Suchergebnisse - "Ranasinghe, Priyanga"

Small interfering RNA: Discovery, pharmacology and clinical development—An introductory review von Ranasinghe, Priyanga, Addison, Melisande L., Dear, James W., Webb, David J.

“… Post‐transcriptional gene silencing targets and degrades mRNA transcripts, silencing the expression of specific genes. RNA interference technology, using …”
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Prognostic and Therapeutic Role of Vitamin D in COVID-19: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis von Dissanayake, Harsha Anuruddhika, de Silva, Nipun Lakshitha, Sumanatilleke, Manilka, de Silva, Sawanawadu Dilantha Neomal, Gamage, Kavinga Kalhari Kobawaka, Dematapitiya, Chinthana, Kuruppu, Daya Chandrani, Ranasinghe, Priyanga, Pathmanathan, Sivatharshya, Katulanda, Prasad

“… Vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency may increase the susceptibility to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We aimed to determine the association between …”
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Prevalence and trends of the diabetes epidemic in South Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis von Jayawardena, Ranil, Ranasinghe, Priyanga, Byrne, Nuala M, Soares, Mario J, Katulanda, Prasad, Hills, Andrew P

“… Background Diabetes mellitus has reached epidemic proportions worldwide. South Asians are known to have an increased predisposition for diabetes which has …”
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The influence of family history of Hypertension on disease prevalence and associated metabolic risk factors among Sri Lankan adults von Ranasinghe, Priyanga, Cooray, Dilini N., Jayawardena, Ranil, Katulanda, Prasad

“… Background Hypertension is a major contributor to the global non-communicable disease burden. Family history is an important non-modifiable risk factor for …”
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Small Interfering RNA Therapeutics in Hypertension: A Viewpoint on Vasopressor and Vasopressor‐Sparing Strategies for Counteracting Blood Pressure Lowering by Angiotensinogen–Targeting Small Interfering RNA von Ranasinghe, Priyanga, Addison, Melisande L., Webb, David J.

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Dilated cardiomyopathy due to hypocalcaemia: a case report von Rupasinghe, Nilushka, Ranasinghe, Priyanga, Wanninayake, Leonard

“… Background Hypocalcaemia is a rare, but reversible, cause of dilated cardiomyopathy causing heart failure. Several case reports have been reported on …”
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Effect of coconut oil on cardio-metabolic risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis of interventional studies von Jayawardena, Ranil, Swarnamali, Hasinthi, Lanerolle, Pulani, Ranasinghe, Priyanga

“… High total cholesterol (TC) and low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) could be major risk factors for cardiovascular disease burden among high risk …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to hypertension among Sri Lankans: an online cross-sectional survey von Ranasinghe, Priyanga, Weerasekara, Pumudu, Manchanayake, Minura, Liyanage, Sandamini, Perera, Thilina, Silva, Minollie, Webb, David J.

“… Background Hypertension (HTN) is a major public health issue in Sri Lanka, influenced by genetic predisposition and lifestyle factors. Despite high general …”
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A survey on availability and composition of herbal products with beneficial health claims for chronic non-communicable diseases in Sri Lanka von Weerakoon, Chathumi, Mannapperuma, Uthpali, Ranasinghe, Priyanga

“… Background Herbal medicinal products are becoming increasingly available worldwide. Most countries lack stringent guidelines for the regulation of herbal …”
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The impact of an oral nutritional supplement on body weight gain in older adults with malnutrition: an open-label randomized controlled trial von Jayawardena, Ranil, Wickramawardhane, Prasani, Dalpatadu, Chamila, Hills, Andrew P., Ranasinghe, Priyanga

“… Background The global aging population is expanding rapidly and many individuals have a particularly higher risk of malnutrition. Malnutrition can lead to …”
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The range of non-traditional anthropometric parameters to define obesity and obesity-related disease in children: a systematic review von Ranasinghe, Priyanga, Jayawardena, Ranil, Gamage, Nishadi, Pujitha Wickramasinghe, V, Hills, Andrew P

“… Obesity is defined as an abnormal/excessive accumulation of body fat, associated with health consequences. Although overall obesity does confer a significant …”
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The effect of coconut oil and palm oil on anthropometric parameters: a clinical trial von Swarnamali, Hasinthi, Ranasinghe, Priyanga, Jayawardena, Ranil

“… Background During recent years several studies have investigated the impact of different dietary oils on body weight. They have shown differential positive and …”
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Interventions for treatment and/or prevention of alcohol hangover: Systematic review von Jayawardena, Ranil, Thejani, Thulasika, Ranasinghe, Priyanga, Fernando, Dinithi, Verster, Joris C.

“… Objective To evaluate new research conducted over the past few years (2009–2016) assessing the effectiveness of potentially curative and/or preventive methods …”
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A national survey on registered products, availability, prices, and affordability of 100 essential medicines in community pharmacies across Sri Lanka von Liyanage, Chiranthi Kongala, Gunawardane, Mekala, Kumaradasa, Pamodee Panchalee, Ranasinghe, Priyanga, Jayakody, Raveendra Laal, Galappatthy, Priyadarshani

“… Introduction Availability of essential medicines that meet the expected quality standards, in appropriate dosage forms at affordable prices is a fundamental …”
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Pharmacogenomic profiling of variants affecting efficacy and toxicity of anti-infective medicines in a south Asian population from Sri Lanka von Ranasinghe, Priyanga, Jeyapragasam, Hajanthy, Sirisena, Nirmala, Bhagya Hendalage, D. P., Dissanayake, Vajira H. W.

“… Background Anti-infective medicines are crucial for treating infections, but improper dosing can cause toxicity, resistance and treatment failure …”
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The benefits of yoga practice compared to physical exercise in the management of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis von Jayawardena, Ranil, Ranasinghe, Priyanga, Chathuranga, Tharindu, Atapattu, Piyusha Milani, Misra, Anoop

“… Yoga is increasingly used as an adjunctive therapy in the management of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). The present study aims to systematically evaluate the …”
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Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Ceylon cinnamon) as a potential pharmaceutical agent for type-2 diabetes mellitus: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial von Ranasinghe, Priyanga, Galappaththy, Priyadarshani, Constantine, Godwin Roger, Jayawardena, Ranil, Weeratunga, Hasitha Dhananjaya, Premakumara, Sirimal, Katulanda, Prasad

“… Background Previous studies have explored the anti-diabetic effects of Cinnamomum cassia extract in vivo and in vitro. However, there are no studies at present …”
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Work related complaints of neck, shoulder and arm among computer office workers: a cross-sectional evaluation of prevalence and risk factors in a developing country von Ranasinghe, Priyanga, Perera, Yashasvi S, Lamabadusuriya, Dilusha A, Kulatunga, Supun, Jayawardana, Naveen, Rajapakse, Senaka, Katulanda, Prasad

“… Background Complaints of arms, neck and shoulders (CANS) is common among computer office workers. We evaluated an aetiological model with physical/psychosocial …”
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The effect of zinc supplementation on glucose homeostasis: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled trial von Attia, John R., Holliday, Elizabeth, Weaver, Natasha, Peel, Roseanne, Fleming, Kerry C., Hure, Alexis, Wiggers, John, McEvoy, Mark, Searles, Andrew, Reeves, Penny, Ranasinghe, Priyanga, Jayawardena, Ranil, Samman, Samir, Luu, Judy, Rissel, Chris, Acharya, Shamasunder

“… Aims The burden and health costs of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus continue to increase globally and prevention strategies in at-risk people need to be explored …”
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Nutrition Transition and Obesity Among Teenagers and Young Adults in South Asia von Jayawardena, Ranil, Ranasinghe, Priyanga, Wijayabandara, Maheshi, Hills, Andrew P, Misra, Anoop

“… Obesity among teenagers/adolescents and young adults is associated with significant adverse short and longer-term effects on health. To date, no narrative …”
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