Epidemiological studies have shown high tuberculosis (TB) prevalence among chronic
opioid users. Opioid receptors are found on multiple immune cells and immunomodulatory …

Background Anatomically, it is difficult to give a systematic description of the superficial
branch of the radial nerve (SBRN). Our aim was to describe the exact relationship of the …

Background Ischaemic heart disease is the leading cause of in-hospital mortality in Sri
Lanka. Acute Coronary Syndrome Sri Lanka Audit Project (ACSSLAP) is the first national …

Background Crohn's disease is a relapsing, systemic inflammatory disease affecting the
gastrointestinal tract with associated extraintestinal manifestations and immune disorders …

Background Paraneoplastic limbic encephalitis is an uncommon association of common
malignancies such as small cell lung carcinoma, testicular teratoma, and breast carcinoma …

Introduction Tuberculosis is a progressive and disabling infection predominantly seen in low-
income and middle-income countries. Immunocompromised patients are at a higher risk of …

Background Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a rare multisystemic autoimmune disorder
predominantly affecting the upper and lower respiratory tracts and the kidneys, and rarely …

Introduction: Melioidosis is an emerging infection in South Asia. It has a spectrum of
presentation causing many difficulties in early diagnosis and the control of infection. Here …

Background: Unwanted medicines are defined as expired, unused, damaged or
contaminated pharmaceutical products. Improper disposal of unwanted medicines leads to …

Medication waste is synonymous with pharmaceutical waste, unused or expired medicines.
Improper disposal of medication waste leads to serious personal and environmental health …