2020
Qualitative and quantitative dermatoglyphics of chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu) in Sri Lanka
Wijerathne BTB, Meier RJ, Salgado SS, Agampodi SB. Qualitative and quantitative dermatoglyphics of chronic kidney disease of unknown origin (CKDu) in Sri Lanka. Journal Of Physiological Anthropology 2020, 39: 1. PMID: 31952553, PMCID: PMC6967092, DOI: 10.1186/s40101-019-0207-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedCase-Control StudiesDermatoglyphicsFemaleFingersHumansMaleMiddle AgedRenal Insufficiency, ChronicSri LankaConceptsDevelopment of CKDuChronic kidney diseaseControl groupCKDu casesKidney diseaseCKDu patientsFetal developmentUnknown origin (PUO) patientsCase-control studyCertain medical conditionsCKDu endemic regionsNon-endemic regionsNon-invasive diagnostic toolHuman fetal developmentDiagnostic toolCKDu endemic areasRidge countTotal ridge countWeek 14Medical conditionsEndemic areasHealthy peopleEndemic regionsB ridge countControl study
2019
Normality data of eGFR and validity of commonly used screening tests for CKD in an area with endemic CKD of unknown etiology; need for age and sex based precise cutoff values
Herath N, Dassanayake R, Dissanayake M, Janitha C, Weerakoon K, Kumarasinghe C, de Silva TG, Agampodi S. Normality data of eGFR and validity of commonly used screening tests for CKD in an area with endemic CKD of unknown etiology; need for age and sex based precise cutoff values. BMC Nephrology 2019, 20: 298. PMID: 31382902, PMCID: PMC6683421, DOI: 10.1186/s12882-019-1477-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsScreening testMean eGFRRenal functionCreatinine ratioGlobal public health problemBackgroundChronic kidney diseaseBurden of CKDPrevalence of eGFRReduction of eGFRSex-specific cutUrine dipstick testHigh disease burdenPublic health problemResultsThe study sampleSulfosalicylic acid testProportion of peopleCause of majorityLower eGFRUrine albuminKidney diseaseMean agePrecise cutoff valuesUnknown etiologyUrine proteinDisease burden
2018
Early renal damage among children living in the region of highest burden of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka
Agampodi SB, Amarasinghe GS, Naotunna PGCR, Jayasumana CS, Siribaddana SH. Early renal damage among children living in the region of highest burden of chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka. BMC Nephrology 2018, 19: 115. PMID: 29769043, PMCID: PMC5956963, DOI: 10.1186/s12882-018-0911-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsChildChild, PreschoolCost of IllnessCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansKidneyMaleRenal Insufficiency, ChronicSri LankaConceptsEarly renal damageMean eGFRRenal damageKidney diseaseChronic diseasesEndemic regionsRandom spot urine sampleBackgroundChronic kidney diseaseElevated urine albuminChronic kidney diseaseGlomerular filtration rateChronic interstitial nephritisSpot urine samplesCKDu endemic regionsHigh endemic regionsGroup of ageCKDu endemic areasElevated UACRNormal UACRKidney injuryUrine albuminCreatinine ratioInterstitial nephritisSchwartz formulaUnknown etiology
2016
Baseline renal function of pregnant women in a geographical region with an epidemic of chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology in Sri Lanka
Agampodi SB, Wijerathne BT. Baseline renal function of pregnant women in a geographical region with an epidemic of chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology in Sri Lanka. Nephrology 2016, 21: 794-795. PMID: 26945927, DOI: 10.1111/nep.12760.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Drinking well water and occupational exposure to Herbicides is associated with chronic kidney disease, in Padavi-Sripura, Sri Lanka
Jayasumana C, Paranagama P, Agampodi S, Wijewardane C, Gunatilake S, Siribaddana S. Drinking well water and occupational exposure to Herbicides is associated with chronic kidney disease, in Padavi-Sripura, Sri Lanka. Environmental Health 2015, 14: 6. PMID: 25596925, PMCID: PMC4417209, DOI: 10.1186/1476-069x-14-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsChronic kidney diseaseKidney diseaseHigh riskImportant public health issueResultsMajority of patientsCase-control studyPublic health issueMultivariable analysisUnknown etiologyEntry criteriaRisk factorsEffect modificationHigh prevalenceOccupational exposureEndemic areasDrinking waterCKDu patientsControl studyPersonnel protective equipmentProtective equipmentHealth issuesPatientsHospitalMale farmersCKDu