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  1. Translating traditional knowledge into clinical evidence: The journey of Ceylon cinnamon

    Article • Journal of the Ceylon College of Physicians, July 2026, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  2. Prevalence and trends of hypertension among South Asian adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Journal of Human Hypertension, July 2026, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  3. Barriers to hypertension management in a developing country: a qualitative study among patients with hypertension at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka

    Article • BMC Public Health, March 2026, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  4. Efficacy and Safety of Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Ceylon cinnamon) for diabetes mellitus: a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial

    Article • Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome Clinical Research & Reviews, December 2025, Elsevier

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  5. A survey on availability and composition of herbal products with beneficial health claims for chronic non-communicable diseases in Sri Lanka

    Article • BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, October 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  6. Pharmacogenomic variants affecting efficacy and safety of medicines acting on central nervous system among Sri Lankans

    Article • Pharmacogenomics, September 2025, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe, Professor Vajira H. W. Dissanayake

  7. Knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to hypertension among Sri Lankans: an online cross-sectional survey

    Article • BMC Public Health, July 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  8. Pharmacogenomic profiling of variants affecting efficacy and toxicity of anti-infective medicines in a south Asian population from Sri Lanka

    Article • BMC Infectious Diseases, February 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe, Professor Vajira H. W. Dissanayake

  9. CYP2C19 and CES1 gene variants affecting clopidogrel metabolism in a South Asian population from Sri Lanka

    Article • Pharmacogenomics, December 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe, Professor Vajira H. W. Dissanayake

  10. In Silico Analysis of the Diversity of DPYD Gene Variants Affecting Fluoropyrimidine Toxicity: A Comparison of South Asians with Other World Populations

    Article • December 2024, SLIIT Business School

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe, Nirmalee Perera

  11. A Study on the Diversity of Pharmacogenomic Variants Affecting Dapsone Hypersensitivity: A Comparative Study Based on South Asian and Other World Populations

    Article • December 2024, SLIIT Business School

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe, Nirmalee Perera

  12. Rising trends of diabetes in South Asia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome Clinical Research & Reviews, November 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  13. Pharmacogenomics in Sri Lanka: a comprehensive systematic review of the research landscape and clinical implications

    Article • Pharmacogenomics, September 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe, Professor Vajira H. W. Dissanayake

  14. Impact of an oral nutritional supplement on the body composition of older adults with or at risk of malnutrition in an institutionalised setting: A randomised controlled trial

    Article • Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, June 2024, Wiley

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  15. Frequency of pharmacogenomic variants affecting efficacy and safety of anti-cancer drugs in a south Asian population from Sri Lanka

    Article • BMC Medical Genomics, May 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe, Professor Vajira H. W. Dissanayake

  16. Dilated cardiomyopathy due to hypocalcaemia: a case report

    Article • Journal of Medical Case Reports, April 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  17. Commonly prescribed medicines, core prescribing indicators, and prescription errors in a tertiary healthcare setting in Sri Lanka: a descriptive cross-sectional study

    Article • Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research, March 2024, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  18. The effect of coconut oil and palm oil on anthropometric parameters: a clinical trial

    Article • BMC Nutrition, January 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe, Hasinthi Swarnamali

  19. Emerging insights and future prospects for therapeutic application of siRNA targeting angiotensinogen in hypertension

    Article • Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology, November 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  20. Novel Pharmacological Approaches in the Treatment of Hypertension: A Focus on RNA-Based Therapeutics

    Article • Hypertension, November 2023, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  21. Pharmacogenomic Variants Affecting Efficacy and Toxicity of Statins in a South Asian Population from Sri Lanka

    Article • Pharmacogenomics, October 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe, Professor Vajira H. W. Dissanayake

  22. Small interfering RNA: Discovery, pharmacology and clinical development—An introductory review

    Article • British Journal of Pharmacology, November 2022, Wiley

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  23. Diversity of Pharmacogenomic Variants Affecting Warfarin Metabolism in Sri Lankans

    Article • Pharmacogenomics, October 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe, Professor Vajira H. W. Dissanayake

  24. Small Interfering RNA Therapeutics in Hypertension: A Viewpoint on Vasopressor and Vasopressor‐Sparing Strategies for Counteracting Blood Pressure Lowering by Angiotensinogen–Targeting Small Interfering RNA

    Article • Journal of the American Heart Association, October 2022, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  25. National survey on World Health Organization/International Network of Rational Use of Drugs core drug use indicators in the outpatient setting and availability of medicines in a developing South Asian country

    Article • Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research, June 2022, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  26. Evaluation of ayurvedic and herbal product advertisements on electronic and print media in a developing country

    Article • Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research, May 2022, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  27. A bibliometric analysis of highly cited insulin resistance publications in Science Citation Index Expanded

    Article • Obesity Medicine, May 2022, Elsevier

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  28. Half a century of Sri Lanka research: Subjects, researchers, institutions, journals and impact (1973-2019)

    Article • Revista de Biología Tropical, January 2022, Universidad de Costa Rica

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe, Dr. Yuh-Shan Ho

  29. Is the proportion of per capita fat supply associated with the prevalence of overweight and obesity? an ecological analysis

    Article • BMC Nutrition, January 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe, Hasinthi Swarnamali

  30. The use of Caralluma fimbriata as an appetite suppressant and weight loss supplement: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials

    Article • BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, November 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  31. Prevalence and trends of the diabetes epidemic in Urban and Rural India: a pooled systematic review and meta-analysis of 1.7 million adults

    Article • Annals of Epidemiology, March 2021, Elsevier

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  32. Is the Proportion of Per Capita Fat Supply Associated With the Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity? An Ecological Analysis

    Article • March 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe, Hasinthi Swarnamali

  33. Core Prescribing Indicators and the Most Commonly Prescribed Medicines in a Tertiary Health Care Setting in a Developing Country

    Article • Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, January 2021, Wiley

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  34. Effects of the Lysulin™ supplementation on pre-diabetes: A randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial

    Article • Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome Clinical Research & Reviews, September 2020, Elsevier

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  35. The range of non-traditional anthropometric parameters to define obesity and obesity-related disease in children: a systematic review

    Article • European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, August 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  36. Sex Difference in Risk Factors, GRACE Scores, and Management among Post-Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients in Sri Lanka

    Article • Cardiology Research and Practice, July 2020, Wiley

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  37. Enhance immunity during COVID-19

    Article • Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome Clinical Research & Reviews, July 2020, Elsevier

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Piumika Sooriyaarachchi, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  38. Validation of the Sinhalese version of the Oswestry Disability Index for low back pain

    Article • Sri Lankan Journal of Sports and Exercise Medicine, June 2020, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  39. Comparative Analysis of Prescription Drug Prices in South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Countries

    Article • Value in Health Regional Issues, May 2020, Elsevier

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  40. Weight‐loss supplements in Sri Lanka

    Article • Nutrition & Dietetics, April 2020, Wiley

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Piumika Sooriyaarachchi, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  41. Co-Amoxiclav Induced Immune Haemolytic Anaemia: A Case Report

    Article • Case Reports in Hematology, March 2020, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  42. Prediction of body fat in Sri Lankan adults: Development and validation of a skinfold thickness equation

    Article • Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome Clinical Research & Reviews, March 2020, Elsevier

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  43. Exploring the therapeutic benefits of “Pranayama” (yogic breathing): A systematic review

    Article • International Journal of Yoga, January 2020, Medknow

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe, Nishadi Gamage

  44. There are many anthropometric tools to measure obesity

    Article • Nutrition Reviews, December 2019, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  45. Assessment of body composition in Sri Lankan adults: development and validation of bioelectrical impedance prediction equation

    Article • European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, October 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  46. Zinc in Preventing the Progression of pre-Diabetes (ZIPPeD Study) – study protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled trial in Australia

    Article • Trials, April 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  47. Effects of Lysulin™ supplementation on pre-diabetes: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

    Article • Trials, March 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  48. The economics of physical activity in low-income and middle-income countries: protocol for a systematic review

    Article • BMJ Open, January 2019, BMJ

    Dr Subhash Pokhrel , Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  49. The benefits of yoga practice compared to physical exercise in the management of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome Clinical Research & Reviews, September 2018, Elsevier

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  50. The Association between the Parents’ Knowledge of Carbohydrate Counting and the Glycaemic Control of the Children with Type 1 Diabetes

    Article • International Journal of Pediatrics, June 2018, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  51. Management, characteristics and outcomes of patients with acute coronary syndrome in Sri Lanka

    Article • Heart, February 2018, BMJ

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  52. Zinc supplementation in prediabetes: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial

    Article • Journal of Diabetes, January 2018, Wiley

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  53. Translation and Validation of the Sinhalese Version of the Brief Medication Questionnaire in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

    Article • Journal of Diabetes Research, January 2018, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  54. Evaluation of pharmacodynamic properties and safety of Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Ceylon cinnamon) in healthy adults: a phase I clinical trial

    Article • BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, December 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe, Prof. Ranil Jayawardena

  55. Androgen receptor CAG repeat polymorphism is not associated with insulin resistance and diabetes among South Asian males

    Article • BMC Research Notes, December 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  56. Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Ceylon cinnamon) as a potential pharmaceutical agent for type-2 diabetes mellitus: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

    Article • Trials, September 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe, Prof. Ranil Jayawardena

  57. Nutrition Transition and Obesity Among Teenagers and Young Adults in South Asia

    Article • Current Diabetes Reviews, August 2017, Bentham Science Publishers

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  58. Interventions for treatment and/or prevention of alcohol hangover: Systematic review

    Article • Human Psychopharmacology Clinical and Experimental, May 2017, Wiley

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  59. Addition of Propranolol in Resistant Arterial hypertension Treatment (APROPRIATE study): study protocol for a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial

    Article • Trials, March 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Senaka Rajapakse, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  60. Emotional intelligence, perceived stress and academic performance of Sri Lankan medical undergraduates

    Article • BMC Medical Education, February 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Yasith Mathangasinghe, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  61. Prevalence and trends of metabolic syndrome among adults in the asia-pacific region: a systematic review

    Article • BMC Public Health, January 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Andrew Peter Hills, Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  62. The “e-Generation”: The Technological Usage and Experiences of Medical Students from a Developing Country

    Article • International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications, January 2017, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  63. Physical inactivity among physiotherapy undergraduates: exploring the knowledge-practice gap

    Article • BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation, December 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Andrew Peter Hills, Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  64. Health benefits of Ceylon cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum): a summary of the current evidence

    Article • Ceylon Medical Journal, March 2016, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  65. Computer vision syndrome among computer office workers in a developing country: an evaluation of prevalence and risk factors

    Article • BMC Research Notes, March 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  66. Knowledge and perceptions about diet and physical activity among Sri Lankan adults with diabetes mellitus: a qualitative study

    Article • BMC Public Health, November 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  67. The association between physical activity and sexual dysfunction in patients with diabetes mellitus of European and South Asian origin: The Oxford Sexual Dysfunction Study

    Article • European Journal of Medical Research, November 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  68. Zinc and diabetes mellitus: understanding molecular mechanisms and clinical implications

    Article • DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, September 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  69. Ethnicity and neighbourhood deprivation determines the response rate in sexual dysfunction surveys

    Article • BMC Research Notes, September 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  70. Effects of Zinc supplementation on serum lipids: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Nutrition & Metabolism, August 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  71. The influence of family history of Hypertension on disease prevalence and associated metabolic risk factors among Sri Lankan adults

    Article • BMC Public Health, June 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  72. The facts, figures, and reality of the diabetes epidemic in Sri Lanka: a systematic review

    Article • International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries, February 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  73. Dengue fever in a patient with severe haemophilia: a case report

    Article • BMC Research Notes, January 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  74. The influence of family history of diabetes on disease prevalence and associated metabolic risk factors among Sri Lankan adults

    Article • Diabetic Medicine, November 2014, Wiley

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  75. Exchange transfusion can be life-saving in severe propanil poisoning: a case report

    Article • BMC Research Notes, October 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  76. Hypocalcemia is associated with disease severity in patients with dengue

    Article • The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, September 2014, Journal of Infection in Developing Countries

    Professor Senaka Rajapakse, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  77. Prevalence of retinopathy among adults with self-reported diabetes mellitus: the Sri Lanka diabetes and Cardiovascular Study

    Article • BMC Ophthalmology, August 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  78. Erectile dysfunction is a strong predictor of poor quality of life in men with Type 2 diabetes mellitus

    Article • Diabetic Medicine, March 2014, Wiley

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  79. Retinopathy among young adults with Diabetes Mellitus from a tertiary care setting in Sri Lanka

    Article • BMC Endocrine Disorders, March 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  80. Sexual dysfunction among Sri Lankan adults: Effect of diabetes mellitus (斯里兰卡成年人性功能障碍：糖尿病的影响)

    Article • Journal of Diabetes, March 2014, Wiley

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  81. The prevalence, predictors and associations of hypertension in Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional population based national survey

    Article • Clinical and Experimental Hypertension, January 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  82. Evaluation of physical activity among adults with diabetes mellitus from Sri Lanka

    Article • International Archives of Medicine, January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  83. Determinants of the citation rate of medical research publications from a developing country

    Article • SpringerPlus, January 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  84. Neurophobia among medical students and non-specialist doctors in Sri Lanka

    Article • BMC Medical Education, December 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  85. Linguistic validation of the Sexual Inhibition and Sexual Excitation Scales (SIS/SES) translated into five South Asian languages: Oxford Sexual Dysfunction Study (OSDS)

    Article • BMC Research Notes, December 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  86. Medicinal properties of ‘true’ cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum): a systematic review

    Article • BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, October 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  87. Prevalence and risk factors for resistant hypertension among hypertensive patients from a developing country

    Article • BMC Research Notes, September 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  88. Response to Akilenet al. Efficacy and safety of ‘true’ cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) as a pharmaceutical agent in diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Diabetic Medicine, March 2013, Wiley

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  89. Waist to height ratio: A better anthropometric marker of diabetes and cardio-metabolic risks in South Asian adults

    Article • Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice, March 2013, Elsevier

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  90. Diabetes mellitus in South Asia: Scientific evaluation of the research output (南亚糖尿病：要科学地评估研究成果)

    Article • Journal of Diabetes, February 2013, Wiley

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  91. Ethnic Differences in Sexual Dysfunction among Diabetic and Nondiabetic Males: The Oxford Sexual Dysfunction Study

    Article • The Journal of Sexual Medicine, February 2013, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  92. Physical activity patterns among South-Asian adults: a systematic review

    Article • International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  93. Zinc supplementation in pre-diabetes: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

    Article • Trials, January 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  94. Knowledge of prescribed medication information among patients with limited English proficiency in Sri Lanka

    Article • BMC Research Notes, November 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  95. Efficacy and safety of ‘true’ cinnamon(Cinnamomum zeylanicum)as a pharmaceutical agent in diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Diabetic Medicine, November 2012, Wiley

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  96. Physical activity patterns and correlates among adults from a developing country: the Sri Lanka Diabetes and Cardiovascular Study – Corrigendum

    Article • Public Health Nutrition, October 2012, Cambridge University Press

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  97. Physical activity patterns and correlates among adults from a developing country: the Sri Lanka Diabetes and Cardiovascular Study

    Article • Public Health Nutrition, September 2012, Cambridge University Press

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  98. Computer literacy among first year medical students in a developing country: A cross sectional study

    Article • BMC Research Notes, September 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  99. Non-cognitive characteristics predicting academic success among medical students in Sri Lanka

    Article • BMC Medical Education, August 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  100. Diabetes Mellitus in South Asia: a scientific evaluation of the research output

    Article • Journal of Diabetes, August 2012, Wiley

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  101. Diabetes Mellitus in South Asia: a scientific evaluation of the research output

    Article • Journal of Diabetes, August 2012, Wiley

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  102. Metabolic syndrome among Sri Lankan adults: prevalence, patterns and correlates

    Article • Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome, May 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  103. The prevalence, patterns and predictors of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in a developing country

    Article • Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome, May 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  104. Prevalence and trends of the diabetes epidemic in South Asia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • BMC Public Health, May 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  105. Sri Lanka in global medical research: a scientific analysis of the Sri Lankan research output during 2000-2009

    Article • BMC Research Notes, February 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  106. Medium of Language in Discharge Summaries: Would the Use of Native Language Improve Patients’ Knowledge of Their Illness and Medications?

    Article • Journal of Health Communication, February 2012, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  107. Effects ofCinnamomum zeylanicum(Ceylon cinnamon) on blood glucose and lipids in a diabetic and healthy rat model

    Article • Pharmacognosy Research, January 2012, EManuscript Services

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  108. Effects of zinc supplementation on diabetes mellitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Article • Diabetology & Metabolic Syndrome, January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Prof. Ranil Jayawardena, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  109. The Development of a Cardiovascular System Portfolio: Challenges Faced and Lessons Learned

    Article • Education for Health, January 2012, Medknow

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  110. In vitro erythrocyte membrane stabilization properties of Carica papaya L. leaf extracts

    Article • Pharmacognosy Research, January 2012, EManuscript Services

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  111. The costs in provision of haemodialysis in a developing country: A multi-centered study

    Article • BMC Nephrology, September 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  112. Work related complaints of neck, shoulder and arm among computer office workers: a cross-sectional evaluation of prevalence and risk factors in a developing country

    Article • Environmental Health, August 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Senaka Rajapakse, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  113. The students' voice: Strengths and weaknesses of an undergraduate medical curriculum in a developing country, a qualitative study

    Article • BMC Research Notes, July 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  114. Work-related complaints of arm, neck and shoulder among computer office workers in an Asian country: prevalence and validation of a risk-factor questionnaire

    Article • BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, April 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Senaka Rajapakse, Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  115. Preoperative testing in elective surgery: Is it really cost effective?

    Article • Anesthesia Essays and Researches, January 2011, Medknow

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  116. Patterns and correlates of adult height in Sri Lanka

    Article • Economics & Human Biology, January 2011, Elsevier

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  117. Preoperative investigations in elective surgery: practices and costs at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka

    Article • Sri Lankan Journal of Anaesthesiology, February 2010, Sri Lanka Journals Online (SLJOL)

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe

  118. Prevalence of hypertension in Sri Lanka. A large population study in the central province

    Article • Public Health, September 1988, Elsevier

    Dr. Priyanga Ranasinghe