Publications


Professor I. Ilayperuma

  1. Effects of Withania somnifera root extract on sexual behavior of male rats.I. Ilayperuma, W. D. Ratnasooriya, T. R. Weerasooriya and A. S. Amarasekara Proceedings of Galle Medical Association (1995), Galle, Sri Lanka.
  2. Evidence that a sperm protein implicated in fusion with oocytes is sperad.C. A. Allen, I. Ilayperuma, L. C. Thomas and D. P. L. Green Proceedings of University of Otago Medical School (1997) 75, 7, Dunedin, New Zealand.
  3. Sperad is present in the equatorial segment of guinea pig sperm and may play a role in sperm-egg adhesion and egg activation
    I. Ilayperuma, C. A. Allen , B. Canas, P. Hessian, D. Pappin L. C. Thomas and D. P. L. Green, Gordon Research Conference on Mammalian Fertilization and Activation of Development, 25th -30th July 1999, New Hampshire, United States of America.
  4. Expression and purification of a sperm membrane protein using GST gene fusion system.I. Ilayperuma and D. P. L. Green,Proceedings of Galle Medical Association (2000), Galle, Sri Lanka.
  5. Immunofluoresence staining of live spermatozoa using a monoclonal antibody.I. Ilayperuma,Proceedings of Galle Medical Association (2001), Galle, Sri Lanka.
  6. Immunolocalization and some biochemical properties of a guinea pig sperm specific antigen recognized with monoclonal antibody M17 I. Ilayperuma, Proceedings of 6 th International Medical Congress 13 th – 15 th December, (2002), Kandy, Sri Lanka.
  7. Sperad is present in the equatorial segment of guinea pig sperm.I. Ilayperuma, C. A. Allen , B. Canas, P. Hessian, D. Pappin, L. C. Thomas and D. P. L. Green,Molecular Biology of the Cell, Supplemental issue (Proceedings of the American Society for Cell Biology), (1999) 309, 1794
  8. Characterization of sperm surface antigens in guinea pig.I. Ilayperuma,Journal of New South Wales, 2001, 134: parts1/2
  9. Role for sperad? I.Ilayperuma,Journal of Andrology, Supplemental issue (Proceedings of the viith International Conference on Andrology) 2001, P1/2-048, 93
  10. Isolation of the sperm membrane protein D40-enriched fraction from guinea pig spermatozoa using a monoclonal antibody.I. Ilayperuma, Journal of Experimental Zoology, 2002, 292: 402-410.
  11. Immunolocalization of a guinea pig sperm surface antigen recognized by a monoclonal antibody E74.I. Ilayperuma,Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine, 2002, 75: 47-53.
  12. Identification of the 48 kDa G11 protein from guinea pig testes as sperad.I. Ilayperuma,Journal of Experimental Zoology, 2002, 293: 617-623.
  13. Monoclonal antibody G3 epitope location on guinea pig sperm membrane protein, sperad.I. Ilayperuma,Journal of Experimental Zoology, 2003, 295: 92-98.
  14. Effect of Withania somnifera root extract on the masculine sexual behaviour of rats.Ilayperuma I, Ratnasooriya WD, Weerasooriya TR.Asian Journal of Andrology, 2002, 4: 295-298.
  15. Methanol and Water extracts of Withania somnifera root has no abortifacient effect in rats.Ilayperuma I, Ratnasooriya WD, Weerasooriya TR.Vidyodaya Journal of Science, 2002, 2: 17-24.
  16. Health Implications of Genetically Modified Food: Facts and WorriesI. Ilayperuma,Galle Medical Journal, 2001, vol iii, 57-60.
Dr.P.G.C.L.Nanayakkara – Articles Published in International referred Journels

  1. Comparison of spatula and cytobrush cytological techniques in early detection of oral malignant and premalignant lesions: a prospective and blinded study J Oral Pathol Med. 2016 Apr; 45(4): 268-274
Dr.P.G.C.L.Nanayakkara – Articles published in International online journals

  1. Quality of life and satisfaction with care among breast cancer survivors receiving different treatment strategies in Sri Lanka
  2. Cancer Therapy and Oncology International Journal ISSN:2473:554x
Dr.P.G.C.L.Nanayakkara – Reviews

  1. The assessment of accuracy of cytobrush technique and spatula technique when compared to histopathology in the diagnosis of Oral malignant and Premalignant lesions. Ruhuna Journal of Medicine; July 2013, Vol01, Pages 55-63
Dr.P.G.C.L.Nanayakkara – Abstracts

  1. Is antisperm antibody a major factor in male subfertility? Nanayakkara PGCL, Rizvi Hasan, Krishna Kodithuwakku, Bandi Samarasene, Malini W., Weerasooriy T.R.GMA Annual Sessions Sep. 2000. Vol.2 No.1 page 90.
  2. The separation of the tendons of the Flexor Digitorum Profundus Muscle: Is it of Evolutionary Significance?Wijeratne Darrel, Mendis Susirith, Weerasooriya Tilak, Hasan Rizvi, Nanayakkara Lalith, Mohotti Chandana, Dilrukshana Mohan.Galle Medical Association Annual Sessions, Sept. 2001, Vol.3, Abstract 32, Page 110.
  3. Nanayakkara, P.G.C.L., Nanayakkara, B.G.,Prevalence of Different Types of Cancers in the Cancer Unit of the Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya,Proceedings of Sri Lanka Dental Association Annual Scientific Sessions, 2002.
  4. Nanayakkara B.G., Wasalaarachchi P, Nanayakkara P.G.C.L., Bandara M.R.C.K., Ranawaka R.L.D.,Prevalence of different types of cancers in the Cancer Unit (Oncology Clinic) of the Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya,Galle Medical Journal 2002; Vol 3: Page 163.
  5. Nanayakkara B.G., Perera C, Nanayakkara P.G.C.L., Bandara M.R.C.K., Ranawaka R.L.D.,Prevalence of different types of cancers in the Cancer Unit (Oncosurgery) of the Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya,Galle Medical Journal 2002; Vol.3: Page 164.
  6. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) detection rate in betel quid induced leukoplakia & Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC): A pilot study.P.R.Jayasooriya, I.K.Rambukewela, P.G.C.L.Nanayakkara, K.Kurose, W.M.Tillakaratne.71st Year SLDA Annual Scientific Sessions, June 2003.
  7. Detection of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC). Jayasooriya PR, Rambukwella IK, Nanayakkara PGCL, Kurose K, Thilakaratne WM. SLDA Annula Academic Sessions 2003, Page 46.
  8. Anatomical Evaluation of common carotid artery bifurcation and branching pattern: A preliminary study. Samarawickrama MB, Alwis G, Nanayakkara PGCL 10th Annual Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna Page 96, 2012.
  9. 9. The assessment of accuracy of cytobrush technique and spatula technique when compared to histopathology in the diagnosis of Oral malignant and Premalignant lesions. Inaugural Academic Sessions of Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, 4th July 2013.
  10. Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of prevention and control of Hospital acquired infections and standard precautions; A study among senior BSC Nursing students in University of Ruhuna Jayanetti PGLM, Nanayakkara PGCL, Sundarapperuma SMTD. 3rd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, Oct 2016.
  11. Impact of sociodemographic and clinical factors on quality of life of breast cancer survivors. Munasinghe W, Nanayakkara PGCL, Rathnayake N, Ruhuna Journal of Medicine, July 2016, Vol. 04, Number 01, Page 04.
Dr. M.B. Samarawickrama – Publications – Full Articles

  1. Branching Pattern of The Femoral Artery at the Femoral Triangle: A Cadaver study Dr MB Samarawickrama1, Prof. BG Nanayakkara2, KWR Wimalagunarathna3, DG Nishantha3 and UB Walawage31. Lecturer, 2.Profesor, 3. Demonstrator, in the department of the anatomy faculty of medicine Karapitiya, Galle (Manuscript for Galle Medical Journal September 2009).
  2. Thyroiditis: Can we depend on the clinical features to diagnose? M. B. Samarawickrama1, Dr. BL Perera2, 1 Lecturer Faculty of Medicine Karapitiya, 2 Consultant Surgeon District General Hospital Gampaha (Manuscript for Galle Medical Journal September 2009).
  3. Concurrent occurrence of medullary and papillary carcinoma of thyroid (case report) Samarawickrama MB, Perera BL, Perera HAS, Semage PA, SAC Nandasiri; The Galle Medical Journal; Journal of the Gall Medical Association. Sri Lanka. 37-38, vol. 10, September 2005.
  4. Glomus tumour – Painful subungual lesion AHNP Anuruddha, Perera BL, Samarawickrama MB, MNA Madurawe The Galle Medical Association annual scientific sessions September 2006 (Case report).
  5. Spontaneous Pneumoperitoneum: A challenge for the surgeon AHNP Anuruddha, Perera BL, Samarawickrama MB, WUPC Gunaratna, LP Kolombage The Galle Medical Association annual scientific sessions.
  6. Small cell carcinoma of the oesophagus: a rare and agreesive tumour, CTR Kasturi, MB Samarawickrama, BL Perera, PK Ravindran, AHNP Anuruddha, Galle Medical Journal, Spt. 2007, Vol. 12, No 1.
  7. Hepatosplenomesenteric trunk; a rare variation of the celiac trunk, MB Samarawickrama Galle Medical Journal.
  8. Accessory belly of the first lumbrical muscle of the hand, MB Samarawickrama Galle Medical Journal, Oct. 2012, Vol. 17, No. 2.
  9. Is the Cadaver Dead? Learning Anatomy Beyond the Horizon, Prabodha L B L, Nanayakkara B G, Ilayperuma I, Samarawickrama M B, Johnson P. International journal of Advances in Science Engineering and Technology. ISSN 2321-9009, Vol. 4 issue-1 Jan. 2016..
  10. Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Dietary Management Among Ischaemic Heart Disease Patients Treated at Teaching Hospital Karapitiya, Galle, Sri Lanka. Perera ACH1 , Samarawickrama MB 2 1. B.Sc. Nursing Degree Programe, 2. Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna IOSR Journal Of Pharmacy (e)-ISSN: 2250-3013, (p)-ISSN: 2319-4219 Vol.6 Issue 11 version 1(Nove.2016), pp.01-08 at www.iosrphr.org.
  11. Prevalence of Medical Problems Requiring Surgical Intervention (MPRSI) in Diabetic Patients Madhushani M.J.1 Samarawickrama M.B.2 1. Allied Health Sciences Degree Programme, 2 Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, niversity of Ruhuna IOSR Journal of Nursing and Health Science (IOSR-JNHS) e-ISSN: 2320–1959.p- ISSN: 2320–1940 Volume 5, Issue 4 Ver. II (Jul. – Aug. 2016 at www.iosrjournals.org.
  12. Double Pyloric Opening – A Rare Anomaly of the Stomach, M.B. Samarawickrama, Review Report Gastroenterology International. Volume 1 Number 1, January – June 2016.
  13. Samarawickrama MB. A Unique Case of Split Median Nerve at the Wrist by a Branch of the Ulnar Artery. Austin J Anat. 2017; 4(1): 1060.
  14. M B Samarawickrama, R W Senavirathna, U I Hapuarachchi. Drain Site Abdominal Hernia: Known but Rare Complication of Abdominal Drains, a Case Report and a Review of Drain Site Complications IOSR Journal Of Pharmacy www.iosrphr.org (e)-ISSN: 2250-3013, (p)-ISSN: 2319-4219 Volume 7, Issue 4 Version. 1 (April 2017), PP. 10-14 10.
  15. M B Samarawickrama. A Study of Anatomical Variations of Median Nerve Formation and Relation to the Arteries in the Axilla and Arm. Int. J. Morphol., 35(2):698-704, 2017.
Dr. M.B. Samarawickrama -Oral Presentations

  1. Development of a low cost medium for sperm processing. T R Weerasuriya, L Fernando, M B Samarawickrama, A De Silva; The Galle Medical Association annual sessions: 1997.
  2. An audit of patients with thyroid disorders. Samarawickrama MB, Perera BL, Weerathunga KS, 25th anniversary academic sessions in Postgraduate Institute of Medicine Colombo: 2005.
  3. A descriptive study on consent before surgery. Samarawickrama MB, Perera BL, Weerathunga KS, Dahnayake MY; The Joint Scientific Sessions of College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka and British Association of Surgical Oncology; 18th -20th August 2005, Colombo Sri Lanka.
  4. Audit of trauma patients admitted to a tertiary care center- Results of a preliminary study. Samarawickrama MB, Perera BL, API Prabath, Dahnayake MY; The Galle Medical Association annual scientific sessions September 2005.
  5. A descriptive study of patients with solitary thyroid nodule Samarawickrama MB, Perera BL AHMP Anuruddha The Galle Medical Association annual scientific sessions September 2006.
  6. First twenty cases of laparoscopic cholecystectomy at surgical unit: An Audit. Samarawickrama MB, Perera BL The Galle Medical Association annual scientific sessions September 2006 ( won the Prof. Neil Fonseka Medal for the best surgical paper).
  7. Comparison of effectiveness of ice packs and warm saline packs in the management of prolapsed haemorhoids, MB Samarawickrama, BL Perera. Oral presentation, The Galle Medical Association annual scientific sessions September 2007.
  8. Preservation of Cadavers Using Formalin: A Comparative Study BG Nanayakkara, I Ilayperuma, MB Samarawickrama, APP Wattage. The Galle Medical Association annual scientific sessions September 2008.
  9. Sri Lankan Study on Morphology of the Thoracic Azygos Venous System; a Preliminary Study. Samarawickrama MB, Nanayakkara BG, Illeperuma I, E. Wannigama, K.L.A Udenika , R.E.Attanayake, N. Abeygunaratna, H.A.A Wimal. 6th academic sessions of the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka 2009.
  10. Morphology of the median nerve in the axilla and arm; a cadaveric study MB Samarawickrama1, BG Nanayakkara2, WB Walawege3, DG Nishantha3, YLRP Goonathilak3, KWR Wimalagunarathne3, PMW Madanayake31. Lecturer, 2. Professor, 3. Demonstrator in the department of Anatomy, faculty of medicine Galle the annual academic sessions of the Galle Research Network (GaRNet) Nov. 2009.
  11. Pattern of Thyroid Disorders in a Surgical Clinic: An Audit MB Samarawickrama1, BL Perera21. Lecturer Faculty of Medicine Galle, 2. Consultant Surgeon District General Hospital Gampaha. the annual academic sessions of the Galle Research Network (GaRNet) Nov.2009.
  12. Evaluation of Psychological status of Cleft Palate children Over Five Years of Age in Sri Lanka. L B L Prabodha, M B Samarawickrama, I Ilayperuma, at the international conference on Medical, Biological, and Pharmaceutical Sciences (ICMBPS) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 1st-2nd Feb. 2017.
Dr. M.B. Samarawickrama -Poster Presentations

  1. An audit of patients with thyroid disorders. Samarawickrama MB, Perera BL, API Prabath Annual Scientific Sessions of The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka 2nd -5th August 2006, Colombo Sri Lanka (poster presentation).
  2. Is The Prevelance of Thyroiditis Increasing? Findings of an Audit of Thyroid Patients. M. B. Samarawickrama, C.T.R.Kasturi N.A.Wickramasekara. (poster) 6th academic sessions of the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka 2009.
  3. Variation in branching patteren of the third part of the axillary artery Samarawickrama MB, Nanayakkara BG, Ilayperuma I, Wimalasundara AR, The Galle Medical Association annual scientific sessions Oct. 2012.
  4. Morphology of the Musculocutaneous nerve; A cadaveric study, Samarawickrama MB, Nanayakkara BG, Ilayperuma I, Bandara SMP, The Galle Medical Association annual scientific sessions Oct. 2012.
  5. Anatomical evaluation of the common carotid artery bifurcation and the branching pattern: A preliminary study. Samarawickrama MB, Alvis G, Nanayakkara P G C L. 10th Academic sessions and Vice Chancellor’s awards, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka 20th March 2013.
  6. The incidence of third head of bicep brachii muscle; a cadaveric study, Samarawickrama MB, Nanayakkara BG, Munasinghe AMY, Deshan VGU, The Galle Medical Association annual scientific sessions September 2013.
  7. Variation of the course and division of the sciatic nerve – A cadaveric study Samarawickrama MB, Nanayakkara BG, Ilayperuma I, Gunewardhana WMC, The Galle Medical Association annual scientific sessions September 2013.
  8. Correlation between continuos assessment in Anatomy and 2nd MBBS results Samarawickrama MB, Prabodha LBL, Nanayakkara BG, Ilayperuma I, Andaraweera SK, The Galle Medical Association annual scientific sessions September 2013.
  9. Safe level of thickness of the mandibular bone graft – a preliminary study S Thilakarathna, Samarawickrama MB, Prabodha LBL, Nanayakkara BG, Ilayperuma I, Andaraweera SK, Sri Lanka Medical Association 125th anniversary International Medical congress July 2012.
  10. Morphology of inferior vena cava confluence: a preliminary study MB Samarawickrama, KM Dahanayaka, MJW Kumarasinghe, PR Gunawarhdana; Galle Medical Association annual scientific session 2014, Poster presentation.
  11. Variations of azygous venous system: a cadaveric study MB Samarawickrama, GDE Kodituwakkau, LHTS Mihiran, MWA Nimathi; Galle Medical Association annual scientific session 2014, Poster presentation.
  12. Morphology and the branching pattern of the popliteal artery in a group of Sri Lankan subjects: a cadaveric study; MB Samarawickrama, PR Goonawardhana, NJW Kumarasinghe, KM Dahanayake; Galle Medical Association annual scientific session 2014, Poster presentation.
  13. The level of aortic bifurcation and morphology of its division in a group Sri Lankan subjects: a cadaveric study MB Samarawickrama, LHTS Mihiran, MWA Nimanthi, GDE Kodituwakku; Galle Medical Association annual scientific session 2014, Poster presentation.
  14. Incidence of anatomical variations of the brachialis muscle. Uluwitiya SM, Silva ABMP, Ilayperuma I, Nanayakkara BG, Samarawickrama MB, Hasan R, Palahepitiya KN. Galle Medical Association annual scientific session 2015, Poster presentation.
  15. Is the Cadaver Dead? Learning Anatomy Beyond the Horizon, Lande Bandarage LP, Badungodage Nanayakkara G, Ilayperuma I, Maragala Baddage S, Jonson P 11th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine National University of Singapore.
  16. Dahanayaka MY, Samarawickrama MB, Prabodha LB. Renal size and cortical thickness in a cohort of adults with normal renal function measured by ultrasonography, 13th annual academic session of Sri Lanka College of Radiologist 2014.
  17. Knowledge and Attitudes on Smoking among Adult Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD). W.G.C. Kumara1 and M.B. Samarawickrama2 1 B.Sc. Nursing Degree Programme, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna. 2 Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna.
  18. Awareness of smoking among patients with Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) attending medical clinics in Teaching Hospital Karapitiya. W G C Kumara1 , M B Samarawickrama2 1 Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, KDU, Sri Lanka. 2 Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
Dr.P.M. Rodrigo – Publications (Full papers)

  1. Mahinda Rodrigo,Manjula helltiarachchi,Chandrani liyanage, Sarath lekamwasam Low serum vitamin D among community-dwelling healthy women in Sri Lanka Health Vol.5 No12A5-2013.
  2. Rodrigo M, Lekamwasam S, de Silva KIS, Munidasa D (2005) Comparison of phalangeal bone mineral content and density between the dominant and non-dominant sides. Ceylon Medical Journal 50(4):149-51.
  3. Lekamwasam S, Rodrigo M, Arachchi WK, Munidasa D. (2007) Measurement of spinal bone mineral density on a Hologic Discovery DXA scanner with and without leg elevation. Journal of Clinical Densitometry 10(2):170-173.
  4. Lekamwasam S, Wijayaratne LS, Rodrigo M, Hewage U. (2007) Physical activity and bone mineral density. Ceylon Medical Journal 52(1):36-37.
  5. Lekamwasam S, Wijayaratne L, Rodrigo M and Hewage U (2007) Prevalence of osteoporosis among postmenopausal women in Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional community study. APlAR Journal of Rheumatology 10: 234–238.
  6. Sarath Lekamwasam , Lalith Wijerathna, Mahinda Rodrigo and Udul Hewage .(2008)Effect of parity on phalangeal bone mineral density in post-menopausal women:a community based cross-sectional study. Blackwell publishing Ltd Maternal and Child Nutrition.
  7. Sarath Lekamwasam , Lalith Wijerathna, Mahinda Rodrigo and Udul Hewage(2008) Age related trends in phalageal bone mineral density in Sri Lankan men and women aged 20 yr or more. Journal of clinical densitometry.
  8. Sarath Lekamwasam, Thilak Weerarathna, Mahinda Rodrigo, Wasantha kodikara Arachchi, Duminda Munidasa (2009)Association between bone mineral density, lean mass, and fat mass among healthy middle-aged premenopausal women: Journal of bone mineral metabolism 27:83-88.
  9. SarathLekamwasam; ThilakWeerarathna; Mahinda Rodrigo Wasantha KodikaraArachchi; DumindaMunidasa. Osteoporosis and cardiovascular risk among premenopausal women in Sri Lanka.2009; Journal of clinical densitometry: the official journal of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry 2009; 12(2):245-50.
  10. SarathLekamwasam, LalithWijayaratne, Mahinda Rodrigo, UdualHewage Prevalence and determinants of osteoporosis among men aged 50 years or more in Sri Lanka: a community-based cross-sectional study. Archives of Osteoporosis 12/2009; 4(1-2):79-84. DOI: 10.1007/s11657-009-0032-x.
  11. SarathLekamwasam, LalithWijayaratne, Mahinda Rodrigo, UdulHewage
    Effect of parity on phalangeal bone mineral density in post-menopausal Sri Lankan women: a community based cross-sectional study Maternal and Child Nutrition (Impact Factor: 2.11). 04/2009; 5(2):179-85. DOI:10.1111/j.1740- 8709.2008.00171.x
  12. T P Weerarathna, S Lekamwasam, M Rodrigo
    Prediction of total and visceral fat contents using anthropometric measures of adiposity in women.Ceylon Medical Journal 12/2008; 53(4):128-32. DOI:10.4038/cmj.v53i4.281
Dr.P.M. Rodrigo – Presentations of abstracts in international meetings

  1. Rodrigo M, Lekamwasam S, De Silva KIS (2005) Comparison of phalangeal bone mineral content and density between the dominant and non-dominant sides. Osteoporosis International 16(3): S1-S123.
  2. Rodrigo PM, Hettiarachchi M, Lekamwasam S, Liyanage C. (2007) Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its impact on phalangeal bone mineral density in healthy pre-menapausal women in Sri Lanka. 8TH Regional congress on osteoporosis in Hong Kong, p.33.
  3. Rodrigo PM, Lekamwasam S, Liyanage C, Weerasooriya TR (2006) Phalangeal bone mineral density, dairy and non-dairy calcium intake in middle aged women. Proceedings of 7th Regional osteoporosis conference in Hong Kong. p 37.
  4. Rodrigo PM, Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C, Lekamwasam S Effect of Socioeconomic Status on Phalangeal Bone Mineral Density in a group of women in Sri Lanka. 9TH Regional congress on osteoporosis in Hong Kong (2008).
  5. Lekamwasam S, Rodrigo M, Hewage U, Wijerathna L (2005) Age related trends in phalangeal bone mineral density in Sri Lankan Men and Women; preliminary data. Osteoporosis International 16(3): S1-S123.
  6. Lekamwasam S, Wijerathne L, Rodrigo M, Hewage U (2006) Prevalence of osteoporosis among postmenopausal women in Sri Lanka. . Osteoporosis International 18(1): S 81.
  7. Lekamwasam S, Wijerathne L, Rodrigo M, Hewage U (2006) Association between phalangeal bone mineral density and number of child births among Sri Lankan women: a community cross-sectional survey. Osteoporosis International 18(1) S 95.
  8. Lekamwasam S, Dissanayaka AS, Premawardana NP, Lenora J, Rodrigo M (2007) Incidence of hip fractures In southern Sri Lanka. Osteoporosis International 8(1): S 87 p219.
  9. Lekamwasam S , Rodrigo M, Wijayarathne L , Hewage U (2007) Prevalence of low bone mineral density among older men in Sri Lanka. Osteoporosis International 18(1): p.175.
Dr.P.M. Rodrigo – Presentation of abstracts in local meetings

  1. Rodrigo P M, Lekamwasam S, Priyanthi SAC, Kosgahakumbura KNMJK, De Silva KIS. (2005) Patients admitted to Teaching Hospital Karapitiya with fractures: preliminary analysis. Galle Medical Journal 10:1 (ISSN 1391 7072).
  2. Rodrigo M, Lekamwasam S, Liyanage C, Weerasooriya T R. (2006) Bone mineral density (BMD) and physical activity in young women. 119th academic sessions SLMA. Ceylon Medical Journal 51(1): p 25.
  3. Rodrigo M, Lekamwasam S, Liyanage C, Weeresooriya TR. (2006) Body measurements and phalangeal bone mineral density (PBMD) among young women. 119th academic sessions SLMA. Ceylon Medical Journal 51(1): p 41.
  4. Munidasa D, Rodrigo M, De Silva KIS, Lekamwasam S. (2005) Prevalence of low bone mineral density among patients with active rheumatoid arthritis attending clinic. Galle Medical Journal 10:1 (ISSN 1391 7072).
  5. Lalan Fernando, M.Rodrigo, T.R.Weerasooriya, A.Wattage. June 2001Effects of Bacteria on Semen Parameters Poster presentation in 7th International Andrology Congress – Montreal – Canada.
  6. M.Rodrigo, Lalan Fernando, T.R.Weerasooriya-2004 Semen parameter abnormalities in a group of sub fertile males with varicocele -Galle medical assorciation.

Publications and Presentations

Dr. E. I. Waidyarathne – Full papers

  1. Bushell MJA, Morrissey H, Waidyarathne E, Zawahir S, Ball P (2015) Sri Lankan Perspectives on Pharmacist Administered Vaccinations. Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs 4: 135. doi: 10.4172/2167-7689.1000135.
  2. Waidyarathne EI, Mudduwa LKB, Lekamwasam JDVC, Lekamwasam S (2012) Helicobacter pylori detection techniques:comparison of sensitivity, specificity and cost.Galle Medical Journal 17(2):1-7.
  3. Waidyarathne E, Mudduwa L, Lekamwasam S, Lekamwasam V, Gunawardhana H (2010). Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection determined by histology in patients with different upper gastrointestinal diseases.The Ceylon Medical Journal 55(2):68-69.
  4. Yahathugoda, T.C., Wickramasinghe, D., Liyanage, T.S., Weerasooriya, M.V.,Mudalige, M.P.S., Waidyaratne, E.I. and Samarawickrema W.A. (2003). Knowledge on Lymphatic Filariasis and the response to July 2002 Mass Treatment Campaign of two communities in the Galle District. Ceylon medical journal 48:74-77.

 

Dr. E. I. Waidyarathne – Presentations – Published as full papers

  1. Waidyarathne EI. Upper gastrointestinal tract abnormalities in patients referred for gastorscopy and the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among them; a hospital based study in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 1st Annual Academic Sessions of Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. pp. 1-15.

 

Dr. E. I. Waidyarathne -Published in Abstract form

  1. Waidyarathne EI, Weerawansa MRP, Mudduwa LKB, Lekamwasam JDVC, Lekamwasam S. 2013. Accuracy of the stool antigen test as a non-invasive diagnostic method to diagnose Helicobacter pylori infection in patients wi th upper gastrointestinal symptoms. Proceedings of10th Annual Academic Sessions of University of Ruhuna, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.pp. 22-23.
  2. Weerawansa MRP, Waidyarathne EI, Lekamwasam JDVC, Mudduwa LKB, Lekamwasm S. 2010. Histological evidence of Helicobacter pylori among patients with persistent dyspeptic symptoms. Proceedings of 43rd Annual academic sessions of Ceylon College of Physicians, Colombo, Sri Lanka.p.46.
  3. Waidyarathne EI, Lekamwasam JDVC, Mudduwa LKB, Lekamwasam S. 2009. Measurement of quality of life in patients with upper gastrointestinal symptoms; a comparative study. Proceedings of 3rd Annual Academic Sessions of Galle Research Network (GaRNet), Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.p.3.
  4. Waidyarathne EI, Lekamwasam JDVC, Gunawardana H, Mudduwa LKB and Lekamwasam S. 2008.Risk and protective factors of chronic gastritis in a group of patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: a case control study. Proceedings of 2nd Annual Academic Sessions of Galle Research Network (GaRNet), Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.p.4.
  5. Waidyarathne EI, Lekamwasam JDVC, Gunawardana H, Mudduwa LKB, Lekamwasam S.2008.Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection and the specificity and sensitivity of four diagnostic tests: a hospital based study. Proceedings of 41st Annual Academic Sessions of Ceylon College of Physicians, Colombo, Sri Lanka.p.53.
  6. Waidyarathne EI, Lekamwasam JDVC, Gunawardana H, Mudduwa LKB and Lekamwasam S. 2008. Risk factors of gastritis, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and peptic ulcer disease; results of three case control studies in Southern Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Asia Pacific Digestive week, New Delhi, India 23,s5, A 152.
  7. Waidyarathne EI, Lekamwasam JDVC, Gunawardana H, Mudduwa LKB, Lekamwasam S. 2008. Endoscopic and histological abnormalities in patients referred for routine upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Proceedings of 67th Annual Academic Sessions of Galle Medical Association, Galle, Sri Lanka.p.82.
  8. Waidyarathne EI, Lekamwasam JDVC, Mudduwa LKB, Lekamwasam S. 2007. Histopathological features of chronic gastritis in patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Proceedings of Inaugural Academic Sessions of Galle Research Network (GaRNet), Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.p.3.
  9. Waidyarathne EI, Lekamwasam JDVC, Mudduwa LKB, Lekamwasam S. 2007. Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in upper gastrointestinal diseases. Proceedings of Inaugural Academic Sessions of Galle Research Network (GaRNet), Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.p.2.
  10. Waidyarathne EI, Lekamwasam JDVC, Gunawardana H, Mudduwa LKB, Lekamwasam S. 2007. Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. Proceedings of 66th Annual Academic Sessions of Galle Medical Association, Galle, Sri Lanka. p. 87.
  11. Waidyarathne EI, Mohideen MR. 2004. Follow up data of rheumatic fever patients in Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya. Proceedings of 63rd Annual Academic Sessions of Galle Medical Association, Galle, Sri Lanka.p. 26.
  12. Waidyarathne EI, Mohideen MR.2004. How common is familial rheumatic fever? Proceedings of 63rd Annual Academic Sessions of Galle Medical Association, Galle, Sri Lanka. p. 25.
  13. Yahathugoda TC, Weerasooriya MV, Samarawickrema WA, Mudalige MPS, Wickramasinghe D and Waidyarathne EI .2003. Knowledge and attitude on Lymphatic filariasis and the response to the July 2002 mass treatment campaign in two communities in the Galle District, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 116th Anniversary Academic Sessions of Sri Lanka Medical Association, Colombo, Sri Lanka.p.59.
  14. Ganananda Nanayakkara, Nelum De Silva, Niriellage Chandrasiri, Eisha Waidyarathne,Janani Wijesuriya .2001. Preservation of Cadavers using Formalin: A preliminary study on preservation of human skin. Proceedings of 60th Annual Academic Sessions of Galle Medical Association, Galle, Sri Lanka.A30.
  15. Lekamwasam JDVC, Waidyarathne E. 1999. An audit of patient referred for gastroscopy. Proceedings of 58th Annual Academic Sessions of Galle Medical Association, Galle, Sri Lanka.A19.
  16. Fernando R, Niriellage Chandrasiri , Weerasooriya T, Hemantha K, Waidyarathne E. 1998.Study of the Thyroid Anatomy. Proceedings of 57th Annual Academic Sessions of Galle Medical Association, Galle, Sri Lanka, p.23.

 

Dr Gayani Alwis – Research Publications- In International Peer Reviewed Indexed Journals

  1. Gender specific age-related changes in bone density, muscle strength and functional performance in the elderly: a-10 year prospective population-based study. Daly RM, Rosengren BE, Alwis G, Ahlborg HG, Sernbo I, Karlsson MK. BMC Geriatr. 2013 Jul 6;13(1):71.
  2. Femoral neck bone strength estimated by hip structural analysis (HSA) in Swedish Caucasians aged 6-90 years. Alwis G, Karlsson C, Stenevi-Lundgren S, Rosengren BE, Karlsson MK. Calcif Tissue Int. 2012 Mar;90 (3):174-85.
  3. Normative calcaneal quantitative ultrasound data as an estimation of skeletal development in Swedish children and adolescents. Alwis G, Rosengren B, Nilsson JA, Stenevi-Lundgren S, Sundberg M, Sernbo I, Karlsson MK. Calcif Tissue Int. 2010 Dec; 87(6):493-506.
  4. Normative dual energy X-ray absorptiometry data in Swedish children and adolescents. Alwis G, Rosengren B, Stenevi-Lundgren S, Düppe H, Sernbo I, Karlsson MK. Acta Paediatr. 2010 Jul; 99 (7):1091-9.
  5. A 2-year school-based exercise program in pre-pubertal boys induces skeletal benefits in lumbar spine. Gayani Alwis, Christian Linden, Henrik G. Ahlborg, Magnus Dencker, Per Gärdsell, Magnus K. Karlsson. Acta Paediatrica 2008 Jul; 97(11): 1564–1571.
  6. A one -year exercise intervention program in pre-pubertal girls does not influence hip structure. Gayani Alwis, Christian Linden, Susanna Stenevi-Lundgren, Henrik G. Ahlborg, Jack Besjakov, Per Gärdsell, Magnus K. Karlsson BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2008 Jan 24; 9(1): 9.
  7. A school-curriculum-based exercise intervention program for two years in pre-pubertal girls does not influence hip structure. Gayani Alwis, Christian Linden, Susanna Stenevi-Lundgren, Henrik G. Ahlborg,Magnus Dencker, Jack Besjakov, Per Gärdsell, Magnus K. Karlsson Dynamic Medicine. 2008 Apr 28; 7(1): 8.
  8. Exercise, bone mass and bone size in prepubertal boys: one-year data from the pediatric osteoporosis prevention study. C. Lindén, G. Alwis, H. Ahlborg, P. Gardsell, O. Valdimarsson, S. Stenevi-Lundgren, J. Besjakov, M. K. Karlsson. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine Science and Sports. 2007 Aug; 17(4): 340-347
  9. Bone mineral accrual and gain in skeletal width in pre-pubertal school children is independent of the mode of school transportation – one-year data from the prospective observational pediatric osteoporosis prevention (POP) study. Gayani Alwis, Christian Linden, Magnus Dencker, Susanna Stenevi-Lundgren,Per Gärdsell, Magnus K. Karlsson BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2007 Jul 11; 8: 66
  10. Risk factors of childhood asthma: a Sri Lankan study. Karunasekara KAW, Jayasinghe JA, Alwis LWGR. Journal of Tropical Pediatrics. 2001 Jun; 47(3): 142-5.

 

Dr Gayani Alwis – Review and feature articles

  1. Physical activity, bone mass and bone structure in pre-pubertal children. Alwis G Review Article in Proceedings of 1st Annual Academic Sessions of Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. (Ruhuna Medical Journal) 2013 pp. 1-15.
  2. Fysisk aktivitet hos barn – ett vaccin mot fraktur? Magnus Karlsson & Gayani Alwis (Physical Activity in Children a Vaccine Against Fracture? Feature article published in Swedish) Swedish Sports Research Journal. 2009 :18 (04) 38-40
  3. Determinants of peak Bone Mass and Bone structure During Growth. Gayani Alwis & Magnus Karlsson, Sport research centre, Box 5266, 11486 Stockholm, 2009 June, No 31, page 91

 

Dr Gayani Alwis -Abstracts

  1. Comparison of association between appendicular skeletal muscle mass and bone mineral densities at different sites of pre and postmenopausal women. N Rathnayake, J Lenora, G Alwis, S Lekamwasam P753, Osteoporos Int, Vol 28 Suppliment 1, March 2017 at WCO-IOF-ESCEO- 2017 in Florance Italy.
  2. Associations of measures of sarcopenia among middle aged women with focus on their age and menopausal status. N Rathnayake, G Alwis, J Lenora, S Lekamwasam. P 739, Osteoporos Int, Vol 28 Suppliment 1, March 2017 at WCO-IOF-ESCEO- 2017 in Florance Italy.
  3. Concordance between measured and estimated Appendicular Skeletal Muscle Mass with Models developed in the West and Asia: What is the best for Sri Lankan adult women? N Rathnayake, G Alwis, J Lenora, S Lekamwasam. P 735, Osteoporos Int, Vol 28 Suppliment 1, March 2017 at WCO-IOF-ESCEO- 2017 in Florance Italy.
  4. Development and cross validation of two predictive models to estimate the Appendicular Skeletal Muscle Mass in adult women in Sri Lanka N Rathnayake, G Alwis, J Lenora, S Lekamwasam. P 740, Osteoporos Int, Vol 28 Suppliment 1, March 2017 at WCO-IOF-ESCEO- 2017 in Florance Italy.
  5. Do anthropometric indices predict the Bone Mineral Density of pre and postmenopausal women? N Rathnayake, G Alwis, J Lenora, S Lekamwasam. P 742, Osteoporos Int, Vol 28 Suppliment 1, March 2017 at WCO-IOF-ESCEO- 2017 in Florance Italy.
  6. Impact of menopausal symptoms on quality of life of premenopausal and postmenopausal women. N Rathnayake, S Lekamwasam, G Alwis, J Lenora Poster presentation at Annual Academic Sessions of Physiological Society of Sri Lanka (2016).
  7. Association of appendicular skeletal muscle mass with performance-based and self-reported physical functions among middle aged healthy women. N Rathnayake, S Lekamwasam, G Alwis, J Lenora Oral presentation with abstract publication at Annual Academic Sessions of Physiological Society of Sri Lanka (2016).
  8. Hip fracture rates in Asia; T U Abeygunasekara, S Lekamwasam, J Lenora, G Alwis P160, Osteoporos Int (2016) 27 (Suppl 3):S709–S787 at 6th Asia Pacific Scientific Meeting of International Osteoporosis Foundation held at Singapore.
  9. Associations between appendicular skeletal muscle mass and anthropometric measures among middle-aged women : A study from Sri Lanka. N Rathnayake, S Lekamwasam, G Alwis, J Lenora. P 112, Osteoporos Int (2016) 27 (Suppl 3):S709–S787 at 6th Asia Pacific Scientific Meeting of International Osteoporosis Foundation held at Singapore.
  10. Age related differences in lean mass and physical functions among middle-aged women in Southern Sri Lanka: A study from Sri Lanka. N Rathnayake, S Lekamwasam, G Alwis, J Lenora. P113, Osteoporos Int (2016) 27 (Suppl 3):S709–S787 at 6th Asia Pacific Scientific Meeting of International Osteoporosis Foundation held at Singapore.
  11. Age-related trends in total and regional bone mineral densities of middle-aged women: A study from Sri Lanka”. N Rathnayake, S Lekamwasam, G Alwis, J Lenora. P114, Osteoporos Int (2016) 27 (Suppl 3):S709–S787 at 6th Asia Pacific Scientific Meeting of International Osteoporosis Foundation held at Singapore.
  12. Perception on Falls and Related fractures among community dwelling elderly in Nagoda Divisional Secretariat area UGN Priyadarshani, G Alwis, N Rathnayake. Oral Presentation at 3rd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, held by Faculty of Graduate studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka (2016, October)
  13. Prevalence and Determinant of Falls among elderly. UGN Priyadarshani, G Alwis, N Rathnayake. Oral presentation with abstract publication at International Research Conference, Kotalawela Defense University, Rathmalana, Sri Lanka (2016).
  14. The influence of menopausal status on performance based measures of physical functions in middle aged women. N Rathnayake, S Lekamwasam, G Alwis, J Lenora. Oral presentation at International Research Conference, Kotalawela Defense University, Rathmalana, Sri Lanka (2016).
  15. Prevalence of Obesity among healthy pre and postmenopausal women. N Rathnayake, S Lekamwasam, G Alwis, J Lenora. Oral presentation at International Research Conference, Kotalawela Defense University, Rathmalana, Sri Lanka (2016).
  16. Estimation of appendicular skeletal muscle mass with anthropometric measurements in healthy women. N Rathnayake, S Lekamwasam, G Alwis, J Lenora. Poster presentation at 129th Anniversary International Medical Congress, Sri Lanka Medical Association (2016) .
  17. Knowledge and attitudes on falls and fractures among elderly. Priyadarshani UGN, Alwis G, Rathnayake RHMPN. Poster presentation at GMA Annual Scientific Sessions GMJ, October 2015, Vol 20 (2) page 86 .
  18. Prevalence of obesity, overweight and thinness and its correlates among school children in an urban area of southern Sri Lanka. MHAD de Silva, Gayani Alwis, Janaka Lenora, SR Vithana, Thilina Abeygunasekara. Poster presentation at Proceedings of the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians 17th Annual Scientific Congress. July 2014 Battaramulla, Vol 4, No 3, page 91.
  19. Anatomical evaluation of the common carotid artery bifurcation and the branching pattern: A preliminary study. Samarawickrama M.B, Alwis G, Nanayakkara P.G.C.L. Poster presentation at 10th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, SriLanka. March 2013. Page 96.
  20. Effect of anthropometry on lung function in healthy adult women Lenora J, Lekamwasam S, Alwis G. Poster presentation at 10th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, SriLanka. March 2013. Page 97 .
  21. A Three Year School-Curriculum-Based Exercise Program in Prepubertal Children Increases Bone Mineral Accrual and Bone Size but Do Not Influence Femoral Neck Structure Lofgren B, Alwis G, Lindén C, Ahlborg H, Dencker M, Gardsell P, Karlsson M.Oral Presentation at 29th Annual meeting of American Society of Bone and Mineral Research. (Journal of Bone and Mineral Research 2008; 23(1): 31.
  22. Bone mineral accrual and gain in skeletal width in prepubertal school children is independent of the mode of transportation – one year data from the POP study. Alwis G, Linden C, Dencker M, Stenevi-Lundgren S, Gardsell P, Karlsson M. Poster presentation at 35th European symposium on calcified tissues (ECTS), 25-28th of May 2008, Barcelona, Spain. (Calcified Tissue International, Vol 82, Suppliment I).
  23. A Two-Year Moderate Intense Exercise Intervention Program in Pre-pubertal Children Influence Bone Mineral Accrual but Not Hip Structure: Two-Year Prospective Data from the Pediatric Osteoporosis Prevention (POP) Study. Alwis G, Lindén C, Ahlborg H, Gardsell P, Stenevi-Lundgren S, Besjakov J, Karlsson M) Poster presentation at 34th European symposium on calcified tissues (ECTS, 5-7th of May 2007, Copenhagen, Denmark. (Calcified Tissue International, Vol 80, (Suppl-1).
  24. Effect of soya supplementation on malnourished children (JAYAWARDENE, DRKC; ALWIS, LWGR; RUPALATHA, KN), Proceedings of the Sri Lanka college of paediatricians Annual Scientific Congress, SLMA:Colombo July 1999, 1(3), 48.
  25. Risk factors in childhood asthma: A case control study (KARUNASEKERA, KAW; ALWIS, LWGR; JAYASINGHE, JAC), Sri Lanka Paediaticians second Annual Scientific Congress Academic Programme, SLMA: Colombo July 1998, 63-64.
  26. Neonatal septicaemia: the incidence, symptomatology and microbiology KAW Karunasekera, D Pathirana, LWGR Alwis Oral Presentation Abstract (OP 35), 111th Anniversary Academic Sessions, Sri Lanka Medical Association, 25-28 March 1998 Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Dr. LBL Prabodha – Publications

  1. Prabodha L.B.L, Nanayakkara B.G, Position,Dimension and Morphological variations of Mental Foramen in Mandibles. (Cadaveric study).The Galle Medical Journal 2006 Sep: 11(1) 13-15.
  2. Prabodha L.B.L, Nanayakkara B.G,Morphological changes of the mental foramen at different age groups.Presented at 5th Triennial meeting of the Commonwealth Dental Association 1st – 3rd December 2006 BMICH Colombo Sri Lanka.
  3. Nanayakkara B.Ganananda, Lahiru Prabodha L.B., Gunarathne C.K., Sanjeewa A.D.S.S, Dahanayake A.S., Sandaruwan U.H.C, De Silva U.A.M.D.Assessment of the emotional impact of cadaver dissection on the first year medical students and their attitudes towards learning anatomy as a subject.
  4. Kruszka, Paul; Addissie, Yonit A; McGinn, Daniel E; Porras, Antonio R; Biggs, Elijah; Share, Matthew; Crowley, T Blaine;Chung, Brian H Y; Mok, Gary T K; Mak, Christopher C Y; Muthukumarasamy, Premala; Thong, Meow-Keong; Sirisena, Nirmala D; Dissanayake, Vajira H W; Paththinige, C Sampath; Prabodha, L B Lahiru; Mishra, Rupesh; Shotelersuk, Vorasuk;Ekure, Ekanem Nsikak; Sokunbi, Ogochukwu Jidechukwu; Kalu, Nnenna; Ferreira, Carlos R; Duncan, Jordann-Mishael;Patil, Siddaramappa Jagdish; Jones, Kelly L; Kaplan, Julie D; Abdul-Rahman, Omar A; Uwineza, Annette; Mutesa, Leon;Moresco, Angélica; Obregon, María Gabriela; Richieri-Costa, Antonio; Gil-da-Silva-Lopes, Vera L; Adeyemo, Adebowale A;Summar, Marshall; Zackai, Elaine H; McDonald-McGinn, Donna M; Linguraru, Marius George; Muenke, Maximilian. Cover Image, Volume 173A, Number 4, April 2017. Am J Med Genet A; 173(4): i, 2017 Apr.
  5. Kruszka P, Addissie YA, McGinn DE, Porras AR, Biggs E, Share M, Crowley TB, Chung BH, Mok GT, Mak CC, Muthukumarasamy P, Thong MK, Sirisena ND, Dissanayake VH, Paththinige CS, Prabodha LBL, Mishra R, Shotelersuk V, Ekure EN, Sokunbi OJ, Kalu N, Ferreira CR, Duncan JM, Patil SJ, Jones KL, Kaplan JD, Abdul-Rahman OA, Uwineza A, Mutesa L, Moresco A, Obregon MG, Richieri-Costa A, Gil-da-Silva-Lopes VL, Adeyemo AA, Summar M, Zackai EH, McDonald-McGinn DM, Linguraru MG, Muenke M. 22q11.2 deletion syndrome in diverse populations. Am J Med Genet A. 2017 Apr;173(4):879-888. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.38199.
  6. Kruszka P, Porras AR, Sobering AK, Ikolo FA, La Qua S, Shotelersuk V, Chung BHY, Mok GTK, Uwineza A, Mutesa L, Moresco A, Obregon MG, Sokunbi OJ, Kalu N, Joseph DA, Ikebudu D, Ugwu CE, Okoromah CAN, Addissie YA, Pardo KL, Brough JJ, Lee N-C, Girisha KM, Patil SJ, Ng ISL, Min BCW, Jamuar SS, Tibrewal S, Wallang B, Ganesh S, Sirisena ND, Dissanayake VHW, Paththinige CS, Prabodha LBL, Richieri-Costa A, Muthukumarasamy P, Thong M-K, Jones KL, Abdul-Rahman OA, Ekure EN, Adeyemo AA, Summar M, Linguraru MG, Muenke M. 2017. Down syndrome in diverse populations. Am J Med Genet Part A 173A:42–53.
  7. Prabodha L B L, Nanayakkara B G, Ilayperuma I, Samarawickrama M B, Johnson P Is the cadaver dead? Learning anatomy beyond the horizon. International Journal of Advances in Science, Engineering and Technology. (2016): 4(1) 57-61.
  8. Lahiru Prabodha LB, Dias DK, Nanayakkara BG, de Silva DC, Chandrasekharan NV, Iieyperuma I.. Evaluation of 22q11.2 deletion in cleft palate patients. Ann Maxillofac Surg. (2012): 2,121-126 PMID: 23483617 [PubMed] PMCID: PMC3591068.
  9. Prabodha L.B.L, Nanayakkara B.G, Position, Dimension and Morphological variations of Mental Foramen in Mandibles. (Cadaveric study). The Galle Medical Journal 2006 Sep: 11(1) 13-15.

 

Dr. LBL Prabodha -Oral Presentations/ Posters

  1. Prabodha LBL, Samarawickrama MB, Dias DK, Ilayperuma I. Nanayakkara BG. Evaluation of psychological status of cleft palate children over five years of age in Southern Sri Lanka . Proceedings of IASTEM International Conference, Putrajaya, Malaysia, 4th -5th February 2017, ISBN: 978-93-86083-34-0.
  2. Prabodha LBL, Dias DK, Nanayakkara BG, Iieyperuma I. Evaluation of prenatal and postnatal growth and associated congenital anomalies of cleft palate children in Sri Lanka. Presented at 10th world Cleft lip, Palate & Craniofacial congress of International Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation held in Chennai, India – October 24th to 28th 2016.
  3. Prabodha L B L, Nanayakkara B G, Ilayperuma I, Samarawickrama M B, Johnson P Is the cadaver dead? Learning anatomy beyond the horizon. Presented at International conference on Medical and Health Sciences (ICMHS) held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 16th October 2015.
  4. Dahanayaka MY, Samarawickrama MB, Prabodha LBL. Renal size and cortical thickness in a cohort of adults with normal renal function, measured by ultrasonography. Presented at 13th Annual academic sessions of Sri Lanka collage of Radiologists, 29th – 31st August 2014, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  5. Thevarajan I, Ranaweera DM, de Silva D, Prabodha LBL, Dias DK, Nanayakkara BG, Basnayake S, Jayathilaka M, Chandrasekharan NV. Molecular diagnosis of Velocardiofacial syndrome in a cohort of Sri Lankan patients. Presented at 127th Anniversary international medical congress, Sri Lanka Medical Association, 17th July 2014, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  6. Lande Bandarage LP, Badungodage Nanayakkara G, Ilayperuma I, Maragala Beddage S, Johnson P. Is the cadaver dead? Learning Anatomy beyond the horizon. Poster presented at the 11th Asia Pacific Medical Education (APMEC) at Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 17th – 18th January 2014.
  7. Lahiru Prabodha LB, Dias DK, Nanayakkara BG, de Silva DC, Chandrasekharan NV, Iieyperuma I. Evaluation of clinical features and syndromic diagnosis of cleft palate patients in Sri Lanka. Presented at the 8th World Cleft Congress of the International Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation at Hanoi Medical University in Hanoi, Vietnam 25-28, November 2013.
  8. Samarawickrama MB, Prabodha LBL, Ilayperuma I, Nanayakkara BG, Andaraweera SK. Correlation between continuous assessment in anatomy and second MBBS results. Poster presented at 72nd Annual academic sessions of Galle Medical Association, 27th –m 28th September 2013, Galle, Sri Lanka.
  9. Lahiru Prabodha LB, Dias DK, Nanayakkara BG, de Silva DC, Chandrasekharan NV, Iieyperuma I. Evaluation of Cardiac and other Clinical Manifestations of Cleft Palate Patients in Sri Lanka. Presented at FDI/CDA/SLDA joint International Conference and 80th Anniversary Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Dental Association 28th – 30th June 2013, Colombo Sri Lanka.
  10. Thilakarathne S, Samarawickrama MB, Nanayakkara BG, Illayperuma I, Prabodha LBL. Safe level of thickness of the mandibular bone graft – a preliminary study. Presented at the 125th Anniversary International Medical Congress, Sri Lanka Medical Association 2nd – 6th July 2012, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
  11. Lahiru Prabodha LB, Dias DK, Nanayakkara BG, de Silva DC, Chandrasekharan NV, Iieyperuma I. Evaluation of 22q11.2 deletion in cleft palate patients. 7th Biennial World Cleft Lip and Palate congress of International Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation (ICPF) May 7-11, 2012, Mahe, Republic of Seychelles.
  12. Prabodha LBL, Nanayakkara BG, de Silva DC, Chandrasekaran NV, Dias DK, Ileyperuma I. “Assessment of 22q11 deletion syndrome in patients with cleft palate in Sri Lanka”. 4th International Dental Congress & Annual Scientific Sessions of College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka, 8th -12th February 2012.
  13. Prabodha LBL, Nanayakkara BG, de Silva DC, Chandrasekaran NV, Dias DK, Ileyperuma I. “Etiological factors of cleft palate in Sri Lankan”. 4th International Dental Congress & Annual Scientific Sessions of College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka, 8th -12th February 2012.
  14. Prabodha LBL, Nanayakkara BG, de Silva DC, Chandrasekaran NV, Dias DK, Ileyperuma I. “Assesment of the Etiological factors of affecting the occurrence of cleft palate: Sri Lankan study”. Communication at the 79th Annual scientific sessions, Sri Lanka Dental Association, 2011.
  15. Widanagama, M.A., L.B.L. Prabodha, K.N. Palahepitiya, B.G. Nanayakkara, I. Ilayperuma, R. Hasan. “Anatomical dimension of the Caudate lobe of the liver”.Communicatgion at 12th Annual Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya, 2011.
  16. Udayanga, L.B.M., L.B.L. Prabodha, K. N. Palahepitiya , B.G. Nanayakkara, I. Ilayperuma, S. Ambikaipakan.”Morphometrical analysis of the human palatine sutures”. Communication at 12th Annual Research Symposium, University of Kelaniya, 2011.
  17. Prabodha LBL, Nanayakkara BG, de Silva DC, Chandrasekaran NV, Dias DK, Ileyperuma I. “Clinical Assessment of Cleft palate Patients in Southern Region of Sri Lanka” Communication at The 10th annual meeting of the Indian Society of Cleft Lip, Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies held on 29th to 30th January 2011 at the Rain Tree Anna Salai, Chennai, India.
  18. Prabodha LBL, Nanayakkara BG, de Silva DC, Chandrasekaran NV, Dias DK, Ileyperuma I. “Socio-Demographic background and antenatal history of patients with cleft palate”Communication at The Kandy Society of Medicine 33rd Annual Academic Sessions held on 10th to 12th February 2011 at Hotel Tourmaline, Kandy.
  19. Nanayakkara B.Ganananda, Lahiru Prabodha L.B., Gunarathne C.K., Sanjeewa A.D.S.S, Dahanayake A.S., Sandaruwan U.H.C, De Silva U.A.M.D. “Assessment of the emotional impact of cadaver dissection on the first year medical students and their attitudes towards learning anatomy as a subject”.Communication at the Galle Medical Association Galle. 2007.
  20. Prabodha L.B.L, Nanayakkara B.G, Morphological changes of the mental foramen at different age groups. Presented at 5th Triennial meeting of the Commonwealth Dental Association 1st – 3rd December 2006 BMICH Colombo Sri Lanka.

 

Dr. S.K.Y.I. Kodikara

  1. Sonographic measurement of normal liver, spleen and kidneys in a Sri Lankan healthy adult population. Published in 2013, Annual Academic Sessions of College of Radiologists.
  2. A member of the research team, which studied the correlation between radiological findings (gall bladder wall thickness) and dengue fever. This was published in the journal of Southeast Asian Gastroenterology Society in 2010.
  3. Principal author of the research paper published in 2007, in Journal of Ruhuna clinical society “A descriptive study of measurement of intra-abdominal compartment pressure using intra vesicle Foley catheter.”
  4. Assessment of skin & subcutaneous thickness at potential insulin injection sites among children attending tertiary care hospitals in Sri Lanka. Published in Annual Academic Sessions, College of Endocrinologists in 2015.
  5. Splenic morphometry in a group of Sri Lankan population. Published in 2016. Annual Academic Sessions in College of Radiologists.

Publications and Presentations

Mr. A.P.P. Wattage

  1. “Is a three day ejaculatory abstinence a necessity for semen analysis?” Weerasooriya TR, Wattage APP, Gunasekara NEMS.(Galle Clinical Society Annual Sessions 1991).
  2. “A diagnostic Seminology service in Sri Lanka”Weerasooriya TR, Wattage APP.(Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists Congress 1992).
  3. “Influence of age on the outcome of Medically Assisted Conception”Weerasooriya TR, Wattage APP.(Galle Medical Association Annual Sessions 1996).
  4. “An analysis of the pregnancies that occurred following In-Utero Insemination” Weerasooriya TR, Wattage APP.(Journal of Galle Medical Association 1997).
  5. “An audit of the fertilizations following IUI in Sri Lanka” Weerasooriya TR, Samarage LH, Wattage APP , Goonewardene IMR, Colnne DJR, Gunasekara AGA de S.
    (4th National Congress on Assisted Reproductive Technology and Advances in Infertility Management, India 1998).
  6. “An audit of abnormal semen parameters at an Andrology Laboratory in Galle” Samarage LH, Weerasooriya TR, Wattage APP.(Galle Medical Association Annual Sessions 1998 ).
  7. “Should most of the parameters be interpreted in a semen sample?” Fernando HHLK,Yahathugoda TC,Weerasooriya TR,Wattage APP,Gamage MKIU.(Galle Medical Association Annual Sessions 2000).
  8. “Effects of bacteria on semen parameters” Fernando HHLK, Rodrigo PM, Weerasooriya TR, Wattage APP.(7th International Congress of Andrology, Montreal, Canada. On 15-20 June 2001).
Miss. M.K.I.U. Gamage

  1. “Should most of the parameters be interpreted in a semen sample?” Fernando HHLK,Yahathugoda TC,Weerasooriya TR,Wattage APP,Gamage MKIU.(Galle Medical Association Annual Sessions 2000).
K.N Palahepitiya

  1. Widanagama M.A., Prabodha L.B.L., Palahepitiya K.N., Hasan R., Nanayakkara B.G., Ilayperuma I. Anatomical Dimension of the Caudate Lobe of the Liver. Proceedings of 12th Annual Research Symposium of the University of Kelaniya, 2011, 188.
  2. P.P. Rajawasam, I. Ilayperuma, B.G. Nanayakkara, K.N. Palahepitiya. Morphometrical Analysis of Foramen Ovale. Proceedings of 79th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Dental Association, 2011, vi.
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