Hear my howl
A short film about mental health awareness and about the importance of seeking help.
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OMAD Diet (One Meal a Day)
The One Meal a Day (OMAD) diet is a form of intermittent fasting in which an individual consumes all daily calories within a single meal and fasts for the remaining 23 hours of the day. It is often referred to as the 23:1 fasting protocol, where the eating window typically lasts about one hour. OMAD
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Academic Ikigai
Inspired by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles Ikigai is a meaningful concept that encourages people to find purpose in life. In simple words, it asks us to think about why we wake up each morning and what gives value to our daily work. For an academic, this idea is very useful because academic life is
A Whole-Exome Sequencing-Based Exploration of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) in an Endemic Population in Sri Lanka
Wesley Tom 1 , Chiran Weerakoon 2 , Nirmalee Fernando 1 , Isuru Hasantha 2 , Manoj Bandara 2 , Gary Krzyzanowski 1 , Shanika Nanayakkara 3 , Dominic Cosgrove 1 , Nishantha Nanayakkara 2,* and M. Rohan Fernando 1,* 1 Molecular Diagnostic Research Laboratory, Center for Sensory Neuroscience, Boys Town National Research Hospital,
Hedonic Hotspots, Systematic Living, and Atomic Habits
Inspired by James Clear As human beings, we all know the gap between ‘intention’ and ‘action’. In most mornings, we think, “Today I will focus. Today I will be productive. Today I will eat better. Today I will be disciplined.” But by evening, we may have scrolled for hours, delayed our work, eaten what we
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Assessing Diabetes Knowledge and Follow-Up Care Barriers Among Sri Lankan Adults: A Critical Review
Diabetes mellitus represents a significant and growing public health challenge in Sri Lanka, with prevalence estimates indicating that over 20% of adults are affected. Rapid urbanisation, lifestyle transitions, and improved diagnostic practices have contributed to this rising burden. Despite increased awareness of diabetes among patients, adherence to follow-up care and long-term management remains suboptimal. This
Critical Review: Microplastic Pollution and Public Health in Sri Lanka – Evidence, Policy Gaps, and Research Priorities
Microplastic pollution has moved from being a distant environmental concern to a very real public health issue in Sri Lanka. Plastic fragments smaller than 5 mm are now documented in rivers, coastal waters, coral reefs, sediments, and commonly eaten seafood [1]. A growing body of Sri Lankan research shows that these particles are not only
Lack of evidence for viral etiology in symptomatic chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka
Lack of evidence for viral etiology in symptomatic chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka Nilantha Pushpakumara1,2 , Paul Freund3,4, Shakila Premarathne1,2 , Pasan Hewavitharane1,2 , Naduni Erandika1,2 , Dulanjali Herath1,2 , Thilini Weerakoon1,2, Sulochana Wijethunga5 , Neelakanthi Ratnatunga5 , Abdul Wazil2 , Christopher M. Skopnik3,4, Diana Metzke3,4, Julia Melchert6,7, Tobias
Longitudinal evaluation of anti-SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody levels in 3-dose homologous (mRNA-1273- mRNA-1273- BNT162b2) vaccinated kidney transplant population: 18-month follow-up
Kankanamalage Ridma Prasadini Karunathilake 1 , Roshan Athula Kumara 1 , Amali Karunathilaka 1 , Abdul Wahid Mohamed Wazil 2 , Nishantha Nanayakkara 2 , Chandana Keerthi Bandara 2 , Rajitha Asanga Abeysekera 3 , Faseeha Noordeen 1 , Indika Bandara Gawarammana 3 , Champa Neelakanthi Ratnatunga 1 1 Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine,
Understanding Kidney Stones: Causes to Cure
Kidney stones are a common urological problem worldwide that causes severe pain and discomfort. The lifetime risk is about 10% with most stones occurring in the upper urinary tract. The overall male: female ratio of kidney stone disease is 2:1. Stone disease is frequently recurrent, with over 50% of patients developing recurrence within 10 years.
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