Search Results - "Gnanathasan, Ariaranee"

Prevalence, vulnerability and epidemiological characteristics of snakebite in agricultural settings in rural Sri Lanka: A population-based study from South Asia by Jayawardana, Subashini, Arambepola, Carukshi, Chang, Thashi, Gnanathasan, Ariaranee

“…The burden of snakebite remains poorly characterised because of the paucity of population-based data. Further, factors determining the vulnerability of…”
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Management of scorpion envenoming: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled clinical trials by Rodrigo, Chaturaka, Gnanathasan, Ariaranee

“…Scorpion stings cause an estimated 3000 deaths per annum worldwide. We conducted a systematic review of all controlled clinical trials related to scorpion…”
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Chronic Musculoskeletal Disabilities following Snake Envenoming in Sri Lanka: A Population-Based Study by Jayawardana, Subashini, Gnanathasan, Ariaranee, Arambepola, Carukshi, Chang, Thashi

“…Snakebite is a major public health problem in agricultural communities in the tropics leading to acute local and systemic impairments with resultant…”
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Pulmonary Effects and Complications of Snakebites by Gnanathasan, Ariaranee, MPhil, MD, Rodrigo, Chaturaka, MD

“…This review is on the pulmonary complications of snakebites, which can have fatal consequences. We identified three common themes as reported in the literature…”
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Acute poisoning with acetamiprid: a case report by Pirasath, Selladurai, Senthuran, Rajaram, Athirayan, Chandrakulasegeran, Gevakaran, Mathyasekeran, Guruparan, Mahesan, Gnanathasan, Ariaranee

“…Abstract Background Acetamiprid is a potent new first-generation neonicotinoid insecticide in agricultural practices. It is well described that it has low…”
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Saw-scaled viper envenoming complicated with acute myocardial infarction by Pirasath, Selladurai, Gajan, Dilani, Guruparan, Mahesan, Murugananthan, Arumugam, Gnanathasan, Ariaranee

“…The saw-scaled viper (Echis carinatus) is considered to be a venomous snake which is especially seen in Northern Sri Lanka. Systemic manifestations are rare…”
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Prevention of krait bites by sleeping above ground: preliminary results from an observational pilot study by Rodrigo, Chaturaka, Kirushanthan, Selvanayagam, Gnanathasan, Ariaranee

“…Neurotoxic envenoming following the bites of kraits ( spp.) is a common cause of death in the dry zone of Sri Lanka and elsewhere in South Asia. Most of these…”
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The use of rotational thromboelastometry parameters in understanding the coagulopathy following hump-nosed viper (Hypnale spp) bites: a preliminary study by Alvitigala, Bhawani Yasassri, Gooneratne, Lallindra Viranjan, Dharmasena, Iresha, Premawardana, Nuwan, Wimalachandra, Manujasri, Weerarathna, Miyuru, Arya, Roopen, Gnanathasan, Ariaranee

“…Hump-nosed vipers (HNV; Hypnale spp) are one of the medically important venomous snakes in Sri Lanka and South-Western regions of India. The haemostatic…”
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Presumptive thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura following a hump-nosed viper (Hypnale hypnale) bite: a case report by Withana, Milinda, Rodrigo, Chaturaka, Gnanathasan, Ariaranee, Gooneratne, Lallindra

“…Hump-nosed viper bites are frequent in southern India and Sri Lanka. However, the published literature on this snakebite is limited and its venom composition…”
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Thrombotic microangiopathy following hump-nosed viper ‘Hypnale’ envenomation by Puthra, Shiran, Pirasath, Selladurai, Hemal Sugathapala, Athwel Gamarallage, Gnanathasan, Ariaranee

“…The hump-nosed vipers which compromise ‘Hypnale hypnale’, ‘H. zara’ and ‘H. nepa’ have been highly venomous snakes and ‘H. zara’ and ‘H. nepa’ are indigenous…”
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Proteomics, toxicity and antivenom neutralization of Sri Lankan and Indian Russell's viper ( Daboia russelii ) venoms by Faisal, Tasnim, Tan, Kae Yi, Tan, Nget Hong, Sim, Si Mui, Gnanathasan, Christeine Ariaranee, Tan, Choo Hock

“…The western Russell's viper ( ) is widely distributed in South Asia, and geographical venom variation is anticipated among distant populations. Antivenoms used…”
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Elucidating the Venom Diversity in Sri Lankan Spectacled Cobra ( Naja naja ) through De Novo Venom Gland Transcriptomics, Venom Proteomics and Toxicity Neutralization by Wong, Kin Ying, Tan, Kae Yi, Tan, Nget Hong, Gnanathasan, Christeine Ariaranee, Tan, Choo Hock

“…Inadequate effectiveness of Indian antivenoms in treating envenomation caused by the Spectacled Cobra/Indian Cobra ( ) in Sri Lanka has been attributed to…”
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Clinical management of snakebite envenoming: Future perspectives by Hamza, Muhammad, Knudsen, Cecilie, Gnanathasan, Christeine Ariaranee, Monteiro, Wuelton, Lewin, Matthew R., Laustsen, Andreas H., Habib, Abdulrazaq G.

“…Snakebite envenoming is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in rural communities throughout the tropics. Generally, the main clinical features of…”
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Complications and management of acute copper sulphate poisoning; a case discussion by Gamakaranage, Champika Ssk, Rodrigo, Chaturaka, Weerasinghe, Sajitha, Gnanathasan, Ariaranee, Puvanaraj, Visvalingam, Fernando, Harshani

“…Copper sulphate ingestion (accidental or deliberate) is a rare form of poisoning usually limited to the Indian subcontinent. Though the rates are on the…”
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Lack of controlled studies on snakebite prevention: a rapid review by Rodrigo, Chaturaka, Gnanathasan, Ariaranee

“…Abstract Globally, snakebites cause an estimated 80 000–140 000 deaths annually. While there are evidence-based recommendations for managing snakebite victims,…”
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Adjunct treatment in snakebite envenoming: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials by Rodrigo, Chaturaka, Gnanathasan, Ariaranee

“…Abstract Adjunct therapy in snakebite may be lifesaving if administered appropriately or can be harmful if non-judicious use leads to avoidable delays in…”
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Nephrotoxicity of hump-nosed pit viper (Hypnale hypnale) venom in mice is preventable by the paraspecific Hemato polyvalent antivenom (HPA) by Tan, Choo Hock, Tan, Nget Hong, Sim, Si Mui, Fung, Shin Yee, Jayalakshmi, Pailoor, Gnanathasan, Christeine Ariaranee

“…Mice experimentally envenomed with Hypnale hypnale venom (1× and 1.5× LD50) developed acute kidney injury (AKI) principally characterized by raised blood urea…”
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Immunological properties of Hypnale hypnale (hump-nosed pit viper) venom: Antibody production with diagnostic and therapeutic potentials by Tan, Choo Hock, Tan, Nget Hong, Sim, Si Mui, Fung, Shin Yee, Gnanathasan, Christeine Ariaranee

“…[Display omitted] ► We studied the immunological properties of Hypnale hypnale snake venom in rabbits. ► Satisfactory antibody titers were elicited following…”
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Hypothyroidism causing paralytic ileus and acute kidney injury - case report by Rodrigo, Chaturaka, Gamakaranage, Champika Sssk, Epa, Dhanesha S, Gnanathasan, Ariaranee, Rajapakse, Senaka

“…We present a patient with severe hypothyroidism complicated by paralytic ileus and acute kidney injury. A 65 year old male patient, diagnosed with…”
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Venomics of Bungarus caeruleus (Indian krait): Comparable venom profiles, variable immunoreactivities among specimens from Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan by Oh, Angeline Mei Feng, Tan, Choo Hock, Ariaranee, Gnanathasan Christeine, Quraishi, Naeem, Tan, Nget Hong

“…The Indian krait (Bungarus caeruleus) is one of the “Big Four” venomous snakes widely distributed in South Asia. The present venomic study reveals that its…”
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