Objective: To determine the mean birth weight and prevalence of low birth weight and to assess the influence of maternal (ethnicity, age and parity) and fetal factors (gender and singleton or multiple) on LBW. Methods: ...

Adnexal torsion is a Gynaecological emergency which would lead to removal of the ovary with its Fallopian tube which is significant especially in young girls. Untwisting or de-torsion is found to be safe however late ...

A paired-rod, subdermal, implant system (JadelleR ) is one of the popular methods of long term reversible contraceptive methods in Sri Lanka. The longer duration of action, low failure rate and comfort of the implant greatly ...

A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among grade one to grade five school children in an educational division in the eastern part of Sri Lanka to describe the nutritional status of primary school students in ...

Epilepsy in pregnancy raises concern for optimum seizure control with safety of the fetus from teratogenicity. Levetiracetam is a broad-spectrum Antiepileptic Drug (AED) and is reported to be safe. Our experience with ...

Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among women. Overall, it is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths in the world. However, it is being highest mortality among all cancer death in women. Global incidence ...

Eastern University, a state owned University in Sri Lanka, had experienced many misbehavior activities of students range from involvement as a group in assaulting students, gathering to demonstrate against administration ...

Background: Carcinoma of cervix is a preventable illness. Early sexual debut has a strong association. Sexually transmittable Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the major causative agent. Cervical screening and vaccines hold a ...

Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant public health problem throughout the world and in Sri Lanka too. It is poses a continuing threat to the health and development of the people. Around 8500 – 9500 cases are detected annually ...