Wednesday, 20th July 2016

Pre-congress Workshop 1 Political initiatives impacting health – have we succeeded in our advocacy? NDW Lionel Memorial Auditorium, Sri Lanka Medical Association 9.00 am – 12.00 noon

8.30 – 9.00am Registration Chairpersons: Prof. Narada Warnasuriya Dr. Malik Fernando 9.00 – 9.10 am National Anthem followed by lighting of the oil lamp 9.10 – 9.15 am Welcome Address Dr. Iyanthi Abeyewickreme President, SLMA 9.15 – 9.25 am Introduction to the workshop Prof. Ravindra Fernando

Senior Professor of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo

SESSION 1

9.30 - 9.50 am Political determinants of health Prof. Saroj Jayasinghe

Professor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo

9.50 - 10.10 am Role of policy formulation within political parties – UNP representation Hon. Eran Wickramaratne, M. P. Deputy Minister of State Enterprise Development

10.10 - 10.30 am Role of policy formulation within political parties – SLFP representation Hon. Faizar Mustapha, M.P. Minister of Local Government and Provincial Councils

10.30 - 10.50 am Role of policy formulation within political parties – JVP representation Hon. Nalinda Jayatissa Member of Parliament

10.50 – 11.05 am Tea SESSION 2

11.10 - 11.30 am Health policy formulation- Health professionals perspective Dr. Anuruddha Padeniya President, GMOA

11.30 - 11.50 am Health policy formulation – Health Ministry perspective Dr. Neelamani R Hewageegana

Deputy Director General, Planning, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka

1 11.50 am-12.10 pm Health policy formulation – Economic perspective Dr. Ravi Rannan-Eliya

Executive Director and Fellow of the Institute of Health (IHP)

12.10 - 12.30 pm Health policy formulation – An overview of the ideal situation Dr. Palitha Abeykoon

Past President, SLMA 12.30 - 1.10 pm Discussion Moderators - Prof. Narada Warnasuriya and Dr. Malik Fernando Past Presidents, SLMA

1.10 - 1.25 pm Concluding remarks Prof. Narada Warnasuriya (Sinhala) Dr. Malik Fernando (English) Dr. Shridaran (Tamil)

1.25 - 1.30 pm Vote of thanks Dr. Ruvaiz Haniffa Vice President, SLMA

1.30 pm Lunch

Thursday, 21st July 2016

Pre-congress Workshop 2 Interactive workshop on medical research NDW Lionel Memorial Auditorium, Sri Lanka Medical Association 8.00 am – 3.30 pm Day 1

8.00 – 8.20 am Registration Chairperson: Dr. Anuruddha Abeygunasekera

8.25 – 8.30 am Welcome address Dr. Iyanthi Abeyewickreme President, SLMA A. Basics in research methodology 8.30 – 10.30 am Common study designs in medical research - Observational: Descriptive – case series and prevalence studies Analytical – cohort, case control and cross sectional analytical - Experimental: clinical trials

10.45am – 12.45 Types of errors in research studies – bias and chance pm - Bias: Information – data collection – tools used, quality of interviews Selection – sampling methods and randomization Confounding – dealt with by restriction, matching or multivariate analysis - Chance: Reliability of measurements and information Sample size 12.45-1.15 pm Lunch

B. Sample size calculation

1.15 - 3.15 pm - Why and for what types of studies is sample size calculation important? - Information required to calculate sample size - Sample size calculation for different types of study design - Allowing for response rates and other losses to the sample - Design effect - Power of a study - Common "pitfalls" - Practical work for participants

3 Friday, 22nd July 2016

Pre-congress Workshop 2 Interactive workshop on medical research NDW Lionel Memorial Auditorium, Sri Lanka Medical Association 8.30 am – 4.30 pm Day 2

8.30-9.15 am Approaching a writing project, choosing a target journal and using its instructions

9.15-10.30 am The structure of a scientific paper – IMRAD format, title, abstract, index words, introduction section

10.30-10.45 am Tea 10.45-11.30 am Writing the methods section, results section, discussion 11.30-12.30 pm Writing the references, preparing tables and figures, cover letter 12.30 – 1.00 pm Basics in writing style, “What editors want”

1.00 - 1.30 pm Lunch 1.30 – 2.00 pm Participants to write short words instead of long phrases from a given note 2.00-3.00 pm Writing the missing section of a sample paper 3.00-4.00 pm Presentations and discussion 4.00-4.30 pm Evaluation, distribution of certificates and conclusion

Resource persons: Dr. BJC Perera Consultant Paediatrician

Prof. Varuni de Silva Co-editor, Ceylon Medical Journal

Prof. A. Pathmeswaran Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya

Dr. Anuruddha Abeygunasekera Co-editor, Ceylon Medical Journal

Dr. Carukshi Arambepola Senior Lecturer, Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo

Saturday, 23rd July 2016

Pre-congress Workshop 3 Training tomorrow’s medical leaders Hotel Kingsbury, Colombo 8.30 am – 4.00 pm 8.30 – 9.00 am Registration 9.00 – 9.10 am National Anthem followed by the lighting of the oil lamp 9.10 - 9.20 am Address by President, SLMA Dr. Iyanthi Abeyewickreme 9.20 - 9.30 am Address by President, College of Medical Administrators of Sri Lanka Dr. Shanti Dalpatadu 9.30 - 9.45 am Introduction Prof. Devaka Fernando Consultant Endocrinologist, King’s Mill Hospital and Honorary Professor, University of Kent, UK 9.45 - 10.15 am Keynote address Dr. Peter Lees Chief Executive and Medical Director of the Intercollegiate UK Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management 10.15 -10.45 am Medical leadership Audio-visual presentation

10.45 -11.00 am Tea 11.00 -11.30 am Current reforms in public sector, implications for future leaders in the medical profession Mr. S Ranugge Commissioner, Public Service Commission, Sri Lanka

11.30 am -12.00 Medical leadership in private healthcare systems noon Dr. Samanthi de Silva Group Medical Director, Hemas Hospitals, Sri Lanka.

12.00 -12.30 pm Comparison of healthcare systems: Sri Lanka and UK Dr. S Sridharan Director, Healthcare Quality & Safety, Sri Lanka

12.30 - 1.00 pm Women in health leadership: challenges for the future Dr. Neelamani Rajapaksa Hewageegana Deputy Director General, Planning, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka

Dr. Samanthi de Silva Group Medical Director, Hemas Hospitals, Sri Lanka 1.00- 2.00 pm Lunch

5 2.00 - 2.30 pm Symposium: Training tomorrow’s medical leaders ‘Clinical leadership: Ensuring and assuring high quality healthcare’ Dr. Peter Lees Chief Executive and Medical Director of the Intercollegiate UK Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management

Prof. Devaka Fernando Consultant Endocrinologist, King’s Mill Hospital and Honorary Professor University of Kent, UK

2.30 – 4.00 pm Parallel sessions Parallel session I Parallel session II Shared leadership Clinical governance and quality Chairperson: Dr. Anil Jasinghe improvement Chairperson: Dr. Ranjan Dias Dr. Peter Lees Chief Executive and Medical Director of the Prof. Devaka Fernando Intercollegiate UK Faculty of Medical Consultant Endocrinologist, King’s Mill Leadership and Management Hospital and Honorary Professor, University of Kent, UK Dr. Sarath Samarage Senior Fellow, Institute for Health Policy, Dr. S Sridharan Sri Lanka Director, Healthcare Quality & Safety, Sri Lanka Case studies BMJ Cardiology Team of the Year 2015 Dr. Duminda Samarasinghe

Amputation of a law student‘s arm Dr. Samiddhi Samarakoon

Improving productivity in a Base Hospital Dr. Ashok Perera

4.00 pm Concluding remarks and vote of thanks Dr. Alan Ludowyke Director, International Health and Assistant Secretary, CMASL

Sunday 24th July 2016

Inauguration of the 129th Anniversary International Medical Congress 2016 and the SLMA Oration 2016 Oak Room, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo

5.45 pm Guests take their seats 6.00 pm Arrival of the Chief Guest 6.05 pm Introduction of Council Members to the Chief Guest 6.15 pm Ceremonial procession 6.20 pm National Anthem 6.25 pm Lighting the lamp of learning 6.30 pm Welcome address Dr. Iyanthi Abeyewickreme

President, SLMA

6.40 pm Address by the Guest of Honour Professor Graham Taylor Professor of Human Retrovirology Imperial College School of Medicine, United Kingdom

6.50 pm Address by the Chief Guest Professor Harshalal R. Seneviratne Emeritus Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology University of Colombo

7.00 pm Vote of thanks Dr. Neelamanie Punchihewa

Honorary Secretary, SLMA

7.10 pm The SLMA Oration 2016 “Epidemiology of Melioidosis in Sri Lanka” Dr. Enoka Corea MBBS (Colombo), Dip Medical Microbiology (Colombo), MD Medical Microbiology (Colombo), CTHE (Colombo), SEDA (UK), APG Cert Med Ed (Dundee) Senior Lecturer and Consultant Microbiologist, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo 7.55 pm Musical interlude 8.10 pm Procession leaves the hall 8.15 pm Fellowship

7 Monday 25th July 2016 DAY 1

8.00 – 8.30 am Registration

8.30 – 9.15am Keynote address Chairperson: Dr. Iyanthi Abeyewickreme

Rise and fall of clinical guidelines – the current status Dr. Ruvan Ekanayaka Consultant Cardiologist, Former Senior Cardiologist, National Hospital of Sri Lanka

9.15 – 9.45am Plenary 1 Chairpersons: Dr. Jacob Kumaresan Dr. Palitha Abeykoon

‘Great expectations’ Prof. Graham Taylor Professor of Human Retrovirology, Imperial College School of Medicine, UK

9.45 – 10.30am Professor N D W Lionel Memorial Oration

Hepatoprotective effects of medicinal plants against chemically induced hepatotoxicity Dr. R P Hewawasam BSc (Hon) (Peradeniya), MIChemC, MPhil (Ruhuna), PhD (ANU) Senior Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

10.30–11.00am Tea and poster viewing

PARALLEL SESSIONS DAY 1 HALL AC SESSION: CLINICAL MEDICINE

11.00am-12.30pm Symposium 1: Management dilemmas in cardiology Chairpersons: Dr. Naomali Amarasena Dr. Sarath Gamini De Silva

Ventricular ectopics – when to treat Dr. Teo Wee Siong Senior Consultant Cardiologist and Senior Advisor, Electrophysiology and Pacemaker Service, Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre, Singapore

Heart failure with preserved LV function Dr. Prakash Priydarshan Consultant Cardiologist, National Hospital of Sri Lanka

Facets of chest pain Dr. Suresh Kottegoda Consultant Cardiac Electrophysiologist, Sri Jayawardenapura General Hospital, Sri Lanka

12.30 – 1.00pm Guest Lecture 1 Chairperson: Prof. Anoja Fernando

Statins revisited Dr. Naomali Amarasena Senior Consultant Cardiologist, Sri Jayawardanapura General Hospital, Sri Lanka

1.00 – 2.00pm Lunch and poster viewing

HALL A 2.00 – 3.30pm Free paper session 1: Cardiology, Clinical Medicine and Forensic Medicine Chairpersons: Prof. Ravindra Fernando Dr. Anidu Pathirana

OP 001 The prevalence of cirrhosis in adults with evidence of immunity against Hepatitis A Kobbegala KGVJ, Karalliyadda HN, Ranawaka C, Niriella M, De Silva AP, Dassanayake AS, De Silva HJ

OP 002 Statin-related muscle disease in clinical practice: a descriptive study in a group of Sri Lankan patients Wijekoon CN, Wijekoon PWMCSB, Sumanadasa S, Bulugahapitiya U, Wijayawardena S, Pathirana N, Samarasinghe M, Senarath U

OP 003 Awareness on diagnosis and management of transient ischemic attacks (TIA) among Sri Lankan doctors Mettananda KCD, Kumarasiri J, Rajaguru RDHP, Perera HAGM, Wijerathne PMNM

OP 004 Are we recognizing the correct state of blood pressure control of our patients in out-patient setting? Bandara HGWAPL, Kogulan T, Kodithuwakku NW, Hewarathna UI, Karunaratne RMSP, Jegavanthan A, Hathalahawatta C, Ralapanawa DMPUK, Jayawickreme KP, Ambagaspitiya AWDT

OP 005 Factors associated with survival in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) patients at National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL) Seneviratne NHG, Mendis SAES, Herath RRGCSB, Samaruthilake GDN, Gunarathne S, Hadagiripathira HMI

OP 006 Clinical predictors of poor disease outcome for inflammatory bowel disease in Sri Lanka Niriella MA, Kodisinghe SK, Dassanayake SUB, Rajapakshe N, Nanayakkara SD, Luke HPDP, Silva KTM, De Silva AP, Navarathne NMM, de Silva HJ

OP 007 Can nutritional or immune markers predict development of post- operative infections in coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) patients? Bandara EMS , Ekanayake S, Kapuruge A, Wanigatunge CA

9 OP 008 Effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) on bleeding and liver in Dengue infection Wijewickrama A, Abeyrathna G, Gunasena S, Idampitiya D

OP 009 A comparison of rescue and primary percutaneous coronary interventions for acute ST elevation myocardial infarction Rahuman MBF, Jayawardena JB

3.30 – 5.00pm Symposium 4 DNA: The smart tool for solving crime Chairpersons: Dr. Ajith Tennakoon Dr. U C P Perera

DNA technology in catching offenders – a decade of success in Sri Lanka Dr. Ruwan J Illeperuma Senior Scientist and Head, Molecular Forensics, Genetech Molecular Diagnostics and School of Gene Technology, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Technological advances in DNA testing in Sri Lanka Ms. Parami W Wakista Scientist, Genetech Molecular Diagnostics and School of Gene Technology, Colombo, Sri Lanka

DNA analysis – a JMO’s perspective Dr Uthpala Attygalle Additional Judicial Medical Officer, Colombo

5.00 – 5.30pm Tea

PARALLEL SESSIONS DAY 1 HALL B SESSION: BEHAVIOUR AND HEALTH

11.00am–12.30pm Symposium 2: Sex and health Chairpersons: Dr. Sumithra Tissera Dr. Pramilla Senanayake

Sex and the heart Dr. Lasantha Malavige Specialist in Sexual Medicine, Asiri Surgical Hospital, Sri Lanka

Female sexuality: Coming of age Dr. Pabasari Ginige Consultant Psychiatrist and Senior Lecturer, Deaprtment of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Erectile dysfunction - new modalities of treatment Dr. S S Vasan UroAndrologist and Chairman, Manipal Ankur Andrology & Reproductive Services (MAARS), India 12.30-1.00pm Guest Lecture 2 Chairperson: Dr. Dennis Aloysius

Improving behaviour for health

Dr. Diyanath Samarasinghe

Consultant Psychiatrist

1.00 – 2.00pm Lunch and poster viewing 2.00 – 3.30pm Free paper session 2: Behaviour, Health, Sexual Health, Road Traffic Crashes Chairpersons: Dr. Thiloma Munasinghe Dr. Lilani Rajapakse

OP 010 Sexual dysfunction among sexually active heterosexual males visiting a general practice clinic in the Colombo district Anthony C M A, Malavige L

OP 011 Computer Vision Syndrome among computer office workers in a developing country: an evaluation of prevalence and risk factors Ranasinghe P, Wathurapatha WS, Katulanda P

OP 012 Attributes of professionalism expected of a medical doctor in Sri Lanka Ellawala AT, Chandratilake MN, de Silva NR

OP 013 Stress level and associated factors among parents having a child with congenital heart disease less than six years of age attending the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children Athukorala KM, Kasturiratne KATT

OP 015 Incidence and predictors of metabolic syndrome in an urban, adult Sri Lankan population – a community cohort follow-up study De Silva ST, Niriella MA, Kasturiratna A, Kottahachchi D, Ranawaka UK, Dassanayaka AS, de Silva AP, Pathmeswaran A, Wickramasinghe AR, Kato N, de Silva HJ

OP 016 Bio medical hazard management in surgical units and operation theatres of National Hospital of Sri Lanka and knowledge practices and perceptions among health assistants Abeygunathilaka DN, Mallawaarachchi DSV

OP 017 A cross sectional survey on risk factors of sexually transmitted infections among adult street dwellers in Colombo city Mallikarachchi MKDN, Sivayogan S, De Silva AP

11 3.30 – 5.00 pm Symposium 5: Speed thrills but kills Chairpersons: Prof. Samath Dharmaratne Dr. Gamini Punchihewa

RTC related truncal injuries and initial management Dr. Ranjith Ellawala Consultant Surgeon and Head, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Sir John Kotelawala Defence University

RTCs and orthopaedic emergencies Dr. Parakrama Dharmaratne Consultant Orthopaedic and Sports Surgeon

Initial management of head and spinal injuries Dr. Prasanna Gunasena Consultant Neurosurgeon, Lanka Hospital

5.00 – 5.30pm Tea

PARALLEL SESSIONS DAY 1 ORCHID ROOM SESSION: MEDICAL LEADERSHIP 11.00am- 12.30pm Symposium 3: Clinical leadership ensuring and assuring high quality health care Chairpersons: Dr. Shanti Dalpatadu Dr. Sarath Samarage

Shared leadership Prof. Devaka Fernando Consultant Endocrinologist, King’s Mill Hospital and Honorary Professor University of Kent, UK

Leadership for quality improvement Deshabandu Dr. Lalith N Senaweera Director General, Sri Lanka Standards Institution, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Clinician in a management role Vidyajyothi Prof. Rezvi Sheriff Senior Professor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka

1.00 – 2.00pm Lunch and poster viewing

HALL C 2.00 – 3.30pm Free paper session 3: Miscellaneous Chairpersons: Dr. Sujatha Samarakoon Dr. Shreenika De Silva Weliange

OP 018 Incidence and risk factors for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in an urban, adult Sri Lankan population – a community cohort follow-up study Niriella MA, Kasturiratna A, De Silva ST, Perera KR, Subasinghe SKCE, Kodisinghe SK, Piyaratna TACL, Vithiya K, Dassanayaka AS, De Silva AP

OP 019 Factors associated with examination anxiety among 14-16 year olds in a school in the Colombo District Gunawardena S, De Zoysa P, Alles H, Shenoy V, Chamba T, Jayasinghe S

OP 020 Psychological and physiological effects of a mindfulness meditation program Jayasinghe S, De Mel T, Manathunga A, Gunawardena S, De Zoysa P, De Silva APH, De Silva AP

OP 021 A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled trial on effectiveness of preemptive analgesia with paracetamol on reduction of occurrence of headache after electro convulsive therapy Isuru LLA, Rodrigo A, Wijesekara C, Premasinghe S, Wijesinghe CA, Ediriweera DS, Kuruppuarachchi KALA

OP 022 Mental health problems and associated factors among grade five students preparing for scholarship examination Peiris TDP, Jayaratne ILK

OP 023 Symptomatic remission in schizophrenia at six months in first episode and relapsing patients: preliminary results from a cohort study Dayabandara LRM, Ranwala I, Gamage TGSU, De Silva V, Hanwella R

OP 024 A study on type of abortion and severity of symptoms Tissera S, Kaluarachchi A, Perera S, Jayatillake A

OP 025 ICT for community level public health data collection: PHMS' perception Amarakoon PM, Hewapathirana R, Jayatilleke AU, Ganewatta MN, Wijayarathne JM, Ziyad AIA

5.00 – 5.30pm Tea

13 POSTER PRESENTATIONS DAY 1

PP001 Trigger factors of migraine in patients presenting to a neurology unit in North Central Sri Lanka Thusitha KPGD, Dissanayake Y, Upasena SMDN, Jayasinghe JATS, Wickramasinghe NS, Karunaratne HMAH

PP002 Knowledge on cardio pulmonary resuscitation and practices of drowning prevention activities among active patrol lifeguards in the Colombo district Wedamulla A, De Silva AP

PP003 The relationship of the determinants of left ventricular hypertrophy to dynamic blood pressure variables Bandara HGWAPL, Kogulan T, Kodithuwakku NW, Hewarathna UI, Karunaratne RMSP, Jegavanthan A, Jayawickreme SR, Ralapanawa DMPUK, Jayawickreme KP, Ambagaspitiya AWDT

PP004 Smoking status and commencement of exercise in Sri Lankan post myocardial infarction patients; an unseen arm of post infarction care Kogulan T, Bandara HGWAPL, Kodittuwakku NW, Hewarathna UI, Karunaratne RMSP, Jegavanthan A, Jayawickreme SR, Ambagaspitiya AWDT

PP005 Pattern of self-reported medication non-adherence and drug adverse effects in a sample of post myocardial infarction patients Jegavanthan A, Bandara HGWAPL, Kogulan T, Kodithuwakku NW, Hewarathna UI, Karunarathne RMSP, Hathalahawatta C, Ambagaspitiya AWDT

PP006 Perceptions and practices on Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection and HPV vaccine among women attending gynaecology clinic and antenatal clinic at the Colombo South Teaching Hospital Premathilake NR, Karunanayake IU, Weerasekara MM, Fernando SSN, Pathiraja R, Gunasekara TDCP

PP007 The knowledge on danger signals and preparedness for emergencies among antenatal mothers attending De Soyza Hospital for Women Wijayarathne HWTD, Wijayasuriya WAM, Wijegunarathna KVC

PP008 Perception of antenatal mothers with GDM regarding physical activities during the postpartum period - a community-based qualitative study Sundarapperuma SMTD, Hettiarachchi P, Wasalathanthri S, Sivayogan S

PP009 Menstrual disorders among grade twelve adolescent school girls in Seethawaka Educational Division Pathirana VPSD, Jayaratne K

PP010 Prevalence of sexual dysfunction among women aged 21-60 years in Kegalle district Ranasinghe, AWIP, Pathmeswaran A, De Silva VA

PP011 Dissections versus prosections, which method has a better impact on long term anatomy knowledge? Balagobi B, Wimalachandra M, Hashintha M, Ranasinghe N, Niroshana L, Anthony J, Jayasekara R

PP012 Emotional intelligence, perceived stress and academic performance of Sri Lankan medical undergraduates Ranasinghe P, Wathurapatha WS, Mathangasinghe Y, Ponnamperuma G

PP013 An assessment of the effectiveness of a training programme to strengthen the annual health financing and budgetary planning practices at the Provincial level Dolamulla SS, Tissera A

PP014 Evaluating a pre-intern training programme on essential clinical skills Padeniya PSMAB, Heenatigala CSN, Pieris KVM, Epitakaduwa DC, Ranasinghe D

PP015 Attitudes of nurses in palliative care – A Sri Lankan study Silva FHDS, Luke N, Piyarathne SPMLR, De Silva ST

PP016 Pre-intern medical officers: Self assessment of competency in management protocols, basic skills and medical documentation Pieris KVM, Heenatigala CSN, Padeniya PSMAB

PP017 Knowledge and practices on school disaster preparedness for chemical hazard and associated factors among school teachers in Biyagama Medical Officer of Health area Bandaranayake KWPS, Lokubalasooriya A

PP018 Occupation related accidents and usage of safety equipment/methods among electrical linesmen in Colombo District of Ceylon Electricity Board Almeida IS, Angulugaha AGCM, Anuradhika KRHS, Gunathunga W

PP019 Analysis of epidemiology and clinical presentation of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Anuradhapura Weerakoon HS, Ranawaka RR

PP020 Prevalence of diabetes mellitus in tuberculosis patients in Anuradhapura district and its influence on TB treatment outcome Waidyaratne RADKMD, Niranjala MWS, Waidyaratne DL

PP021 Comparative analysis of trends in financing and outcomes of oral health care services in developed countries and Sri Lanka in the era of Sustainable Development Goals Dolamulla SS, Perera IR, Perera ML, Wickramasinghe PK

PP022 Assesment of patients who underwent mastectomy and axillary clearance for malignancy in General Hospital Polonnaruwa Weerawardena WAK, Disanayake RMJK, Priyadarshani RGA, Rajapaksha WKDS, Kodikara AK, Disanayake WSI

PP023 Incidence of carcinoma among THY3 lesions of the thyroid

15 Kumarasinghe KAPR, Pinto MDP, Munasinghe BNL, Dissanayake DMCD, Abeyrathne IGKP, PC Amaraweera, Fernando R

PP024 Descriptive study of age at surgical referral and anatomical location of undescended testes in children Ranawaka UARS, Azmy FH, Nanayakkara DI, Nasar AMA

PP025 Prevalence of knee osteoarthritis and the associated pain flares among a population of adult females in Pitakotte Medical Officer of Health area Gunawardena N, Atukorala I, Hassan F, Hettihewa A, Lekamge I, Hunter D, Rajkaran M, Naotunna E

PP026 Prevalence of neck pain among young bankers using computers in private banks in Colombo Silva N, Keerthana Reka M

PP027 Epidemiology, injury pattern, severity of injuries and risk factors of road traffic accident (RTA) cases at a general surgical unit of a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka Bandara WAK, Premathilake TL, Wijesundara WNT, Wikkramasooriya WMCB, Niyas SMM

PP028 Level of physical fitness among unilateral amputee soldiers at Ranaviru Sevana, Ragama Chamara KADS, Cassim MRN

PP029 Is the nature of work a predictive risk factor for osteoarthritis? A pilot study Perera MMN, Jayalath JLR

PP030 Prevalence of physical inactivity and self-perceptions of motives, barriers and facilitators to engage in sports and exercise among physiotherapy undergraduates Ranasinghe DC, Sigera C, Ranasinghe P, Jayawardena R, Ranasinghe ACR

PP031 Analysis of 74 consecutively admitted patients with Road Traffic Accidents (RTA) to Unit B of General Hospital Polonnaruwa for a 6 week duration Weerawardena WAK, Kodikara AS, Disanayake WSI, Kariyawasam HKGAM, Sarathchandra KLPTN, Rathnayaka AMNP, Priyadarshani RGA, Rajapaksha WKDS, Samanmali KGHN, Amjath AAM, Thilakarathna TMSE, Kallora KMUB

PP032 Are unilateral lower limb amputee soldiers at Ranaviru Sevana, Ragama vulnerable to get low back pain? Chathurantha YVAS, Cassim MRN

PP033 First thirty minutes of driving: is it the most crucial time period to prevent accidents? A descriptive study of Road Traffic Accident (RTA) victims Bandara WAK, Premathilake TL, Wijesundara WNT, Wikkramasooriya WMCB, Niyas SMM

PP034 Knowledge on management practices among hypertensive patients: A cross sectional descriptive study Kisokanth G, Ilankoon IMPS, Arulanandem K, Goonewardena CSE

PP035 Implementation of a multi-gene cancer panel test for the detection of inherited breast cancer syndromes Sirisena UND, Neththikumara N, Wetthasinghe TK, Dissanayake VHW

PP036 Cognitive behavioral therapy for university students with social phobia: A method to culturally adapt group therapy de Silva, BGR, de Zoysa, P, Williams SS

PP037 Epidemiology and risk factors for shoulder dislocation in patients presented to NHSL accident service Seneth Gajasinghe DGVD, Punchihewa GL

PP038 Medication practices and glycaemic control among patients with type II diabetes mellitus Kisokanth G, Prathapan S, Indrakumar J, Joseph J

PP039 A dietary assessment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in a Sri Lankan cohort: A case control study Mudalige N A, Siriwardana R C, Chandrasekara G A P

PP040 The clinical characteristics of patients presenting with Obstructive Jaundice for Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A single center experience Dassanayake SUB, Dinamithra NP, Nawarathne NMM

PP041 An analysis of the required interventions and complications in patients undergoing Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography for Obstructive Jaundice Dassanayake SUB, Dinamithra NP, Fernandopulle AN, Nawarathne NMM

PP042 Overweight status, physical inactivity and lipid profile among adolescents of 14 to 15 years in an urban setting in Sri Lanka Bandara KMGK, Kumarasiri PVR, Nugegoda DB

PP043 Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome in an urban adult Sri Lankan population Rishikesavan V, De Silva AP, Niriella MA, Mendis WAS, Ruston SM, Pathmeswaran A, de Silva HJ

PP044 Cutaneous manifestations of diabetes: Prevalence and correlates Chandrasekara K P S D S, Kannangara A P, Hettiarachchi P G A, Godagampola M C, De Silva A A N

PP045 Feasibility of using photoplethysmographic (PPG) signal as a non invasive screening device for hypertension and diabetes Jayasinghe S, Danushka N, Kodithuwakku K

PP046 “Silent” white matter changes in brain MRI in patients with haemoglobinopathies and their clinical significance Premawardhena AP, Ranawaka UR, Hapangama A, Pathmeswaran A, Hettiarachchi S, Salvin KA, Pilapitiya T, Sanjaya G, Oilvieri NF, Weatherall DJ

17 PP047 Lean non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (Lean-NAFLD): characteristics and risk factors from a community cohort follow up study Niriella MA, De Silva ST, Kasturiratna A, Perera KR, Subasinghe SKCE, Kodisinghe SK, Piyaratna TACL, Vithiya K, Dassanayaka AS, De Silva AP, Pathmeswaran A, Wickramasinghe AR, Kato N, de Silva HJ

PP048 A case of hypothyroid Grave’s Disease with orbitopathy and pretibial myxoedema Samarasinghe GP, Antonypillai CN, Ekanayake EMSB

PP049 Poorly differentiated thyroid malignancy presenting with thyrotoxicosis Samarasinghe GP, Antonypillai CN, Fernando R, Ratnayake RMP, Ekanayake EMSB

PP050 Analysis and identification of symptoms and risk factors in a cohort of hypertensive patients Ralapanawa U, Wickramasurendra N, Nanayakkara N, Tennakoon SUB

PP051 Predictors of plasma leakage in adult Dengue patients Wijewickrama A, Abeyrathna G, Gunasena S, Chandima CDM, Idampitiya D

PP052 Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease of uncertain etiology in the subtropical highland of Sri Lanka Badurdeen, MZ, Nanayakkara N, Abeysekara DTJ, Bandara KMGK, Ratnayake RMCSB, Weerasekera WALP, Fernando, WBNT, Hanarasinghe R, Hemage KRD, Somarathna YR, Sudeshika SHT, Hettiarachchi TW

TUESDAY 26th July 2016 DAY 2

8.00 – 8.30 am Registration

8.30 – 9.00am Plenary 2 Chairpersons: Prof. Rezvi Sheriff Prof. Saroj Jayasinghe

CKDu: An extraordinary challenge Prof. Georgi Abraham Professor of Medicine, Pondycherry Institute of Medical Sciences, Consultant and Director of Nephrology Madras Medical Mission Hospital, Chennai, India

PARALLEL SESSIONS DAY 2 HALL AC SESSION: NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 9.00 -10.30 am Symposium 6: CKDu in Sri Lanka – have we found the culprit? Chairpersons: Dr. Chula Herath Prof. Rezvi Sheriff

Rajarata studies on CKDu Dr. Channa Jayasumana Head, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Aetiology of CKDu - facts and fiction Prof. Ravindra Fernando Senior Professor of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo

Recommendations from the WHO CKDu meeting held in April 2016 Dr. Lesley Onyon Regional Advisor, Occupational Health & Chemical Safety, WHO-SEARO, India

10.30–11.00 am Tea and poster viewing

HALL A 11.00 - 11.30am Guest Lecture 3 Chairperson: Prof. S Lamabadusuriya

Childhood obesity in Sri Lanka – time to act Prof. Pujitha Wickramasinghe Honorary Consultant Paediatrician at Lady Ridgeway Hospital and Professor in Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

19 11.30am-1.00 pm Symposium 8: Diabetes mellitus- pearls of practice Chairpersons: Prof. Chandrika Wijeyaratne Dr. Muditha Weerakkody

Immunotherapy in Type I DM Prof. Colin Dayan Professor of Clinical Diabetes and Metabolism, Cardiff University School of Medicine, UK

Case based discussion with panel of experts on Type II DM Dr. Charles Antonypillai Consultant Endocrinologist, Teaching Hospital Kandy, Sri Lanka

Dr. Chaminda Garusinghe Consultant Endocrinologist, National Hospital of Sri Lanka

Prof. Thilak Weerarathna Professor in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka

Dr. Chathuranga Ranasinghe Lecturer, Allied Health Sciences Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo

Dr. Ranil Jayawardena Consultant Clinical Nutritionist and Senior Lecturer, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo

1.00 – 2.00pm Lunch and poster viewing

2.00 – 2.30 pm Guest Lecture 5 Chairperson: Prof. Vajira Dissanayake

Paediatric endocrinology – the Saudi experience Prof. A S Alherbish Professor, Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Endocrinologist, Vice President for Physician Affairs, Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group, Saudi Arabia

2.30 – 3.30 pm Free paper session 4: CKDu, Nephrology Chairpersons: Dr. Janaka Munasinghe Prof. Mandika Wijeyaratne

OP 026 Survival of living donor renal transplantation: experience of a single- center Weerakkody RM, Palangasinghe DR, Wijewickrama ES

OP 027 G6PD gene variants in Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown aetiology: A hospital based study Liyanage HJD, Dewasurendra RL, Karunaweera ND, Gunawardena GSA2, Nanayakkara N, Wazeel AWM, Sadath A

OP 029 Analysis of mortality pattern of chronic kidney disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu) at a single center, Girandurukotte: Sri Lanka Hettiarachchi TW, Nanayakkara N, Wijetunge S, Gunaratne L, Abeysekara DTJ, Badurdeen Z, Fernando WBNT, Hanarasinghe R, Hemage KRD, Somarathna YR, Sudeshika SHT, Dharmaratne SD OP 030 Factors associated with Health related Quality of Life among Chronic Kidney Disease patients in Anuradhapura district Senanayake SJ, Gunawardena NS, Palihawadana P, Bandara WMP, Ranasinghe AW, Karunarathna RH, Priyantha Kumara GWG

OP 031 Burnout among Intern Medical Officers in selected Teaching Hospitals: a cross-sectional descriptive study De Silva ST, Dahanayaka N, Ralapanawa U, Nishad AAN, Silva FHDS, Shyamali NLA, Wanigasuriya K

3.30 – 5.00 pm Symposium 10: Thyroid diseases – still more to learn Chairpersons: Dr. Uditha Bulugahapitiya Prof. Varuni de Silva

Don’t do thyroid tests in the acutely ill Dr. L D Premawardhana Consultant Physician, Section of Endocrinology, YYF Hospital and the Centre for Endocrine and Diabetes Sciences, University Hospital of Wales, UK

A quick guide to confusing thyroid tests Prof. Colin Dayan Professor of Clinical Diabetes and Metabolism, Cardiff University School of Medicine, UK

Subclinical Hypothyroidism in children Dr. Navoda Atapattu Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist, Lady Ridgeway Hospital, Sri Lanka

5.00 – 5.30pm Tea

PARALLEL SESSIONS DAY 2 HALL B SESSION: PREVENTIVE MEDICINE 9.00 - 10.30 am Symposium 7: ‘Can we end AIDS in Sri Lanka before 2030?’ An interactive session Chairpersons: Prof. Graham Taylor Dr. Chandrika Wickramasuriya

Road map to end AIDS by 2025 Dr. G Weerasinghe Consultant Venereologist, National STD/AIDS Control Programme, Sri Lanka

AIDS-free future generation – where are we? Dr. Lilani Rajapakse Consultant Venereologist and coordinator, National STD/AIDS Control Programme, Sri Lanka

Bi-directional effects of ARV and other medications - Are we achieving the expected clinical outcome? Case based interactive session Dr. Ranjababu Kulasegaram Consultant Physician in HIV and Genitourinary Medicine, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, UK

21 10.30–11.00 am Tea and poster viewing

11.00- 11.30am Guest Lecture 4 Chairperson: Dr. Manil Peiris

Are chest X-rays still relevant to general medical practice today? Prof. Philip Eng Senior Consultant Respiratory and ICU Physician, Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Republic of Singapore

11.30am-1.00pm Symposium 9: How safe is the air we breathe? Chairpersons: Dr. B J C Perera Dr. J B Peiris

Burden of air pollution: global to local Dr. Lesley Onyon Regional Advisor, Occupational Health & Chemical Safety, WHO-SEARO, India

Quality of air and proven strategies to reduce the exposure in the Sri Lankan context Dr. Sumal Nandasena Consultant Community Physician, WHO Collaborating Centre, National Institute of Health Sciences, Sri Lanka Air pollution and lung health - A clinician's perspective Dr. Kirthi Gunasekara Consultant Respiratory Physician, Central Chest Clinic and National Hospital of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka

1.00 – 2.00 pm Lunch and poster viewing

2.00 – 2.30 pm Guest Lecture 6 Chairperson: Prof. Anula Wijesundere

Can Sri Lanka sustain its malaria-free status? Prof. Kamini Mendis Independent Consultant Malariologist

2.30 – 3.30 pm Free paper session 5: Non Communicable Diseases, Prevention Chairpersons: Dr. Sujatha Ruwanpathirana Dr. Dulani Samaranayake

OP 032 Factors affecting quality of life among CKD patients admitted to National Hospital of Sri Lanka Chathuranga TT, Danushka N, Colambathantri W

OP 033 Dietary and genetic factors and risk of colorectal cancer among adults in the districts of Colombo and Gampaha Samarakoon YM, Gunawardena N, Pathirana A

OP 034 Cluster Randomized Trial on Integrated Primary Care Strategies to Reduce High Blood Pressure in rural communities in Sri Lanka: Report from the feasibility study De Silva HA, Kasturiratne A, Luke WANV, Ediriweera DS OP 035 Anthropometric correlates of total body fat, visceral adiposity and cardio- metabolic health risk: a community cohort study of urban, adult Sri Lankans Niriella MA, De Silva ST, Kasturiratna A, Kottachchi D, Ranawaka UK, Dassanayaka AS, De Silva AP, Pathmeswaran A, de Silva HJ

OP 036 Elevated blood pressure and associated factors among adolescents of 14 to 15 years in an urban setting in Sri Lanka Bandara KMGK, Kumarasiri PVR, Nugegoda DB

OP 037 Unconditional probability of dying due to Non-Communicable Diseases on rise: cause of death analysis from 2002 to 2010 Ediriweera DS, Karunapema P

3.30 – 5.00 pm Symposium 11: Vaccines - the way forward Chairpersons: Dr. Lucian Jayasuriya Prof. Jennifer Perera

Human papilloma virus vaccine: rationale for introduction in Sri Lanka Dr. Paba Palihawadana Chief Epidemiologist and Manager, National Immunization Programme, Central Epidemiology Unit, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka

CYD TDV Dengue vaccine: global perspective Dr. Sangeeta Madhok Medical Director, Dengue Vaccine, Sanofi Pasteur, India

New vaccines in the pipeline Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe Acting Coordinator, Immunization & Vaccine Development(IVD), SEARO, WHO

Need and benefit of Influenza vaccination in pregnancy Prof. Suchitra Pandit Senior Consultant Obstetrician & Gynecologist and Head, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai, India

5.00 – 5.30 pm Tea

PARALLEL SESSIONS DAY 2 VIP LOUNGE & ANTHURIUM EMERGENCY SKILLS WORKSHOP ROOM 8.00 – 8.15 am Registration 8.15 – 8.30 am Welcome address Dr. Iyanthi Abeyewickreme President, SLMA 8.30 – 9.00 am Case panel discussion – Trauma case Prof. Richard Cracknell Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Campbelltown Hospital, Sydney, Australia

23 9.00 – 9.20 am New trends in trauma management Prof. Richard Cracknell Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Campbelltown Hospital, Sydney, Australia

9.20 – 9.50 am Interview on the couch— Communication in the ED Dr. Alan Giles Senior Staff Specialist, Emergency Department, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Australia

Prof. Sellappa Prahalath Associate Director Medical Services, Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals, Sydney, Australia

9.50 – 10.15 am STEMI mimics Dr. Alan Giles Senior Staff Specialist, Emergency Department, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Australia

10.15 – 10.45 am Tea 10.45 am – 12.00 Group work noon 12.00 noon – Lunch 1.00 pm 1.00 – 2.00 pm Group work 2.00 – 2.30 pm Tea 2.30 – 3.00 pm Paediatric panel case discussion Dr. Alan Giles Senior Staff Specialist, Emergency Department, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Australia

Resource persons Dr. Alan Giles Senior Staff Specialist, Emergency Department, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Australia

Prof. Richard Cracknell Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Campbelltown Hospital, Sydney, Australia

Prof. Sellappa Prahalath Associate Director Medical Services, Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals, Sydney, Australia

Prof. Selva Niranjan Senior Consultant Cardiologist and Associate Professor of Medicine, Griffith University School of Medicine, Australia

HALL C 2.00 - 2.30pm Guest Lecture 7 Chairpersons: Prof. Lalitha Mendis

Where are we today with HIV, HBV and HCV? Dr. Ranjababu Kulasegaram Consultant Physician in HIV and Genitourinary Medicine, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, UK 2.30 – 3.30pm Free paper sessions 6: Miscellaneous Chairpersons: Dr. Lilani Karunanayake Dr. Nanda Amarasekara

OP 038 Effect of natural sugars and an artificial sweetener on Biofilm formation of Candida species Jayarathna PDTA, Wijesinghe GK, Weerasekara MM, Gunasekara TDCP, Fernando SSN, Kottegoda N

OP 039 Detection of BK virus (BKV) in renal transplant recipients in National Hospital of Sri Lanka (NHSL) Premathilake MIP, Jayamaha CJS

OP 040 Rickettsial disease IFA-IgG titres in Auto-Immune diseases; what do they imply? Balasooriya BLPP, Bandara N, Chandrasena N, Premaratna R

OP 041 Melioidosis case cluster in the Eastern Province following heavy inter- monsoonal rains Francis VR, Corea EM, Ahilen M, Murugamoorthy M, Arulmoly K, Sundaresan KT, Wickramarachchi WASR, Mayurathan P, Jauffar SA, Prasath S, Jeyathas V, Rikarz MTA, Sivam S, Satkumara H, De Silva AD

OP 042 Treatment seeking behavior among new smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients registered at Colombo Chest Clinic during Intensive Phase of treatment Liyanage DH, Samaraweera DSD, De Silva AP

OP 043 Development of a Snakebite risk map for Sri Lanka Ediriweera DS, Kasturiratne A, Pathmeswaran A, Gunawardena NK, Wijayawickrama BA, Jayamanne SF, Isbister GK, Dawson A, Giorgi E, Diggle PJ, Lalloo DG, de Silva HJ

5.00 – 5.30pm Tea

HALL AC 5.30pm Dr. S C Paul Memorial Oration onwards Newly identified risk factors for severe dengue infection Dr. K C Jeewandara MBBS, PhD Lecturer, Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardenepura

POSTER PRESENTATIONS DAY 2

25 PP053 Respiratory function of rice millers in Anuradhapura district, Sri Lanka Wickramage SP

PP054 Antibiotic sensitivity patterns among extended spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL) producing organisms causing urinary tract infections in Sri Lanka Luke WANV, Fernando SC, Wickramasinghe RDSS, Sebastiampillai BS, Gunathilake MPML, Miththinda JKND, Silva FHDS, Premaratne BAHR

PP055 Changing phenotype of IBD in Sri Lanka Niriella MA, Kodisinghe SK, Dinamithra NP, Rajapakshe N, Nanayakkara SD, Luke HPDP, Silva KTM, Dassanayaka AS, De Silva AP, Navarathne NMM, de Silva HJ

PP056 Early clinical course of IBD in Sri Lanka Niriella MA, Kodisinghe SK, Dinamithra NP, Rajapakshe N, Nanayakkara SD, Luke HPDP, Silva KTM, Dassanayaka AS, De Silva AP, Navarathne NMM, de Silva HJ

PP057 Factors associated with urinary tract infections caused by extended spectrum β- lactamase producing organisms (ESBL-UTI) among hospitalized patients in a tertiary care hospital Fernando SC, Wickramasinghe RDSS, Luke WANV, Gunathilake MPML, Sebastiampillai BS, Miththinda JKND, Silva FHDS, Premaratne BAHR

PP058 Knowledge and Practices on Infection Control among Kidney Transplant Recipients from a selected Nephrology Unit Sameera AGLA, Wanigatunge CA

PP059 Association of selected HLA DQA1 and DQB1 alleles with Helicobacter pylori infection and disease severity among dyspeptic patients Arachchi AMPS, Weerasekera MM, Fernando SSN, Ubhayawardana DLNL, Weerasekara D, Samarasekara K, Senevirathna MBS, Gunasekara TDCP

PP060 Development of a quantitative PCR assay to evaluate HER2 status of Gastric carcinoma in a cohort of Sri Lankan patients Kannangara DKS, Subasinghe D, Lokuhetty MDS, Dassanayake RS, Gunawardene YINS

PP061 Salmonella enterica serotypes causing enteric fever and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns identified in a tertiary care hospital in northern Sri Lanka Mubarak FN, Ratnadurai MBM, Shayshananth T, Jayawardene KASC, Keerthika A, Mithulan FJM, Selvi K, Umakanthan S

PP062 Aetiology and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of Shigellosis observed in a tertiary care hospital in northern Sri Lanka Mubarak FN, Fernandopulle ANR, Pathirage MVSC, Ratnadurai MBM, Shayshananth T, Jayawardene KASC, Keerthika A, Selvi K, Umakanthan S

PP063 Demographic and treatment patterns of patients attending Base Hospital, Horana, Sri Lanka for animal bite post exposure prophylaxis Gankanda WI, Gunathilake IAGMP, Liyanage DP, Hettiarachchi SN, Kalubowila TK PP064 Analysis of MRI findings of spinal tuberculosis in the Sri Lankan population Pallewatte AS, Wickramasinghe NA

PP065 Prevalence and clinicopathological characterization of triple negative and basal like breast carcinoma in Sri Lanka Wijesinghe HD, Fernando J, Senarath U, Wijesinghe GK, Lokuhetty MDS

PP066 Variants of acan gene associate with severity of lumbar disc degeneration Perera GLRS, Wijayaratne LS, Senarath U, Dissanayake PH, Karunanayake AL, Dissanayake VHW

PP067 Prevalence of cricket related shoulder pain among club cricketers in Colombo area Godellawatta CD

PP068 DIfferent pain relieving methods used by selected cancer patients attending National Cancer Institute Maharagama and their associated factors Fernando KDL, Kumari PDK, Jayani BW, Gunarathne MBLU, Morawaka MSK, Ranwala R, Goonewardena CSE

PP069 A study on patient provider communication and source of information in a post myocardial infarction population Kogulan T, Bandara HGWAPL, Kodithuwakku NW, Hewarathna UI, Karunaratne RMSP, Jegavanthan A, Weerakoon WMG, Ambagaspitiya AWDT

PP070 Accidental deaths– A 10 year audit in Base Hospital Homagama Namasivayam S, Siriwardena SDW, Jayasuriya KTWA, Udayakumara C, Gamage M

PP071 The prevalence, distribution and determinants of dyspepsia among the students of University of Colombo Nadeeshani AKD, Mythily S, Nagasinghe SA

PP072 Pattern of selected behavioural risk factors among overweight and obese school children in Colombo city Mallawaarachchi D S V, Ajantha P M, De Mel W D H, Waidyatilaka S N, Premaratne S A I M C

PP073 Perspectives of family caregivers of adults with type 2 diabetes: A qualitative study Amarasekara AATD, Fongkaew W, Wimalasekera SW

PP074 Household expenditure on tobacco consumption in Monaragala district Perera KMN, Guruge GND, Jayawardana PL

PP075 What Sri Lankan newspapers publish on Sexual Health? What is the definition used for Sexual health? A content analysis of the articles and advertisements from Sinhalese and English newspapers published in 2015 Perera PADMP, Liyanage DLDC, Pannala WS, Godakandaarachchi LPP, Ariyaratne KAM

PP076 Health related quality of life and its correlates among elderly in a selected MOH area of Colombo Wijesundara CR, KKasturirathna KTAA

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PP077 Prevalence of household work related musculoskeletal disorders among housewives in Colombo District Ranasinghe PD, Atukorale I, Illangatilaka SDS, Gunawardena NS

PP078 Prevalence of household work related musculoskeletal disorders among housewives in Colombo District Ranasinghe PD, Atukorale I, Illangatilaka SDS, Gunawardena NS

PP079 Estimation of appendicular skeletal muscle mass with anthropometric measurements in healthy women Rathnayake RHMPN, Lekamwasam S, Alwis LWGR, Lenora RSJ

PP080 Knowledge, attitude and practices on food safety among commercial food handlers in hotels in the Dehiwala MOH area Jayatissa W D M H, Dhanapala S, Jayakody H G, Ranathunga M R

PP081 Adverse drug reactions in a cohort of Sri Lankan patients with non-communicable chronic diseases Shanika LGT, Wijekoon CN, Jayamanne S, Coombes J, De Silva H A, Dawson A

PP082 Characterizing gait deviations in patients with diabetes mellitus with and without peripheral neuropathy Dissanayake DMCM, Dissanayake WDN, De Silva PA, Wettasinghe

PP083 Medicines availability in government hospitals and prescribing indicators in Out Patient Departments (OPD) in Sri Lanka: An island wide study Galappatthy P, Wijayabandara M D M S, Wickramarathna T N, Mythily S, Warapitiya D S, Liyanage C K, Ranasinghe P, Perera I, Jayakody R L

PP084 Assessing knowledge regarding use of insulin among diabetic patients in Colombo district Pathirana R L, Wijesinghe D S, Perera P P R

PP085 The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors among Sri Lankan private sector employees: A cross-sectional study from the “HEMAS corporate wellness program” De Silva EJMP, Ratnayake L, Gunawardene PJ, de Silva S, Theodore H, Zoysa C

PP086 A study on knowledge and practices of first aid and CPR among police officers in Colombo and Gampaha James KAR, Nazeer AAA, Perera MPH, Tissera SR, Silva SN

PP087 Public response to a road traffic accident Silva SN, Samarakoon SBRSM, Silva HNS

PP088 Prevalence of risk factors for cardiovascular disaese among patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus Rathnayake RMUK, Rathnayake TL, Rathnayake RMJB, Abewardana TTL, Epa SS PP090 Prevalence, awareness and attitudes on subfertility, among eligible families in Kahathuduwa Medical Officer of Health area Nanayakkara IOKK, Jayawardene DMS, Nanayakkara ME, de Silva AS, Wijeratne MP, Chandradasa ADPP, Thalagala HE

PP091 Medical travellers’ perspectives in selecting in-patient services at selected private hospitals in Colombo, Sri Lanka Koggalage PD, Gunawardena NS, De Silva AH

PP092 The randomized prospective study of non-surgical management of patients with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome Gunatilake AWPI, Wijegunasinghe DD, Wijeratne MP, Jayatunge STK, Kumarasinghe P MK, Sriyani WNA

PP093 Frontal fungal sinusitis with intracranial extension -a case study Bandara DMPA, Mendis. NRN, Jayalath JSS, Silva SMM

PP094 Awareness of management of anaphylaxis among nurses in Sri Lanka Silva SN, Samarakoon SBRSM

PP095 An attempt to quantify the burden of acute-critical events due to chronic Non Communicable Diseases among adult-patients in the Western Province Mahesh PKB, Gunathunga MW, Jayasinghe KS, Lathaharan A, Mallawarachchi DSV, Pannilahetti N

PP096 Comparison of cryptogenic and hepatitis B related hepatocellular carcinoma Siriwardena RC, Niriella MA, Dassanayake AS, De Silva AP, Gunathilake B, Chok KSH, Lo CM, Chan SC, Fan ST, de Silva HJ

PP097 Development and validation of an instrument to measure ‘chronic Stress’ among adults in Sri Lanka Senanayake MGB, Arambepola C

PP098 Validation of Sinhala version of the Obsessive Compulsive Inventory - Revised (OCD - R) Scale in Sri Lanka Senanayake MGB, Arambepola C, Rajasuriya M

PP099 Patient preparation and its influence on ultrasound scan abdomen Sayanthan B, Maniharan S, Rupasinghe S, Hettiarachchi P

PP100 Influence of physical disability on mental well-being -related domains of quality of life among patients who are admitted with limb fractures to National Hospital Sri Lanka a tertiary care setting Mahesh PKB, Gunathunga MW, Jayasinghe KS, Ariyaratne AMN, Lathaharan A, Pannilahetti N, Mallawarachchi DSV

PP101 The risk of imported malaria in security forces personnel returning from overseas missions in the context of prevention of re-introduction of malaria to Sri Lanka Fernando SD, Dharmawardana P, Semege S, Epasinghe G, Senanayake N, Rodrigo C, Premaratne RG

PP102 Pattern of congenital malformations in live new born babies in Sri Lanka Fernando GHS, Bandara T, Sathanantharajah R, Withanaarachchi K

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PP103 Helicobacter Pylori prevalence in symptomatic and asymptomatic subjects from the Central Province of Sri Lanka Wijetunge S, Buharideen SM, Petangoda MA, Dissanayake EWNSB, Dayarathne PND, Kotakadeniya R, Noordeen F, Abeykoon AMSB

PP104 Investigation of red blood cell membrane stabilizing potential in selected medicinal plant extracts Prathibha M K E, Napagoda M T

PP105 Satisfaction with labour room management among mothers who underwent vaginal delivery at De Soysa Maternity Hospital Mohamed ALS, Mudali AK, Muhyideen N, Jayakody HG

PP106 Knowledge and attitudes on caesarian section among pregnant mothers of Dehiwala MOH area Wijesundera DS

WEDNESDAY 27th July 2016 DAY 3

8.00 – 8.30 am Registration

8.30 - 9.00 am Plenary 3 Chairpersons: Prof. Gita Fernando Prof. Ravindra Fernando

High burden of anti microbial resistance in South-East Asia Dr. Sirenda Vong Regional Technical Lead, Department of Health Security and Emergency Response, SEAR0/WHO, India

9.00 – 9.45am Dr. S Ramachandran Memorial Oration

Addressing the inequity in providing renal replacement therapy for children in Sri Lanka

Prof. Asiri Abeygunawardena MBBS, MD, DCH, MRCP, FRCPH Professor of Paediatrics, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya

PARALLEL SESSIONS DAY 3 HALL A SESSION: OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY 9.45 -10.15 am Guest Lecture 8 Chairperson: Dr. Kapila Jayaratne

How do we reduce maternal and new born morbidity and mortality? Dr. Gagan Gupta Senior Health Specialist, UNICEF

10.15-10.45am Tea and poster viewing

10.45am-12.15 pm Symposium 12: Maternal Mortality – What more needs to be done to save the mother? Chairpersons: Dr. Deepika Attygalle Dr. U D P Rathnasiri

Trends in causality of maternal mortality in Sri Lanka Dr. Kapila Jayaratne Consultant Community Physician and National Programme Manager, Maternal and Child Morbidity and Mortality Surveillance, Family Health Bureau, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka

Thinking out of the box - new strategies to reduce preventable maternal deaths Dr. Ajita Wijesundere Former Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Castle Street Hospital for Women

31 Addressing the main cause - heart disease complicating pregnancy Prof. Uri Elkayam Professor of Medicine and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA

12.15–12.45 pm Guest Lecture 10 Chairperson: Dr. Gamini Walgampaya

Obstetric ultrasound - what’s new? Dr. Tiran Dias Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and Senior Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya

12.45-1.45pm Lunch and poster viewing

1.45 - 3.00 pm Debate (Hall AC) Social media do more harm than good Chairpersons: Dr. Ruvaiz Haniffa Dr. Samanthi de Silva

ORCHID ROOM

3.00 - 5.00 pm Free paper session 7: Maternal & Child Health, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics Chairpersons: Dr. Shanthamali de Silva Dr. Ananda Ranathunga

OP 044 Knowledge of central venous line care bundle among the intensive care nurses of National Hospital of Sri Lanka Sriyantha KVDC, Sliva SN, Abeynayaka AMA

OP 045 Maternal level of stress and its association with motor performance of children with cerebral palsy Panditha WPTS, Wickamasinghe VP

OP 046 Postpartum abnormal glucose tolerance among mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus in the District of Gampaha Sudasinghe SPBH, Ginige S, Wijerathne CN

OP 047 Accuracy of visual estimation of blood loss in pregnancy by using simulated case scenarios Ekanayake EMSB, Abeykoon W, Chandrasiri D

OP 048 Knowledge on low birth weight among pregnant women and their partners in Anuradhapura District Guruge GND, Perera KMN, Dharmaratne SD, Gunatunga W

OP 049 Association of attachment with parents and abusive experiences during childhood Chandraratne NK, Fernando AD, Gunawardena NS

OP 050 Prevalence and severity of abusive experiences during childhood among a group of young adults from Gampaha District Chandraratne NK, Fernando AD, Gunawardena NS

OP 051 Risk factors and outcome of primary urinary stones in children: a single centre experience Gunasekara WDVN, Wijesinghe SWMNS, Ekanayaka EMSS, Jasinge EA, Hemachandra DKMN

OP 052 Benefits of switching insulin from twice daily to multiple daily injections on glycaemic control in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (TIDM) in Sri Lanka Atapattu N, Vithanage V

OP 053 Screening practices on Thalassemia among Grade 12 school children in Kurunegala educational division Karunarathna ANW

5.00 – 5.30 pm Tea

PARALLEL SESSIONS DAY 3 HALL B SESSION: MISCELLANEOUS 9.45 -10.15 am Guest lecture 9 Chairperson: Dr. Anuruddha Abeygunasekera

Safety and accountability in surgery Prof. Ranil Fernando Professor of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya and Consultant Surgeon

10.15-10.45am Tea and poster viewing

10.45am-12.15pm Symposium 13: Are we moving to a post-antibiotic era? Chairpersons: Dr. Amitha Fernando Dr. Kushlani Jayatilleke

Antibiotic therapy - Clinicians’ dilemma Dr. Panduka Karunanayake Senior Lecturer, Department of Clinical Medicine,Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Antimicrobial resistance -where are we? Dr. Jayanthi Elwitigala Consultant Clinical Microbiologist, National STD/AIDS Control programme, Sri Lanka

WHO’s role in combating AMR in the South-East Asian region Dr. Sirenda Vong Regional Technical Lead, Department of Health Security and Emergency Response, SEAR0/WHO, India

12.15 -12.45 pm Guest lecture 11

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Digital health Prof. Vajira Dissanayake Director, Human Genetics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

12.45 – 1.45 pm Lunch and poster viewing 1.45 - 3.00 pm Debate (Hall AC) Social media do more harm than good

3.00 - 5.00 pm Free paper session 8: Pharmacology, Surgery Chairpersons: Dr. Rohini Fernandopulle Dr. Premadasa Gamage

OP 054 Effectiveness of salbutamol tablets versus salbutamol aerosol inhaler with spacer in the treatment of acute asthma exacerbation in children: a pragmatic randomized controlled trial Sri Ranganathan S, Abeyawardena SP, Gunawardena N, Sathiadas G, Balasubramaniam R, Shirmindi NHA, Rajapaksha JC

OP 055 Accuracy and availability of key information in package inserts of medicines used in Sri Lanka Saheeha MSS, Piumanthi MHS, Perera WASP, Samaranayake NR, Fernando GH

OP 056 Metformin: use as a pharmacological agent in management of childhood obesity Warnakulasuriya LS, Fernando MAM, Adikaram AVN, Thawfeek ARM, Anurasiri WML, Silva KDRR, Sirasa MSF, Samaranayake D, Wickramasinghe VP

OP 057 Influence of antibiotic consumption on antibiotic resistance in outpatient settings in the private sector Senadheera GPSG, Sri Ranganathan S, Patabendige CGUA, Fernando GH., Fernandopulle BMR

OP 058 Medicines use and prescribing indicators in the private sector: an island wide study Galappatthy P, Wijayabandara MS, Mythily S, Wickramarathna TN, Warapitiya DS, Liyanage CK, Ranasinghe P, Perera I, Jayakody RL

OP 059 Effect of heel height of foot wear on selected gait parameters affecting gait in young females Karunarathne LJU, Gunawardena S

OP 060 Does the retrosternal extension of a goitre and its relationghip to the aortic arch determines the surgical approach Kumarasinghe KAPR, Pinto MDP, Munasinghe BNL, Dissanayake DMCD, Abeyrathne IGKP, PC Amaraweera, Fernando R

OP 061 Clnical presentation, characteristics and surgical outcome of retrosternally extending goitres vs goitres confined to neck: results from a case control study Munasinghe BNL, Dissanayake DMCD, Rathnayake RMGK, Pinto MDP, Kumarasinghe KAPR, Fernando FR

OP 062 Patterns of lumbar disc degeneration and disability in chronic low back pain Perera GLRS, Wijayaratne LS, Senarath U, Dissanayake PH, Karunanayake AL, Dissanayake VHW

OP 063 Supine percutaneous nephrolithotomy (s-PCNL) as an alternative to conventional prone approach Manikkage Y, Nandamuni Y, Hingalagoda C, Pathirana H, Seneviratne LN

OP 064 A Preliminary study of cardio-pulmonary fitness amongst Sri Lankan national athletes engaged in running events and their determinants Wijayasiri KDCU, Wimalasekera SW, Waidyasekara H, Sivayogan S

5.00 – 5.30 pm Tea

PARALLEL SESSIONS DAY 3 VIP LOUNGE

3.00 – 5.00 pm Free paper sessions 9: Community Medicine, Miscellaneous Chairpersons: Dr. Nirupa Pallewatta Dr. Sriyakanthi Benaragama

OP 065 A pilot study on CYP21 gene deletion among a cohort of Sri Lankan children with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Jayathilaka SHDK, Tennekoon KH, de Silva KSH, De Silva S

OP 066 Components of the leptin system as risk factors for sporadic breast cancer in Sri Lankan women and their modulation by menopausal status Rodrigo HACIK, Tennekoon KH, Karunanayake EH, Amarasinghe IY, De Silva GKS

OP 067 Gross growth hormone gene deletions in a cohort of isolated growth hormone deficient children in Sri Lanka Sundralingam T, Tennekoon KH, de Silva KSH, Hewage AS, De Silva S

OP 068 Evaluation of adherence to guidelines on use of ondansetron and dexamethasone as antiemetics in the management of chemotherapy induced acute nausea and vomiting De Abrew K, Abhayaratna SA, Piya Udara PHS, Rathnayake WVYR, Siriwardana PPR, De Abrew A, Wickramarathna TN, Mythily S

35 OP 069 Human epidermal Growth Factor Receptor-2 (HER2) expression in gastric adenocarcinoma and relevant clinic-pathological features in a cohort of Sri Lankan patients Subasinghe D, Sivaganesh S, Samarasekera A, Kumarasinghe MP, Samarasekera DN, Lokuhetty MDS

OP 070 Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to hereditary cancer among medical officers in the surgical and gynaecological wards at three tertiary care hospitals in Colombo Gunawardana BM, Gurusinghe SR, Halidha MSF, Hansika UHD, Sirisena UND

OP 071 Prospective analysis of serum ferritin in a cohort of NAFLD related hepatocellular carcinoma Siriwardana RC, Niriella MA, Dassanayake AS, Ethiriweera DS, Gunathilaka B, Liyanage CAH, Sivasundaram T, de Silva HJ

OP 072 Knowledge, attitudes and practices of army soldiers on prehospital trauma care in Matara district Chathurika HLS

OP 073 Testing efficacy of antioxidant rich herbal extract in reducing areca nut induced carcinogenesis Bandara WMKM, Kim D,, Siriwardana BSMS, Jayasinghe RD, Tilakaratne WM, Kim J, Illeperuma RP

OP 074 Predictors of bleeding in adult Dengue patients Wijewickrama DDA, Abeyrathna G, Gunasena S, Chandima CDM, Idampitiya D

OP 075 Epidemiology and identification of groups at high risk of neck of femur fractures Seneth Gajasinghe DGVD, Punchihewa GL

5.00 – 5.30 pm Tea

7.00pm Doctors’Concert onwards Galadari Hotel

POSTER PRESENTATIONS DAY 3

PP107 Development of outcome criteria to measure effectiveness of anti-epileptic therapy in children Murugupillai R, Sri Ranganathan S, Wanigasinghe J, Muniyandi R, Arambepola C

PP108 A study on growth faltering during the initial period of complementary feeding among infants in Medical Officer Of Health (MOH) area of Welimada De Silva KNS

PP109 Knowledge, attitudes and practices on Child Health Development Record (CHDR) among mothers of children admitted to a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka Heenatigala C S N, Hettiarachchi K S, Hettiarachchi M E

PP110 Study on primary caregivers’ perceptions and skills regarding home management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy patients Jayawardena UGBB, Dissanayake VHW, Sumathipala WLDS

PP111 Demographic, clinical and biochemical characteristics of patients with homocystinuria in Sri Lanka Dilanthi HW, Indika NLR, Kularatnam GAM, Chandrasiri NDPD, Jayasena KLSPKM, Jasinge E

PP112 Parental perceptions on nutritional status and health related quality of life of their primary school children in Colombo educational zone Amarathunga AADS, Wickramasinghe VP, Siriwardana HVYD

PP113 Awareness of mothers with regard to gross motor development of infants and children in the Colombo area De Silva NT

PP114 Prevalence of self-medicating practices of oral allopathic medicine among mothers of children under 12 years of age and associated factors: A study done in a Teaching Hospital in Sri Lanka De Silva B, Hussain H, Ginige G, Manjari A, Kannangara H, Gamage M, Goonewardena CSE

PP116 Rare incidence of hemolytic disease of newborn by a Rh group subtype, E-antibody: a case report Amarakoon GGGT, Priyawansha YGT, Chandana Wijesinghe, Dayananda Bandara WDMS

PP117 The neonatal outcomes, maternal risk factors and neonatal care cost of ‘adverse neonatal outcome’ following term deliveries at Teaching Hospital Kandy Gunawardane DA, Dharmarathna SD, Rowel DDS

PP118 Children’s exposure to parental intimate partner violence: findings from a multisite qualitative study in Sri Lanka Guruge S, Jayasuriya-Illesinghe V, Gunawardena N, Mahendran R

37 PP119 Adherence to evidence based practices in delivering postnatal care services for mothers in Sri Lanka Dhanapala S, Hemachandra N, Kumaravel S, Jayakody HG, Ranathunga M R

PP120 Knowledge of Public Health Midwives (PHMM) in Colombo district on complementary feeding and factors associated with their knowledge Nanayakkara IOKK, Godakandage SSP, Jayawickrama HS, Wijeratne MP

PP121 Is the practice of allowing female labour companions feasible in developing countries? Results of a cross sectional survey among practitioners Senanayake H M, Wijesinghe R D, Nayar K R

PP122 Significance of pre-treatment serum alpha-fetoprotein in hepatocellular carcinoma of non-viral aetiology Siriwardena RC, Niriella MA, Dassanayake AS, De Silva AP, Gunathilake B, de Silva HJ

PP123 Cytotoxic effects of four Sri Lankan endemic plants on cancer stem cell model (NTERA2) Rajagopalan U, Samarakoon SR, Tennekoon KH, de Silva ED

PP124 Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding cervical cancer screening of Public Health Midwives in Puttalam District Jayasinghe Fernando YK, Pathmeswaran A

PP125 A case report on delayed haemolytic transfusion reaction due to anti jka alloimmunization Krishnapillai M, Samaranayake G D A, Samarajeewa S B, Herath A

PP126 Implementing cancer registry informatics in the national cancer control programme to enhance cancer registry data quality, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness Seneviratne SMKWK

PP127 ICT literacy among new medical entrants Dasanayaka IPEU, Bandara MRPM, Hettige S, Ediriweera EPDS

PP128 In-vitro preparation of dry bones from remnants of dissected cadavers – An effective method of reutilizing human cadaver waste Edirisinghe EAST, Semina KWT, Werahara ATI, Jeewantha ADB, Selvarajah CMD, Weerasekara MRIS, Perera KCC, Dissanayake PH, Yasewardene SG

PP129 Perception of post-interns on the necessity of a secondary language training programme for medical officers in Sri Lanka Ranasinghe JMSD, Silva DT, Ratnayake DRD, Padeniya A, Epitakaduwa C, Suraweera S

PP130 Valsalva retinopathy associated with lifting a heavy weight Ekanayake EMSB, Samarasinghe GP, Sriharanathan P

PP131 Phytochemical profile of Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark, Murraya koenigii leaves and Nauclea orientalis bark with potential cardioprotective activity Sandamali JAN, Hewawasam RP, Jayatilaka KAPW

PP132 Effectiveness of an HIV/AIDS education programme among nursing students in Sri Lanka Nanayakkara KPGGN, Eun-Ok C

PP133 Correlation between direct measurement of body fat percentage and selected surrogate measurements among Type 2 diabetes patients Abhayaratna S A, Somasundaram N P

PP134 Leprosy relapses in Sri Lanka Wijeratne MP PP135 Knowledge on landslides and its preparedness among Grade 12 students in Badulla educational division Rathnayaka RMNNK, Wijeratne MP

PP136 Prevalence and correlates of psychological distress and depression among patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in the district of Anuradhapura Senanayake SJ, Gunawardena NS, Palihawadana P, Bandara WMP, Ranasinghe AW, Karunarathna RH, Priyantha Kumara GWG

PP137 Symptom burden of Chronic Kidney Disease patients in Anuradhapura district Senanayake SJ, Gunawardena NS, Palihawadana P, Bandara WMP, Ranasinghe AW, Karunarathna RH, Priyantha Kumara GWG

PP138 Clinical and socio-demographic description of victims of child abuse admitted to a tertiary care centre Sathiadas MG, SriRanganathan S, Mayoorathy S, Varuni K

PP139 Psychological and intellectual effects of an eight-week mindfulness meditation and breathing exercise program in 14 to 16 year-old school children Gunawardena S, De Zoysa P, Manathunga A, Chamba T, De Mel T, Alles H, Shenoy V, Jayasinghe S

PP140 Socio - economic disparities and psychosocial adversities which affect prefrontal function of early adolescence Madhushanthi HJH, Wimalasekera SW, Goonewardena CSE, Lenora RSJ, Amarasekara AATD

PP141 Psychological morbidity and illness perception among patients receiving treatment for tuberculosis in a tertiary care centre in Sri Lanka Galhenage J S, Rupasinghe J P, De Silva A P, Williams S S, Gunasena B

PP142 Patterns and correlates of injuries related to alcohol consumption: a cross sectional survey at the accident and emergency service department of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka Ruwanpriya BVS, Ratnatunga SS, Yasira DP, Ariyananda D, Dissanayake DSK, Dayabandara LRM, Rajasuriya M, de Silva VA PP143 Metabolic dysregulation in schizophrenia: a study on the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in a cohort of patients admitted with an acute illness episode Dayabandara LRM, Gamage TGSU, Dissanayake DSK, Wijeratne S, De Silva V, Hanwella R

PP144 Factors relating to caregiver burden of patients diagnosed with dementia Kathriarachchi S T, Paranawithana C, Kulatunga KPM, Sivayogan S, Amarasinghe S

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POST CONGRESS WORKSHOPS

Saturday 30th July 2016

Post-congress Workshop 1 Healthy Living NDW Lionel Memorial Auditorium, SLMA 8.00 am -12.00 noon

8.00 – 9.00am Registration 9.00 – 9.15 am Introduction 9:15 – 9.45 am Healthy living without non-communicable diseases Dr. Prasad Katulanda Consultant Endocrinologist and Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

9.45 – 10.15 am Nutrition for healthy living Dr. Ranil Jayawardena Consultant Clinical Nutritionist and Senior Lecturer, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka 10.15 – 10.45 am Exercise for healthy living Dr. Harindu Wijesinghe Consultant Rheumatologist, Nawaloka Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka

10:45-11:00 am Tea 11:00-11:30 am Healthy mind for healthy living Prof. Piyanjali de Zoysa Professor in Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

11:30 am-12:00 Secrets for healthy sex life noon Dr. Lasantha Malavige Specialist in Sexual Medicine, Asiri Surgical Hospital, Sri Lanka

Saturday 30th July 2016

Post-congress Workshop 2 Palliative Care NDW Lionel Memorial Auditorium, Sri Lanka Medical Association 2.00 – 5.00 pm

Chairpersons: Dr. K. Chandrasekar Dr. Pushpa Weerasinghe

2.00 – 3.00 pm Introduction to palliative medicine Dr. Suresh Kumar Technical advisor, Institute of Palliative Medicine, Calicut Kerala, India

3.00 – 3.45 pm CKD/CKDu – Care beyond cure Dr. Suharsha Kanathigoda Consultant in Palliative Care, Calvary Health Care ACT, Australia

3.45 - 4.00 pm Tea

4.00 - 4.30 pm National palliative care policy of Sri Lanka Dr. Palitha G Mahipala Director General of Health Services, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka

4.30 - 4.45 pm Evolving of a National Association of Palliative Care: Sri Lankan experience Dr. D K D Mathew President, Palliative Care Association of Sri Lanka

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