Theme

Health Sciences

This sub-theme invites papers that explore advances in medicine, dentistry, allied health and veterinary sciences. Further, papers that address technological advances in medicine and dentistry , medical and dental education, medical ethics, common medical and dental conditions, public health, environmental health, pharmacy, nursing, physiotherapy, radiology, toxicology, zoonoses, veterinary medicine and next generation healthcare burden are also accepted.

O - Oral Presentation, P - Poster presentation

Paper No	Topic	Presentation mode
15	Subacute neurocognitive impairment in organophosphate and carbamate insecticide poisoning Dassanayake TL, Weerasinghe VS, Gawarammana IB, Buckley N	O
20	Prevalence of low birth weight and associated maternal factors in Vellavely Medical Officer of Health area Sutharsan M, Pathiranaghe AMSD	P
22	Patient centered attitudes of Sri Lankan medical graduates assessed by Patient Practitioner Orientation Scale (PPOS) Mudiyanse RM, Pallegama R, Alwis SB, Olupeliyawa A, Marambe K, Chandrathilaka M, Krupat E	O
23	Developing a self-appraisal tool for intern medical officers in Sri Lanka Mudiyanse RM, Pallegama R, Alwis SB, Olupeliyawa A, Marambe K, Chandrathilaka M, Krupat E	O
25	Student performance and perception regarding descriptive and clinical case based anatomy questions Amaratunga HA, Gunasena HR	P
39	Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) as a treatment for androgenic alopecia in males Fonseka HFS, Gunawardana JN	P
42	Association between taste sensation and dental caries experience among dental students Gunawardane S, Ariyasinghe S, Rajapakse PS, Aluwihare S, Perera E	P
43	Evaluating probiotic attributes of Lactobacillus sp isolated from plaque samples taken from female adults with dental caries Jayasekara JAN, Panagoda GJ, Farook FF	O
44	Factors associated with the uptake of cervical cancer screening among married women in Udagangoda Grama Niladhari Division, Ratnapura district, Sri Lanka Nandasena HMRKG, Ekanayaka EMJSK	O
48	Burden of tobacco smoking and its awareness Hewageegana VP, Hemamala KSVL, Herath HMBGRP, Herath HMSK, Herath MGBUGW, Herath RHMSM, Herath WAKMD, Hettiarachchi HDM, Hewauluwatte SP, Jayakody JAAC, Jayalath JMCC, Jayamaha JHSK, Adikari SB	O
53	Quality of life and co-morbidities among male patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) attending the District Chest Clinic Kandy Dissanayake DS, Shafana MNF, Siribaddana MAH, Senevirathne WMHSMRD, Stantly PKDHM	O
54	Hypolipedimic effect of water extract of Trigonella foenum-graecum seed Attanayake AMKC, Godakumara GKM, Fernando PHP, Jayasinghe L, Fernando WIT	O
57	Physical activity patterns among persons with diabetes attending the National Diabetes Centre, Sri Lanka PereraWMK, Perera SJ, De Silva Waliange AASH, Wickramaratne MN, Senanayake WDW	P
62	Comparison of acute effects of fast tempo and slow tempo music on pre-competition anxiety level among university rugby players Udayanga MAS, Weerarathna LRND	P
65	A rare case of stomach perforation inside the thoracic cavity due to a congenital diaphragmatic hernia in an adult Ranaweera RKMDCD, Gamage SMK, Edirisinghe EMDB, Wasala WMAKO, Udayakumara EAD	P
66	Use of Information and Communication Technology for controlling Oral Potential Malignant Disorders in Sri Lanka Gunawardena S, Gunatilake D, Amarasinghe H, Jayasinghe RD, Tilakaratne WM	P
68	Positive findings and breast cancer: prediction through the mammographic x - ray examination among selected population, Sri Lanka Sathyathas P, Herath HMISN, Tudugala R, Hewapathirana WK	O
69	Comparison of wound healing potential of the papaya peel dressing with povidone - iodine dressing on diabetic foot ulcers Amarakoon D, Senevirathna RJK, Illeperuma RP	O
77	Biomonitoring of 18 trace elements in human hair and nail from inhabitants of Girandurukotte and Kandy by ICP–MS Diyabalanage S, Fonseka S, Dasanayake DMSNB, Chandrajith R	O
79	Post–MDA surveillance for transmission of lymphatic filariasis in the Colombo and Gampaha districts of Sri Lanka Chandrasena TGAN, Premaratna R, Samarasekera SD, Kuruppu KAAS, De Silva NR	O
80	Review of literature in identifying biomarker profile for CKD-U patients in Sri Lanka Fernando WBNT, Badurdeen MZ, Hemage R,Hettiarachchi TW, Nanayakkara N	O
84	Is there any relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) selectedanthropometric parameters and body fat percentage? Amarathunga AAMDDN, Samarakoon DNAW, Perera PPR	O
85	Conflict between intellectual property and public health Wanninayake SRBWMAP	O
88	Comparison of Clinical Disease Activity Index (CDAI) and Disease Activity Score 28 (DAS 28) as composite measures to assess the disease activity in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in Sri Lanka Dissanayake DRKC, Dissanayake JK, Wanigasekera WADPC, Jayasinghe C, Sominanda HMA	O
89	Awareness on informed consent among residents of Kandy district, Sri Lanka: a study from Bogahakumbura Division Rathnayake ARMAU, Nanayakkara CD	P
91	Comparing the effects of general warm up and specific warm up on agility performance of rugby players in University of Peradeniya Fernando KTMA, Sarathchandra N, Madushan HAP, Weerasinghe WAAG, Thuvaragan V, Bandaranayake D	O
94	Awareness of women about causes and complications of obesity in Keppitiwalana Grama Niladhari Division, Sri Lanka Weragoda WRSS, Bandara TWMTW	O
98	Evaluation of probiotic attributes of lactobacillus species isolated from faecal samples of neonates Madhushika DSBDU, Herath HMTDK, Panagoda GJ	P
100	Relationship of the suprascapular neurovascular bundle to the suprascapular ligament: a cadaveric study Nasim FN, Wickramarathna AAD, Nanayakkara TD, Alahakoon AMBD, Herath PPB, Ekanayaka EMKGHBK, Wijenayake WMWC, Dissanayaka JK	O
101	The superficial ulnar artery: an unusual origin and course Wickramarathna AAD, Nanayakkara TD, Alahakoon AMBD, Nasim FN, Herath PPB, Ekanayaka EMKGBK, Gunasena HR, Dissanayake JK	P
103	Evaluation of patient perception of maternity care in a tertiary hospital Kulathunga MM, Rathnayake RMCJ	O
105	Knowledge, practices and contributing factors for physical exercise among non-academic staff, University of Peradeniya Dissanayake DS, Gunawardhana DKLR, Hennayake KMSM, Gunathilake HMWGSP, Haseena MHF, Gunaratne BRRN, Gunarathne MWMMKTB	O
106	Palmaris longus muscle: prevalence of absence and morphological variations, a Sri Lankan cadaveric study Herath PPB, Nasim FN, Ekanayaka EMKGHBK, Nanayakkara TD, Alahakoon AMBD, Wickramarathna AAD, Rukmal RKPB, Dissanayake JK	O
107	Anatomical variations in the radial artery observed in its origin and course, a cadaveric study Nanayakkara TD, Alahakoon AMBD, Wickramarathna AAD, Nasim FN, Herath PPB, Ekanayaka EMKGHBK, Rajamanthri PS Dissanayake JK	P
108	Survey on knowledge, attitudes and practices on urolithiasis among final year students in Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya Pethiyagoda AUB, Kapukotuwa KC, Hennayake KMSM, Ariyarathna EDKN,Rathnayake KAC	O
115	Cellular and virological changes with reference to cytopathic effect and virus load in dengue virus co-infections and super-infections in vitro Fara MMF, Daulagala SWPL, Sirisena PDNN, Abeykoon AMSB, Noordeen F	O
117	Pattern of seminal fluid analysis in a population of sub-fertile men attending to Urology clinic, Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya Pethiyagoda AUB, Hennayake KMSM, Ariyarathne EDKN, Rathnayake KAC, Kapukotuwa KC	O
118	In vitro evaluation of different surface topography for optimum cellular responses for bone substitutes Premachandra WGTN, Rajapakse RPVJ, Herath HMTU	O
122	Oligoclonal band positive and negative Multiple Sclerosis: do they represent clinically distinct subgroups of Multiple Sclerosis? Gamage SMK, Nasim FN, Wickramarathna AAD, Wijenayake WMWC, Wijeweera I, Adikari SB, Sominanda HMA	O
123	Attitudes towards complementary and alternative medicine among second year medical, dental, nursing and physiotherapy students at the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Gunaratne BRRN, Alles CNRA, Soysa NS	O
124	Prevalence and associated factors of soil-transmitted helminth infections among grade one students of selected government schools in Kandy Municipal Council area, Sri Lanka Senarathne TGDPR, Senevirathne YGPS, Senevirathne HMIS, Seneviratne HS, Sewwandi KPA, Shantha DWA, Shenali JAII, Silva HCP, Sirimanne SC, Somawardhana MKYM, Subasinghe SATK, Subasinghe SAJS, Wickramasinghe WDSJ	P
128	Association between socio-economic status and demographical factors with health related quality of life in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis attending to the Rheumatology clinic of Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka Jayawardena DBN, Hewage DC	O
132	Unwrapping methods using face recognition and emotion identification Shanmugarajah V, Sathananthan H, Janathan T, Godaliyadda GMRI, Ekanayake MPB, Wijayakulasooriya J	O
137	Efficiency of a hydration plan on hydration level of elite female hockey players Sitinayake SMSH, Weerarathna LRND, Ekanayake GLK	O
139	In-vitro and in-vivo hypoglycemic effect of water extract of Averrhoa carambola L. (Star fruit) Weerasekara NK, Fernando PHP, Godakumara GKM, Fernando WIT	O
144	Isolation and molecular characterization of Naegleria species in water bodies of North – Western province of Sri Lanka Gunarathna JANS, Rajapakse KG De A,Herath HMLMK, Wickramasinghe WDSJ, Iddawela WMDR	O
147	Edge detection for facial emotion identification Harisha S, Vinothini S, Janathan T, Godaliyadda GMRI, Ekanayake MPB, Wijayakulasooriya J	O
148	Awareness and practice of ergonomics by dental students in clinical years Wijayasinghe WAPN, Gunawardana DMNS, Sudarshani WAC, Kumara KWTD, Tharisika N, Amali WGG, Bandaranayake D	O
150	Knowledge and self-foot care practices among diabetic patients, attending General Hospital, Mannar, Sri Lanka Pieris HRR, Soysa HNS, Alles CNRA	O
153	Occurrence of Aquaporin 4 receptor antibodies in patients suggestive of Multiple Sclerosis Gamage SMK, Alahakoon AMBD, Dissanayake DRKC, Gunathilake R, Adikari SB, Wijeweera I, Sominanda HMA	O
159	Influence of preexisting cavitations in primary tract stones on success rate of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy Sumanadasa PDNS, Pethiyagoda AUB, Ranasinghe JGS, Pitawala HMGTA	O
160	Distribution of bone metastases in prostate carcinoma: isotope (technetium 99m methylene diphosphonate) bone scans in a Sri Lankan population Pethiyagoda AUB, Nanayakkara DKK, Rathnayake KAC, Hennayake KMSM, Ariyarathna EDKN, Kapukotuwa KC, Sumanasekara HRSD	O
168	Gender related differences of clinical, radiological features and oligoclonal band status among Sri Lankan Multiple Sclerosis patients Gamage SMK, Herath PPB, Ekanayaka EMKGHBK, Rukmal RKPB, Adikari SB, Wijeweera I, Sominanda HMA	O
169	Awareness, need and demand for replacement of missing teeth among partially dentate patients attending a university dental hospital Perera EJC, Jayasinghe RM, Jayasinghe JAVP, Thilakumara IP, Rasnayaka RMSGK, Shiraz MHM, Ranabahu RRIK, Kularathne S	O
170	Occurrence of optic neuritis and visual evoked potential characteristics in a group of Multiple Sclerosis patients in Sri Lanka Gamage SMK, Herath PPB, Ranaweera RKMCD, Wijerathne G, Adikari SB, Wijeweera I, Sominanda HMA	O
171	Congenital renal and urinary tract anomalies in children Sumanasekara HRSD, Nanayakkara DKK, Jayasooriya NA	O
173	Denture hygiene and self-reported denture hygiene practices among a group of denture wearers attending a university dental hospital: a pilot study Rasnayake RMSGK, Jayasinghe JAVP, Thilakumara IP, Jayasinghe RM	O
177	Comparison of oligoclonal band numbers of western and Sri Lankan Multiple Sclerosis patients Gamage SMK, Alahakoon AMBD, Nanayakkara TD, Adikari SB, Wijeweera I, Dilhani S, Rajamanthree PS, Sominanda HMA	P
180	Sub-hepatic vermiform appendix and associated anomalies: a case report Ekanayaka EMKGHBK, Herath PPB, Alahakoon AMBD, Nanayakkara TD, Nasim FN, Wickramarathna AAD, Dissanayaka JK	P
181	Effectiveness of punch skin grafts as a treatment for stable vitiligo: a pilot study Athauda AMIRK, Fonseka HFS	P
184	Practices regarding use of insulin among diabetic patients in selected hospitals in Colombo district Wijesinghe DS, Pathirana RL, Perera PPR	P
185	A randomized clinical trial comparing the efficacy of decoctions of Rathkaralheba (Cyathulla prostrata) and Hathavariya (Asparagus racemosus) in the treatment of Sravi arshas (bleeding piles) Dissanayake DPA, Sivaganesh S, Tissera MHA	O
186	Cost-benefit analysis of electronic medical records system in government hospitals in Sri Lanka Amarasiri HADB, Dorabawila SSKBM	P
191	Face detection and emotion recognition by weighting the regional information of the face Thiruchchelvam J, Sathananthan H, Shanmugarajah V, Godaliyedda GMRI, Ekanayake MPB, Wijayakulasooriya J	P
193	Subclavius posticus muscle: clinical significance of a rare supernumerary muscle Alahakoon AMBD, Nasim FN, Nanayakkara TD, Wickramarathne AAD, Herath PPB, Ekanayaka EMKGHBK, Wijerathne AGG, Dissanayake JK	O
194	Effect of micronutrient supplementation during altitude training on haematological and performance parameters of endurance athletes Nandadeva TDP, Dissanayake AMSDM, Nanayakkara SDI, Silva WAIC, Rajaratne AAJ	O
198	Relationship between time of onset and the side in ureteric colic Pethiyagoda AUB, Ariyarathna EDKN, Hennayake KMSM, Rathnayake KAC, Kapukotuwa KC	O
199	Sexual dysfunction among male students of Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya Pethiyagoda AUB, Ariyarathna EDKN, Hennayake KMSM, Rathnayake KAC, Kapukotuwa KC	P
200	Antimicrobial activity ofpiper betelagainst Candida albicans and its effects on adherence to denture acrylic surfaces Bandaranayake BMSK, Panagoda GJ, Abayasekara CL, Karunaratne AM	O
211	Learning experience of medical laboratory students towards a self-study E-Learning resource : a preliminary study Jayawardena JACK, Tamara R, Jayasooriya PR, Illeperuma R	O
215	Clinical audit on patients’ and operators’ experience on root canal treatments done under rubber dam Miyuranga HGP, Halpegama UM, Nanayakkara EA, Anuruddha RD, Alahakoon AMAL, Wetthasingha KA, Wijerathne KM, Fonseka MCN	O
217	Study on patients’ awareness on ischaemic heart disease Senarathne N, Mohamed F, Niyangoda D	P
227	Exploring perception on polypharmacy and drug adverse effects in a sample of post myocardial infarction patients Kogulan T, Bandara HGWAPL, Jegavanthan A, Kodithuwakku NW, Hewarathna UI, Karunaratne RMSP, Ambagaspitiya AWDT, Jayawickreme SR	O
228	Impairment of basic activities of daily living of an elderly semi-urban population in Sri Lanka Ranasinghe DCLW, Herath HMNB, Perinpanayagam UI, Ambagaspitiya AWN, Jayasinghe C	O
231	Clinical characteristics of young patients with myocardial infarction; A single center experience Bandara HGWAPL, Kodithuwakku NW, Kogulan T, Jegavanthan A, Siribaddana MAH, Ambagammana DMJMH, Sirisena T	P
233	Pattern of coronary artery disease when right coronary artery becomes a non-dominant vessel: a single center angiographic analysis Jegavanthan A, Bandara HGWAPL, Kodithuwakku NW, Karunaratne RMSP, Hewarathna UI, Siribaddana MAH, Ambagammana DMJMH, Dolapihilla SNDB	P
234	Pattern of diet, eating habits and Body Mass Index among patients with myocardial infarctions at a younger age Bandara HGWAPL, Jegavanthan A, Kodithuwakku NW, Kogulan T, Ambagammana DMJMH, Siribaddana MAH, Kularathne A	O
235	Comparison of coronary artery disease between young and elderly age groups in Sri Lanka: angiogram based retrospective study Bandara HGWAPL, Kogulan T, Kodithuwakku N, Ambagammana DMJMH, Siribaddana MAH, Weerakoon WMG	O
237	Medico-legal interpretation of casualties presented with physical assault to Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya Fernando DMG, Tennakoon SUB, Wickramasinghe MHP	O
245	Evaluation of self-perceived competencies of intern medical officers in Sri Lanka Mudiyanse RM, Pallegama R, Alwis SB, Olupaiiyawa A, Marambe K, Chandrathilaka M, Krupat E	P
257	Association between diabetes mellitus and fasting serum lipid levels along with few selected factors in a rural community in the district of Kandy, Sri Lanka Kumarasiri PVR, Ralapanawa U, Balasooriya H, Senevirathne R, Rathnayake D, Abeywardhana C, Champika U	O
258	Association between hypertension and some known risk factors in a rural community in the district of Kandy, Sri Lanka Kumarasiri PVR, Ralapanawa U, Senevirathne R, Balasooriya H, Rathnayake D, Abeywardhana C, Champika U	O
259	Comparison of emotional intelligence of two groups of medical students and their co-relations Edussuriya D, Marambe KN, Rathnayake RMISD, Premaratne BG, Ubhayasiri SK, Mudalige JMHC, Tennakoon S	O
271	Common health problems perceived by elders living in elders’ homes within Kandy Municipal area of Sri Lanka Abeywardhana UNY, Alahakoon TP, Amarasooriya AMDB, Attanyayaka DLK, Abeypathirana R, Ambanwea HJB, Aaqil AWA, Abeyweera AKAA, Attanayaka N, Athauda AMTR, Ariyawansa TI, Attanyayaka N, Abesinghe WMDK Kumarasiri PVR	P
283	Comparative analysis of the antioxidant potential of traditional and contemporary betel quids used in Sri Lanka Piyarathna NS, Paranagama MP, Nawarathne N	O
284	Relationship of internet addiction with depression, loneliness and health related lifestyle among university students Chamika RMA, Dias SR	O
294	Longitudinal relaxation time analysis of pixel based magnetic resonance imaging parameter for potential acute myeloid Leukemia identification Senevirathne DPVKM, Jayatilake ML	O
295	Quality of working length radiographs taken and used by dental post graduate trainees during endodontic treatment Senevirathne DPVKW, Fonseka MCN, Jayasinghe RM, Jayasinghe RD	O
305	Ethnic tropism of Helicobacter pylori infection towards Tamil ethnicity in a Sri Lankan sample Petangoda MA, Wijetunge S, Buharideen SM, Dissanayake EWNSB, Dayarathne PND, Kotakadeniya R, Noordeen F, Abeykoon AMSB	P
307	Career preferences of medical students Premaratne AD, Prabathini TGA, Pathum BS, Priyanwada LAD, Pinnagolla PGKK, Prabudda SHDM, Priyadarshani KMWW, Pothupitiya PP, PremakumaraESS, Pitiyage KP, Priyaranga BPN, Priyankara WN, Edussuriya D	O
310	Knowledge and attitudes towards patient safety among nursing students at three state Universities in Sri Lanka Piyarathne JG, Seneviratne SNKS	P
311	Physical nature of culture media alters microbial amylase enzyme production Wijepala PC, Seneviratne G, Rathnayake RMAR, Gunaratne S, Jayalal RGU	P
319	Formulation development and assessment of skin whitening efficacy of whitening cream of Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) Sambavathas S, Herath HMDR, Amarasinghe NR, Suraweera RK	P
321	Audit on post-operative analgesia in surgical wards in General Hospital (Teaching), Peradeniya Ratnayake RMNK, Kotakadeniya HMSRB, De Silva PHDP	P
324	Gastrointestinal parasites of captive, semi-captive and wild elephants of Sri Lanka Abeysekara N, Rajakaruna RS, Rajapakse RPVJ	P
325	Incidence of dipterans causing myiasis in dogs and cats treated in two veterinary clinics in Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Bandara WRUA, Karunaratne WAIP, Fuward RM, Dangolla A, Yasakeerthi ADH	P
326	Evaluation of the effectiveness of a model of pediatric chest positioning device with respect to image quality Hathurusinghe HDNS, De Silva WLR, Dissanayake DMSS, Jayasinghe R	O
329	Establishment of a PCR based technique for diagnosis of Trichomoniasis in patients attending the sexually transmitted disease and acquired immune deficiency syndrome control programme in Kandy, Sri Lanka Herath HMSP, Iddawela WMDR, Wickramasinghe WDSJ, Pathirana GC	P
334	Chronic anti-inflammatory activity of Sudarshana powder on adjuvant-induced arthritis in rats Weerakoon WASS, Perera PK, Gunasekara D, Suresh TS	O
341	Dental morphology of Down’s syndrome children and adolescents residing in an institution in Jaffna, Sri Lanka Neishanthan A, Ihalagedara D, Arambewatta K, Peris R, Dissanayake U	O
347	Evaluation of odontogenic tumors and cysts diagnosed by Cone Beam Computed Tomography at University Dental Hospital Peradeniya Jayasinghe JCM, Jayasinghe RD, Medawela RMSHB, Gayathry AJayasuriya N, Attygala AM	O
348	Native valve endocarditis: a case report Gunaratne BRRN, Premaratne BG, Madagammana MAHJ	P
350	Depression among head and neck cancer patients treated with chemoradiation Gunawardena S, Attygalla M, Madawala P, Jayasinghe RD, Pallegama R	P
352	Changes of health related quality of life in head and neck cancer patients treated with chemoradiation Gunawardena S, Attygalla M, Madawala P, Jayasinghe RD, Pallegama R	O
355	Assessment of the demography and common clinical symptoms among hypertensive patients in Sri Lanka Ralapanawa U, Bandara M, Tennakoon S, Wickramasurendra N, Bandara R, Jayalath T	O
357	Heenbowitiya (Osbeckiaoctandra) prevents carbon tetrachloride (ccl4)-induced liver injury in ICR mice Bogahawaththa BRS, Wijesundara RRMKK, Kodithuwakku SP, Siriweera EH, Rajapakse RRPVJ, Wijayagunawardane MPB	O
361	Audit of current pattern of practice in prescribing medications for hypertensive patients in Sri Lanka Ralapanawa U, Bandara M, Tennakoon S, Wickramasurendra N, Bandara R, Jayalath T	P
362	Knowledge, awareness, attitude and practice with regards to hypertension in a cohort of hypertensive patients Ralapanawa U, Bandara M, Tennakoon S, Wickramasurendra N, Bandara R, Jayalath T	P
363	Prevalence of modifiable and non-modifiable cardiovascular risk factors in a cohort of chronic hypertensive patients Ralapanawa U, Bandara M, Tennakoon S, Wickramasurendra N Bandara R, Jayalath T	O
364	Stimulated single fiber electromyography in orbicularis oculi muscle in carbamate insecticide poisoned patients: a preliminary study Alahakoon AAC, Dassanayake TL, Sedgwick EM, Gawarammana IB, Weerasinghe VS	O
367	Effective induction of cytotoxic T lymphocytes by PMDC derived exosomes for development of adaptive cellular immunotherapy/cell-free vaccine Sandarekaa JAH, Herath HMTU, Uchiyama T, Oiwa E, Narita M, Takahashi M	O
368	In vitro anti-Candida effect of Sri Lankan virgin coconut oil Garusinghe N, Jayatilake JMS, Madujith T	O
369	Maxillary and mandibular arch dimensions of a Sri Lankan population : a preliminary study Arambawatta AKS, Peiris HRD, Nandasena BGTL, Angammana DDR, Banneheka BMHSK, Ihalagedera DD, Abeysundara RGAP, Mannapperuma MMANT, Rupasinghe SD, Pilapitiya M, Gangadhara MGB, Dissanayake DMMLB, Rajanayake RMNTK, Aluwihare WMRSP, Perera HAED, Nanayakkara CD	O
378	Relationship between dental amalgam and oral lichenoid reaction/ lichen planus Halpegama UM, Fonseka MCN, Jayasinghe RD, Angammana HMRW, Kalinga ND, Gunattilaka PADMR, Wijeyeweera RL	O
379	Incidence of pulp exposure after removal of deep carious lesions in permanent posterior teeth of adults: a randomized clinical trial comparing stepwise excavation vs. indirect pulp capping vs. complete excavation Wijerathne KM, Wijeyeweera RL, Dummer PMH	O
381	Social and Health impact of flying Hymenoptera stings: experience in a region of central hill country of Sri Lanka Kularatne SAM, Ralapanawa U, Basnayake D	P
383	Assessment of mothers’ knowledge about factors related to feeding their infants infants with cleft lip and/ or palate Wijekoon WMPSK, Herath HMTDK, Rathnayaka K, Dissanayake T, Mahendran R	O
388	Descriptive analysis and clinical outcome of patients presented with lower impacted third molars to the District General Hospital, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka Gunawardhana KSND, Nawaratnam B, Ranaweera GK, Jayasinghe RD, Abesinghe AHMK	O
389	Pattern of mandibular third molar impaction and its relationship to the inferior alveolar canal: retrospective Cone Beam Computed Tomography analysis in a group of Sri Lankan patients Medawela RMSHB, Wijekoon WMPSK, Jayasinghe RD	O
393	Potential use of mechanical methods for sex separation of dengue vector mosquitoes for large scale laboratory rearing Gunathilaka PADHN, Dilushika WAP, Udayanga NWBAL, Ranathunge RMTB, Wijegunawardana NDAD, De Silva BGDNK, Abeyewickreme W	O
400	Identification of mutations in BRCA1 exon 11 of breast cancer confirmed patients and in at risk individuals Jayasuriya KMD, Hewawithana PB, Galketiya KB, Yatawara L	P
402	Patient radiation dose evaluation in dual energy x-ray absorptiometry at a selected private hospital Bandara WMTM, Gamage HL	O
408	Estimation of radiation dose received by a nurse working in a Nuclear Medicine unit at a selected private hospital, Sri Lanka Gamage HL, Bandara WMTM	O
410	Comparison of E-cadherin expression in node positive and node negative invasive breast carcinomas Pathirana LYV, Siriweera EH, Amaratunga HA, Adikari SB, Gamage J, Gunasinghe NPAD	O
414	Expression of ɤ-h2ax and p53 in oral cancer and oral potentially malignant diseases with areca nut history Bandara WMKM, Illeperuma RP, Kyeong KD, Siriwardena BSMS, Jayasinghe RD, Tilakaratne WM, Jin K	O
422	Salacia reticulata (kothala himbutu) and Psychotria sarmentosa (gonika) extracts ameliorates ovariectomy induced bone destruction Godakumara GKM, Fernando PHP, Soysa HNS, Alles CNRA	O
428	Two case reports on dengue haemorrhagic fever complicated with abdominal compartment syndrome and acute liver failure Jayasinghe JAJ, Rupasinghe S, Kularatne SAM	P
434	Assessment of dietary diversity among community dwelling elderly in Kandy district: a pilot study Abeywickrama HM, Damayanthi HDWT, Wimalasiri KMS	O
439	Presence of abnormally positioned brachiocephalic artery and common carotid arteries in a female corpse: a case report Herath PPB, Ekanayaka EMKGHB, Alahakoon AMBD, Nanaykkara TD, Nasim FN, Wickramaratna AAD, Gunasena HR, Dissanayake JK	P
449	Evaluating probiotic attributes of Lactobacillus sp isolated from plaque samples taken from male adults with dental caries Wijesiriwardena MAMP, Jayasinghe RD, Panagoda GJ	O
450	Bisphenol A (BPA) impairs oocyte development via suppression of nuclear and cytoplasmic maturation and reducing the granulosa cells viability and functions Abayalath N, Dinisri I, Rathnawardhane A, Alexander B, Wijayagunawardhane MPB, Fazleabas AT, Kodithuwakku SP	O
451	Modelling the primary auditory cortex hemodynamic response using fMRI data Jayawardana JMWK, Hettiarachchi IS, Wasala WMPDK, Ranaweera RD	O
463	Carrier status of pathogenic leptospires among swine slaughtered for human consumption in Sri Lanka Muthusinghe BDS, Gamage CD, Rajapakse RGSC, Gamage TM, Fenanado P, Koizumi N, Shiokawa K, Yoshimatsu K, Arikawa J	O
464	Analysis of maxillary sinus volume by Computed Tomography (CT) scan for age and gender detection in a sample of Sri Lankans Sathyathas P, Herath LHMIM, Tudugala R, Senanayake G	P
466	Study on physico-chemical parameters of atorvastatin tablets in the Sri Lankan market Warapitiya CC, Priyadarshana YA, Wickramaratne DBM	O
476	Cytokine profiles in cutaneous leishmaniasis patients in Sri Lanka Galgamuwa GLS, Sumanasena JAMB, Sayanthooran S, Iddawela WMDR, Yatawara MDMLD, Wickramasinghe S	P
484	Traumatic dental injuries in children treated at the Division of Paedodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences Shazili AHM, Vijayakumaran V, Herath EMUCK, Kalubowila SS	P
489	Modeling of the pelvic surface dose during chest radiography in female paediatric patients at a selected hospital Basnayaka CCB, Bandara RMAS, Sivaruban S, Tudugala R	O
494	Evaluation of AGD in digital breast tomosynthesis relative to those in two-view full field digital mammography Niroshani HS, Hathurusinghe HDNS, Tudugala R	O
496	Quadriceps angle of undergraduate students of University of Peradeniya Sandamali AGI, Yatiwella YKSJB, Siriwardana HB, Liyanage DPLIC, Saranya S, Jansz R, Dissanayake JK	O
497	Diabetes mellitus and cardio vascular disease among undergraduates, University of Peradeniya Mendis BCG, Dangolla A, Handagama HRNPK, Jayathilake RMC, Rathnayake RMHW, Gunarathne YRIA, Baddewithana AK, Gunarathne TGNS,Rathnayake BMC	O
505	Knowledge, attitudes and practice of self-administration of insulin by patients with diabetes mellitus followed up at the General Hospital (Teaching), Kandy Maithreepala SD, Madujith T	O
510	Trend of mammography screening and distribution of risk factors among asymptomatic group of women in Kandy district, Sri Lanka Hettiarachchi GB, Galketiya KB, Kumarasiri PVR, Hewavithana PB, De Silva K	O
512	Prevalence of risk factors of breast cancer among females of Yatinuwara Divisional Secretariat area in Kandy district, Sri Lanka Jayasekara U, Jayathilake ML, Hewavithane PB,, Jayasinghe A, Kumarasiri PVR	O
517	Morphometric assessment of cranio-facial complex of a group of Sinhalese in Sri Lanka Arambawatta AKS, Nandasena BGTL, Peris HRD, Angammana HMRW, Paranagama MP, Banneheka BMHSK, Mannapperuma MMANT, Piyarathna N, Ihalagedara DD, Abesundara RGAP, Rupasinghe SD, Pilapitiya M, Gangadhara MGB, Dissanayake DDMLB, Rajanayake, RMNTK, Aluwihare WMRSP, Nanayakkara CD	O
522	Rretrospective analysis of demographic findings and concordance between clinical and histopathological diagnosis of radicular cysts Eden P , Tennakoon TMPB, Jayasooriya PR	O
523	Clinical presentations and management strategies of patients attending Dental Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya Abeyasinghe WAMUL,Jayasinghe JCM, Weerasinghe HGRN, Medawela RMSHB, Siriwardena BSMS, Jayasinghe RD	O
529	Fractures of acrylic dentures: an analysis of patterns and associated factors Thilakumara IP, Rasnayake RMSGK, Jayasinghe JAVP, Jayasinghe RM	O
533	Expression of p16 gene in oral potentially malignant disorders and oral cancer- a preliminary study Baddewithana AK, Illeperuma RP, Jayasinghe RD, Siriwardena BSMS, Tilakaratne WM	P
535	Histological parameters and expression of EGFR and β – catenin in oral squamous cell carcinoma: a preliminary study Karunatilaka HDNU,Siriwardena BSMS, Tilakaratne WM	O
539	A preliminary study on the antimicrobial activity of traditional and contemporary betel quids used in Sri Lanka Paranagama MP, Nandasena BGTL, Piyaratne NS, Senanayake MRDM, Weerasekara SHK, Jayatilake JAMS	P
540	Antioxidant activity of the herbal ingredients in traditional betel quid Paranaganma MP, Nandasena BGTL, Piyarathna NS, Gangadhara B, Rajanayake N, Rathnakumara A, Banneheka BMHSK, Jayawardena JACK, Ariyasinghe S, Peris HRD, Nanayakka D, Pallegama RW Arambewatta AKS, Angammana R, Nawarathna A, Gunathilake S, Sivakanesan R, Wanigasekara WMAP, Weihena SJ, Abeyratne BGSJ, Paranagama PA	P
541	Retrospective analysis of keratocystic odontogenic tumour in a cohort of Sri Lankan patients Kapugama KGKD, Herath HMSP, Senevirathna PC, Siriwardena BSMS	O
547	A study on assessing the correlation between different methods of working length measurement in root canal treatment Anuruddha RD, Nanayakkara EA, Miyuranga HGP, Halpegama UM, Alahaakoon AMAL, Fonseka MCN, Wijerathne KM	O
549	Evaluation of treated traumatic dental injuries at 6 months in a group of children Kalubowila SS, Shazli AHM, Vijayakumaran V, Herath EMUCK	P
554	Evaluation of cancer stem cell marker expression as a tool to predict survival and nodal metastasis of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma Jayasooriya PR, Fernando MC, Suraweera AK, Dissanayake UB	O
555	Survey on issues on sub-fertile couples coming to the Teaching Hospital Peradeniya Kulathunga MM, Rathnayake RMCJ	O
556	Nutritional status of schooling adolescents in the Anuradhapura district- are we under-estimating obesity? Goonapienuwala BL, Agampodi SB, Kalupahana NS, Siribaddana S	O
558	Antimicrobial activity of aqueous extracts of selected seaweeds against some human pathogens Rangika AEA, Mendis BCG, Rajapakse RPVG	O
568	Effects of dietary habits on red cell indices among female undergraduate students of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya Farwin MBF, Thilakarathne S, Herath HMTU	P