• Prevalence and Severity of Anaemia across Different Chronic Kidney Disease Stages among Chronic Kidney Disease Patients at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna 

  Karthiga, M.; Sangavi, T.; Kanistan, J.; Thangarajah, B.R.; Arasaratnam, V. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Background: Anaemia and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) are linked to global health challenges. Awareness of anaemia in CKD patients is essential to optimising patient care. However, it remains unknown in selected CKD ...
• Genotypic and Phenotypic Effect of BTNL2 and LTA Genes in Sri Lankan Sarcoidosis Patients 

  Rodrigo, M.P.S.N.; Wettasinghe, K.; Rajapakshe, Y. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Background: Sarcoidosis is a rare chronic inflammatory disorder affecting multiple organs, including the lungs, lymph nodes, and eyes with symptoms including granulomas, dry cough, and shortness of breath. While several ...
• Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders and Associated Occupational Risk Factors among Chefs in Five-star Hotels in Colombo Municipal Council Area, Sri Lanka 

  Amaradisi, W.D.G.K.; Samarasinghe, Y.M.K.; Rathnayake, T.M.K.G.; Perera, G.A.D.; Chandrathilaka, K.R.M. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are common in physically demanding jobs, including the culinary industry. In Sri Lanka, chefs play a vital role in the tourism sector, particularly in food ...
• Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Validation of the Sinhala Version of the Osteoporosis Knowledge Assessment Tool 

  Dias, H.; Rathnayake, R.H.M.P.N. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Background: Osteoporosis is a global health problem and it is a prevalent disease among postmenopausal women in Asian countries. It is considered as a silent disease as it does not give any clue until person suffer a ...
• Dietary Practices and Their Determinants of Pregnant Mothers Attending Antenatal Clinics in Selected Medical Officer of Health Areas in Colombo District, Sri Lanka 

  Uthpala, U.H.T.; Jayasooriya, L.H.D.D.; Fernando, H.S.P.F.; Afridi, A.M.M.; Nawanjana, N.M.I.; Rajamuni, R.D.S.G.; De Silva, D.K.M.; Herath, H.M.C.M. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Background: Proper maternal nutrition is vital for fetal development and maternal health. Dietary practices among pregnant women are influenced by personal, socioeconomic, and environmental factors. Despite established ...
• Knowledge and Preventive Practices on Major Cardiovascular Non- communicable Diseases and Identify Associated Factors among Young Adults in National Youth Council Center, Maharagama, Sri Lanka 

  Lakshika, D.S.S.; Sarangi, E.M.N.; Damayanthi, L.C. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Background: Deaths due to cardiovascular diseases is rising among adults below fifty years of age in Sri Lanka, highlighting the need for awareness on cardiovascular diseases for preventive and early identification ...
• Cues to Action and Self Efficacy in Dengue Prevention Practices among Adults in Galle Medical Officer of Health Area 

  Gamage, I.S.W.; Wickramarachchi, B.I.; Mallawaarchchi, B. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Background: Dengue is a major public health concern, particularly in the Galle Medical Officer of Health (MOH) region. Despite the continuous dengue prevention programs conducted by the MOH, still there are a high number ...
• Assessment of Escherichia coli Contamination in Tap Water at Selected Railway Stations in Colombo District, Sri Lanka 

  Jayalath, J.M.S.P.; Kanankage, S.S.; Kumarage, N.D.; Samaranayake, S.A.Y.M.; Weragama, W.A.A.P.; Herath, H.M.R.D.S.; Ranadeva, N.D.K. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Background: In Sri Lanka, public water sources are widely used for drinking and washing purposes, yet concerns about their safety persist. This research highlights the importance of identification of Escherichia coli (E. ...
• Factors Associated with Male Sub-fertility among Couples Attending Subfertility Clinics in a Tertiary Care Center in Southern Sri Lanka 

  Amarasingha, A.A.D.S.; Hewawasam, R.P.; Iresha, M.A.G. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Background: Despite recent experiments and interventions in the field of reproductive health, male subfertility has emerged as a serious global problem. Studies focusing on the causes of male sub-fertility in Sri Lanka ...
• Computational Design of a CRISPR-Cas13-Driven Genetic Logic Gate Biosensor for Early Detection of Breast Cancer Biomarkers 

  Gamage, A.; De Silva, W.R.M.; De Silva, K.M.N.; Herath, H.M.L.P.B. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Background: Breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality among women worldwide. Early detection using specific biomarkers and synthetic biology tools can significantly enhance diagnostic ...
• Seroprevalence of Leptospirosis in a Selected Healthy Population: Determining a Cutoff Value for Microscopic Agglutination Test Titre 

  Menike, W.G.Y.D.K.; Kim, H.Y.; Zellweger, R.; Agampodi, S.B.; Sewwandi, A.H.M.; Jayasundara, J.M.D.D.; Warnasekara, Y.P.J.N.; Kappagoda, C. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Background: The Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT) remains the serological reference test for leptospirosis serodiagnosis; however, interpretation of diagnostic titer thresholds varies widely across clinical settings. ...
• Seroreactivity to Leptospira Serovars among Healthy Pregnant Women in Sri Lanka: Implications for MAT Panel Optimization 

  Aswaddumage, D.D.; Warnasekara, Y.P.J.N.; Jayasundara, J.M.D.D.; Agampodi, T.C.; Premalal, W.H.A.T.; Senevirathne, I.; Agampodi, S.B.; Zellweger, R. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Background: The Microscopic Agglutination Test (MAT) is the standard for leptospirosis serodiagnosis and seroepidemiology. Most panels are designed for clinical use, yet their performance in healthy populations remains ...
• Persistence of Antibiotic-resistant Genes in Chlorinated Drinking Water: Evidence from Mahaweli River Water Treatment Plants, Sri Lanka 

  Thilakarathna, P.T.A.; Fareed, F.; Athukorala, S.N.P.; Jinadasa, R.N.; Weeragoda, S.K.; Karunaratne, S.H.P.P. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Background: The presence of antibiotic-resistance genes (ARGs) has been reported in river water sources. Water treatment plants (WTPs) primarily focus on removing coliforms before distributing chlorinated water for human ...
• Expression of Biofilm Forming Virulence Genes in Proteus mirabilis: Insights from an in-vitro Bladder Model 

  Nissanka, N.M.C.; Dilhari, K.A.A.; Priyadarshana, G.; Bandara, K.R.V.; Munaweera, I.; Weerasekera, M.M. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Background: Proteus mirabilis forms crystalline biofilms that lead to catheter encrustation and blockage, contributing to the chronicity and recurrence of catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), especially ...
• Phylogenetic Analysis of Relaxin-3 Protein Amino Acid Sequence across Vertebrate Species 

  Rodrigo, M. P. S. N.; Rajiv, S. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Background: Relaxin-3 (RLN3) is a highly conserved protein hormone found in species such as flies, fish, rodents, and humans. Initially discovered as a neuropeptide, it modulates arousal, stress response, feeding, ...
• Patient Knowledge and Adherence to Practices Related to Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis: A Study at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sri Lanka 

  Kuruppu, K.A.H.G.; Abeysekera, R.A.; Bagyawantha, N.M.Y.K.; Perera, P.N. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Background: Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is a potentially cost-effective renal replacement therapy underutilised in developing countries. Undesirable outcomes in CAPD patients are often linked to poor ...
• The Association between Sleep Quality and Functional Capacity of the Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases, Welisara and Central Chest Clinic, Medical Research Institute, Sri Lanka 

  Thihaash, S.; Karunarathna, L.H.C.V.; Sewwandi, T.D.M.S.; Perera, G.A.D.; Chandrathilaka, K.R.M. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Background: Sleep disturbances are common in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and may impact functional exercise capacity. However, the relationship between sleep quality and functional exercise ...
• Functional Capacity and Lower Limb Muscle Strength Impairments Distinguish Fallers from Non-fallers in Older Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases Attending National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases and Central Chest Clinic Colombo 

  Sooriyaarachchi, C. A.; Wettasinghe, A.H. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Background: Older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exhibit reduced lower limb muscle strength and reduced functional capacity compared to their healthy counterparts. There is limited evidence in ...
• Association of Family Income with the Clinical Profile and Health Outcomes of Neonates Admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Galle, Sri Lanka 

  Sandamali, E.; Palihawatta, P.K.T.P.; Withanarachchi, K.; Wickramarachchi, B.I. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Background: Socio-economic factors, especially family income significantly impacts on neonatal health outcomes worldwide. Low-income families face barriers to receive quality neonatal care, leading to disparities in their ...
• Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceived Barriers Regarding First Aid and Associated Factors among Patients Attending Base Hospital, Wathupitiwala, Sri Lanka 

  Dushmanthi, P.A.B.; Jayakodi, S.D.N.N.S.; Ranasinghe, R. K.D.E.D.; anasinghe, R. K.D.E.D.; Thilagaraj, S.J.; Thilakarathna, H.M.C.R.K.; Kanchana, K.T.G. (FAHS, 2025-08-07)

  Introduction: First aid emphasises basic emergency care skills aimed at providing immediate assistance before professional medical help arrives and more often prior first aid leads to better clinical outcomes. Therefore, ...

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