, L; Silva, BGDNK De
Asymptomatic Dengue Infection in Household Contacts of Dengue Patients and the Relationship to Immune Status of Patients and Mosquito Infectiousness. Proceedings Article
In: Centre for Biotechnology 2019.
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title = {Asymptomatic Dengue Infection in Household Contacts of Dengue Patients and the Relationship to Immune Status of Patients and Mosquito Infectiousness.},
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2018
Cabrera, Humberto; Akbar, Jehan; Korte, Dorota; Ramirez-Miquet, Evelio E; Marin, Ernesto; Niemela, Joseph; Ebrahimpour, Zeinab; Mannatunga, Kasun; Franko, Mladen
Trace detection and photothermal spectral characterization by a tuneable thermal lens spectrometer with white-light excitation Journal Article
In: TALANTA, vol. 183, pp. 158-163, 2018, ISSN: 0039-9140.
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author = {Humberto Cabrera and Jehan Akbar and Dorota Korte and Evelio E Ramirez-Miquet and Ernesto Marin and Joseph Niemela and Zeinab Ebrahimpour and Kasun Mannatunga and Mladen Franko},
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Kumarathilaka, Prasanna; Ahmad, Mahtab; Herath, Indika; Mahatantila, Kushani; Athapattu, B C L; Rinklebe, Jorg; Ok, Yong Sik; Usman, Adel; Al-Wabel, Mohammad I; Abduljabbar, Adel; Vithanage, Meththika
Influence of bioenergy waste biochar on proton- and ligand-promoted release of Pb and Cu in a shooting range soil Journal Article
In: SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT, vol. 625, pp. 547-554, 2018, ISSN: 0048-9697.
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author = {Prasanna Kumarathilaka and Mahtab Ahmad and Indika Herath and Kushani Mahatantila and B C L Athapattu and Jorg Rinklebe and Yong Sik Ok and Adel Usman and Mohammad I Al-Wabel and Adel Abduljabbar and Meththika Vithanage},
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Rajapaksha, Anushka Upamali; Alam, Md. Samrat; Chen, Ning; Alessi, Daniel S; Igalavithana, Avanthi Deshani; Tsang, Daniel C W; Ok, Yong Sik
Removal of hexavalent chromium in aqueous solutions using biochar: Chemical and spectroscopic investigations Journal Article
In: SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT, vol. 625, pp. 1567-1573, 2018, ISSN: 0048-9697.
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title = {Removal of hexavalent chromium in aqueous solutions using biochar:
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author = {Anushka Upamali Rajapaksha and Md. Samrat Alam and Ning Chen and Daniel S Alessi and Avanthi Deshani Igalavithana and Daniel C W Tsang and Yong Sik Ok},
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Jayaratne, Hemadri Eresha; Wijeratne, Dulharie; Fernando, Samitha; Kamaladasa, Achala; Gomes, Laksiri; Wijewickrama, Ananda; Ogg, Graham Stuart; Malavige, Gathsaurie Neelika
Regulatory T-cells in acute dengue viral infection Journal Article
In: IMMUNOLOGY, vol. 154, no. 1, pp. 89-97, 2018, ISSN: 0019-2805.
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title = {Regulatory T-cells in acute dengue viral infection},
author = {Hemadri Eresha Jayaratne and Dulharie Wijeratne and Samitha Fernando and Achala Kamaladasa and Laksiri Gomes and Ananda Wijewickrama and Graham Stuart Ogg and Gathsaurie Neelika Malavige},
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Nishanthan, G; Kumara, P A D A; de Croos, M D S T; Prasada, D V P; Dissanayake, D C T
Effects of processing on proximate and fatty acid compositions of six commercial sea cucumber species of Sri Lanka Journal Article
In: JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE, vol. 55, no. 5, pp. 1933-1941, 2018, ISSN: 0022-1155.
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author = {G Nishanthan and P A D A Kumara and M D S T de Croos and D V P Prasada and D C T Dissanayake},
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Wijesekara, Hasintha; Bolan, Nanthi S; Bradney, Lauren; Obadamudalige, Nadeeka; Seshadri, Balaji; Kunhikrishnan, Anitha; Dharmarajan, Rajarathnam; Ok, Yong Sik; Rinklebe, Joerg; Kirkham, M B; Vithanage, Meththika
Trace element dynamics of biosolids-derived microbeads Journal Article
In: CHEMOSPHERE, vol. 199, pp. 331-339, 2018, ISSN: 0045-6535.
@article{ISI:000428973200041,
title = {Trace element dynamics of biosolids-derived microbeads},
author = {Hasintha Wijesekara and Nanthi S Bolan and Lauren Bradney and Nadeeka Obadamudalige and Balaji Seshadri and Anitha Kunhikrishnan and Rajarathnam Dharmarajan and Yong Sik Ok and Joerg Rinklebe and M B Kirkham and Meththika Vithanage},
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Gunathilake, K D P P; Ranaweera, K K D S; Rupasinghe, H P V
In: FOOD CHEMISTRY, vol. 245, pp. 371-379, 2018, ISSN: 0308-8146.
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title = {Change of phenolics, carotenoids, and antioxidant capacity following
simulated gastrointestinal digestion and dialysis of selected edible
green leaves},
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Samavini, Ranuri; Sandaruwan, Chanaka; Silva, Madhavi De; Priyadarshana, Gayan; Kottegoda, Nilwala; Karunaratne, Veranja
Effect of Citric Acid Surface Modification on Solubility of Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles Journal Article
In: JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY, vol. 66, no. 13, pp. 3330-3337, 2018, ISSN: 0021-8561.
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title = {Effect of Citric Acid Surface Modification on Solubility of
Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles},
author = {Ranuri Samavini and Chanaka Sandaruwan and Madhavi De Silva and Gayan Priyadarshana and Nilwala Kottegoda and Veranja Karunaratne},
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Nayanthika, I V K; Jayawardana, D T; Bandara, N J G J; Manage, P M; Madushanka, R M T D
Effective use of iron-aluminum rich laterite based soil mixture for treatment of landfill leachate Journal Article
In: WASTE MANAGEMENT, vol. 74, pp. 347-361, 2018, ISSN: 0956-053X.
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title = {Effective use of iron-aluminum rich laterite based soil mixture for
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author = {I V K Nayanthika and D T Jayawardana and N J G J Bandara and P M Manage and R M T D Madushanka},
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Gurugama, Padmalal; Jayarajah, Umesh; Wanigasuriya, Kamani; Wijewickrama, Ananda; Perera, Jennifer; Seneviratne, Suranjith L
Renal manifestations of dengue virus infections Journal Article
In: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL VIROLOGY, vol. 101, pp. 1-6, 2018, ISSN: 1386-6532.
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title = {Renal manifestations of dengue virus infections},
author = {Padmalal Gurugama and Umesh Jayarajah and Kamani Wanigasuriya and Ananda Wijewickrama and Jennifer Perera and Suranjith L Seneviratne},
doi = {10.1016/j.jcv.2018.01.001},
issn = {1386-6532},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-04-01},
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Fernando, Deepika; Wijeyaratne, Pandu; Wickremasinghe, Rajitha; Abeyasinghe, Rabindra R; Galappaththy, Gawrie N L; Wickremasinghe, Renu; Hapugoda, M; Abeywickrema, W A; Rodrigo, Chaturaka
Use of a public-private partnership in malaria elimination efforts in Sri Lanka; a case study Journal Article
In: BMC HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH, vol. 18, 2018, ISSN: 1472-6963.
@article{ISI:000428199500001,
title = {Use of a public-private partnership in malaria elimination efforts in
Sri Lanka; a case study},
author = {Deepika Fernando and Pandu Wijeyaratne and Rajitha Wickremasinghe and Rabindra R Abeyasinghe and Gawrie N L Galappaththy and Renu Wickremasinghe and M Hapugoda and W A Abeywickrema and Chaturaka Rodrigo},
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Rathnayake, Upendra A; Senapathi, Tharindu; Sandaruwan, Chanaka; Gunawardene, Sanja; Karunaratne, Veranja; Kottegoda, Nilwala
Rice bran nanofiber composites for stabilization of phytase Journal Article
In: CHEMISTRY CENTRAL JOURNAL, vol. 12, 2018, ISSN: 1752-153X.
@article{ISI:000427721900001,
title = {Rice bran nanofiber composites for stabilization of phytase},
author = {Upendra A Rathnayake and Tharindu Senapathi and Chanaka Sandaruwan and Sanja Gunawardene and Veranja Karunaratne and Nilwala Kottegoda},
doi = {10.1186/s13065-018-0400-y},
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Jang, Yong Chang; Ranatunga, R R M K P; Mok, Jin Yong; Kim, Kyung Shin; Hong, Su Yeon; Choi, Young Rae; Gunasekara, A J M
Composition and abundance of marine debris stranded on the beaches of Sri Lanka: Results from the first island-wide survey Journal Article
In: MARINE POLLUTION BULLETIN, vol. 128, pp. 126-131, 2018, ISSN: 0025-326X.
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author = {Yong Chang Jang and R R M K P Ranatunga and Jin Yong Mok and Kyung Shin Kim and Su Yeon Hong and Young Rae Choi and A J M Gunasekara},
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Padumadasa, Chayanika; Xu, Ya-Ming; Wijeratne, Kithsiri E M; Espinosa-Artiles, Patricia; U'Ren, Jana M; Arnold, Elizabeth A; Gunatilaka, Leslie A A
Cytotoxic and Noncytotoxic Metabolites from Teratosphaeria sp FL2137, a Fungus Associated with Pinus clausa Journal Article
In: JOURNAL OF NATURAL PRODUCTS, vol. 81, no. 3, SI, pp. 616-624, 2018, ISSN: 0163-3864.
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title = {Cytotoxic and Noncytotoxic Metabolites from Teratosphaeria sp FL2137, a
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author = {Chayanika Padumadasa and Ya-Ming Xu and Kithsiri E M Wijeratne and Patricia Espinosa-Artiles and Jana M U'Ren and Elizabeth A Arnold and Leslie A A Gunatilaka},
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Marasinghe, M M K I; Ranatunga, R R M K P; Anil, Arga C
Settlement of non-native Watersipora subtorquata (d'Orbigny, 1852) in artificial collectors deployed in Colombo Port, Sri Lanka Journal Article
In: BIOINVASIONS RECORDS, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 7-14, 2018, ISSN: 2242-1300.
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Garg, Sonali; Senevirathne, Gayani; Wijayathilaka, Nayana; Phuge, Samadhan; Deuti, Kaushik; Manamendra-Arachchi, Kelum; Meegaskumbura, Madhava; Biju, S D
An integrative taxonomic review of the South Asian microhylid genus Uperodon Journal Article
In: ZOOTAXA, vol. 4384, no. 1, pp. 1-88, 2018, ISSN: 1175-5326.
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author = {Sonali Garg and Gayani Senevirathne and Nayana Wijayathilaka and Samadhan Phuge and Kaushik Deuti and Kelum Manamendra-Arachchi and Madhava Meegaskumbura and S D Biju},
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Sudasinghe, Hasani Prabodha; Peiris, Dinithi C
Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activity of aqueous leaf extract of Passiflora suberosa L Journal Article
In: PEERJ, vol. 6, 2018, ISSN: 2167-8359.
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title = {Hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic activity of aqueous leaf extract of
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Ashton, Mark S; Hooper, Elaine R; Singhakumara, Balangoda; Ediriweera, Sisira
Regeneration recruitment and survival in an Asian tropical rain forest: implications for sustainable management Journal Article
In: ECOSPHERE, vol. 9, no. 2, 2018, ISSN: 2150-8925.
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title = {Regeneration recruitment and survival in an Asian tropical rain forest:
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author = {Mark S Ashton and Elaine R Hooper and Balangoda Singhakumara and Sisira Ediriweera},
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Thathsara, S K T; Cooray, P L A T; Mudiyanselage, Thilini Kuruwita; Kottegoda, Nilwala; Ratnaweera, Dilru R
A novel Fe-La-Ce tri-metallic composite for the removal of fluoride ions from aqueous media Journal Article
In: JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, vol. 207, pp. 387-395, 2018, ISSN: 0301-4797.
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Manatunga, Danushika C; de Silva, Rohini M; de Silva, Nalin K M; Malavige, Gathsaurie Neelika; Wijeratne, Dulharie T; Williams, Gareth R; Jayasinghe, Chanika D; Udagama, Preethi V
In: European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, vol. 128, pp. 18 - 26, 2018, ISSN: 0939-6411.
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Herath, Indika; Vithanage, Meththika; Seneweera, Saman; Bundschuh, Jochen
Thiolated arsenic in natural systems: What is current, what is new and what needs to be known Journal Article
In: Environment International, vol. 115, pp. 370 - 386, 2018, ISSN: 0160-4120.
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title = {Thiolated arsenic in natural systems: What is current, what is new and what needs to be known},
author = {Indika Herath and Meththika Vithanage and Saman Seneweera and Jochen Bundschuh},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412018301107},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2018.03.027},
issn = {0160-4120},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Environment International},
volume = {115},
pages = {370 - 386},
abstract = {Abstract Thiolated arsenic compounds are the sulfur analogous substructures of oxo-arsenicals as the arsinoyl (As = O) is substituted by an arsinothioyl (As = S) group. Relatively brief history of thioarsenic research, mostly in the current decade has endeavored to understand their consequences in the natural environment. However, thioarsenic related aspects have by far not attached much research concern on global scale compared to other arsenic species. This review attempts to provide a critical overview for the first time on formation mechanisms of thioarsenicals, their chemistry, speciation and analytical methodologies in order to provide a rational assessment of what is new, what is current, what needs to be known or what should be done in future research. Thioarsenic compounds play a vital role in determining the biogeochemistry of arsenic in sulfidic environments under reducing conditions. Thioarsenic species are widely immobilized by naturally occurring processes such as the adsorption on iron (oxyhydr)oxides and precipitation on iron sulfide minerals. Accurate measurement of thioarsenic species is a challenging task due to their instability upon pH, temperature, redox potential, and concentrations of oxygen, sulfur and iron. Assessment of direct and indirect effects of toxic thioarsenic species on global population those who frequently get exposed to high levels of arsenic is an urgent necessity. Dimethylmonothioarsinic acid (DMMTAV) is the most cytotoxic arsenic metabolite having similar toxicological effects as dimethylarsinous acid (DMAIII) in human and animal tissues. The formation and chemical analysis of thioarsenicals in soil and sediments are highly unknown. Therefore, future research needs to be more inclined towards in determining the molecular structure of unknown thioarsenic complexes in various environmental suites. Contemporary approaches hyphenated to existing technologies would pave the way to overcome critical challenges of thioarsenic speciation such as standards synthesis, structural determination, quantification and sample preservation in future research.},
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Weerasundara, Lakshika; Magana-Arachchi, D N; Ziyath, Abdul M; Goonetilleke, Ashantha; Vithanage, Meththika
Health risk assessment of heavy metals in atmospheric deposition in a congested city environment in a developing country: Kandy City, Sri Lanka Journal Article
In: Journal of Environmental Management, vol. 220, pp. 198 - 206, 2018, ISSN: 0301-4797.
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title = {Health risk assessment of heavy metals in atmospheric deposition in a congested city environment in a developing country: Kandy City, Sri Lanka},
author = {Lakshika Weerasundara and D N Magana-Arachchi and Abdul M Ziyath and Ashantha Goonetilleke and Meththika Vithanage},
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date = {2018-01-01},
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abstract = {This research study which was undertaken in a congested city environment in a developing country provides a robust approach for the assessment and management of human health risk associated with atmospheric heavy metals. The case study area was Kandy City, which is the second largest city in Sri Lanka and bears the characteristics of a typical city in the developing world such as the urban footprint, high population density and traffic congestion. Atmospheric deposition samples were collected on a weekly basis and analyzed for nine heavy metals common to urban environments, namely, Al, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Cd and Pb. Health risk was assessed using hazard quotient (HQ) and hazard index (HI), while the cancer risk was evaluated based on life time daily cancer risk. Al and Fe were found to be in relatively high concentrations due to the influence of both, natural and anthropogenic sources. High Zn loads were attributed to vehicular emissions and the wide use of Zn coated building materials. Contamination factor and geo-accumulation index showed that currently, Al and Fe are at uncontaminated levels and other metals are in the range of uncontaminated to contaminated levels, but with the potential to exacerbate in the long-term. The health risk assessment showed that the influence of the three exposure pathways were in the order of ingestion > dermal contact > inhalation. The HQ and HI values for children for the nine heavy metals were higher than that for adults, indicating that children may be subjected to potentially higher health risk than adults. The study methodology and outcomes provide fundamental knowledge to regulatory authorities to determine appropriate mitigation measures in relation to HM pollution in city environments in the developing world, where to-date only very limited research has been undertaken.},
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Gunawansa, Nalaka; Sudusinghe, Dinesha Himali; Wijayaratne, Dilushi Rowena
Haemodialysis catheter related central venous thrombosis; Clinical approach to evaluation and management Journal Article
In: Annals of Vascular Surgery, pp. -, 2018, ISSN: 0890-5096.
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title = {Haemodialysis catheter related central venous thrombosis; Clinical approach to evaluation and management},
author = {Nalaka Gunawansa and Dinesha Himali Sudusinghe and Dilushi Rowena Wijayaratne},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0890509618303121},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2018.02.033},
issn = {0890-5096},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Annals of Vascular Surgery},
pages = {-},
abstract = {Abstract Central venous catheter use is common among patients undergoing haemodialysis. Catheter related vascular thrombosis is a frequent complication, which results in catheter dysfunction. This may eliminate the affected vein as a potential route of vascular access and leads to significant morbidity of the limbs involved. Despite increasing prevalence, there is a dearth of evidence-based guidelines for managing such catheter related thrombi, often leading to treatment dilemmas in clinical practice. Minimizing the use of central venous catheters for haemodialysis remains the best approach in preventing such adverse complications. Furthermore, meticulous planning and care when using such catheters in unavoidable circumstances along with vigilant surveillance to identify complications early, will allow to avoid associated morbidity.},
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Biswas, Jayanta Kumar; Banerjee, Anurupa; Rai, Mahendra; Naidu, Ravi; Biswas, Bhabananda; Vithanage, Meththika; Dash, Madhab Chandra; Sarkar, Santosh Kumar; Meers, Erik
In: Geoderma, vol. 330, pp. 117 - 124, 2018, ISSN: 0016-7061.
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title = {Potential application of selected metal resistant phosphate solubilizing bacteria isolated from the gut of earthworm (Metaphire posthuma) in plant growth promotion},
author = {Jayanta Kumar Biswas and Anurupa Banerjee and Mahendra Rai and Ravi Naidu and Bhabananda Biswas and Meththika Vithanage and Madhab Chandra Dash and Santosh Kumar Sarkar and Erik Meers},
url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0016706117322371},
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Wong, Ai-Ming; Barnes, Hayley N; Joosten, Simon A; Landry, Shane A; Dabscheck, Eli; Mansfield, Darren R; Dharmage, Shyamali C; Senaratna, Chamara V; Edwards, Bradley A; Hamilton, Garun S
The effect of surgical weight loss on obstructive sleep apnoea: A systematic review and meta-analysis Journal Article
In: Sleep Medicine Reviews, pp. -, 2018, ISSN: 1087-0792.
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title = {The effect of surgical weight loss on obstructive sleep apnoea: A systematic review and meta-analysis},
author = {Ai-Ming Wong and Hayley N Barnes and Simon A Joosten and Shane A Landry and Eli Dabscheck and Darren R Mansfield and Shyamali C Dharmage and Chamara V Senaratna and Bradley A Edwards and Garun S Hamilton},
url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1087079218300200},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smrv.2018.06.001},
issn = {1087-0792},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Sleep Medicine Reviews},
pages = {-},
abstract = {Summary This review aimed to examine the relationship between surgical weight loss and obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) severity (i.e. apnoea-hypopnoea index [AHI]), and how this relationship is altered by the various respiratory events scoring (RES) criteria used to derive the AHI. A systematic search of the literature was performed up to December 2017. Before-and-after studies were considered due to a paucity of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) available to be reviewed in isolation. Primary outcomes included pre- and post-surgery AHI and body mass index (BMI). Secondary outcomes included sleep study type and RES criteria. Meta-analysis was undertaken where possible. Overall, surgical weight loss resulted in reduction of BMI and AHI, however, OSA persisted at follow-up in the majority of subjects. There was high between-study heterogeneity which was largely attributable to baseline AHI and duration of follow-up when analysed using meta-regression. There was insufficient data to evaluate the impact of different RES criteria on OSA severity. Therefore, more RCTs are needed to verify these findings given the high degree of heterogeneity and future studies are strongly encouraged to report the RES criteria used to enable fair and uniform comparisons of the impact of any intervention on OSA severity.},
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Kumara, Ajantha Sisira; Samaratunge, Ramanie
The effects of chronic non-communicable diseases on labour force outcomes: Quasi experimental evidence from Sri Lanka Journal Article
In: Economics & Human Biology, vol. 31, pp. 40 - 53, 2018, ISSN: 1570-677X.
@article{KUMARA201840,
title = {The effects of chronic non-communicable diseases on labour force outcomes: Quasi experimental evidence from Sri Lanka},
author = {Ajantha Sisira Kumara and Ramanie Samaratunge},
url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1570677X18300789},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ehb.2018.08.002},
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year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
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Prakash, Supun Lahiru; Perera, Priyan; Newsome, David; Kusuminda, Tharaka; Walker, Obelia
Reasons for visitor dissatisfaction with wildlife tourism experiences at highly visited national parks in Sri Lanka Journal Article
In: Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 2018, ISSN: 2213-0780.
@article{PRAKASH2018,
title = {Reasons for visitor dissatisfaction with wildlife tourism experiences at highly visited national parks in Sri Lanka},
author = {Supun Lahiru Prakash and Priyan Perera and David Newsome and Tharaka Kusuminda and Obelia Walker},
url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213078018300367},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jort.2018.07.004},
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Marleen, Shemoon; Hettiarachchi, Janitha; Dandeniya, Ranmalie; Macgreggor, Rebecca; Aquilina, Joseph; Khalil, Asma; Vogel, Joshua; Betrán, Ana P; Thangaratinam, Shakila
Maternal clinical predictors of preterm birth in twin pregnancies: A systematic review involving 2,930,958 twin pregnancies Journal Article
In: European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, vol. 230, pp. 159 - 171, 2018, ISSN: 0301-2115.
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title = {Maternal clinical predictors of preterm birth in twin pregnancies: A systematic review involving 2,930,958 twin pregnancies},
author = {Shemoon Marleen and Janitha Hettiarachchi and Ranmalie Dandeniya and Rebecca Macgreggor and Joseph Aquilina and Asma Khalil and Joshua Vogel and Ana P Betrán and Shakila Thangaratinam},
url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301211518309916},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2018.09.025},
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Bopage, Nisansala Swarnamali; Gunaherath, Kamal Bandara G M; Jayawardena, Kithsiri Hector; Wijeyaratne, Sushila Chandrani; Abeysekera, Ajita Mahendra; Somaratne, Seneviratne
Dual function of active constituents from bark of Ficus racemosa L in wound healing Journal Article
In: BMC COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, vol. 18, 2018, ISSN: 1472-6882.
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title = {Dual function of active constituents from bark of Ficus racemosa L in
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Kuruppuarachchi, Duminda; Premachandra, I M; Roberts, Helen
A novel market efficiency index for energy futures and their term structure risk premiums Journal Article
In: Energy Economics, 2018, ISSN: 0140-9883.
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title = {A novel market efficiency index for energy futures and their term structure risk premiums},
author = {Duminda Kuruppuarachchi and I M Premachandra and Helen Roberts},
url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140988318303815},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eneco.2018.09.010},
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date = {2018-01-01},
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Weerakoon, Weerakoon Achchige Selvi Saroja; Perera, Pathirage Kamal; Gunasekera, Dulani; Suresh, Thusharie Sugandhika
Evaluation of the In Vitro and In Vivo Antioxidant Potentials of Sudarshana Powder Journal Article
In: EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE, 2018, ISSN: 1741-427X.
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title = {Evaluation of the In Vitro and In Vivo Antioxidant Potentials of
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author = {Weerakoon Achchige Selvi Saroja Weerakoon and Pathirage Kamal Perera and Dulani Gunasekera and Thusharie Sugandhika Suresh},
doi = {10.1155/2018/6743862},
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date = {2018-01-01},
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Sandamini, Himashi; Jayawardena, Aparni; Batuwitage, Lochana; Rajapakse, Roshan; Karunaratna, Damitha; Vidanapathirana, Muditha; Pallewatte, Aruna
Facial soft tissue thickness trends for selected age groups of Sri Lankan adult population Journal Article
In: Forensic Science International, 2018, ISSN: 0379-0738.
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title = {Facial soft tissue thickness trends for selected age groups of Sri Lankan adult population},
author = {Himashi Sandamini and Aparni Jayawardena and Lochana Batuwitage and Roshan Rajapakse and Damitha Karunaratna and Muditha Vidanapathirana and Aruna Pallewatte},
url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0379073818308545},
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date = {2018-01-01},
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Vithanage, Meththika; Bandara, Tharanga; Al-Wabel, Mohammad I; Abduljabbar, Adel; Usman, Adel R A; Ahmad, Mahtab; Ok, Yong Sik
Soil Enzyme Activities in Waste Biochar Amended Multi-Metal Contaminated Soil; Effect of Different Pyrolysis Temperatures and Application Rates Journal Article
In: COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS, vol. 49, no. 5, pp. 635-643, 2018, ISSN: 0010-3624.
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title = {Soil Enzyme Activities in Waste Biochar Amended Multi-Metal Contaminated
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author = {Meththika Vithanage and Tharanga Bandara and Mohammad I Al-Wabel and Adel Abduljabbar and Adel R A Usman and Mahtab Ahmad and Yong Sik Ok},
doi = {10.1080/00103624.2018.1435795},
issn = {0010-3624},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
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Som, Narayan N; Sampath, P M W P; Dabhi, Shweta D; Mankad, Venu; Shinde, Satyam; Attygalle, M L C; Jha, Prafulla K
In: Solar Energy, 2018, ISSN: 0038-092X.
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title = {Strain and layer modulated electronic and optical properties of low dimensional perovskite methylammonium lead iodide: Implications to solar cells},
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url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0038092X18306030},
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date = {2018-01-01},
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Abeydeera, Nalin; Perera, Inoka C; Perera, Theshini
Synthesis, Characterization, and BSA-Binding Studies of Novel Sulfonated Zinc-Triazine Complexes Journal Article
In: BIOINORGANIC CHEMISTRY AND APPLICATIONS, 2018, ISSN: 1565-3633.
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title = {Synthesis, Characterization, and BSA-Binding Studies of Novel Sulfonated
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author = {Nalin Abeydeera and Inoka C Perera and Theshini Perera},
doi = {10.1155/2018/7563820},
issn = {1565-3633},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
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Rachevski, A; Ahangarianabhari, M; Aquilanti, G; Bellutti, P; Bertuccio, G; Borghi, G; Bufon, J; Cautero, G; Ciano, S; Cicuttin, A; Cirrincione, D; Crespo, M L; Fabiani, S; Ficorella, F; Gandola, M; Giuressi, D; Mannatunga, K S; Mele, F; Menk, R H; Olivi, L; Orzan, G; Picciotto, A; Rashevskaya, I; Sammartini, M; Schillani, S; Zampa, G; Zampa, N; Zorzi, N; Vacchi, A
The XAFS fluorescence detector system based on 64 silicon drift detectors for the SESAME synchrotron light source Journal Article
In: Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, 2018, ISSN: 0168-9002.
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year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
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Gunaalan, Kuddithamby; Ranagalage, Manjula; Gunarathna, M H J P; Kumari, M K N; Vithanage, Meththika; Srivaratharasan, Tharmalingam; Saravanan, Suntharalingam; Warnasuriya, T W S
Application of Geospatial Techniques for Groundwater Quality and Availability Assessment: A Case Study in Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka Journal Article
In: ISPRS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GEO-INFORMATION, vol. 7, no. 1, 2018, ISSN: 2220-9964.
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title = {Application of Geospatial Techniques for Groundwater Quality and
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Pushpakumara, B L D U; Gunawardana, D
In: Data in Brief, 2018, ISSN: 2352-3409.
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title = {Preliminary data on the presence of an alternate vanadium nitrogenase in a culturable cyanobiont of Azolla pinnata R. Brown: Implications on Chronic Kidney Disease of an unknown etiology (CKDu)},
author = {B L D U Pushpakumara and D Gunawardana},
url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352340918314665},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2018.11.073},
issn = {2352-3409},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
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abstract = {In a recent paper titled “How a taxonomically-ambiguous cyanobiont and vanadate assist in the phytoremediation of cadmium by Azolla pinnata: implications for CKDu” (Atugoda et al., 2018) [1] it was shown by us, that plant health and phytoremediation capacities, of Azolla pinnata R. Brown, were elevated in the presence of vanadate, a vanadium containing ion. This highlighted a possibility, that either the major or minor cyanobionts of Azolla pinnata, could possess a vanadium dependent nitrogenase enzyme, as an alternate nitrogenase, in addition to the molybdenum counterpart. In this data article we have isolated here, a minor cyanobiont which we name as Fischerella uthpalarensis. We grew Fischerella uthpalarensis, exclusively in N-free media, with only molybdenum (Mo+ V-), with only vanadium (V+ Mo-) and with neither (negative control), to find out the growth patterns in the relevant media. While F. uthpalarensis grew as green colored consistencies, increasing gradually in turbidity, for 4 weeks in culture, both, in the presence of molybdenum (Mo+ V-), as well as vanadium (V+ Mo-), the negative control, showed no, or very little growth. This alludes to the presence of dual nitrogenases in Fischerella uthpalarensis, An attempt was also made by us to unravel the vnf genes, responsible for the V-nitrogenase. However, it was not possible to PCR amplify the vnf genes, from both, the unculturable major (using total DNA from the Azolla-Nostoc azollae symbiosis) and minor (DNA directly from the cultured F. uthpalarensis) cyanobionts. This is the first time, to our knowledge, that an endosymbiotic cyanobacterium inside a plant compartment, has been shown to contain two possible nitrogenase systems.},
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Fernando, Warnakulasuriya M A D B; Flint, Steve H; Ranaweera, K K D S; Bamunuarachchi, Arthur; Johnson, Stuart K; Brennan, Charles S
In: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES AND NUTRITION, vol. 69, no. 2, pp. 144-154, 2018, ISSN: 0963-7486.
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Kumarasinghe, Sriyani A; Hettiarachchi, Priyadarshika; Wasalathanthri, Sudharshani
Nurses' knowledge on diabetic foot ulcer disease and their attitudes towards patients affected: A cross-sectional institution-based study Journal Article
In: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING, vol. 27, no. 1-2, pp. E203-E212, 2018, ISSN: 0962-1067.
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Wijayathilaka, Nayana; Senevirathne, Gayani; Bandara, Champika; Rajapakse, Sanath; Pethiyagoda, Rohan; Meegaskumbura, Madhava
Integrating bioacoustics, DNA barcoding and niche modeling for frog conservation – The threatened balloon frogs of Sri Lanka Journal Article
In: Global Ecology and Conservation, pp. e00496, 2018, ISSN: 2351-9894.
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title = {Integrating bioacoustics, DNA barcoding and niche modeling for frog conservation – The threatened balloon frogs of Sri Lanka},
author = {Nayana Wijayathilaka and Gayani Senevirathne and Champika Bandara and Sanath Rajapakse and Rohan Pethiyagoda and Madhava Meegaskumbura},
url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989418301781},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2018.e00496},
issn = {2351-9894},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Global Ecology and Conservation},
pages = {e00496},
abstract = {Discovering and monitoring anuran populations that are in decline, and ascertaining boundaries for cryptic and rare species, is a challenge for their conservation management. Here, we integrate three techniques, bioacoustics (call), niche modeling and DNA barcoding as a test case to investigate how the combination of these methods can enhance search efficiency for previously unknown populations, especially for those species that are threatened. As a focal group, we considered a clade in the genus Uperodon earlier referred to as Ramanella, represented by four endemic species in Sri Lanka (U. nagaoi – Endangered; U. palmatus – Critically Endangered; U. obscurus – Vulnerable and U. rohani – possibly Least Concern); we focus on the two highly threatened species (U. nagaoi and U. palmatus). We used mitochondrial DNA barcodes (16S rRNA) to link species accurately to their call and subsequently predicted species distributions using MaxEnt-based niche modeling of known species locations and forest cover data to increase the efficiency of searching for new populations. Lastly, we analyzed call data for accurate and rapid identification of new and viable populations. Following enhanced predicted distribution models, we visited 14 potential sites and sampled for Uperodon calls of the two highly threatened species. Within a period of two weeks of fieldwork, we discovered two new populations of U. nagaoi and one population of U. palmatus by identifying their calls in areas predicted by niche modeling; we also confirm species identities at several previously unconfirmed locations. Finally, we included the new locations to enhance the distributional predictions for the threatened species. We discuss our results in the context of integrating methods to facilitate conservation of rare and threatened frog species.},
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Park, Yong Chon; Lee, Min-Soo; Si, Tian-Mei; Chiu, Helen F K; Kanba, Shigenobu; Chong, Mian-Yoon; Tripathi, Adarsh; Udomratn, Pichet; Chee, Kok Yoon; Tanra, Andi J; Rabbani, Golam; Javed, Afzal; Kathiarachchi, Samudra; Myint, Win Aung; Cuong, Tran Van; Sim, Kang; Yang, Shu-yu; Sartorius, Norman; Tan, Chay-Hoon; Shinfuku, Naotaka; Park, Seon-Cheol
Psychotropic drug-prescribing correlates of disorganized speech in Asians with schizophrenia: The REAP-AP study Journal Article
In: Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal, 2018, ISSN: 1319-0164.
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title = {Psychotropic drug-prescribing correlates of disorganized speech in Asians with schizophrenia: The REAP-AP study},
author = {Yong Chon Park and Min-Soo Lee and Tian-Mei Si and Helen F K Chiu and Shigenobu Kanba and Mian-Yoon Chong and Adarsh Tripathi and Pichet Udomratn and Kok Yoon Chee and Andi J Tanra and Golam Rabbani and Afzal Javed and Samudra Kathiarachchi and Win Aung Myint and Tran Van Cuong and Kang Sim and Shu-yu Yang and Norman Sartorius and Chay-Hoon Tan and Naotaka Shinfuku and Seon-Cheol Park},
url = {http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319016418305681},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsps.2018.11.006},
issn = {1319-0164},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal},
abstract = {Background
Although disorganized speech is seen as one of the nuclear features of schizophrenia, there have been few reports of disorganized speech-associated psychotropic drug-prescribing patterns in large samples of schizophrenia patients.
Objective
We aimed to examine the prevalence of disorganized speech and its correlates in terms of psychotropic drug prescribing, using the data from the Research on Asian Psychotropic Patterns for Antipsychotics (REAP-AP) study.
Method
A total of 3744 patients with the ICD-10 diagnosis of schizophrenia were enrolled from 71 survey centers in 15 Asian countries/areas. An essential criterion of disorganized speech was that it was “severe enough to impair substantially effective communication” as defined in the DSM-5. A binary logistic model was fitted to identify the psychotropic drug-prescribing correlates of disorganized speech.
Results
After adjusting for the potential effects of confounding variables, the binary logistic regression model showed that the presence of disorganized speech was directly associated with adjunctive use of mood stabilizers (P < 0.001) and cumulative diazepam equivalent dose (P < 0.0001), and inversely associated with adjunctive use of anti-Parkinson drugs (P < 0.0001).
Conclusion
The association between disorganized speech and adjunctive use of mood stabilizers could perhaps be understood in the context of a relationship with impulsiveness/aggressiveness, or in terms of deconstructing the Kraepelinian dualism.},
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Although disorganized speech is seen as one of the nuclear features of schizophrenia, there have been few reports of disorganized speech-associated psychotropic drug-prescribing patterns in large samples of schizophrenia patients.
Objective
We aimed to examine the prevalence of disorganized speech and its correlates in terms of psychotropic drug prescribing, using the data from the Research on Asian Psychotropic Patterns for Antipsychotics (REAP-AP) study.
Method
A total of 3744 patients with the ICD-10 diagnosis of schizophrenia were enrolled from 71 survey centers in 15 Asian countries/areas. An essential criterion of disorganized speech was that it was “severe enough to impair substantially effective communication” as defined in the DSM-5. A binary logistic model was fitted to identify the psychotropic drug-prescribing correlates of disorganized speech.
Results
After adjusting for the potential effects of confounding variables, the binary logistic regression model showed that the presence of disorganized speech was directly associated with adjunctive use of mood stabilizers (P < 0.001) and cumulative diazepam equivalent dose (P < 0.0001), and inversely associated with adjunctive use of anti-Parkinson drugs (P < 0.0001).
Conclusion
The association between disorganized speech and adjunctive use of mood stabilizers could perhaps be understood in the context of a relationship with impulsiveness/aggressiveness, or in terms of deconstructing the Kraepelinian dualism.
Fernando, Sachini D; Hapugoda, Menaka; Perera, Rushika; Saavedra-Rodriguez, Karla; Black, William C; Silva, Nissanka De K
First report of V1016G and S989P knockdown resistant (kdr) mutations in pyrethroid-resistant Sri Lankan Aedes aegypti mosquitoes Journal Article
In: Parasites &amp; vectors, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 526, 2018.
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title = {First report of V1016G and S989P knockdown resistant (kdr) mutations in pyrethroid-resistant Sri Lankan Aedes aegypti mosquitoes},
author = {Sachini D Fernando and Menaka Hapugoda and Rushika Perera and Karla Saavedra-Rodriguez and William C Black and Nissanka De K Silva},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Parasites & vectors},
volume = {11},
number = {1},
pages = {526},
publisher = {BioMed Central},
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Jayatunga, Dona; Harischandra, Iresha; Chandrasekharan, Naduviladath; de Silva, Nissanka
Alterations and Interchange of Morphometric Characters in Different Life Cycle Stages with Reference to Genomic Variations of Anopheles subpictus (Diptera; Culicidae) Sibling Species Complex in Sri Lanka Journal Article
In: Insects, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 89, 2018.
@article{jayatunga2018alterations,
title = {Alterations and Interchange of Morphometric Characters in Different Life Cycle Stages with Reference to Genomic Variations of Anopheles subpictus (Diptera; Culicidae) Sibling Species Complex in Sri Lanka},
author = {Dona Jayatunga and Iresha Harischandra and Naduviladath Chandrasekharan and Nissanka de Silva},
year = {2018},
date = {2018-01-01},
journal = {Insects},
volume = {9},
number = {3},
pages = {89},
publisher = {Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute},
keywords = {},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
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