Influence of Overweight and Obesity on Morbidity and Mortality among Hospitalized Patients in Sri Lanka: A Single-Center Analysis by M. D. S. A. Dilrukshi, V. Thotamuna, D. J. Senarath Yapa, L. De Silva, P. Ranasinghe, P. Katulanda

“…Data relevant to anthropometry, hospital outcomes, complications, and medical diagnoses of all acute medical admissions to the National Hospital of Sri Lanka were collected over a period of 3 months. …”
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Prevalence and Severity of Menopausal Symptoms and the Quality of Life in Middle-aged Women: A Study from Sri Lanka by Nirmala Rathnayake, Janaka Lenora, Gayani Alwis, Sarath Lekamwasam

“…Menopausal symptoms and quality of life (QOL) of pre- and postmenopausal women in Sri Lanka have not been studied adequately. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence and severity of menopausal symptoms and the QOL of pre- and postmenopausal women in Galle District, Sri Lanka. …”
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Statistical Evaluation and Trend Analysis of ANN Based Satellite Products (PERSIANN) for the Kelani River Basin, Sri Lanka by Helani Perera, Miyuru B. Gunathilake, Ravindu Panditharathne, Najib Al-mahbashi, Upaka Rathnayake

“…The Kelani river basin is Sri Lanka’s fourth longest river and the main source of water for almost 5 million people. …”
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An Ethnobotanical Study of the Medicinal Plants Used as Anti-Inflammatory Remedies in Gampaha District, Western Province, Sri Lanka by Mayuri Tharanga Napagoda, Thamudi Sundarapperuma, Diroshi Fonseka, Sachinthi Amarasiri, Prabath Gunaratna

“…The application of traditional medicinal plants as anti-inflammatory remedies has been practiced in Sri Lanka for thousands of years. Although there is a rich reserve of indigenous knowledge of medicinal plants, the preservation and the scientific validation of these claims are still in its infancy. …”
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Comparison of Statistical, Graphical, and Wavelet Transform Analyses for Rainfall Trends and Patterns in Badulu Oya Catchment, Sri Lanka by Ashika M. Ruwangika, Anushka Perera, Upaka Rathnayake

“…This research is carried to identify the rainfall trends in Badulu Oya catchment, Sri Lanka. The catchment is important as it is in the intermediate climate zone and rich in agricultural productions. …”
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Situational analysis of pesticide poisoning and perceptions of autoinjector devices in rural communities in Sri Lanka – a study protocol by Janet Perkins, Alice Street, Upul Wickramasinghe, Manjula Weerasinghe, Michael Eddleston, Jane Brandt Sørensen

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Risk Factors for Acute Unintentional Poisoning among Children Aged 1–5 Years in the Rural Community of Sri Lanka by M. B. Kavinda Chandimal Dayasiri, Shaluka F. Jayamanne, Chamilka Y. Jayasinghe

“…Each group comprised three hundred children and all children were recruited at Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka, over two years (from February 2012 to January 2014). …”
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Sex Difference in Risk Factors, GRACE Scores, and Management among Post-Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients in Sri Lanka by Priyadarshani Galappatthy, Vipula Bataduwaarachchi, Priyanga Ranasinghe, Gamini Galappatthy, Upul Senerath, Chandrika Wijeyaratne, Ruwan Ekanayake

“…To assess sex-based differences in the prevalence of risk factor, their management, and differences in the prognosis among acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in Sri Lanka. Methods. Patients diagnosed with ACS were recruited from hospitals throughout the island. …”
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Digital eye strain: prevalence and associated socio-demographic factors among banking assistants in Colombo District, Sri Lanka by Supipi Dissanayake Gunawardana, Dushyanthi Jayawaradana

“…Objectives: To determine the prevalence of banking assistants with the digital eye strain (DES) and associated socio-demographic factors among banking assistants in a divisional secretariat division in Sri Lanka Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was done among all the branches of randomly selected banks in a purposively selected divisional secretariat division. …”
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Seasonal forecasting of Bactrocera dorsalis Hendel, 1912 (Diptera: Tephritidae) in bioclimatic zones of Sri Lanka using the SARIMA model by W. M. C. D. Wijekoon, G. A. S. M. Ganehiarachchi, H. C. E. Wegiriya, S. P. Vidanage

“…Despite B. dorsalis having been distributed mostly across Asia, studies on its current and future density variation in Sri Lanka are sparse to date. The present study was thus carried out to assess the contemporary density variation (2020–2022) and future density fluctuation (2023–2025) of B. dorsalis in bioclimatic zones of Sri Lanka. …”
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Exploring the impact of occupational exposure: A study on cardiovascular autonomic functions of male gas station attendants in Sri Lanka by Tania Warnakulasuriya, Kushan Medagoda, Dulani Kottahachchi, Dunya Luke, Dilesha Wadasinghe, Prasanna Rathnayake, Janaki Ariyawansa, Tharuka Dissanayake, Pavani Sandeepani, Deepthi C. De Silva, Niranga Manjuri Devanarayana

“…Abstract Fuel dispensing at fuel stations is performed manually by unprotected male gas station attendants in Sri Lanka, who have long working hours. These workers are exposed to hydrocarbon fuels associated with multiple health effects by modulation of the autonomic nervous system. …”
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A Study of the Pattern of Admissions to the Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka by Priyamali Jayasekera, Gayani Dassanayake, Kasthuri Bandara, Lakmali Jayawardhena, K. M. S. Malkanthi

“…The latest national healthcare reform policies of Sri Lanka include the development of accident and emergency (A&E) departments in all major hospitals. …”
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''Mitigating cancer pain: What else matters?"-A qualitative study into the needs and concerns of cancer patients in Sri Lanka. by N P Edirisinghe, P T R Makuloluwa, A A T D Amarasekara, C S E Goonewardena

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>In Sri Lanka, cancer is a significant contributor to both morbidity and mortality rates. …”
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Species Composition and Visiting Frequencies of Flower Visitors of Chromolaena odorata in a Dry Zone Forest Patch of Sri Lanka by D. G. R. M. M. Kaushalya Rathnayake, W. M. G. Asanga S. T. B. Wijetunga

“…The current study was carried out in a dry zone secondary forest patch in North-Central Sri Lanka to assess the diversity, abundance, and pollination strength of flower visitors associated with the C. odorata. …”
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Development and Cross-Validation of Anthropometric Predictive Equations to Estimate Total Body Fat Percentage in Adult Women in Sri Lanka by Nirmala Rathnayake, Gayani Alwis, Janaka Lenora, Sarath Lekamwasam

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted in Galle, Sri Lanka, with two groups: Group A (group for equation development) and Group B (cross-validation group) (n = 175 each) of randomly selected healthy adult women aged 30–60 years. …”
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The Present Status of the Agriculture Sector Towards Sustainable Development in Sri Lanka: A Review of Existing Policies and Suggestions for Improvements by S.D. Dilini Rathnachandra

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Female Farmers’ Agricultural Information Needs and Food Production: A Case Study of Imbulpe ds Division in Sri Lanka by S.D. Dilini Rathnachandra, S.H. Pushpa Malkanthi

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Frequency of Toxocariasis among Patients Clinically Suspected to Have Visceral Toxocariasis: A Retrospective Descriptive Study in Sri Lanka by Devika Iddawela, Kiruthiha Ehambaram, Dhilma Atapattu, Kalyani Pethiyagoda, Lakmalee Bandara

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A Review on Current Knowledge of Medicinal Properties of Garcinia quaesita by Sivasinthujah Srikokulan, A. S. Nirubini

Subjects: “…Garcinia quaesita, medicinal properties, endemic plant, Sri Lanka…”
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National and provincial prevalence of self-reported diabetes: results from the cross-sectional Demographic and Health Survey in Sri Lanka–2016 by Sobha Sivaprasad, Manjula D Nugawela, Harshana Munasinghe, Pansujee Dissanayaka, Mangalika Jayasundara

“…The objective of this study was to estimate the national and provincial-level prevalence of self-reported diabetes and establish the demographic risk factors of diabetes in Sri Lanka.Research design and methods A nationally representative sample of the population from all nine provinces in Sri Lanka was obtained from the cross-sectional Demographic and Health Survey 2016. …”
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