1. Hettiarachchi M, Cooke R, Norton C, Jakeman P. (2019) Temporal change in biomarkers of bone turnover following late evening ingestion of a calcium-fortified, milk-based protein matrix in postmenopausal women with osteopenia. Nutrients, 11, 1413; doi:10.3390/ nu11061413
2.GED Zoysa, M Hettiarachchi, C Liyanage. (2016) Urinary iodine and thyroid determinants in pregnancy: a follow up study in Sri Lanka. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 16:303 DOI 10.1186/s12884-016-1093-7
3.Bandara T, M Hettiarachchi, Liyanage C, Amarasena S. (2015) Current infant feeding practices and impact on growth in babies during the second half of infancy. J Hum Nutr Diet. 28: 366–374
4. T Bandara, M Hettiarachchi, C Liyanage, S Amarasena, WWL Wong (2015) Body composition among Sri Lankan infants by 18 O dilution method and the validity of anthropometric equations to predict body fat against 18 O dilution. BMC pediatrics 15 (1), 52
5. T Bandara, M Hettiarachchi, C Liyanage, S Amarasena, WW Wong. (2015) The Deuterium Oxide–to-the-Mother Method Documents Adequate Breast-Milk Intake among Sri Lankan Infants. Journal of Nutrition 145 (6), 1325-1329
6. T Yoganathan, M Hettiarachchi, V Arasaratnam, C Liyanage. (2015) Maternal iodine status and the thyroid function of pregnant mothers and their neonates in Jaffna District of Sri Lanka. Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism 19 (6), 817
7. B Wickramarachchi, M Hettiarachchi, C Liyanage, B Perera (2015) Evaluation of an educational intervention based on Health Belief Model in promoting newborn screening behavior of mothers for early detection of children with congenital hypothyroidism. Jacobs Journal of Community Medicine 1 (2), 15
8. Manjula Hettiarachchi, Sujeewa Amarasena (2014) Indicators of Newborn Screening for Congenital Hypothyroidism in Sri Lanka: Program Challenges and Way Forward. BMC Health Services Research. 14. 385
9.Bandara T, Manjula Hettiarachchi, Liyanage C, Amarasena S. (2014) Current infant feeding practices and impact on growth in babies during the second half of infancy. J hum Nutr Diet. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12253. [Epub ahead of print]
10.Manjula Hettiarachchi, Chathuranga Fonseka, Priyanka Gunasekara, Prasanjanie Jayasinghe, Dasun Maduranga (2014) How does the quality of life and the underlying biochemical indicators correlate with the performance in academic examinations in a group of medical students of Sri Lanka? Med. Educ Online 19: 22722
11. Manjula Hettiarachchi, Chandrani Liyanage (2012) Co-existing Micronutrient Deficiencies among Sri Lankan Preschool children: A community based study. Maternal and Child Nutrition. 8(2): 259-266
12.Manjula Hettiarachchi, Sarath Lekamwasam, Chandrani Liyanage (2011) Bone mineral density and nutritional status of healthy Sri Lankan pre-school children. International Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism. 9(2): 335-340
13.Gunaseka Priyanka, Hettiarachchi Manjula, Liyanage chandrani, Lekamwasam Sarath (2011) Blood Sugar lowering effect of zinc and multi vitamin/ mineral supplementation is dependent on initial fasting blood glucose. Journal of Diabetology. 1:2 (online journal) OA-2-JOD-10-041.pdf
14.Gunaseka Priyanka, Hettiarachchi Manjula, Liyanage chandrani, Lekamwasam Sarath (2011) Effects of zinc and multi mineral vitamin supplementation on glycaemic and lipid control in adult diabetes. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. 2011; 4: 53–60.
15.Manjula Hettiarachchi, Sarath Lekamwasam, Chandrani Liyanage (2010) Long term cereal-based nutritional supplementation improved the total spine bone mineral density among Sri Lankan preschool children: a randomized controlled study. Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism. 23(6): 555-63
16.Manjula Hettiarachchi, Chandrani Liyanage, David Hilmers, Ian Griffin and Steven Abrams (2010): Changing the zinc:iron ratio in a cereal-based nutritional supplement has no effect on percent absorption of iron and zinc in Sri Lankan children. British Journal of Nutrition.103 (7):1015-1022
17.Chandrani Liyanage, Manjula Hettiarachchi, Prabhath Mangalajeeva and P. Malavi Pathirana (2008) Adequacy of vitamin A and fat in the breast milk of lactating women in south Sri Lanka. Journal of Public Health Nutrition 11(7): 747-750
18.Manjula Hettiarachchi, Chandrani Liyanage, Rajitha Wickremasinghe, David Hillmers and Steve Abrams (2008) The efficacy of micronutrient supplementation in reducing the prevalence of anemia and deficiencies of zinc and iron among adolescents in Sri Lanka. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 62: 856-865
19.Manjula Hettiarachchi, Chandrani Liyanage, Rajitha Wickremasinghe, David Hillmers and Steve Abrams (2006) Prevalence and severity of micronutrient deficiency: a cross-sectional study among adolescents in Sri Lanka. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 15(1): 56-63
20.Manjula Hettiarachchi, David Hillmers, Chandrani Liyanage and Steve Abrams (2004) Na2 EDTA enhances the absorption of iron and zinc from fortified rice flour in Sri Lankan children, Journal of Nutrition,134, (11) 3031-36
Publication at local conventions
1. Hettiarachchi M, Amarasena S, (2019) Screening for Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase deficiency using quantitative analysis of G6PD activity: A pilot study to expand the newborn screening panel in Sri Lanka. Galle Medical Journal, 24(2), pp.11–16.
2. Gunasekara P, Asha Lakmali GA, Amarasena S, Hettiarachchi M (2018) Exclusive breastfeeding up to six months: Are we getting the right figures? Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 2018; 47(4): 311-315
3. Amarasena S, Hettiarachchi M (2018) Establishment of National programme on newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism. Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism. 8(2) 13-18
4. E De Zoysa, M Hettarachchi, C Liyanage. (2016) Iodine content in the marketed products of iodised salt: A descriptive study in Southern Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, 6 (2): 7-11
5. GED Zoysa, M Hettiarachchi, K Jayathilaka, C Liyanage. (2015) Knowledge and practices of iodized salt consumption among pregnant women in Galle district. Galle Medical Journal 20 (1) 10-6
6. Chandana NGASS, Manjula Hettiarachchi (2013) Educational environment of nursing undergraduates in University of Ruhuna: effect of gender. J University of Ruhuna.1(1) 11-16
7. Manjula Hettiarachchi (2013) Improving micronutrient status of the Sri Lankan population: effect of iron and zinc fortified rice flour. Ruhuna Journal of Medicine. 1(1): 23-33
9. Manjula Hettiarachchi, Chandana Sumudu (2012) Evaluation of educational environment of nursing undergraduates. Galle Medical Journal. 17(2) 19-25
10. Manjula Hettiarachchi, Chandrani Liyanage (2010) Dietary macro- and micro- nutrient intake among a cohort of pre-school children from southern Sri Lanka. Ceylon Medical Journal. 55(2): 47-52.
11. Liyanage Chandrani, Hettiarachchi Manjula (2011) Food Fortification; pros and cons. Ceylon Medical Journal, 56: 124-26
12. De Silva KPVR, Hettiarrachchi Manjula, Tilakeratne S (2011) Defining the position of deep inguinal ring in patients with inguinal hernias. Galle Medical Journal. 16(2) 17-19
13. Manjula Hettiarachchi, Chandrani Liyanage (2011) Thriposha supplementation in healthy Sri Lankan preschool children: Effect on growth. Galle Medical Journal. 16 (2)1-7
14. Manjula Hettiarachchi and Chandrani Liyanage (2010) Combined iron and zinc supplementation among school children in Galle District: a follow-up study. Galle Medical Journal. 15(1): 1-7
15. Manjula Hettiarachchi, Chandrani Liyanage (2010) Efficacy of Thriposha supplementation in improving the micronutrient status of Sri Lankan preschool children. Ceylon Medical Journal. 55(3): 85-89
16. Manjula Hettiarachchi (2009) Setting up a regional network to screen newborns for congenital hypothyroidism in Southern province in Sri Lanka. Galle Medical Journal, 14 (1) 59-61.
17. Manjula Hettiarachchi, Chandrani Liyanage, Nayana Liyanarachchi (2009) Screening newborns for congenital hypothyroidism. Ceylon Medical Journal. 54(1): 29-30
18. Manjula Hettiarachchi, Chandrani Liyanage, PHN Suranga, LAS Dharmapriya, D Hilmers, I Griffin, S Abrams (2008) Improving iron absorption by decreasing molar ratio of iron:zinc from 6:1 to 3:1 in the ‘Thriposha’ dietary supplement. Fifth Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna. ISSN 1391-8613
19. Manjula Hettiarachchi (2008) Radiation protection in Nuclear Medicine: a review on present situation in Sri Lanka. Galle Medical Journal, 13 (1) 33-35. ISSN 1391-7072
20. Manjula Hettiarachchi, Chandrani Liyanage, Suranga PHN, Dharmapriya LAS (2006) Long term zinc supplementation in improving growth of adolescents: zinc alone or with iron? presented at the Fourth Annual Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna(Eds.), pp 111-118, University of Ruhuna ISSN 1391-8613
21. Manjula Hettiarachchi, Chandrani Liyanage, Rajitha Wickremasinghe, David Hilmers, Steven Abrams (2006) Nutrient Intake and Growth of Adolescents in Southern Sri Lanka. Ceylon Medical Journal. 51(3): 89-92
22. Manjula Hettiarachchi, Chandrani Liyanage (2005) Sensory evaluation of fortified rice flour based foods at different levels of fortification. In Proceedings of the Third Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna (Eds. M. de S. Liyanage), pp 78-82, University of Ruhuna ISSN 1391-8613
22. Manjula Hettiarachchi, David Hillmers, Chandrani Liyanage, Steven Abrams (2004) Efficacy of rice flour fortification in Sri Lanka: A pilot study. In Proceedings of the Second Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna (Eds. M. de S. Liyanage), pp 67-73, University of Ruhuna ISSN 1391-8613
23. Chandrani Liyanage, Manjula Hettiarachchi (2001) Survey on quality control of T4/TSH assays at RIA laboratory, Nuclear Medicine Unit, Galle, Galle Medical Journal. 3 (1) 38-44
list of poster presentations
1. EB Weeratunga, C Senadheera, M Hettiarchichi, U Ekanayaka, PB Perera. (2020) Reliability and Validity of the Brief COPE Scale into the Sri Lankan Context. Submitted to the 17th academic sessions of University of Ruhuna to be held on 4th March 2020
2. EB Weeratunga, C Senadheera, M Hettiarchichi, U Ekanayaka, PB Perera. (2019) Satisfaction with cancer care among patients treated in a tertiary care hospital in Southern Sri Lanka. 51st Asia- Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH) Bangkok, Thailand. 20- 22 November 2019
3. M Hettiarachchi, S Amarasena (2019) Newborn Screening for G6PD Deficiency: Pilot Study to Expand the Screening Panel in Sri Lanka. Int. J. Neonatal Screen. 5, 26, pp 41-2
4. M Hettiarachchi, S Amarasena (2019) Key Performance Indicators of the Screening for Congenital Hypothyroidism Sri Lanka in Terms of Coverage, Effectiveness of Detection and Managing Cases. Int. J. Neonatal Screen. 5, 26 pp26
5. M Hettiarachchi, R Cooke, C Norton, P Jakeman (2019) Late evening ingestion of a calcium fortified, milk-based protein matrix in post-menopausal women with osteopenia : change in biomarkers of bone turnover. Proceedings of the European congress in Osteoporosis and bone diseases. 27-28, June 2019
6. Bandara T, Amarasena S, Wong WW, Hettiarachchi M (2019) Breastmilk intake of Sri Lankan infants during first year of life. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 25(3), pp.19
7. Winichagoon P, Alford A, Yameen A, Slater C, Purevsuren E, Winarno E, Munirul I, Hettiarachchi M, Tran Thuy N, Karim N, Ahmad T, Fadjarwati T, Pongcharoen T. (2018) Exclusive breastfeeding rate by maternal recall is overestimated compared with the dose-to-mother isotope dilution method: Evidence from Asian countries. Proceedings of International symposium on understanding the double burden of malnutrition for effective interventions. 10-13, December 2018, Vienna, Austria
8. R Cooke, R Daniel, M Hettiarachchi, J Higgins, C Norton, G Plasqui, W Frazer, P Jakeman (2018) Interdisciplinary research supporting new discovery and innovation in bone health. Proceedings of HRI Research Symposium, University of Limerick, 5th December 2018
9. EB Weeratunga, C Senadheera, M Hettiarchichi, U Ekanayaka, B Perera (2018) Validity and reliability of the multidimensional scale of perceived social support (MSPSS) in cancer patients. 11th International Research Conference of General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka (KDUiRC) 13-14, September, 2018
10. EB Weeratunga, M Hettiarachchi, C Senadheera, U Ekanayaka, B Perera (2018) Correlates of Social Support of Breast Cancer Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Southern Sri Lanka. International Nursing Congress. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya 6-7, April 2018
11. EB Weeratunga, M Hettiarachchi, U Ekanayaka. (2018) Quality of Life of Breast Cancer Patients Treated at Teaching Hospital Karapitiya, Sri Lanka. 15th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka7th March 2018
12. Houghton L, Liu Z, Preston T, Slator C, Diana A, Gibson R, Duffull S, Hettiarachchi M (2017) Development and evaluation of a reduced protocol for the deuterium oxide dose-to-mother technique to assess exclusive breastfeeding practices. Ann. Nutr Met. 71, 1113
13. T Pongcharoen, P Winichagoon, NA Karim, M Hettiarachchi, A Yameen. (2017) Agreement of exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 mo by mother’s recall versus the dose-to-mother isotope dilution method. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism 71, 623-624
14. Bandara T, Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C, Amarasena S, Bannikappa PS, Tomas T (2016) Study on the fatty acid composition in breast milk during the period of exclusive breastfeeding. J Nutr. Food Sci. 6:8(Suppl) pp30
15. Hettiarachchi M (2016) Getting Research into Practice: Establishment of National Congenital Hypothyroidism Screening Program in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of ISNS 9th International Symposium, Netherlands. Int. J. Neonatal Screen. 2016, 2, 5 p37
16. Gunathilake AAGBM, Gamage MWK, Hettiarachchi M. (2016) Knowledge, attitudes and barriers for higher education among nursing officers in Teaching Hospital Karapitiya. Proceedings of 3rd International conference on Multidisciplinary approaches by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayawardenepura and Ministry of Science, Technology and Research. P32-33
17. De Zoysa E, Hettarachchi M, Jayathilaka APW, Liyanage C. (2016) Iodine nutritional status among newborns: a preliminary study in Galle district. Proceedings of 75th annual academic sessions of Galle Medical Association. Galle Medical Journal. 21(S1) 2
18. Bandara T, Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C, Amarasena S, Wong WW. (2015) Validity of anthropometric equations to predict body fat in exclusively breast-fed Sri Lankan infants aged 4-6 months, against 18O dilution technique. Proceedings of the annula scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), p99
19. Bandara T, Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C, Amarasena S, Wong WW. (2015) Body composition of exclusively breast-fed infants by 18O isotope dilution. Proceedings of the annual scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), p01
20. Yoganathan T, Arasaratnam V, Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C (2015) Association between Iron Status and Thyroid Function of Pregnant Mothers in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka. 4th International Scientific Conference on Applied Sciences and Engineering Langkawi Lagoon Resort, Malaysia. pp. 5-6.
21. Yoganathan T, Arasaratnam V, Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C (2015) The study on thyroid status among newborns in Jaffna District in Sri Lanka. In proceedings of an International Conference in Sabaragamuwa University Sri Lanka (ICSUSL).
22. T Bandara, M Hettiarachchi, C Liyanage, S Amarasena, WW Wong (2015) Adequacy of breast milk intake among exclusively breast-fed Sri Lankan infants. 12th Asian Congress of Nutrition, Yokohoma, Japan. 14th -18th May 2015, pp428.
23. Yoganathan T, Arasaratnam V, Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C (2015) Association between thyroid status and lipid levels among pregnant women in Jaffna District. In proceedings of 8th International Research Conference, Kotelawala Defence University, Ratmalana Sri Lanka.
24. T Bandara, M Hettiarachchi, C Liyanage, S Amarasena, WW Wong (2015) Complementary feeding practices and the impact on growth indicators in babies of second half of infancy. In proceedings of Sri Lanka Nutrition Society. page 15
25. Priyangika KGG, Hettiarachchi M (2014) Knowledge, attitudes and practices on first aid measures among senior school prefects in Galle educational division. Galle Medical Journal. 19(2): 77
26. Faies BF, Hettiarachchi M (2014) Indicators of Newborn Screening for Congenital Hypothyroidism in Southern Province. Galle Medical Journal. 19(2): 78
27. De Silva MDD, Hettiarachchi M (2014) Screening for Congenital Hypothyroidism: The significance of assay technology in false-positive results in the context of early discharge. Galle Medical Journal. 19(2): 57
28. Wijayanayake WLA, Hettiarachchi M (2014) An assessment of biochemical markers of follow up patients on thyroxine replacement therapy: TSH or fT4. Galle Medical Journal. 19(2): 69
29. De Zoysa GED, Hettiarachchi M, Jayathilaka KAPW, Liyanage C (2014) Galle Medical Journal. 19(2): 36
30. Yoganathan T, Arasaratnam V, Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C (2014) Study of blood pressure, serum lipid profile and their relationship with the body mass index of pregnant mothers in Jaffna District. Accepted and oral presentation done at the HETC Symposium 2014, Galadhari Hotel Colombo, July 2014
31. Yoganathan T, Arasaratnam V, Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C (2014) Knowledge and attitude regarding iodized salt and iodine deficiency disorders among pregnant mothers from Jaffna District in Sri Lanka. Accepted and oral presentation done at the 30th Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health (SEGH) International Conference, United Kingdom, July 2014
32. Yoganathan T, Arasaratnam V, Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C (2014) Effect of gestational age and educational levels of pregnant mothers on anthropometry of newborn from selected Medical Officers of Health divisions of Jaffna District. Accepted and oral presentation done at the Jaffna Science Association (JSA) Annual Scientific Sessions-2014, Jaffna, April 2014
33. Yoganathan T, Arasaratnam V, Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C. (2014) Effect of serum albumin and protein of pregnant mothers on weight of mother- newborn pair accepted for E -poster presentation at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) World Congress 2014 in Hyderabad, India 27-30th March
34.Wickramarachchi B, Hettiarachchi M, Perera B (2014) Effectiveness of a health education programmedDesigned for public health midwives (PHMs) on screening for congenital hypothyroidism (CH), Southern Sri Lanka. In 11th Academic Sessions of University of Ruhuna, edited by M.K. Wanniarachchige. p. 33 University of Ruhuna, Matara
35. Yoganathan T, Arasaratnam V, Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C. (2014) Effect of selected maternal parameters on anthropometry of newborn from selected Medical Officers of Health divisions of Jaffna District in Sri Lanka. International conference on Food, biological and Medical Sciences (FBMS 2014), Jan 28-29, Bangkok, Thailand
36. Bandara T, Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C, Amarasena S (2014) Complementary feeding practices and the impact on growth indicators in babies of second half of infancy. In Abstracts, annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka. Page 15
37. Yoganathan T, Arasaratnam V, Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C. (2014) Association between the anthropometry of mother and newborn from selected Medical Officers of Health divisions of Jaffna District 1st Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference – 2014 (RISTCON) 22-23 Jan
38. Hettiarachchi M (2013) Expanding beyond the Central and Southern Provinces of Sri Lanka: Challenges and Opportunities. 6th International conference on birth defects and disabilities in the developing world. Cebu, Philippines. pp 90-91
39. Hettiarachchi M (2013) Impact of interactions and bioavailability of micronutrients in supplementation and food fortification: An interventional study in Galle District. Annual Sessions of the Faculty of Medicine, Galle
40. Hettiarachchi M (2013) Use of stable isotopes in human nutrition research. In Abstracts, annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka. Page 13
41. Chandana NGASS, Hettiarachchi M (2012) Perception of educational environment of undergraduate nursing students in Sri Lanka: Effect of Gender. In programme and abstracts of the 9th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna (Editor KAS Yapa), page 65 Univeristy of Ruhuna, Matara
42. Hettiarachchi M, Fonseka CL, Maduranga SKD, Jayasinghe P (2012) Level of stress among Medical undergraduates during examinations. Galle Medical Journal. 17(2): 65 ISSN 1391-7072
43. Anuradha HKGR, Palangasinghe DR, Hettiarachchi M, Tayaalan V, Indika KMK, Charitha KG, Fernando A (2012) Predictors of positive CT brain among patients following head injury with normal GCS on admission to Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya. Galle Medical Journal. 17(2): 61 ISSN 1391-7072
44. Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C, Perera KJHS, Suranga PHN, Dharmapriya LAS (2012) Newborn Screening for Congenital Hypothyroidism: A success story. Galle Medical Journal. 17(2): 52 ISSN 1391-7072
45. De Zoysa GED, Hettiarachchi M, Jayathilaka KAPW, Liyanage C (2012) Elimination of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) in Sri Lanka: does our salt industry comply with SLS guidelines for salt iodisation? 125thAnniversity International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association
46. De Zoysa GED, Hettiarachchi M, Jayatilake KAPW, Liyanage C (2012) Iodine content of commercially available salt products in BopePoddala Health Division in Galle: need of urgent intervention for a proper programme monitoring. In programme and abstracts of the 9th Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna (Editor KAS Yapa), page 24 Univeristy of Ruhuna, Matara
47. De Silva KPVR , Hettiarachchi M, Tilakeratne S (2011) Defining the position of deep inguinal ring in patients with inguinal hernia. Galle Medical Journal 16(2): 58-59
48. Hettiarachchi M, Sumudu Chandana NG (2011) Assessment of the undergraduate nursing education environment in University of Ruhuna. Galle Medical Journal 16(2): 66
49. Hettiarachchi M, Navaratne D, Maduranga SKD, Godakandage SSP (2011) Newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism: Southern Province. Galle Medical Journal16(2): 68
50. Gunaekara P, Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C, Lekamwasam S (2011) Dietary intake among type II diabetic patients:Acase control study. Galle Medical Journal16(2): 67
51. Nanayakkara J, Hettiarachchi M (2011) Introduction of a checklist while dispensing medicines to the pharmacist to improve dispensing pattern on improving use of medicines. IUICM International conference 14-18 Nov, Anatalia, Turkey
52. Hettiarachchi M, Gunasekara PR, Liyanage C, Lekamwasam S (2010) Serum zinc and Insulin levels among adult onset diabetes patients on clinic follow-up. Galle Medical Journal. 15(1): 43 ISSN 1391-7072
53. Hettiarachchi M, Gunasekara PR, Liyanage C, Lekamwasam S (2010) Blood sugar lowering effect of zinc and multivitamin/ mineral supplementation is dependent on initial fasting blood sugar. Galle Medical Journal. 15(1): 44-45 ISSN 1391-7072
54. Nanayakkara J, Hettiarachchi M (2010) Patient behavioral pattern on medicine usage: results of an exit patient interview. National Medicines Symposium (NMS), Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australia from 26–28 May 2010
55. Hettiarachchi M, Lekamwasam S, Liyanage C (2010) Effect of calcium and vitamin D fortified cereal based food supplement on the bone health among Sri Lankan pre-school children. Osteoporosis International. 21 (S5): S672-673
56. Nanayakkara J, Hettiarachchi M (2010) The pattern of medicine consumption of patients attending to the pharmacies in Galle. Galle Medical Journal. 15(1): 46
57. Nanayakkara J, Hettiarachchi M (2010) The pattern of dispensing medicines in pharmacies in Galle. Galle Medical Journal. 15(1): 55-56
58. Hettiarachchi M, Rodrigo M, Lekamwasam S, Liyanage C (2010) Serum vitamin D and the phalangeal bone mineral density among healthy pre-menopausal women in Sri Lanka. Osteoporosis International. 21 (S5): S704-705
59. Hettiarachchi M, Lekamwasam S, Liyanage C (2010) Body weight and serum calcium level determine the bone mineral density variations among healthy Sri Lankan pre-school children. Osteoporosis International. 21 (S5): S684
60. Weerarathna TP, Hettiarachchi M (2009) Comparison of vascular risk factor profiles between individuals with impaired fasting glucose and nomoglycemia. Ceylon Medical Journal. 54: (S1) p 32
61. Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C, Hilmers D, Griffin I, Abrams S (2009) Does zinc absorption get affected by higher iron content in the Thriposha meal?. Ceylon Medical Journal. 54: (S1) p 30
62. Hettiarachchi M, Weeraratne T (2009) Gender differences in the association between obesity and abnormal glucose tolerance. Ann Nutr Metab. 55(S1) 340-341
63. Hettiarachchi M, Weeraratne T (2009) Value of simple clinical and biochemical parameters in predicting diabetes among individuals with impaired fasting glucose (IFG). Ann Nutr Metab. 55(S1) 346
64. Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C, Hilmers D, Griffin I, Abrams S (2009) Iron absorption from cereal based supplement used in national intervention. Ann Nutr Metab. 55(S1) 181
65. Hettiarachchi M, Lekamwasam S, Liyanage C (2009) Effect of a nutritional supplement on bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) in preschool children. Ann Nutr Metab. 55(S1) 207
66. Hettiarachchi M, Lekamwasam S Liyanage C (2009) Gender difference in bone mineral content (BMC) density (BMD) and bone area (BA) among preschool children. Ann Nutr Metab. 55(S1) 472
67. Liyanage C, Senadheera C, Hettiarachchi M (2009) Impact of food supplementation on cognitive functions of preschool children. Ann Nutr Metab. 55(S1) 594
68. M Hettiarachchi, Liyanage C, Ginneliya D, Senanayake C (2008) Pregnancy outcome in Sri Lankan women: effects of diet on maternal weight gain. Galle Medical association Annual Sessions, Galle Medical Journal. 13 (1): Abstract 81, ISSN 1391-7072
69. Weerarathna TP, Hettiarachchi M, Herath HMM (2008) Gender differences in the association between obesity and abnormal glucose tolerance. In: Proceedings of the Galle Research Network Research Sessions, Faculty of Medicine, Galle (Eds. ID Siriwardhana& MD Hettiarachchi), p 4-5. GaRNet, Faculty of Medicine, Galle
70. Liyanage C, Hettiarachchi M, Hilmers D, Abrams S (2007) ‘Decreasing molar ratio of iron:zinc from 6:1 to 3:1, improved iron absorption from thriposha supplement in Sri Lanka’ Poster presentation at 10th European nutrition Conference, Paris, 10-13, July 2007.
71. 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 Osteoporosis Conference. 18-20 May, 2007. Hong Kong
72. Hettiarachchi M, Ginneliya DC, Suranga PHN, Dharmapriya LAS, Basnayake RD, Liyanage KDCE (2007) Pre-school children’s nutritional level and its relationship to socioeconomic status of the family in a semi urban population in Galle District. In: Proceedings of the Galle Research Network Research Sessions, Faculty of Medicine, Galle (Eds ID Siriwardhana & MD Hettiarachchi), pp 5-6. GaRNet, Faculty of Medicine, Galle
73. Hettiarachchi M, Ginneliya DC, Lekamwasam S, Liyanage KDCE (2007) Males had significantly higher bone area over females in pre-school age with no difference in bone mineral density in Galle. In: Proceedings of the Galle Research Network Research Sessions, Faculty of Medicine, Galle (Eds ID Siriwardhana& MD Hettiarachchi), pp 4-5. GaRNet, Faculty of Medicine, Galle
74. Senadheera C, Hettiarachchi M, Ginneliya DC, Liyanage KDCE (2007) In: Proceedings of the Galle Research Network Research Sessions, Faculty of Medicine, Galle (Eds ID Siriwardhana& MD Hettiarachchi), p 5. GaRNet, Faculty of Medicine, Galle
75. Liyanage C, Hettiarachchi M, Mangalajeewa RPGS, Pathirana SM (2006) Breast milk retinol and fat: a study among lactating women in Galle district. Ceylon Medical Journal. 51(1): 40S
76. Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C. (2006) Micronutrient status of adolescents in Galle – folate, zinc, iron and selenium. Ceylon Medical Journal. 51(1): 25S.
77. Hettiarachchi M, Liyanage C, Hilmers D, Abrams S (2006) Iron and zinc absorption from fortified rice flour: a study done among Sri Lankan Children.International conference on ‘Bioavailability 2006: Optimizing DietaryStrategies for Better Health in Developing Countries’ 7-10 March, 2006. Chiang Mai Thailand
78. Liyanage C, Hettiarachchi M (2006) Stable isotopes of trace elements in human nutrition Research, Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka Biennial Scientific Sessions. MRI, Colombo Abs. p. 14
Books published academics of NMU
1. Newborn Screening Manual: A guide for laboratory and neonatal care providers (ISBN 978-955-1507-42-8) by Nuclear Medicine Unit, University of Ruhuna, 2016
2. Rice flour fortification – A study in Sri Lankan settings (ISBN 978-3-659-18378-2) by LAMBERT Academic Publishing, UK. 2012
3. Patient Information on Radioactive iodine therapy (ISBN 978-955-1507-16-9) by National Research Council of Sri Lanka. 2011
4. Infants and Young Child Nutrition (ISBN 978-955-590-094-2) by National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka. 2010
5.Radionuclides in Biomedical Sciences – An Introduction (ISBN 81-7596-246-1) by Cambridge University Press, India. 2006