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    Advancing telemedicine technology to improve remote patient care
    (Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, 2024) Gamage, UIA; Ediriweera, VH; Fazluna, MFF; Gokulavathanan, P; Wariyapperuma, UM; Wijesiriwardana, C; Kottahachhi, J; Peries, WANN; Talagala, I; Samarasinghe, T; Fernando, NS; Pasqual, D; Chandran, T; Shajahan, Z
    Telemedicine stands as a transformative solution amid Sri Lanka's healthcare landscape, marked by extensive yet unevenly distributed healthcare services and critical gaps in specialist consultation, especially in rural areas exacerbated by economic challenges and healthcare worker emigration. This study evaluates the feasibility of advancing telemedicine technologies to enhance remote healthcare delivery in Sri Lanka, addressing barriers and proposing remedial strategies.
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    Proportion of patients with uncontrolled hypertension and its associated factors among medical clinic attendees in teaching hospital Kalutara
    (Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa, 2024) Ediriweera, VH; Fazluna, MFF; Gamage, UIA; Gokulavathanan, P; Rathnaweera, RHAI; Paranavithana, SS; Kottahachhi, J; Peries, WANN; Talagala, I; Samarasinghe, T; Fernando, NS; Pasqual, D; Chandran, T; Shajahan, Z
    Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and mortality. However, many hypertensive patients have uncontrolled hypertension. Understanding the factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension may help in the management of hypertensive patients.