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Prevalence and trends of metabolic syndrome among adults in the asia-pacific region: a systematic review by Ranasinghe, P, Mathangasinghe, Y, Jayawardena, R, Hills, A P, Misra, A

“…The Asia-Pacific region is home to nearly half of the world's population. The region has seen a recent rapid increase in the prevalence of obesity, type-2…”
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Computer vision syndrome among computer office workers in a developing country: an evaluation of prevalence and risk factors by Ranasinghe, P, Wathurapatha, W S, Perera, Y S, Lamabadusuriya, D A, Kulatunga, S, Jayawardana, N, Katulanda, P

“…Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a group of visual symptoms experienced in relation to the use of computers. Nearly 60 million people suffer from CVS…”
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Effects of zinc supplementation on diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jayawardena, R, Ranasinghe, P, Galappatthy, P, Malkanthi, Rldk, Constantine, Gr, Katulanda, P

“…The number of people with diabetes and pre-diabetes are exponentially increasing. Studies on humans have shown the beneficial effects of Zinc supplementation…”
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In-Vitro Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic Activity, and Identification of Bioactive Compounds in Phenol-Rich Extract from the Marine Red Algae Gracilaria edulis (Gmelin) Silva by Gunathilaka, Thilina L, Samarakoon, Kalpa W, Ranasinghe, P, Peiris, L Dinithi C

“…Obesity and diabetes are major metabolic disorders which are prevalent worldwide. Algae has played an important role in managing these disorders. In this…”
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Emotional intelligence, perceived stress and academic performance of Sri Lankan medical undergraduates by Ranasinghe, P, Wathurapatha, W S, Mathangasinghe, Y, Ponnamperuma, G

“…Previous research has shown that higher Emotional Intelligence (EI) is associated with better academic and work performance. The present study intended to…”
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Interplay of the Indian summer monsoon and intermonsoon precipitation in Sri Lanka due to ITCZ migration during the last 80000 years by Ranasinghe, P. N., Hughen, K. A., Wijewardhana, T. U. T., Ortiz, J. D., Kapuge, A. K. I. U., Ratnayake, Kalpani M., Nanayakkara, N. U., Hewawasam, A. L. T., Siriwardana, Y. P. S., Kodithuwakku, S.

“…Precipitation variations in the tropical Indian Ocean region result from changes in the Indian Summer Monsoon (ISM), as well as convective and cyclonic…”
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A fucoidan fraction purified from Chnoospora minima; a potential inhibitor of LPS-induced inflammatory responses by Fernando, I.P. Shanura, Sanjeewa, K.K. Asanka, Samarakoon, Kalpa W., Lee, Won Woo, Kim, Hyun-Soo, Kang, Nalae, Ranasinghe, P., Lee, Hyi-Seung, Jeon, You-Jin

“…[Display omitted] •Fucoidan fraction was purified from Chnoospora minima Celluclast assisted extract.•Polysaccharides were characterized by FTIR and…”
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(Four) Dual Plaquette 3D Ising Models by Johnston, Desmond A., Ranasinghe, Ranasinghe P. K. C. M.

“…A characteristic feature of the 3 d plaquette Ising model is its planar subsystem symmetry. The quantum version of this model has been shown to be related via…”
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Efficacy and safety of 'true' cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) as a pharmaceutical agent in diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ranasinghe, P., Jayawardana, R., Galappaththy, P., Constantine, G. R., de Vas Gunawardana, N., Katulanda, P.

“…Diabet. Med. 29, 1480–1492 (2012) Aims  Diabetes is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Studies have frequently looked at dietary components…”
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Synthesis, Stability, and Kinetics of Hydrogen Sulfide Release of Dithiophosphates by Brown, Eric M, Ranasinghe Arachchige, Nimesh P. R, Paudel, Arjun, Bowden, Ned B

“…The development of chemicals to slowly release hydrogen sulfide would aid the survival of plants under environmental stressors as well as increase harvest…”
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Deep sequencing of the 16S ribosomal RNA of the neonatal oral microbiome: a comparison of breast-fed and formula-fed infants by Al-Shehri, S. S., Sweeney, E. L., Cowley, D. M., Liley, H. G., Ranasinghe, P. D., Charles, B. G., Shaw, P. N., Vagenas, D., Duley, J. A., Knox, C. L.

“…In utero and upon delivery, neonates are exposed to a wide array of microorganisms from various sources, including maternal bacteria. Prior studies have…”
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Waist to height ratio: A better anthropometric marker of diabetes and cardio-metabolic risks in South Asian adults by Jayawardana, R, Ranasinghe, P, Sheriff, M.H.R, Matthews, D.R, Katulanda, P

“…Abstract Aims Obesity associated metabolic diseases have reached epidemic levels in many South Asian countries. Conventional anthropometric indices have poor…”
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Heavy metal pollution in selected upland tributaries of Sri Lanka: comprehension towards the localization of sources of pollution by Kodikara, K A S, Lewandowski, S, De Silva, P M C S, Gunarathna, S D, Madarasinghe, S K, Ranasinghe, P, Jayatissa, L P, Dahdouh-Guebas, F

“…This study aimed to assess the heavy metal (HM) profile of the main upland tributaries of three major rivers, the Mahaweli, the Deduru and the Gin Rivers,…”
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Influence of Overweight and Obesity on Morbidity and Mortality among Hospitalized Patients in Sri Lanka: A Single-Center Analysis by Dilrukshi, M. D. S. A., Thotamuna, V., Senarath Yapa, D. J., De Silva, L., Ranasinghe, P., Katulanda, P.

“…Background. Current evidence regarding the association between overweight and obesity and in-hospital morbidity and mortality is inconsistent and South Asian…”
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Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory functionality of ten Sri Lankan seaweed extracts obtained by carbohydrase assisted extraction by Shanura Fernando, I. P., Asanka Sanjeewa, K. K., Samarakoon, Kalpa W., Lee, Won Woo, Kim, Hyun-Soo, Ranasinghe, P., Gunasekara, U. K. D. S. S., Jeon, You-Jin

“…Enzyme-assisted extraction is a cost-effective, safe, and efficient method to obtain bioactives from plant materials. During this study, 10 different marine…”
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Medical ethics: knowledge, attitude and practice among doctors in three teaching hospitals in Sri Lanka by Ranasinghe, A. W. I. P, Fernando, Buddhika, Sumathipala, Athula, Gunathunga, Wasantha

“…Abstract Background Medical ethics deals with the ethical obligations of doctors to their patients, colleagues and society. The annual reports of Sri Lanka…”
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WHO/INRUD Core drug use indicators and commonly prescribed medicines: a National Survey from Sri Lanka by Galappatthy, P, Ranasinghe, P, Liyanage, C K, Wijayabandara, M S, Mythily, S, Jayakody, R L

“…Identification of internationally comparable indicators of medicines use are important for a country to implement strategies and regulations to improve usage…”
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Health benefits of Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum): a summary of the current evidence by Ranasinghe, P, Galappaththy, P

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Assessment of body composition in Sri Lankan adults: development and validation of bioelectrical impedance prediction equation by Jayawardena, R., Wijetunga, W. M. U. A., Ranasinghe, P., Wanninayake, L., Wickramasinghe, V. P.

“…Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a simple and quick method used for assessment of body composition (BC). Present study aims to develop and validate a…”
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Knowledge and perceptions about diet and physical activity among Sri Lankan adults with diabetes mellitus: a qualitative study by Ranasinghe, P, Pigera, A S A D, Ishara, M H, Jayasekara, L M D T, Jayawardena, R, Katulanda, P

“…Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a rapidly growing health concern in Sri Lanka. Diet and physical activity are important modifiable risk factors affecting the…”
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