Research Publications

Describing Natural History and Exploring Risk Factors for Kidney Function Decline in Persons With CKD of Uncertain Etiology in Sri Lanka.

Pasan Hewavitharana1,2,11, Stephen Schensul3 , Edison Lee4 , Maria Montez-Rath4 , Sachintha Senarathne5 , Sai Liu4 , Kaitlin Harold4 , Santhushya Hewapathiranage1 , Naduni Erandika1 , Hemalika T.K. Abeysundara6 , Xue Yu4 , Vivek Bhalla4 , Andrew Fire7 , Adeera Levin8 , Shuchi Anand4 , Penny Vlahos9,11, Rohana Chandrajith5,11 and Nishantha Nanayakkara1,10,11 1 Center for …

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The pattern of cytomegalovirus replication in post-renal transplant recipients with pre-emptive therapy strategy during the 1st year of post-transplantation.

The pattern of cytomegalovirus replication in post-renal transplant recipients with pre-emptive therapy strategy during the 1st year of post-transplantation. Kalpa Dheerasekara 1, Rekshi Tharanga 1, Lakmali Rajamanthri 2, Abdul Wazil 3, Nishantha Nanayakkara 3, Rohitha Muthugala 2 1Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. 2Department of Virology, …

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Urinary MicroRNA Analysis Indicates an Epigenetic Regulation of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology in Sri Lanka.

Urinary MicroRNA Analysis Indicates an Epigenetic Regulation of Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology in Sri Lanka. Thanuri Edirithilake 1, Nishantha Nanayakkara 2, Xiao Xiao Lin 3, Patrick J Biggs 4 5, Rohana Chandrajith 6, Sampath Lokugalappatti 1, Saumya Wickramasinghe 1 7 1 Department of Basic Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, …

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What really is sarcopenia?

Sarcopenia is defined as the slow loss of muscular mass, strength, and function. The disorder primarily affects the elderly and is thought to be caused by ageing. Sarcopenia can have a significant influence on your quality of life by impairing your capacity to conduct regular duties. It can cause you to lose your independence and …

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Porosity Variation of the Major Rock Types

Normally, Rocks are categorized under the three major types, such as; Igneous rocks, Sedimentary rocks and Metamorphic rocks according to the origin. Igneous rocks: Igneous rocks are formed by the molten rocks which called as magma within the Earth interior and the Lava on the Earth surface. The rock texture is decided by the cooling …

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Leptospirosis: A Potential Culprit for Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology

Leptospirosis: A Potential Culprit for Chronic Kidney Disease of Uncertain Etiology Premarathne S.S.a,b · Gamage C.b · Chandrajith R.c · Ratnatunge N.V.d · Wijetunge S.d · Wazil A.e · Chou L.-F.f · Ko Y.-C.f · Huang C.-T.f · Yang H.-Y.f,g,h · Fonseka A.b · Sonnadara T.a · Herath D.a · Hewavitharane P.a · Yang C.-W.f,g,h …

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Hantavirus infection as a risk factor for chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu) and its prevalence in endemic areas of Sri Lanka since 2010 according to a retrospective serological analysis

Hantavirus infection as a risk factor for chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu) and its prevalence in endemic areas of Sri Lanka since 2010 according to a retrospective serological analysis Chandika D. Gamage1​, Shanika Nanayakkara2​,3​, Yomani D. Sarathkumara1​,4​, Devinda S. Muthusinghe5​,6​, Kenta Shimizu7​, Jiro Arikawa7​, Sithumini M. W. Lokupathirage5​,6​, Nishantha Nanayakkara8​, Lishanthe Gunarathne9​, Rohana …

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Water bearing Formations

Any geological structure/formation/strata which contains water is called as a Water bearing formation. Typically, water bearing formations are named as Aquifers in geology. Those structures have capacity to absorb or transmit water, and generally formed as soil or rock formations. Most of the aquifers are highly porous and permeable. Thus, those structures are mainly taken …

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Monkeypox

The monkeypox virus is the infection that causes monkeypox. It can spread from animals to people since it is a viral zoonotic infection. Additionally, it is transferrable between people and the environment, as well as between humans. Numerous symptoms and indicators are associated with monkeypox. While some people experience less severe symptoms, others may experience …

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Randomized control trial of prednisolone and doxycycline in patients with acute interstitial nephritis of unknown aetiology.

Randomized control trial of prednisolone and doxycycline in patients with acute interstitial nephritis of unknown aetiology. Zeid Badurdeen, Neelakanthi Ratnatunga, Tilak Abeysekera, Abdul. W. M. Wazil, Premil N. Rajakrishna, Jalitha P. Thinnarachchi, Dulani D. Welagedera, Nadeeka Ratnayake, Adambarage. P. D. Alwis, Hemalika Abeysundara, Ranjith Kumarasiri, Richard Taylor & Nishantha Nanayakkara   Abstract Background Patients presenting …

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