Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles Reinforced Electrospun Alginate-Based Nanofibrous Scaffolds with Improved Physical Properties by R. T. De Silva, M. M. M. G. P. G. Mantilaka, K. L. Goh, S. P. Ratnayake, G. A. J. Amaratunga, K. M. Nalin de Silva

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Giant Prolactinoma of Young Onset: A Clue to Diagnosis of MEN-1 Syndrome by Chandrika Jayakanthi Subasinghe, Noel Somasundaram, Pathmanathan Sivatharshya, Lalana Devi Ranasinghe, Márta Korbonits

“…This report emphasizes importance of screening young patients with giant prolactinoma for MEN-1 syndrome and arranging long-term follow-up for them expecting variable treatment outcomes. Sri Lanka requires further studies to describe the genotypic-phenotypic variability of MEN-1 syndrome in this population.…”
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Aetiopathogenesis, clinico-epidemiological and diagnostic aspects of human ocular trematode infections: a scoping review protocol by Harshi Weerakoon, Kosala Weerakoon, Piyumi Kodithuwakku, Anjana Silva, Susiji Wickramasinghe

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An Adrenocortical Carcinoma Associated with Non-Islet Cell Tumor Hypoglycemia and Aberrant ACTH Production by M. D. S. A. Dilrukshi, A. W. Wickramarachchi, D. D. K. Abeyaratne, Brian Shine, Bahram Jafar-Mohammadi, N. P. Somasundaram

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Establishment of a Micropropagation Protocol for Elite Accessions of Bael (Aegle marmelos (L.) Corr.), a Tropical Hardwood Species by Chamila Pathirana, Udayanthi Attanayake, Udula Dissanayake, Lakshman Gamlath, Kalyani Ketipearachchi, Terrence Madhujith, Janakie Eeswara

“…Corr.) as a profitable cash crop in Sri Lanka. Five elite bael accessions, namely, Beheth Beli, Paragammana, Mawanella, Rambukkana, and Polonnaruwa-Supun, have been identified and used for mass propagation through budding and grafting. …”
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Sensory and Physicochemical Properties and Stability of Folic Acid in a Pineapple Ready-to-Serve Beverage Fortified with Encapsulated Folic Acid by Geethi Pamunuwa, Harshika Nilakshi, Gagani Rajapaksha, Farrah Shakoor, Desiree Nedra Karunaratne

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Two Case Reports on Thalamic and Basal Ganglia Involvement in Children with Dengue Fever by Guwani Liyanage, Lihini Adhikari, Saraji Wijesekera, Maheshaka Wijayawardena, Suchithra Chandrasiri

“…This is the first case report of dengue infection with thalamic and basal ganglia involvement in Sri Lanka.…”
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Calcified Leiomyoma of the Distal Forearm in a Child: A Case Report and Review of Literature by Nadeeke Nidhan Perera, Sunil Ranjith Wijayasinghe, Karuna Dissanayake, Jerard Fernando, Ethige Tharushi De Silva

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Total Pancreatectomy for Malignant Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm (IPMN) Complicated by Gastropancreatic Fistulae by Oshan Basnayake, Pradeep Wijerathne, Umesh Jayarajah, Nilesh Fernandopulle, Sivasuriya Sivaganesh

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Sheehan Syndrome Presenting with Psychotic Manifestations Mimicking Schizophrenia in a Young Female: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Nipun Lakshitha de Silva, Janith Galhenage, Madhubhashinee Dayabandara, Noel Somasundaram

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Clinico-epidemiology and aetiopathogenesis of gallstone disease in the South Asian region: a scoping review protocol by Harshi Weerakoon, Ishari Vithanage, Oshadhi Alahakoon, Kosala Weerakoon

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Genotypic Spectrum in a Cohort of Sri Lankan Patients With Homocystinuria by Hewa Warawitage Dilanthi, Kandana Liyanage Subhashinie Jayasena, Nambage Dona Priyani Dhammika, Neluwa Liyanage Ruwan Indika, Matara Mahavidanage Nishani De Silva, Imalke Kankananarachchi, Pushpa Malkanthi Gardiye Punchihewa, Dharma Irugalbandara, Sabine Schroeder, Kosala Karunaratne, Eresha Jasinge

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Secretory phospholipase A2 inhibitory activity in Tragia hispida: A novel and promising therapeutic agent for dengue fever by D.V. Dayangi Hemalika, U.G. Chandrika, Ajita M. Abeysekera, Sameera R. Samarakoon, Ananda Wijewickrama, Gathsaurie Neelika Malavige

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Winging of Scapula due to a Sinister Etiology by Shania Niromi Gunasekera, Priyanka Yogananda, Harindra Karunatilaka, Bimsara Senanayake

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Laparoscopic Resection of Pancreatic Tail Solid Pseudopapillary Tumour in a Young Male by W. G. P. Kanchana, R. A. A. Shaminda, K. B. Galketiya, V. Pinto, D. Walisinghe, S. Wijetunge, R. Heendeniya

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Spondylocostal Dysplasia in a 7-Year-Old Sri Lankan Girl Causing Restrictive Lung Disease: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Phirarthana Kamalanathan, Meranthi Fernando, Rohan Jayawardena, A. Upasena, Shaman Rajindrajith, Sachith Mettananda

“…The reported prevalence is 1 : 200,000 worldwide, and none was reported from Sri Lanka. We report a 7-year-old Sri Lankan girl with spondylocostal dysplasia presenting with short stature and scoliosis. …”
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Controlling an Anatomical Robot Hand Using the Brain-Computer Interface Based on Motor Imagery by H. M. K. K. M. B. Herath, W.R. de Mel

“…The Ministry of Health of Sri Lanka reports that by 2025, the number of people with disabilities in Sri Lanka will grow by 24.2%. …”
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The “e-Generation”: The Technological Usage and Experiences of Medical Students from a Developing Country by Priyasdarshani Galappatthy, Wasundara S. Wathurapatha, Priyanga Ranasinghe, Maheshi D. M. S. Wijayabandara, Dinuka S. Warapitiya, Krishantha Weerasuriya

“…We evaluated usage of PEDs and medical apps among medical students from Sri Lanka. Methods. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. …”
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Early Diagnosis and Severity Assessment of Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt Disease and Coconut Caterpillar Infestation Using Deep Learning-Based Image Processing Techniques by Samitha Vidhanaarachchi, Janaka L. Wijekoon, W. A. Shanaka P. Abeysiriwardhana, Malitha Wijesundara

“…The introduced methods were tested and validated using datasets collected from Matara, Puttalam, and Makandura, Sri Lanka. The results show that the proposed methods identify WCWLD and CCI with an accuracy of 90% and 95%, respectively. …”
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Dengue Viral Myositis Complicated with Rhabdomyolysis and Superinfection of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Vinothan Sunderalingam, Thirumavalavan Kanapathipillai, P. A. S. Edirisinghe, K. M. M. P. Dassanayake, I. H. G. S. Premawansa

“…Dengue is endemic in Sri Lanka and the physician should be aware of different and unusual presentation of the illness. …”
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