Publications

  1. Mathanki Sooriyakanthan, Mark W Orme,Kanagasabai Sivapalan,Gowry Selvaratnam,Sally J. Singh and Savithri Wimalasekera A feasibility trial of pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with COPD in a low resource setting: Jaffna Sri Lanka BMC Pulmonary Medicine (2022) 22: 302, https://doi.org/10.1186/s 12890-022-02092-x

  2. Sithamparapillai K  , D. Samaranayake and V.P. Wickramasinghe  Growth faltering during first 18 months of life in a cohort of children in an urban area of Sri Lanka and the associated feeding practices. International Congress of Nutrition in Tokyo, Japan, December 2022.

  3. Mc Donnell J, Orme M, Houchen–Wolloff L, Baxter N, Barnard A, Correia de Sousa J, Tsiligianni l, Gardiner N, Akylbekov A, Mirzalieva G, Mademilov M, Sooronbaev T, Kasiita R , Katagira W, Kirenga B, Wimalasekera S, Amarasekara T, Sooriyakanthan M, Karunatilake R , Ishrat R, Ahmed O, Hanif H, Dixit P, Talwar D, Sahasrabudhe S, Bhakare M, Salvi S, J Singh S The RECHARGE-IPCRG ‘Teach the Teacher’ programme: building capacity for pulmonary rehabilitation in low- and middle-income countries Journal of global health Reports. October 28, 2022

  4. Sithamparapillai K, Samaranayake D and Wickramasinghe VP Growth monitoring of Infants in an urban area of Sri Lanka – A Clinical Audit. Published in Journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine – 24th August 2022 https://jpgim.sljol.info/articles/abstract/10.4038/jpgim.8385/

  5. Sithamparapillai K, Samaranayake D and Wickramasinghe VP Timing and pattern of growth faltering in children up-to 18 months of age and the associated feeding practices. Published in BMC Paediatrics – 11 April 2022

  6. Sooriyakanthan M,Wimalasekera SW, Sivapalan K, Selvaratnam G, Sally Singh Effect of pulmonary rehabilitation in COPD patients in low resource setting in Sri Lanka.  10th World Conference of IPCRG, May 2021(Award winning abstract presentation).

  7. Sithamparapillai K, Samaranayake D and Wickramasinghe VP Feeding practices during the first Eighteen months of life; Abstract was presented in the Annual Scientific sessions of the Nutrition society of Sri Lanka – 2021

  8. Sooriyakanthan M Reference ranges in interpretation of pulmonary function and role of pulmonary rehabilitation Annual Scientific Sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka, Virtual Congress – 2021

  9. Sooriyakanthan M, Wimalasekera SW, Sivapalan K. Development and validation of reference equations for lung function in healthy Sri Lankan Tamils. Presented at weekly clinical webinar series of IPCRG, July 2020.

  10. Sithamparapillai K, Samaranayake D and Wickramasinghe VP Timing and pattern of growth faltering in children up-to 18 months of age and the associated feeding practices. Presented in the Annual academic sessions – Sri Lanka college of Paediatricians -2020 This poster presentation was awarded the ‘Best poster of the Congress’

  11. Jayaweera HKD, Sithamparapillai K, Wickramasinghe P Successful enteral nutrition in an infant with high-output ileostomy with short bowel – A case study Presented in the 5th Clinical Nutrition Annual Academic Sessions (21st November 2020), Sri Lanka Medical Nutrition Association.

  12. Sooriyakanthan M, Aravinthan V, Kajananan S, Thuvaraka P, Nimalan S, Sivapalan K. Simple visual, choice and discrimination reaction times of young adults and correlation with intelligence quotient and working memory. Jaffna Medical Journal, 2019; 2: 21-25.

  13.  Sooriyakanthan M, Wimalasekera SW, Sivapalan K. Establishment of reference norms for lung function parameters of healthy Sri Lankan Tamils. Pulmonary Medicine, 2019. Article ID 2169627, 8 pages.

  14.  MP ,Sithamparapillai K, Perera SN, Randula Ranawaka, Renuka Jayatissa Prevalence of malnutrition in children with congenital heart disease awaiting cardiac interventions at a tertiary care setting in Sri Lanka Published in the Sri Lanka Journal of Cardiology, Volume 1: Issue 2 – January 2019

  15. M Sooriyakanthan, N Vasikaran, A Puvana, K Shobijah, MPF Nusra, K Sivapalan. Reference values for Blood Pressure of healthy Sri Lankan Tamil children in Jaffna district. Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 2018; 48: 257-264.

  16. Sooriyakanthan M, Wimalasekera SW, Sivapalan K. Establishment of normal lung function parameters in adult Sri Lankan Tamil population. ICMA, Faculty of Graduate Studies, USJP. Aug 2018.

  17. Shobijah K, Vasikaran N, Puvana A, Nusra MPF, Balasubramaniam M, Sivapalan K. Peak expiratory flow rate of healthy Sri Lankan tamil children in Jaffna district. Indian J of Physiol and Pharmacol.2017; 61(4):333-339.

  18. Balasubramanim M, Wimalasekera SW, Sivapalan K. Spirometric values of healthy Sri Lankan Tamil children aged 14-20 years in Northern Province of Sri Lanka: A preliminary results.1st IPCRG south Asian Scientific conference. 3-5 th August 2017. Pp 45.

  19. Aravinthan V, Kajananan S, Thuvaraka P, Nimalan S, Sooriyakanthan M, Sivapalan K. Simple visual, simple auditory, choice and discrimination reaction times of young adults and correlation of reaction times with intelligence quotient and working memory. Annual Scientific Sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka. 24-25 November 2017, p 42.

  20. Sooriyakanthan M, Achutan K, Prasath P, Pranavan S, Kapilesan P, Sivapalan K. Comparision of body fat estimated by skin fold thickness and bioelectrical impedance and correlatin with obesity indicators in students at Faculty of Medicine, Jaffna. JMA annual session Pp41

  21. Sanchayan S, Sakunthalamedi A, Sivananthini U and Sivapalan K (2017).  Student’s perception of integrating Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna.  Proceeding of the Jaffna Science Association, 03-05 March 2017, 24(1), p 17.

  22. Sooriyakanthan M., Achutan K., Prasath P., Pranavan S., Kapilesan P. and Sivapalan K.  (2017). Comparison of Body fat estimated by skin fold thickness and bioelectrical impedance and correlation with obesity indicators in students at Faculty of Medicine at Jaffna.  Proceedings of the Jaffna Medical Association, August 10thto 12th 2017, p41.

  23. Sooriyakanthan M., Vasikaran N, Puvana A, Shobijah K, Nusra MPF, and Sivapalan K. (2017). Reference values for blood pressure of healthy Sri Lankan Tamil children in Jaffna District.  Proceedings of the Jaffna Medical Association, August 10th to 12th 2017, p39.

  24.  Balasubramanim M, Wimalasekera SW, Sivapalan K. Preliminary results on lung function parameters of Sri Lankan Tamil adults in Northern Province. SAAPCON- 2016, poster session 1/28, Nov 10-12, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal. pp 249.

  25.  Effects of exposure to dust and exhaust fumes on lung functions of road workers Ranasinghe PDB, Wimalasekera SW, Kaththriarachchi LS, Logenthiran PV, Wimalasiri IU, Sithamparapillai K; Abstract presented in the Annual scientific sessions of Physiological Society of Sri Lanka, November 2016

  26. Shobijah K, Vasikaran N, Puvana A, Nusra MPF, Balasubramanim M, Sivapalan K. A normogram for Peak Expiratory Flow Rate of Sri Lankan Tamil children in Jaffna district. Jaffna Medical Association. Annual Scientific sessions 2016, July 29-31 st, pp 60-61.

  27. Balasubramanim M,Wimalasekera SW, Sivapalan K. Peak expiratory flow rate of Sri Lankan Tamil adults aged between 20 to 60 years in Jaffna district- A preliminary finding. Proceedings of the Scientific sessions 2016 FMS, USJP in collaboration with SJGH, pp 8.

  28. Vasikaran N, Puvana A, Shobijah K, Balasubramaniam M, Nusra MPF, Sivapalan K. (2016). Reference values for blood pressure of healthy Sri Lankan Tamil children in Jaffna District. Proceedings of the fifth biennial Conference of South Asian Association of Physiologists (SAAPCON-2016) at Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal, 10-12 November 2016, p-269.

  29. Balasubramaniam M., Sivapalan K. Tharsha J, Sivatharushan V, Nishanthi V, Kinthusha S and Dilani M.  (2015). Blood pressure values of Sri Lankan Tamils Living in Jaffna District.  Proceedings of the Jaffna Medical Association, July 29th-31st2016, p64-65.

  30. Jasothara P, Thabotharan D, Sivapalan K (2016). Factors associated with constipation among patients admitted to female medical wards at the Teaching Hospital, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.  Proceedings of the 9thInternational Research Conference, KDU, Sri Lanka, 8th-9th September 2016, p-248.

  31. Balasubramaniam M, Sivapalan K, Kinthusa S, Nishanthy V, Dilani M. Effect of dual- tasking on Visual and Auditory simple reaction times. Indian J of Physiol and Pharmacol2015; 59(2)194-198

  32.  Balasubramaniam M, Sivapalan K, Tharsha J, Sivatharushan V, Nishanthy V, Dialnai M, Kinthusa S. Blood pressure values of Sri Lankan Tamils living in Jaffna district. Annual Scientific Sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka. 27-28 November 2015, p 23.

  33. Balasubramaniam M, Sivapalan K, Gunarajasingam D, Wimalasekera SW. Correlation of performance between viva and SEQ in Physiology at Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna. Annual Scientific Sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka. 27-28 November 2015, p 23.

  34.  Balasubramaniam M, Arujun R, Sivapalan K, Keshavaraj A. Normative median and ulnar nerve conduction parameters in young adults. Poster presentation at the 9thAnnual academic sessions of the Association of Sri Lankan Neurologists. 20-22 November 2015, pp 45-46.

  35.  Shobijah K, Vasikaran N, Puvana A, Nusra, Balasubramaniam M., Sivapalan (2016).  A nomogram for peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) of Sri Lankan Tamil Children in Jaffna district.  Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the PSSL, 25- 26 November 2015, p 32.

  36.  Balasubramaniam M, Sivapalan K, Thuvarathipan R. Lung function parameters of healthy Sri Lankan Tamil young adults. Ceylon Medical Journal2014; 59 (2): 49-53. 

  37.  Balasubramaniam M., Sivapalan K. and Keshavaraj A.  (2014). Ulnar nerve conduction parameters and the effect of age and gender on conduction velocity in carpal tunnel syndrome patients.  Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the PSSL, 21- 22 November 2014, p 20.

  38.  Mahinda K and Sivapalan K (2014).  The Quality of graduates vs resource in a medical school: a lesson from a war affected medical school.  Proceedings of the XXXI Educational Meeting of the Network towards Unity for Health, 19-23 November 2014, p63 (TPS 123)

  39.  Balasubramaniam M, Sivapalan K. Lung function parameters of Muslim students at University of Jaffna. Annual Scientific Sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka. 21-22 November 2013, p 19.

  40.  Balasubramaniam M, Sivapalan K, Thuvarathipan R, Arjun R. Lung function parameters of Tamil students at Faculty of Medicine, Jaffna. Presented at Regional Meeting of the Physiological society of Sri Lanka. 29 th June 2013. Annual Scientific Sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka. 21-22.

  41. Arujun R, Sivapalan K, Keshavaraj A, Balasubramaniam M. Overview of neurological investigations carried out at department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Jaffna. Presented at Regional Meeting of the Physiological society of Sri Lanka. 29 thJune 2013. Annual Scientific Sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka. 21-22 November 2013.November 2013, p 22.

  42.  Balasubramaniam M, Sivapalan K, Thuvarathipan R. A comparison of two different instruments for measuring peak expiratory flow: Asma PLAN Peak Flow Meter versus Micro Quark Electronic Spirometer.  Proceeding of the Jaffna Science Association, 17-19 April 2013, 20(1), p 21.

  43. Sivapalan K. (2013).  History of allopathic medicine in Jaffna.  Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka, 21- 22 November 2013, p 9

  44. Kamalarupan L, Sivapalan K, Sivarajah N and Surendrakumaran R.  (2013). Factors affecting the early initiation of breastfeeding at birth in Jaffna Municipal Council area.  Presented in the regional scientific meeting of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka held on 29 June 2013, Published in the Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the PSSL, 21- 22 November 2013, p 22.

  45. Balasubramaniam M, Sivapalan K, and Thuvarathipan R and  Arujun R. (2013).  Lung function parameters of Tamil Students at Faculty of Medicine, Jaffna. Presented in the regional scientific meeting of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka held on 29 June 2013, Published in the Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the PSSL, 21- 22 November 2013, p 22.

  46. Sathiadas G, Sivapalan K and Sanchayan S. (2013). Correlation between student’s perception of achievement, student feedback and marks obtained at the physiology end of course examination. Presented in the regional scientific meeting of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka held on 29 June 2013, Published in the Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the PSSL, 21- 22 November 2013, p 23.

  47. Nishara R, Sivapalan K and Thabotharan D. (2013).  Prevalence of work related musculoskeletal pain among nurses and its relation to working environment in surgical wards, Teaching Hospital, Jaffna. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the PSSL, 21- 22 November 2013, p 17.

  48. Sivapalan K. (2013) Basic needs for healthy life.  Published by the Jaffna Managers Forum in Voice for Change, pp 65-71.

  49. Sathees S, Sivapalan K, and Sivayogan S.  (2012).   Influence of personal factors perceived stress level of students of College of Nursing, Jaffna.  In, Proceedings of the Jaffna University International Conference- 20-21 July, 2012, p-105.

  50. Viniththira V and Sivapalan K (2012).   Knowledge, compliance and factors that influence the compliance of Universal Precautions among nurses.  In, Proceedings of the Jaffna University International Conference- 20-21 July, 2012, p-110.

  51. Kamalarupan L., Sivapalan K. and Sivarajah N. (2012).  Factors Affecting the Early Initiation of Breastfeeding at Birth in the Jaffna Municipal Council Area. Proceedings of the 44thAPACPH Conference, 13-18 October 2012, pp-241,242.

  52. Sivapalan K. (2012). Benefits and problems of exercise.  Presentation in the Symposium on “Exercise Physiology” at the 3rdBiennial Conference of the South Asian Association of Physiologists (SAAP-3) in conjunction with the 25th Anniversary of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL), 7-10 Nov.2012, p-44.

  53. Sivapalan K. (2011). Medical Education in Jaffna.  Professor C. Sivagnanasundram memorial oration at the scientific sessions of the Jaffna Medical Association in 2009.  The Jaffna Medical Journal, 27(1), pp 6-13.

  54. Sivapalan, K.(2009).  Food for Health. Presidential Address at the Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association, 2009, 16(2), p-63-73.

  55. Sivapalan K. (2008).  Sleep Well. Section C Chairman’s Address at the Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association, May 2008, 15(2), pp 34-47.

  56. Kannathasan S., Surenthirakumaran R. and Sivapalan K. (2008). A comparative study on modified small group discussion versus traditional tutorial: among medical undergraduates of University of Jaffna.  Presented at the Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association in May 7-9, 2008, 15(1), p68

  57. Sivapalan K (2006). Health of young people. Section C Chairman’s Address at the Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association- -April 2005. 13(2), pp33-38.

  58. Sivapalan K (2005).   Reproductive Health. Section C Chairperson’s address at the Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association- April 2004, 12(2), pp 46-64.

  59. Sivapalan K (2004). Environmental Sanitation- an Experience at Mallavi.  Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association- April 2003. 11(2), pp 68-74.

  60. Sivapalan K. (2004).  Health Science and Peace [Theme seminar on “Science for Peace”]. Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association-April 2003. 11(2) pp 85-96

  61. Sivapalan K. (2003). Village health program for health education and environmental sanitation.  Proceedings of the Jaffna Medical Association on 22-24, February, 2003.pp16-17.

  62. Sivapalan K. (2004).  Health Science and Peace [Theme seminar on “Science for Peace”]. Proceedings of the Jaffna Science Association-April 2003. 11(2) pp 85-96.

  63. Sivapalan K. (2003) Reproductive health- anatomy, physiology and adolescence [Tamil]. In Reproductive Health, Published by the University of Jaffna. pp 9 -24.

  64. Sivapalan K. (2003) Alcohol and human life [Tamil].  In Reproductive Health, Published by the University of Jaffna, pp 48 – 52.

  65. Sivapalan  K. (1995).  Functions of Alcohol and its effect (Tamil- Mathuvintholitpadumvilaivukalum) Published by the University of Jaffna.

  66. Sivapalan K.  (1995). Uses and problems of mouth (Tamil- Vayinpayankalumpathipukalum).  Salaram, 4(2), pp. 9-12.

  67. Sivapalan K.  (1995) Water Balance of the body.  (Tamil- udalinneerchchamanilai).  Sugamanchari[Published by the Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jaffna,  1(2), pp. 19-21.

  68. Sivapalan K. (1994).  Our Health is in our hands (Tamil- emathuarokiamnamathukaikalilthan) Uthayan, 23.01.1994.

  69. Sivapalan K. (1994).  Introduction to Diabetes (Tamil- SalarogamPattriyaorrarimugam) Eelanatham, 28.01.1994.

  70. Sivapalan K.  (1994).Use of Alcohol at puparium: False belief.  (Tamil- Mahapeetrukalamathuppavanai: moodaththanamananambikai)  Nankoorum, 2(4).  pp. 4-6.

  71. Sivapalan K.  (1994). Can I become a mature girl overnight?  (Tamil- Oraenalilperiyapillaiaaveno?)  Nankoorum, 2(6), pp.7-10.

  72. Sivapalan K. (1994).  Sleep with dream is essential for the brain to function properly (Tamil- moolainankuseyatpadakanavudankoodiyathuukkamthevai).  Uthayan,03.1994.

  73. Sivapalan K. (1994).  Constipation can affect the healthy life of man (Tamil- Malachchikalmanithaninsugavalvaipathikkum).  Ikkiyatheepam, June 1994.

  74. Sivapalan K. (1994).  Bacteria can cause dangerous diseases (Tamil- Bacteriakkalpayankaranooikalaiundakkum).  Ikkiyatheepam, July 1994.

  75. Sivapalan K.  (1994). Let us eat local food (Tamil- Ulloorunavuunpom).  Salaram, 3(11), pp.18-19.

  76. Sivapalan K.  (1994). Introduction to Immunity- part I.  (Tamil- Noyethirpupattriyaarimugam)  Salaram, 3(11), pp.15-17.

  77. Sivapalan K.  (1994) Introduction to Immunity- part II.  (Tamil- Noyethirpupattriyaarimugam)  Salaram, 3(12), pp.7-9.

  78. Sivapalan K.  (1993). Physical exercise that gives healthy life.  (Tamil- Sugavalvutharumoodatpayitchi.) Nankoorum, 1(12), pp. 12-15.

  79. Sivapalan K.  (1993).Fly that gives disease.  (Tamil- Nooitharumee.)  Nankoorum,2(3), pp.27-29.

  80. Sivapalan K, (1993). Nutrients and Health (Tamil- Ooddachchathumudalnalamum).  Presented at the seminar on ‘Healthy Life’ organised by the Extra Mural Studies Unit on 1993.04.24.

  81. Sivapalan K, (1993). Exercise and Health (Tamil- Udatpayitchyumudalnalamum).  Presented at the seminar on ‘Healthy Life’ organised by the Extra Mural Studies Unit on 1993.05.05.

  82. Sivapalan K. and Arumugam (Ms) S. (1992).  Effects of tobacco dust on lung function- a preliminary study.  Presented at the Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association on 1992.04.24.

  83. Sivapalan K. and Suntharalingam (Ms) V. (1992) Effects of long distance cycling on lung function- a preliminary study.  Presented at the Annual Sessions of the Jaffna Science Association on 1992.04.24.

  84. Sivapalan K, (1992). Health Problems of office workers.  Presented at the Jaffna Science Association on 1992.11.04.

  85. Sivapalan K, (1991). Exercise in Health and Disease.  Presented at the Jaffna Science Association on 1991.10.23.

  86. Hervey, G. R., Sivapalan K, and Tobin G. (1986) Automated feeding of rats by gastric cannula.  Proceedings of the Physiological Society, 25- 26 July 1986, published in, Journal of Physiology, 381, p5.

  87. Sivapalan K and Tobin G.  (1987) Effects of meal frequency on energy expenditure and body weight in adult rats.  Proceedings of the Physiological Society, 19-20 December 1986, published in, Journal of Physiology, 386, p62.