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Multi-morbidities, delivery outcomes, and discharge plans of mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus who delivered at Teaching Hospital Jaffna

Coonghe, P.A.D.; Surenthirakumaran, R.; Guruparan, K.; Raguraman, S.; Sasrubi, S.; Tharsan, R.; Malarvarnan, S.; Saranya, N.; Muhunthan, K. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Introduction: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is common and is often accompanied with other comorbidities. This study was carried out to describe the prevalence of GDM, the presence of multi-morbidities, outcomes, ...
Exploring the spectrum of gynaecological disorders in geriatric women: A hospital based cross-sectional study

Raguraman, S.; Balagobi, B.; Kumaran, S.; Jeyaluxmy, V.; Abirami, B.; Powsiga, U.; Shribavan, K. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Background and objective: Elderly women suffer from gynaecological disorders due to ageing and hormonal changes in the post-reproductive period. However, there is inadequate evidence in Sri Lanka to deliver better care ...
The patterns of traditional healing practices among first-contact patients with psychiatric services in two mental health facilities in Jaffna

Mahendranathan, S.; Umahsuthan, V.; Ponnuraj, K.; Kamalnathan, P.; Sivayokan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Background and objectives: Mental illnesses remain a global health challenge, mandating prompt identification and intervention. Social stigma and ignorance often deter individuals from seeking timely care. Sufferers ...
Why do women with early breast cancer in Northern Sri Lanka undergo mastectomy? Decision-making and ways forward

Chrishanthi, R.; Kumar, R.; Dhivya, S.T.; Gopikha, S.; Muthulingam, S.; Vengadasalam, S. (Jaffna Medical Association, 2024)

Introduction: Despite robust evidence confirming equivalent survival rates and better cosmetic outcomes with breast-conserving surgery (BCS) and radiotherapy compared to mastectomy, the rates of mastectomy among women ...
Mental health literacy among first-year undergraduates at University of Jaffna

Sivapalan, S.; Sivayokan, B.; Achuthan, S.; Kesavan, S.; Saravanan, R.; Sithamparapanan, K.; Vijayakumaran, N.; Coonghe, P.A.D.; Sivayokan, S. (University of Jaffna, 2024)

Background & objective: Mental health issues are prevalent in over 50% of university students globally. Mental health literacy has been repeatedly shown to influence the mental health of individuals and beyond. This study ...
Prevalence of subfertility and associated factors in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka: A cross sectional study

Raguraman, S.; Balagobi, B.; Yaalini, S.; Powsiga, U.; Shribavan, K.; Kiruththiga, T.; Rajeev, G.; Kumaran, S. (The Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2023)

Subfertility is an emerging health problem in Sri Lanka, associated with many factors. Most subfertility issues can be dealt with excellent efficacy of early detection and management. The unavailability of the prevalence ...
Factors affecting the Phase I academic performance of undergraduate students in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna.

Balagobi, B.; Sharma, S.T.; Sanchayan, S.; Gobishangar, S.; Brammah, R.T.; Raguraman, S.; Kumaran, S.; Vishnuja, S.; Hamsha, T. (Jaffna Medical Association, 2024)
Human Sperm Counting Efficacy of the Shukratara Chamber Versus the Makler Chamber

Jay, V.; Sivalingarajah, R.; Balagobi, B.; Sivakumar, A.; Ramesh, N.; Jeyendran, R.S. (Researchgate, 2024)

Purpose: The objective of this study was to compare the sperm counting efficacy of the less expensive Shukratara sperm counting chamber with the widely accepted Makler counting chamber. Methods: Frozen sperm samples ...
Access to and quality of elective care: a prospective cohort study using hernia surgery as a tracer condition in 83 countries

Rajendra, S.; Sarma, S.T.; Balagobi, B.; Sutharshan, V. (Lancet Glob Health, 2024)
Association between anthropometric indices and infertility among subfertile women: Insights from a single-centre cross- sectional study from Northern Sri Lanka

Sivalingarajah, R.; Kopalasuntharan, M.; Thirunavukarasu, K.; Abirame, S.; Kavirajan, T. (Sri Lanka college of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, 2024)

Background: Obesity is a global concern affecting female fertility, with 6% of never-pregnant women facing fertility challenges due to obesity. This study aims to assess the association between Anthropometric Indices and ...
Urological Diseases in Males

Balagobi, B. (Sri Lankan Association of Geriatric Medicine, 2024)
Comprehensive Assessment of Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms at a Tertiary Care Urology Clinic: A Prospective Study

Balagobi, B.; Thangarajah, B.R.; Sarma, S.T.; Coonghe, P.A.D.; Sripandurangana, R.; Sivashankar, M.; Gobishangar, S.; Jothini, T.; Sangeetha, U.; Shathana, P. (The College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka, 2024)

Introduction: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) significantly impact men's quality of life, often due to benign prostatic occlusion. Therefore, the study aimed to assess the severity of LUTS associated with demographic ...
Mass Cataract Surgery program as an effective approach to eradicate the Cataract backlog in resource constraint settings-A real life experience

Malaravan, M.; Jeyaratnam, T.; Kumanan, T. (Jaffna Medical Association, 2024)
Assessment of Urinary Stone Chemical Compositions and Prevalence of Metabolic Disorders Among Urolithiasis Patients in Northern Sri Lanka: A Prospective Study

Balagobi, B.; Sriskantharajah, V.; Sittampalam, R.; Vinojan, S.; Sarma, S.T.; Sunthareswaran, V.; Jothini, T.; Vishnuja, S.; Shathana, P. (Springer Nature, 2024)

Introduction Urolithiasis, a common urological disorder affecting the global population, demonstrates geographical diversity due to factors such as water quality, climate variations, health conditions, and dietary habits. ...
Dissections or prosections: Which method has a better impact on sustainable gross anatomy knowledge?

Balagobi, B.; Manujasri, W.; Malith, H.; Narada, R.; Lamindu, N.; Joseph, A.; Rohan, J. (All India Institute Of Medical Sciences, 2023)

Background. Assessing the level of knowledge of anatomy of undergraduate students four years after their primary anatomy training will give a better indication as to which system of teaching is more effective. We aimed ...
Metabolic derangements and its association with the level of physical activity in obese and overweight children aged 8-14 years at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna

Thavaranjiny, S.; Umasankar, N.; Sathiadas, M.G. (The Jaffna Medical Association, 2023)

Childhood obesity is a rapidly growing nutritional disorder in children. Metabolic derangements are a common problem encountered in these children. Research has shown the relationship between dietary intake and metabolic ...
Gender-based violence help desk services at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna, Sri Lanka

Guruparan, K.; Kumar, R.; Guruparan, Y.; Muhunthan, K. (Jaffna Medical Association, 2023)

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious health and social problem in South Asian countries, including Sri Lanka. This study describes the socio-demographic characteristics of clients and their alleged perpetrators, types ...
Exploring uncharted territory: A case report on de la Chapelle syndrome presenting as male subfertility

Raguraman, S.; Balagobi, B.; Dayananda, K.A.U.C.; Thilakarathne, H.M.P.B.; Aravinthan, M. (Elsevier, 2024)

Introduction: De la Chapelle Syndrome, also known as 46 XX disorders, is a genetic condition that affects sexual development and presents challenges, in physical, hormonal, and genetic aspects. Case presentation: This ...
Evaluation of nutritional status, malnutrition risk and the associated factors among chronic kidney disease patients undergoing haemodialysis at the Haemodialysis Unit at Teaching Hospital, Jaffna.

Brammah, R.T.; Nawarathna, D.U.D.G.; Harishchandra, D.T.S.T.; Jayasinghe, S.P.; Arasaratnam, V. (International society of Nephyrology, 2024)
The discriminative ability of the triglyceride-glucose index to identify metabolic syndrome among adults of the northern Sri Lankan population

Paramanathan, T.; Sandrasegarampillai, B.; Arasaratnam, V.; Thirunavukarasu, K. (Research gate, 2024)

Background The triglyceride-glucose index (TyG index) is a simple surrogate marker for Insulin Resistance (IR). How- ever, the relationship between the TyG index and Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) remains unknown in the Northern ...

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