Our Research
Explore our dedicated research projects and contributions to advancing knowledge in our field.
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Antimicrobial properties of ethnomedicinal plants traditionally used for the treatment of urinary tract infections
“Antimicrobial properties of ethnomedicinal plants traditionally used for the treatment of urinary tract i...
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Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Prognosis of Leptospirosis and Scrub Typhus among Agricultural Workers Hospitalized for Community-Acquired Febrile Illnesses at the National Hospital Galle
Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Prognosis of Leptospirosis and Scrub Typhus among Agricultural Workers Hospitalized for Com...
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The Demographics, Clinical Characteristics, Etiology, and Outcomes of Patients with Confirmed Infective Endocarditis at the National Hospital, Galle
This collaborative study, is ongoing under the Principal Investigator, Dr. Samitha Fernando (Graduate MPH student, Johns...
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Epidemiology, Treatment Regimens, and Outcomes of Infections due to Carbapenem-Resistant Organisms in Three Hospitals in Southern Sri Lanka: A Mixed-Methods Study.
This project aims to determine the bacterial etiology and prevalence of infections due to Carbapenem-Resistant Organisms...
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Burden of Skin Diseases Among Adult Inmates of Galle Prison: Patterns of Dermatoses, Skin-Related Quality of Life, and Psychological Distress
This research aims to describe the patterns and aetiologies of skin diseases among prison inmates and their skin-relat...
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Assessment of Childhood Developmental Delays and Integrated Care Opportunities among Estate Populations in Galle District
This project aims to evaluate the profiles of developmental delays, parental understanding in developmental milestones,...
Surveillance for Emerging Infectious Diseases Among Children and Adults in the Community and Hospital Settings in Southern Province, Sri Lanka: A Cross-Sectional Study
This research aims to identify the etiology and epidemiology of emerging infectious diseases in southern Sri Lanka....
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“Clinical Predictors and Surveillance of Severe Dengue in Southern Province, Sri Lanka”
This research was designed to develop a comprehensive dengue surveillance system that detects dengue hemorrhagic f...
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Respiratory Infection Severity and Etiology in Sri Lanka
The Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Severity of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections(RISE). This research has been funded by...
Determination of biomarkers of disease severity in Covid-19 patients and rates of dengue false-positive diagnosis
At the Teaching Hospital-Karapitiya.This study mainly aims to identify biomarkers of severe COVID-19 and to determine th...
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Breaking bad news in inpatient setting: A qualitative study on delivering a new cancer diagnosis to patients in Southern Sri Lanka
This study is an important part of the human aspect of patient care and communication. Data collection were concluded on...
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Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infection in Sri Lanka (TREAT-SL)
A stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial of an electronic clinical decision support tool (eCDST) for the diagnosis and t...
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National Point-Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Use in Public Hospitals in Sri Lanka(NPPS)
A new collaborative study is being conducted to determine the point-prevalence of antibiotic use among hospitalized pati...