• Rare presentation of a prostatic carcinoma as pyrexia of unknown origin: A case report 

  Navakumaran, M.; Suganthan, N.; Kumanan, T.; Sujanitha, V. (Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, 2026)
• Adherence, Knowledge to Epilepsy Medication and their Associated Factors Among Caregivers of Epileptic Children Followed up at the Paediatric Clinic at TH, Jaffna 

  Thenuka, K.; Kalki, P.; Nilukshika, U.; Saranja, N.; Sanchayan, K. (University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka, 2026)

  Epilepsy affects both adults and children and requires long-term medication control, with antiepileptic drugs as the first-line therapy. Good adherence to anti-epileptic medication (AEM) is essential for optimal treatment ...
• Visual Outcomes of Cataract Surgery at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Northern Sri Lanka 

  Kumanan, T.; Malaravan, M.; Kumaran, S.; Arulijenani, K.; Powsiga, U.; Thurga, J. (Springer Nature in the journal Cureus, 2026)

  Background: Cataract is the leading cause of blindness and visual impairment. Cataract surgery is the most common procedure for restoring vision in individuals with cataracts. It is important to assess the surgical outcomes ...
• Patient perceptions of inhaled asthma medications: a qualitative study in Northern Sri Lanka 

  Guruparan, Y.; Thiyahiny, S.N.; Kumar, R.; Gowry, S.; Shalini, S.R. (BMJ Open, 2026)

  Objectives This study explores perceptions of inhaled medications among patients with asthma at an outpatient tertiary care setting in Northern Sri Lanka. Design A descriptive qualitative research design was used to gather ...
• A rare case of occipital plexiform neurofibroma with skull erosions in neurofibromatosis type 1 

  Kumanan, T.; Mathangi, N.; Suganthan, N.; Brammah, R.T. (Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine, 2026)

  Plexiform neurofibromas are benign nerve sheath tumours commonly associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Plexiform neurofibromas of the scalp is a rare finding. Plexiform neurofibroma in the occipital region ...
• Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia: an Unusual Cause for a Quiescent Pulmonary Nodule 

  Kumanan, T.; Sobika, S.; Suganthan, N.; Sriluxayini, M.; Gerald, S. (Sri Lanka College of Internal Medicine, 2026)

  Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder with mucocutaneous telangiectasias and arteriovenous malformations (AVM). We report an asymptomatic patient with a pulmonary AVM (PAVM) ...
• Knowledge, attitudes, and preferences regarding End-of-Life Care among older adults in a tertiary care centre, Northern Sri Lanka 

  Pradeepan, J.; Kumanan, T.; Suganthan, N.; Selvaratnam, G.; Sujanitha, V.; Brammah, R.; Balendran, K.; Pathmanathan, D.; Rubakumar, D.; Mohanathas, S. (University Medical Unit, Teaching Hospital, Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Introduction:End-of-life (EOL) care is a vital component of healthcare that emphasises comfort, dignity, and quality of life during the terminal stages of illness. Although its significance is widely recognised, awareness ...
• Reactive infectious mucocutaneous eruption: An uncommon dermatological manifestation of Mycoplasma pneumoniae: a case report 

  Sobika, S.; Suganthan, N.; Brammah, R.T.; Sathiyareka, S.; Malaravan, M. (Teaching Hospital Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a common respiratory pathogen that causes a wide range of clinical manifestations, from mild upper respiratory tract infections to severe atypical pneumonia. Besides its pulmonary involvement, ...
• Radial artery aneurysm in the anatomical snuff box: a rare case with uncertain aetiology 

  Thananchyan, H.; Satchithanantham, V.; Mahilrajan, G.; Sivamayuran, V. (The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2025)
• Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of a Novel LowDose Triple Single-Pill Combination for the Treatment of Hypertension 

  Abdul, Salam; H. ASITA, DE SILVA; OJJI, DIKE; Silva, A.P.DE; GALAPPATTHY, G; Lakshman, P; Kumanan, T; et, al (Global Heart, 2025)

  Background: A novel low-dose triple single-pill combination of antihypertensive drugs (GMRx2) has demonstrated superior blood pressure (BP)-lowering efficacy compared to placebo and dual combinations in short-term ...
• Effects of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus on Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes: A Prospective Cohort Study in Northern Sri Lanka 

  Guruparan, K.; Piraveena, R.; Yalini, G. (Cureus, 2025)

  Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has emerged as a significant global public health concern due to its association with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. The aim of the study was to assess the effects ...
• Rare Presentation of Diffuse Osteosclerosis in Acute Myeloid Leukaemia 

  Pradeepan, J.; Kumanan, T.; Chrishanthi, R.; Sooriyakumar, T.; Mathangi, N.; Abiramy, S. (The Jaffna Medical Association, 2025)

  Diffuse osteosclerosis is a rare complication of hematological malignancies. While primary myelofibrosis and acute megakaryocytic leukemia are known associations, acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is rarely reported. We present ...
• Global Andrology Forum (GAF) Clinical Guidelines on the Management of Non-obstructive Azoospermia: Bridging the Gap between Controversy and Consensus 

  Hamoda, T.; Shah, R.; Mostafa, T.; Germar-Michael, P.; Atmoko, W.; Balagobi, B. (Korean Society for Sexual Medicine and Andrology, 2025)

  Purpose: Non-obstructive azoospermia (NOA), defined as the absence of sperm in the ejaculate due to testicular failure, is observed in 5% to 15% of infertile men and accounts for two-thirds of azoospermia cases. The ...
• Assessment of health-related quality of life and associated factors in end stage kidney disease patients on haemodialysis of a tertiary hospital in Northern Sri Lanka 

  Nishakan, D.; Thirunavukarasu, K.; Thangarajah, B.; Nadarajah, R. (College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  Background: The current epidemic in Sri Lanka is seen with an exponential rise in the number of end stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients. Aims: To assess health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and associated factors among ...
• Ruptured Cornual Ectopic Pregnancy Mimics as Acute Retention of Urine: A Case Report 

  Guruparan, K.; Hemabala, R. (Cureus, 2025)

  Cornual ectopic pregnancy is a rare entity of extrauterine pregnancies and once ruptured, it is associated with high maternal morbidity and mortality. Most of the extrauterine pregnancies are detected with early pregnancy ...
• Assessment of Urinary Stone Chemical Compositions and Prevalence of Metabolic Disorders among Urolithiasis Patients in Northern Sri Lanka: A Prospective Study 

  Balagobi, B.; Rajendra, S.; Vinojan, S.; Sarma, S.T.; Sripandurangana, R.; Varothayan, S.; Vishnuja, S. (University of Toronto, 2024)
• Dissecting autonomy in a resource-constrained setting: adescriptive qualitative study of women’s decisions on thesurgical treatment of early breast cancer in northern Sri Lanka 

  Ramya, K.; Gopikha, S.; Dhivya, T.; Chrishanthi, R. (Taylor & Francis, 2025)

  Breast cancer treatment is a contested space in which therapeutic decisions often collide withwomen’s values and preferences. In northern Sri Lanka, mastectomy remains the mainstay of surgicaltreatment of early breast ...
• Evaluation of calcium, magnesium and pH levels of the water consumed by renal stone patients selected from Teaching Hospital, Jaffna, Sri Lanka 

  Viveka, M.; Muthuhari, K.A.D.S.; Sandamini, M.A.D.B.; Balagobi, B.; Arasaratnam, V. (University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2025)
• Blood pressure beyond numbers: An experimental analysis 

  Kumanan, T. (General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 2024)
• Molecular phylogeography of Echis carinatus revisited: Insights from the Sri Lankan population of saw-scaled viper (Serpentes: Viperidae: Echis) 

  Murugananthan, A.; Gnanathasan, A.; Kumanan, T.; Amarasinghe, K.P.; Pirasath, S. (National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 2025)

  The saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus) is a member of the Viperidae family, known for its intricate taxonomic history. Initially, it was believed to be a unique Sri Lankan subspecies called E. c. sinhaleyus. The subsequent ...

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