2024
Stigma associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis in rural Sri Lanka: development of a conceptual framework
Nuwangi H, Dikomitis L, Weerakoon K, Liyanage C, Agampodi T, Agampodi S. Stigma associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis in rural Sri Lanka: development of a conceptual framework. International Health 2024, 16: 553-561. PMID: 38487983, PMCID: PMC11375585, DOI: 10.1093/inthealth/ihae021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchManifestations of stigmaEvidence-based frameworkMultimethod qualitative studyQuality of lifeStigma driversRural Sri LankaAddress stigmaStigma experiencesReduce stigmaSelf-stigmaTargeted interventionsQualitative studyStigmaSystematic reviewTreatment burdenAnuradhapura districtInternational evidenceFacilitationConceptual frameworkSri LankaStigma formationAwarenessPeopleInterventionBurden
2023
The stigma associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL): A protocol for a systematic review
Nuwangi H, Agampodi T, Price H, Shepherd T, Weerakoon K, Agampodi S. The stigma associated with cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) and mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL): A protocol for a systematic review. PLOS ONE 2023, 18: e0285663. PMID: 37167276, PMCID: PMC10174477, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0285663.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMucocutaneous leishmaniasisCutaneous leishmaniasisSystematic reviewVisceral leishmaniasisMeta-Analyses Protocols (PRISMA-P) statementCochrane Library databasesRisk of biasRegistered Systematic ReviewMain clinical typesGlobal Index MedicusPreferred Reporting ItemsWeb of ScienceClinical typesStrategies/interventionsDifferent study typesLibrary databasesElectronic searchReporting ItemsNarrative synthesisStudy typeIndex MedicusSkin pathologyLeishmaniasisTropical diseasesFull articles
2022
Protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis: magnitude, reasons, associated factors, and implications of the out-of-pocket expenditure during pregnancy
Gunarathne SP, Wickramasinghe ND, Agampodi TC, Prasanna RPIR, Agampodi SB. Protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis: magnitude, reasons, associated factors, and implications of the out-of-pocket expenditure during pregnancy. Public Health 2022, 206: 33-37. PMID: 35349965, DOI: 10.1016/j.puhe.2022.02.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEligible studiesSystematic reviewPocket expenditureDatabase-specific subject headingsMaternal health careMixed Methods Appraisal ToolComprehensive literature searchMethods Appraisal ToolWeb of ScienceHealth care policySubgroup analysisThird reviewerIndependent reviewersReference listsElectronic databasesNarrative synthesisLiterature searchManual searchPregnancyStudy designQuality appraisalAppraisal toolHealth careOOPECare policy
2020
Cytokine response in human leptospirosis with different clinical outcomes: a systematic review
Senavirathna I, Rathish D, Agampodi S. Cytokine response in human leptospirosis with different clinical outcomes: a systematic review. BMC Infectious Diseases 2020, 20: 268. PMID: 32264832, PMCID: PMC7137275, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-020-04986-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDifferent clinical outcomesCross-sectional studyCytokine responsesIL-10Clinical outcomesSystematic reviewDisease severityHealth Quality Assessment ToolComparative cross-sectional studyTNF-α levelsMethodsA systematic reviewMeasurement of cytokinesEnzyme-linked immunosorbent assayMicroscopic agglutination testPublic health professionalsQuality assessment toolMild leptospirosisCytokine stormElevated cytokinesObservational cohortLeptospirosis patientsProspective studyIL-1βIL-6IL-8
2019
In vivo, ex vivo and in vitro evidence for atropine-mediated attenuation of glucagon-like peptide-1 secretion: findings from a systematic review
Rathish D, Agampodi S, Jayasumana C. In vivo, ex vivo and in vitro evidence for atropine-mediated attenuation of glucagon-like peptide-1 secretion: findings from a systematic review. Environmental Science And Pollution Research 2019, 26: 29597-29605. PMID: 31446595, DOI: 10.1007/s11356-019-06227-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlucagon-like peptide-1GLP-1 secretionGlucagon-like peptide-1 secretionDipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) enzymeRole of atropineVivo studiesPeptide-1 secretionRisk of biasPostprandial glucose homeostasisEx vivo studyPostprandial secretionCholinergic pathwaysAnticholinergic agentsCochrane LibraryHealthy menMuscarinic receptorsGlucose homeostasisPeptide-1Reference listsCompetitive antagonistHuman studiesAnimal studiesPRISMA statementSystematic reviewAtropineEstimating the burden of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka; a systematic review
Warnasekara J, Koralegedara I, Agampodi S. Estimating the burden of leptospirosis in Sri Lanka; a systematic review. BMC Infectious Diseases 2019, 19: 119. PMID: 30727968, PMCID: PMC6364467, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-018-3655-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSystematic reviewPooled case fatality ratioCumulative annual incidenceMortality of leptospirosisBurden of leptospirosisConclusionOur systematic reviewCase fatality ratioCurrent Contents ConnectRelevant full textsRoutine surveillance dataFull-text reviewBIOSIS Citation IndexMethodA systematic reviewGoogle Scholar databasesCommon organAnnual incidenceHospitalization ratesTrue burdenDisease burdenBurden estimatesBIOSIS PreviewsCitation IndexKCI-Korean Journal DatabaseAnnual caseloadFatality ratio
2016
The status of dermatoglyphics as a biomarker of Tel Hashomer camptodactyly syndrome: a review of the literature
Wijerathne BT, Meier RJ, Agampodi SB. The status of dermatoglyphics as a biomarker of Tel Hashomer camptodactyly syndrome: a review of the literature. Journal Of Medical Case Reports 2016, 10: 258. PMID: 27650795, PMCID: PMC5030737, DOI: 10.1186/s13256-016-1048-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTel Hashomer camptodactyly syndromeDermatoglyphic featuresCases of patientsAvailable casesMeta-Analyses (PRISMA) statementPreferred Reporting ItemsSystematic literature searchEarly fetal developmentEarly fetal periodClinical featuresCochrane LibraryPalmar creasesRare diseaseIntrauterine effectsTrip DatabaseReporting ItemsFetal developmentGrowth disturbanceFlexion creasesSyndromeSystematic reviewFetal periodFuture patientsPhenotypic biomarkersLiterature search
2015
Dermatoglyphics in hypertension: a review
Wijerathne B, Meier RJ, Agampodi TC, Agampodi SB. Dermatoglyphics in hypertension: a review. Journal Of Physiological Anthropology 2015, 34: 29. PMID: 26265377, PMCID: PMC4534102, DOI: 10.1186/s40101-015-0065-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDermatoglyphic markersMeta-Analyses (PRISMA) statementPreferred Reporting ItemsSystematic literature searchMean total ridge countTotal ridge countGlobal burdenHypertensionHigh riskElevated riskReporting ItemsClinical standpointFetal developmentSystematic reviewHypertensive samplesLiterature searchWhorl patternGoogle ScholarConsistent findingMedical advancementsAvailable studiesGrey literatureRelevant publicationsNumber of studiesRisk