Start young to ‘hear’ the results
Tucked away down a narrow street, the Ratmalana Audiology Centre attracts patients from not just Colombo but Galle and Kalutara as well. They come in all shapes and sizes, but many are much younger than you would expect. It’s because the team here believes in the benefits of early diagnosis. They are able to test [...]
Dealing with delirium in older people
Last scene of all, That ends this strange eventful history, Is second childishness and mere oblivion, Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything As You Like It (2.7.143-70) The Sri Lankan population is aging. The proportion of population over 60 years of age is expected to increase from 12.5% to 16.7% in 2021, and by 2041, one [...]
Colorectal cancer: Tests that lead to early detection
Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the large portion of the bowel [colon] or rectum. These cancers are common and deadly; approximately one-third of people who develop it die, making it one of the leading cause of cancer death. However, screening tests make it possible to detect existing cancers at an early, treatable stage, before [...]
One-to-one communication that does a whole lot of good
From the measured tone of voice of Dr. Asiri Rodrigo it is obvious that the caller is desperate. It is the mother of an undergraduate seeking help because her daughter is threatening to take her own life. Usually what Dr. Rodrigo extends to his patients is not just medication which he is very well qualified [...]
A revealing picture
As we continue our series on common tests with Prof. Shyam Fernando, a Consultant Physician and Professor in Medicine, we shift focus to chest X-rays and what they can reveal. Speaking with MediScene, Prof. Fernando highlights the pros and cons of using this test as a diagnostic tool and explains how it is done as [...]