Inflammation contributes to knee osteoarthritis (KOA) where many immunological mediators participate in its initiation and progression. Most clinicians manage primary (pKOA) secondary (sKOA) alike. Whether profiles of pKOA sKOA differ remains obscure. Hence, we aimed differentially identify potential serum immunologic diagnostic markers sKOA. This case control study used 46 KOA patients (pKOA, n = 30; sKOA, 16), 60 age, gender matched controls (normal healthy, systemic lupus erythematosus...

Studies on body composition and its determinants among SLE patients are limited. Estimation of composition, analysis associations different compartments important in planning long-term care these patients. The aim the study was to identify changes assess effect corticosteroid use, patient disease-related variables composition. We compared lean mass, fat bone mineral density (BMD), content (BMC) determined by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry technology, a group premenopausal women with (n =...

Objectives Compared to the non-dominant side, higher bone mineral content (BMC) and density (BMD) have been demonstrated in forearm bones dominant side. Clinicians are compelled scan side when deformities or artifacts found This study was done evaluate differences phalangeal BMC BMD, measured using accuDXA, between hands. Design participants A group of 333 subjects, comprising 267 healthy volunteers (185 women 82 men) 66 with rheumatoid arthritis. Phalangeal BMD BMC, were accuDEXA, both Main...

Unusual forms of tuberculosis are common among immune-suppressed patients, leading to challenges in diagnosis and management. We present a Sri Lankan patient with systemic lupus erythematosis, investigated for chronic wrist pain low inflammatory markers without symptoms, who was subsequently diagnosed have the joint. A 31-year-old woman erythematosis remission evaluated left significant examination findings on presentation. She did not any constitutional symptoms. Basic investigations reveal...

A 50-year-old man with psoriatic arthropathy was examined for a painful mass in the left cubital fossa. The clinical findings indicated tumor or infection. Computed tomographic scanning and bone scintigraphy also raised possibility of malignant lesion. Surgical exploration revealed that chronically inflamed bicipitoradial bursa adherent to biceps tendon. This is rare condition, only handful cases described literature. first scintigraphic case reported. imaging features are discussed terms anatomy.

Spinal cord injury (SCI) has high mortality and morbidity.Prevention is the best way to reduce burden on health sector society.Lack of a large scale referral study epidemiology SCI in Sri Lanka, barrier improve methods prevention.A descriptive (prospective) was conducted Rheumatology Rehabilitation Hospital, Ragama, where randomly selected 42 patients diagnosed traumatic spinal injuries were presented with an interviewer-administered questionnaire after consent.Mean age population 32.74...

<h3>Background:</h3> Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a devastating disease. Complications are related to the disease as well treatment. Disease severity and organ involvement during course of illness comparatively higher in Sri Lankan population with SLE when compared North Americans Europeans. Steroids widely used SLE, significant cause morbidity. <h3>Objectives:</h3> To assess pattern steroid use defined steroid-related side effects among national cohort patients systemic Lanka....

<h3>Background</h3> Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem autoimmune connective tissue disease with varying degrees of severity and organ system involvement. Disease phenotype are shown to be different based on ethnicity [1,2] where Asians have been more severe compared Caucasians [2]. Infections, active SLE cardiovascular involvement identified as leading causes death among Asian patients [3]. However, there no consensus whether this represents or socioeconomically less...

Kikuchi Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a rare benign self-limiting condition described in young females characterized by lymphadenopathy and fever. It has been associated with several infective autoimmune diseases, among which systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) relatively common. could occur either as proceeding illness or coexisting SLE. The presence of necrotizing lymphadenitis appreciated the histological specimen to confirm diagnosis. Anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) positivity implicates possible...

Abstract Background Anti-synthetase syndrome is the collection of myositis and/or interstitial lung disease with presence various antibodies directed against an aminoacyl transfer RNA synthetase. Anti Jo − 1 antibody commonest these and its characteristically associated dermatological manifestation mechanic’s hands. However, in absence other features, whether hands could be considered as a prodromic sign relapse not proven. We would like to present patient who developed subsequently went on...

Acute osteochondral injuries of the hip are rare in absence associated dislocation. A series cases is presented which these were sustained after relatively minor trauma to hip. Radiologic studies revealed evidence mild dysplasia and, one case, an fracture right femoral head. Scintigraphy and unexpected uptake acetabulum, was subsequently confirmed as being due labral tears or acetabular injuries. In addition, scan showed a possible avulsion-type injury iliofemoral ligament, suggesting...

The Galle Medical Journal is published by the Association. journal quarterly in March, June, September and December each year. submissions are accepted throughout aims of to foster co-operation among medical fraternity be a forum make literary contributions, share experiences encountered practice, update their knowledge have debates on topics related all aspects medicine.

The journal is the official publication of College Surgeons Sri Lanka. Its mission to reach highest standard scientific surgical practice by dissemination high quality information and foster promote growth surgery in Lanka region. Journal Surgery publishes peer-reviewed leading articles, review perspectives case reports field broadly related sciences adheres ethics as portrayed Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) a member this organisation. It listed an ICMJE which follow its...

Background: Spinal cord injury has major functional, medical and financial effects on the injured person, as well an important effect person's psychosocial well-being. Therefore it requires specialized clinical rehabilitation for a considerable period of time. Rehabilitation nurses have opportunity to work closely with persons spinal over fairly long periods life. Objective: The purpose this study was describe perceptions in providing psychological support persons. Methods: A qualitative...

Anti-personnel land mines are deployed in many regions of conflict around the world. A large number civilians and militants affected regularly due to blasts such mines. Once set, they remain as silent concealed killers for decades challenge safety even during times peace. descriptive study was carried out at Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital a six month period starting July 2007. The total anti-personal mine injuries admitted this 89. In all cases, body part primarily contact with had been...

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<h3>Background</h3> Osteoarthritis (OA) is commonly perceived as a degenerative joint disease but it now established that inflammation contributes to OA. ThoughOA categorised into primary and secondary osteoarthritis, most clinicians manage patients of both categories in similar manner. <h3>Objectives</h3> The current study aimed identify potential diagnostic markers Two cohorts Sri Lankan patients, one with OA another were assessed for selected panel immunologic mediators i.e. cytokines...

The Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases (SLJID) is an open access, peer-reviewed, biannual journal published by the Society for Microbiology (SSM). considers articles from all professional disciplines involved in field infectious diseases. has been publication since 2011, included DOAJ 2018 and a member COPE 2021. SLJID practices double-blind peer review policy. From 2022, publishes accepted manuscripts online immediately after copy-editing, enabling rapid dissemination scientific...