Publications by authors named "M S Wickramarachchi"
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- Genomic medicine and pharmacogenomics (PGX) are becoming important for personalized treatments, but Sri Lanka is still catching up in integrating these concepts into medical education compared to other countries.* -
- A study at Wayamba University assessed the knowledge and attitudes of medical students regarding genomic medicine and PGX, revealing a generally good knowledge level but mixed feelings about its application, particularly concerning data privacy and insurance issues.* -
- The findings suggest that there's a need to improve the medical curriculum to better prepare students for genomic medicine and PGX, highlighting both their knowledge and areas of concern to enhance future healthcare in Sri Lanka.*
Eating behavior traits (EBTs), defined as personal tendencies determining food intake, can be useful targets for behavioral weight management interventions. Previous reviews have examined the impact of specific intervention types on EBTs, not reflecting the breadth of interventions used in practice. This systematic review and meta-analysis synthesized evidence on the impact of all types of behavioral weight management interventions on EBTs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Behavioral weight management interventions (BWMIs) are an evidence-based strategy for addressing childhood obesity. Targeting eating behavior traits (EBTs; individual tendencies determining food intake/occasions) could play a pivotal role in improving the effectiveness of these behavioral interventions. The present study describes a systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of BWMIs on eating behavior traits in children with overweight or obesity.
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