Evaluation of pattern and distribution of bronchiectasis in high resolution computed tomography and its correlation with etiological factors.

Background: Etiological diagnosis is essential in bronchiectasis for proper management as improperly managed bronchiectasis often worsens over a period of time. Etiological diagnosis of bronchiectasis depends on history, clinical features and HRCT scan. Recognition of the pattern of involvement & distribution of bronchiectasis in HRCT is useful to outline the differential diagnosis, map the complications and, hence, guide the further management in bronchiectasis.

Sealing Ability Comparison of Three Different Obturating Systems to Intraradicular Dentin-An Stereomicroscopic Study.

Background: Different obturation techniques are being used to improve canal sealing, thereby minimizing marginal leakage.

Aims And Objectives: To evaluate the marginal leakage of three different obturating materials and techniques using stereomicroscope.

Materials And Methods: Thirty freshly extracted maxillary anterior teeth were collected and were divided into three groups of 10 each for which the biomechanical preparation was done.

Effect of Soil Temperature on Canine Soil-Transmitted Nematodes in Kandy District with the First Record of Hookworm, Ancylostoma tubaeforme from Sri Lanka.

Purpose: Soil-transmitted nematodes (STNs) are widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly where the communities are socio-economically challenged. We investigated the effect of soil temperature on the prevalence and intensity of STN infection in free-roaming dogs.

Methods: Fresh faecal samples collected from free-roaming dogs in Digana and Pussellawa town areas in the Kandy District, Sri Lanka, were microscopically analysed for canine STNs.

Role of chest radiography in the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis during nCovid19 pandemic.

Pulmonary tuberculosis and nCovid 19 share many common risk factors. nCovid19 may increase the risk to develop pulmonary tuberculosis. Pulmonary tuberculosis may precede, co-exist or follow nCovid19.

Challenges in diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis in elderly.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a major infectious disease worldwide. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment reduces the transmission, morbidity and mortality in tuberculosis. Elderly (age >65 years) have many risk factors to develop tuberculosis.