Sinhalese monastic architecture : the Viharas of Anuradhapura / by 405264 Bandaranayake, Senake

Screening for gestational diabetes in the Anuradhapura district by T R N Fernando, B G S Jayaratna, E C K Lankeshwara

“…</p> <p><strong><em>Objectives: </em></strong>To determine if risk assessment for GDM is conducted at the field antenatal booking and to determine the types of screening methods for GDM applied in the Anuradhapura district (AD).</p> <p><strong><em>Method: </em></strong>Cross sectional retrospective analysis of a hospital based sample of pregnant women attending for their delivery.…”
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Heroin Dependence in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka: A retrospective Audit by anuradha ellepola

“…The study emphasises that Heroin dependence is a very significant issue in Anuradhapura district, especially among unskilled and semiskilled workers. …”
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SARIMA and ARDL models for predicting leptospirosis in Anuradhapura district Sri Lanka. by Janith Warnasekara, Suneth Agampodi, Abeynayake Nr

“…The objective of this study is to develop a time series model to predict leptospirosis in the Anuradhapura district situated in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. …”
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Characterisation of the Rota Wewa tank cascade system in the vicinity of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka by Schütt, Brigitta, Bebermeier, Wiebke, Meister, Julia, Withanachchi, Chandana Rohana

“…A complex and sustainable watershed management strategy was implemented in Sri Lanka during the ancient Anuradhapura period, from the 5th century BC to the 11th century AD. …”
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Patterns of opioid use and treatment in a cohort of patients from the Anuradhapura district by A. Ellepola

“…<p><strong>Background</strong></p><p>Opioid dependence is a major mental health problem in Sri Lanka. Anuradhapura is a district with a significant prevalence of opioid (especially heroin) dependence.…”
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Integrated nutrient management for lowland rice (Oryza sativa L.) in the Anuradhapura district of Sri Lanka by D. M. D. Dissanayake, K. P. Premaratne, U. R. Sangakkara

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Some notes on the butterflies (Lepidoptera: Papilionoidea) of Tantirimale Archaeological Site, Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka by M.D.C. Asela, R.A.K. Peiris, S.K.I.U. Priyankara, R.W. Jayasekara, D.M.S.S. Karunarathna

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Geo-spatial distribution of hydrological nephrotoxic characteristics in Kalawewa and Tissawewa reservoirs in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka by Shermila Botheju, Nalika Dayananda, Ruwan T. Perera, Janitha A. Liyanage

“…Therefore, the objective of this investigation was to analyze the spatial distribution of selected heavy metals Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), and Arsenic (As)) and total water hardness in Kalawewa and Tissawewa reservoirs, Anuradhapura District in Sri Lanka. Cd, Pb, and As contents of water samples were analyzed using Inductive Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS-Agilent-7800). …”
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Distribution of Phlebotomus argentipes Annandale & Brunetti, 1908 in the Anuradhapura district, North Central Sri Lanka by NMNG Nayakarathna, RAKM Gunathilaka, GASM Ganehiarachchi

“…The present study determined ecological factors that influence the abundance of P. argentipes in areas with high disease prevalence in the Anuradhapura district, North Central Sri Lanka. Methods: CDC light traps and yellow sticky traps were used for sampling, and abundance was recorded throughout 12 months with selected environmental parameters namely, relative humidity, wind speed, and temperature. …”
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Characterization of agro-well water in Malwathu Oya cascade-I in Anuradhapura district of Sri Lanka by M.K.N. Kumari, S. Pathmarajah, N.D.K. Dayawansa

“…<p>Malwathu Oya cascade is one of the largest and intensively cultivated small tank cascade systems in Anuradhapura district of Sri Lanka. Agro-wells are the most valuable resource for many farmers in this cascade area as these shallow dug wells have a good potential to sustain crop production during the dry season. …”
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Expressed emotion, medication adherence and association with disease prognosis in patients with schizophrenia at Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura by A. Ellepola, C. A. Abayaweera

“…</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Aims</strong></p><p>To explore associations between high expressed emotion, treatment adherence, and the number of relapses needing admission among patients diagnosed to have schizophrenia who were managed at Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Methods</strong></p><p>A cross sectional study was conducted among a sample of 170 patients with schizophrenia and their primary caregivers. …”
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Childhood nosocomial viral acute respiratory tract infections in teaching hospital Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka by Jayaweera Arachchige Asela Sampath Jayaweera, Mohammed Reyes

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A financial audit on hospital costs in an inpatient Psychiatry Unit at Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka by J. C. Udeshika, A. Ellepola

“…</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Aims</strong></p><p>To assess the total in-ward expenditure, expenditures incurred in different cost heads, average per patient cost and cost per patient day in a psychiatry unit at Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Methods</strong></p><p>A financial audit was carried out at Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura. …”
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Determinants of market participation by indigenous poultry farmers: a case study in Anuradhapura district in Sri Lanka by M.N.D.F. Abeykoon, J. Weerahewa, G.L.L.P. Silva

“…The study was carried out in Thirappane Veterinary Division (covering four selected villages) in Anuradhapura district. Data were collected by a household survey using a structured questionnaire from 104 households rearing indigenous chicken. …”
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Water quality and microbial contamination status of Madawachchiya, Padaviya and Kebithigollewa areas in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka by Mahagamage M.G.Y.L., Manage Pathmalal M.

“…In Sri Lanka, 12,823 Salmonella positive cases were recorded and 133 cases were recorded from Anuradhapura district during 2005 to 2014. Therefore, the study was carried out to identify the microbiological and chemical contamination status of forty-four water sources in Anuradhapura area during October 2016. …”
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Detection and quantification of Aflatoxin B1 in corn and corn-grown soils in the district of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka by W.M.S.C. Jayaratne, A.H.M.A.K. Abeyratne, H.K.S. De Zoysa, D.M.R.B.N. Dissanayake, T.C. Bamunuarachchige, V.Y. Waisundara, S. Chang

“…Several crops have been associated with aflatoxin B1 contamination and corn is one of them. In the Anuradhapura district of the North Central Province of Sri Lanka, corn is one of the main agricultural produce. …”
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Effectiveness of Tobacco Control Measures in Reducing Tobacco Use among Adolescents and Young Adults in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka by Waduarachchige Don Aruna Shantha De Silva

“…Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from October 2011 to November 2011 among adolescent (13-19 years) and young adult (20-39 years) males in Anuradhapura divisional secretary area in Sri Lanka. …”
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Evaluation of groundwater quality for irrigation in <em>Malwathu Oya</em> cascade-I in Anuradhapura District of Sri Lanka by M. K. N. Kumari, S. Pathmarajah, N. D. K. Dayawansa, K. G. S. Nirmanee

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Severe leptospirosis and pancreatitis; A case series from a leptospirosis outbreak in Anuradhapura district, Sri Lanka by N. J. Herath, C. J. Kamburapola, S. B. Agampodi

“…In this report, we discuss a case series of severe leptospirosis with pancreatitis as a main complication during an unusual outbreak of leptospirosis in Anuradhapura district, Sri Lanka. Case presentation We retrospectively reviewed clinical presentation, investigations, treatment and outcome of six confirmed cases of severe leptospirosis admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) of Teaching Hospital, Anuradhapura, within a three months period from November 2014 to January 2015. …”
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