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    Geneder differences in undergraduate medical examination results in Sri Lanka
    (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 2000) de Silva, N.R.; Thabrew, M.I.; Saparamadu, P.A.M.; Jayawardena, D.R.K.C.; Arachchige, A.A.; Weerawardhane, M.; Gunawardene, Y.I.N.S.
    OBJECTIVE: To identify possible gender related differences in performance at undergraduate medical examinations in Sri Lanka. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: Results of examinations conducted by the faculty of medicine, University of Kelaniya in 1997 and 1998, and data published by the University Grants Commission (UGC) on final examinations conducted by 4 other Sri Lankan medical faculties (in the Universities of Colombo, Peradeniya, Ruhuna and Jaffna) in 1996 and 1997, were analysed for sex related differences.RESULTS: The proportion of women in each batch of students who sat for 8 examinations conducted at the faculty of medicine, University of Kelaniya in 1997 and 1998, ranged from 40.7 to 48.4% (average 44.3%). Among students sitting for the final MBBS examinations in other medical faculties in 1996 and 1997, the proportion of women ranged from 37.3% in Peradeniya to 53.7% in Jaffna. The proportions of women who obtained "classes" were higher than that of men in 12/15 examinations, with statistically significant differences in four. Higher proportions of men were referred or failed in all 8 examinations analysed; the differences were statistically significant in two. CONCLUSIONS: Women appear to do marginally better than men in undergraduate medical examinations in Sri Lanka.
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    Iron deficiency anaemia in infancy
    (College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka, 1995) Jayawardena, D.R.K.C.
    Anaemia may be caused not only by a deficiency of iron, but by other conditions as well. Indicates clinical detection of anaemia. Under recommended iron intakes discusses 2 types of dietary iron - haem iron and non haem iron, food fortification, factors that affect iron absorption, and enhancers and inhibitors.
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    Neonatal herpes zoster infection
    (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 1999) Jayawardena, D.R.K.C.
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    The Use of commercially prepared 10 percent dextrose reduces the incidence of neonatal septicaemia
    (Sri Lanka Medical Association, 1997) Karunasekera, K.A.W.; Jayawardena, D.R.K.C.; Sunil-Chandra, N.P.
    Septicemia is an important cause of mortality morbidity among babies in neonatal care units. The Special Care Baby Unit, University Paediatric Unit of the Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama experienced two out breaks of Klesbiella, between February and May 1996. Suspects the transmission of Klesbiella would have occurred as a result of contamination of intravenous fluid. Suggests use of commercially prepared dextrose as against making it for new born babies as a preventive measure. (letter to editor)