2018
A low GLP-1 response among patients treated for acute organophosphate and carbamate poisoning: a comparative cross-sectional study from an agrarian region of Sri Lanka
Rathish D, Senavirathna I, Jayasumana C, Agampodi S, Siribaddana S. A low GLP-1 response among patients treated for acute organophosphate and carbamate poisoning: a comparative cross-sectional study from an agrarian region of Sri Lanka. Environmental Science And Pollution Research 2018, 26: 2864-2872. PMID: 30499084, DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-3818-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcetylcholinesteraseAcute DiseaseAdultAtropineCarbamatesChronic DiseaseCross-Sectional StudiesDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2Dose-Response Relationship, DrugErythrocytesFemaleGlucagon-Like Peptide 1HumansIncidenceIncretinsInsecticidesMaleMiddle AgedOccupational ExposureOrganophosphate PoisoningSri LankaConceptsGLP-1 responseComparative cross-sectional studyRBC-AChE activityCross-sectional studyAcute organophosphateControl groupAcute groupLower GLP-1 responseRed blood cell acetylcholinesterase activityGLP-1 pathwayAcetylcholinesterase inhibitor insecticidesAtropine therapyChronic groupCarbamate poisoningGLP-1High incidenceType 2PatientsAcetylcholinesterase activityInhibitor insecticidesPoisoningGroupResponseMin valuesDiabetes
2015
Knowledge and perceptions on responsive feeding among primary health care providers at field level in rural Anuradhapura
Karunamuni N, Senevirathne S, Pallewaththa P, Rathnayake R, Wickramage K, Agampodi S, Agampodi T. Knowledge and perceptions on responsive feeding among primary health care providers at field level in rural Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2015, 9: 08. DOI: 10.4038/amj.v9i2supp.7557.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPublic health midwivesResponsive feedingMOH areaPrimary health care providersAge-appropriate foodsHealth care providersCare providersEthical clearanceInternational guidelinesEffective interventionsYoung childrenChildrenMothersFocus group discussionsAppropriate foodFramework approachQualitative studyFeedingProbable causeGroupGroup discussionsAnuradhapura