JMJ Dec 2022
THE JAFFNA MEDICAL JOURNAL
Volume 34 Issue 2 Dec 2022
This is the Journal of the Jaffna Medical Association since the year 1953. This has been a well renowned journal in the past but it was not published regularly during the conflict time. It is with great pleasure that the current JMA is trying reinstate it back with the previous glory.
The journal will accept articles on a regular basis and our target is to publish biannually.
The Author guidelines have been prepared and are published. The Author guidelines have been prepared and are published. The journal will accept the manuscripts via email at present.
Editorial
Efficient mentorship
M. G. Sathiadas
Editorial
Ode to duty
M. G. Sathiadas
Review Articles
Genetics of fertility: Time to explore
Original Articles
Knowledge on inquest and cause of death– A study among doctors at teaching hospital jaffna
U. Mayorathan, S. Pranavan, M. Moganalakshan, J. S. A. Niroshini, A. M. Jiffry
Perceptions of medical students regarding the anatomy curriculum and its relevance to clinical activities
S. Udhayakumar, S. Jinthujan, G. Visakapavan
Cervical cancer screening coverage and the availability of healthcare resources for public health midwives in the Jaffna district
M. Hetharany, S. Santhirakanth, P. G. S. K. Wijeweera, G. Rajeev, R. Surenthirakumaran
Assessment of parents’ or guardians’ satisfaction of in-patient health care provided to their children in a single unit at a tertiary care hospital
Case Reports
Post tuberculosis obstructive airway disease: an underdiagnosed complication of pulmonary tuberculosis
G. Gnanaruban, S. Sivansuthan, M. Athavan
Diabetic striatopathy: An uncommon complication of diabetes mellitus
S. Seyon, T. Peranantharajah, J. Nalayini, K. Ajantha, S. Rushanthini, R. Pirannavan
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in an adult with the unusual constellation of symp-toms and sign acting as red herrings
T. Vipusuthan, G. Nanthini, Y. Prashana
Successful management of clostridium difficile colitis with antegrade Vancomycin through a mu-cous fistula eliminating the need for subtotal colectomy
S. A. Joseph, Kamal Jayasuriya
Aortic dissection presenting as inferior ST elevation myocardial infarction and Importance of early echocardiography
S. Yathukulan, A. Gunapala, J. C. Charles
Aortic dissection presenting as inferior ST elevation myocardial infarction and Importance of early echocardiography
S. Yathukulan, A. Gunapala, J. C. Charles
White scorpion (hottentotta tamulus) sting induced autonomic hyperactivity and myocardial ischemia in a child
G. Pirasahnth, M. G. Sathiadas
Acalypha indica induced hemolytic crisis and methemoglobinemia in G6PD deficiency
S. Sharmika, S. Rushanthini, T. Sooriyakumar, T. Peranantharajah
Severe Raynaud in a young female with Mixed Connective Tissue Disorder (MCTD)
S. Thivacaren, Ushagowry Saravanamuttu