Body composition and micronutrient deficiencies in patients with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a multisystem disorder. Abnormal body composition (BC) and micronutrient deficiencies (MD) contribute significantly to morbidity associated with acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD). COPD is a major health problem in Western Sydney.

Epidemiology of chronic kidney disease in a Sri Lankan population: experience of a tertiary care center.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing problem in Sri Lanka. Diabetes and hypertension are the main contributors to the disease burden. A new form of CKD of uncertain etiology (CKD-u) is the predominant form of CKD in certain parts of Sri Lanka, threatening to reach epidemic proportions.