Burden of rotavirus and adenovirus gastroenteritis in children and adults hospitalized in two geo-climatically different provinces of Sri Lanka.

Acute gastroenteritis is common in infants and children of Sri Lanka. There is limited information on the burden of rotavirus gastroenteritis in infants and children in Sri Lanka but none in adults. Adenovirus gastroenteritis is not previously reported in Sri Lanka.

The Role of Diet and Gut Microbiota in Alzheimer's Disease.

Alzheimer's disease (AD), the most prevalent form of dementia, is characterized by the accumulation of amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaques and hyperphosphorylated tau tangles. Currently, Alzheimer's disease (AD) impacts 50 million individuals, with projections anticipating an increase to 152 million by the year 2050. Despite the increasing global prevalence of AD, its underlying pathology remains poorly understood, posing challenges for early diagnosis and treatment.

Effects of acetaminophen exposure on behavior and erythrocyte nuclear morphology of juvenile .

The occurrence of pharmaceuticals in the environment can have undesirable effects on nontarget animals, including fish. The present experiment assessed the effects of subchronic exposure to waterborne acetaminophen (N-acetyl-p-aminophenol) (APAP) on selected behavioral aspects (physical avoidance response, ventilation rate, and food detection rate) and erythrocyte nuclear abnormality (ENA) in juvenile . Two groups of fish were exposed to APAP dissolved in aged municipal water (T: 2 mg/L and T: 10 mg/L) for 8 weeks in three replicates ( = 7 fish per tank), alongside a control group (C) without APAP.

A Preliminary Study on Early Detection of Oral Cancer with Opportunistic Screening: Insights from Dental Surgeons in Sri Lanka.

In Sri Lanka, opportunistic screening is encouraged as a cost-effective tool to bring down the prevalence of oral cancer, which is the most common cancer among males. The objectives of the study were to determine the practices, attitudes, and level of competency of dental surgeons regarding the early detection of oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) through opportunistic screening. A prospective study was conducted online via a Google form using a pretested, self-administered questionnaire of 22 close-ended questions and 3 open-ended questions.

Medication Transcription Errors at a Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Uva Province, Sri Lanka: A Retrospective study.

Introduction: Medication transcription is an error-prone process in healthcare settings with paper-based documentation. However, it is often preventable. In Sri Lanka, a uniform medication chart is not currently in use.