Publications by authors named "Jamburagoda G S Ranasinghe"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to establish a reference range for hematological values in wild spectacled cobras in Sri Lanka to aid in conservation and health assessment.
- Blood samples were taken from 30 wild-caught cobras, and various hematological parameters were measured, revealing differences between male and female snakes.
- The findings highlight significant hematological variations between isolated populations and genders, providing essential reference data for future studies in reptile health diagnosis.
Article Synopsis
- The study examines the factors contributing to the formation of mixed cholesterol and black pigment gallstones among patients in Sri Lanka.
- Significant differences were found, with mixed cholesterol gallstones more common in females and those of Moor ethnicity, and associated with higher body mass index.
- Black pigment gallstones were notably linked to patients with type II diabetes and certain medical conditions like chronic haemolytic anemia and alcoholic cirrhosis.