Many of the following publications are available free to download at the following website: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sunil_Wimalawansa/contributions
A. Obesity/Diabetes/Nutrition:
- Wimalawansa, S.J. Visceral adiposity and cardio-metabolic risks: Epidemic of Abdominal Obesity in North America. Research and Reports in Endocrine Disorders, 3: 17-30, 2013.
https://www.dovepress.com/visceral-adiposity-and-cardiometabolic-risks-epidemic-of-abdominal-obe-peer-reviewed-article-RRED - Wimalawansa, S.J. Rational food fortification programs to alleviate micronutrient deficiencies. J. Food Process Technol., 4(8): 257-267, 2013; doi:10.4172/2157- 7110.1000257
https://www.omicsonline.org/rational-food-fortification-programs-to-alleviate-micronutrient-deficiencies-2157-7110.1000257.php?aid=17760 - Wimalawansa, S.J. Thermogenesis-based interventions for treatment for obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Expert Reviews of Endocrinology & Metabolism, 8(3), 275–288, 2013.
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1586/eem.13.13
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/803917 - Wimalawansa, S.J. Pathophysiology of obesity: Focused, cause-driven approach to control the epidemic. Global Advanced Research Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2(1): 2-12, 2013.
http://garj.org/garjpp/index.htm - Wimalawansa S.J. Controlling obesity and its complications by elimination of causes and adopting healthy habits: “cause-driven” approach. Advances in Medical Sciences, 3(1): 1-15, 2014.
- Wimalawansa, S.J. Stigma of obesity: A major barrier to overcome. Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcte.2014.06.001]. 1(3); 73-76, 2014.
http://www.jctejournal.com/article/S2214-6237(14)00018-0/fulltext - Smith, G. and Wimalawansa, S.J. Reconciling the Irreconcilable: Micronutrients in Clinical Nutrition and Public Health. Vitamins & Minerals DOI: 10.4172/ 2376-1318.1000e136, 4 (1): e136, 2015.
http://www.academia.edu/11797603/Reconciling_the_Irreconcilable_Micronutrients_in_Clinical_Nutrition_and_Public_Health - Wimalawansa, S.J. Individualized approaches to improve obesity management. Sri Lanka Scientist, 2015.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318868189_Individualized_Approaches_to_Improve_Obesity_Management - Wimalawansa, S.J. Losing weight to reduce obesity associated complications. Sri Lanka Scientist, 2015.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318868624_Losing_Weight_to_Reduce_Obesity_Associated_Complications - Wimalawansa S.J. In the era of budgetary constraints, cost-effective management of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and obesity are essential. Current Research in Diabetes & Obesity J. 1(1); 1-5, 2015.
http://juniperpublishers.com/crdoj/pdf/CRDOJ.MS.ID.555554.pdf - Wimalawansa, S.J., Obesity and type 2 diabetes: Preventing associated complications. Editorial, Journal of Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders & Control, 2(4): 47-50, 2015. DOI: 10.15406/jdmdc.2015.02.00047
http://medcraveonline.com/JDMDC/JDMDC-02-00047.pdf - Wimalawansa, S.J. Metabolic syndrome and associated complications. Sri Lanka Scientist, 2016.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318868160_Metabolic_syndrome_and_associated_complications - Wimalawansa, S.J. Preventing long term complications of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Endocrinol & Metab Syndr., 4(4): 1-6, 2015. doi:10.4172/2161-1017.1000206.
http://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/preventing-longterm-complications-of-obesity-type-2-diabetes-andmetabolic-syndrome-2161-1017-1000206.php?aid=65118 - Wimalawansa S.J. In the era of budgetary constraints, cost-effective management of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and obesity is essential. Current Res Diabetes & Obesity J. 1; 1-5, 2015.
http://juniperpublishers.com/crdoj/pdf/CRDOJ.MS.ID.555554.pdf - Wimalawansa S.J. Vitamin D deficiency is surrogate marker for visceral fat content, metabolic syndrome, and future metabolic complications. J Diabetes Metab Disord Control, 3(1): 1-10, 2016. DOI: 10.15406/jdmdc.2016.03.00059.
https://medcraveonline.com/JDMDC/vitamin-d-deficiency-is-a-surrogate-marker-for-visceral-fat-content-metabolic-syndrome-type-2-diabetes-and-future-metabolic-complications.html - Naser, K.A. and Wimalawansa, S.J. Diabetes Diet: Is Glycemic Index Still Relevant in Medical Nutrition Therapy? SLR- Diabetes Metab. (E-Pub). 1(1): 1-4, 2015.
http://scireslit.com/Diabetes/DM-ID11.pdf - Wimalawansa S.J. Preventing long-term complications of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome: Common sense approach. Endocrinol & Metab Syndr., 4(4): 1-6, 2015. doi:10.4172/2161-1017.1000206.
http://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/preventing-longterm-complications-of-obesity-type-2-diabetes-andmetabolic-syndrome-2161-1017-1000206.php?aid=65118 - Wimalawansa, S.J. Associations of vitamin D with insulin resistance, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2016.09.017; J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., 175: 177-189, 2016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2016.09.017
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960076016302539 - Wimalawansa S.J. Improving Lives Through Alleviating Malnutrition, Prasher, V.P., Janicki, M.P. (eds.): Physical Health of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-90083-4_14, Springer Nature Switzerland, pp.293-305, 2018
- Wolf, T.A., Wimalawansa, S.J., Razzaque, M.S., Procalcitonin as a biomarker of critically ill patients with sepsis: Effects of vitamin D supplementation. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2019. 193:105428, 2019: DOI: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2019.105428,
- Sthanadar, IA, et al. Impact of Type-2 diabetes (T2DM) on cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients with COVID-19, positive family history of diabetes and consanguinity: A 12-Month cohort study in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. J Xi’an Shiyou University (Natural Sci Ed.), 19: 4, 558-572, 2023.
https://www.xisdxjxsu.asia/viewarticle.php?aid=2145
B. Vitamin D:
- Wimalawansa, S.J. Vitamin D in the new millennium [doi 10.1007/s11914-011-0094-8; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22249582], Current Osteoporosis Research, 10(1):4-15, 2012.
- Wimalawansa, S.J. Vitamin D: What clinicians would like to know. Sri Lanka Journal of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism; 2: 73-88, 2012
- Wimalawansa, S.J. Vitamin D: An essential component for skeletal health. In, Skeletal Biology and Medicine II: Bone and cartilage homeostasis and bone disease, Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, NY, 2012, 1240(1): E1-12, 2012; doi: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.2011.06374.x
- Wimalawansa S.J. Vitamin D: Everything you need to know. Karu Sons, Homagama, Sri Lanka, (Ed. 1.0, 2011/Ed. 1.1, 2012), [ISBN: 978-955-9098-94-2].
https://wimalawansa.org/books_and_publications - Grant W.B., Wimalawansa, S.J., et al. Emphasizing the Health Benefits of Vitamin D for Those with Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities, http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/3/1538, doi:10.3390/nu7031538, Nutrients, 2015, 7(3), 1538-1564. http://www.bmj.com/content/350/bmj.h321/rr-1
https://www.scopus.com/record/display.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84924160377&origin=inward&txGid=cc118189991e6e5fe1832ea9a8a9b30b - Wimalawansa, S.J. Optimal intakes of vitamin D for persons with intellectual developmental disabilities: Sunlight Isn’t enough, almost everyone needs vitamin D supplements. Exceptional Parenting Magazine (Eparent.com), 38-40, Nov. 2014
https://www.questia.com/magazine/1G1-390188533/optimal-intakes-of-vitamin-d-for-persons-with-intellectual - Smith, G., Wimalawansa, S.J. Reconciling the Irreconcilable: Micronutrients in Clinical Nutrition and Public Health. Vitamins & Minerals [10.4172/ 2376-1318.1000e136], 4 (1): e136, 2015.
http://www.academia.edu/11797603/Reconciling_the_Irreconcilable_Micronutrients_in_Clinical_Nutrition_and_Public_Health - Grant W.B., Wimalawansa, S.J., Holick, M.F. Vitamin D supplements and reasonable solar UVB should be recommended to prevent escalating incidence of chronic diseases. doi: https://www.bmj.com/content/350/bmj.h321/rr-1, BMJ, 2015; 350, h321, 2015.
- Smith, G., Wimalawansa S.J., Laillou, A, Sophonneary, P., Un, S., Rathavuth Hong, R., Poirot, E., Kuong, K., Chamnan, C., De los Reyes, F., Wieringa, F.T. High Prevalence of Vitamin D deficiencies in Cambodia: A Common Deficiency in a Sunny Country. Nutrients 2016, 8, 290; doi:10.3390/nu8050290, http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/5/290/html
- Wimalawansa, S.J. Associations of vitamin D with insulin resistance, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol.(in press).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2016.09.017 - Haq A., Wimalawansa S.J., Pludowski P., Al, F. Clinical practice guidelines for vitamin D in the United Arab Emirates. J. Steroid Biochem. and Mol. Biol., (2016)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2016.09.021 - Haq A., Wimalawansa S.J., Pludowski P., Al, F. Clinical practice guidelines for vitamin D in the United Arab Emirates. J. Steroid Biochem. and Mol. Biol., (2016)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2016.09.021 - Wimalawansa, S.J. Non-musculoskeletal Benefits of Vitamin D. J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., DOI: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2016.09.016; DOI: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2016.09.016
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960076016302527 - Wimalawansa S.J. Vitamin D deficiency is surrogate marker for visceral fat content, metabolic syndrome, and future metabolic complications. J Diabetes Metab Disord Control, 3(1): 1-10, 2016. DOI: 10.15406/jdmdc.2016.03.00059.
http://medcraveonline.com/JDMDC/JDMDC-03-00059.php - Haq, A., Svobodová, J., Jindrová, A, Wimalawansa, S.J., Vitamin D status among the juvenile population: A retrospective study. J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., D SBMB-D-16-00434R1.
- Wimalawansa, S.J. Extra-Skeletal benefits, Endocrine Functions, and Toxicity of Vitamin D (e-Pub; 8.23.2016), J. Endocrinology and Diabetes, 3(1): 1-5, 2016.
http://www.symbiosisonlinepublishing.com/endocrinology-diabetes/endocrinology-diabetes52.pdf
http://dx.doi.org/10.15226/2374-6890/3/3/00152 - Wimalawansa, S.J., Vitamin D and cardiovascular diseases: Causality. J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., SBMB-D-16-00434R1 (In press).
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960076016303636 - Pludowski, P., et al., Vitamin D supplementation guidelines. J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., DOI: j.jsbmb.2017.01.021 ; J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., 175: 125-135, 2018; http://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2017.01.021
- Wimalawansa, S.J. Vitamin D Adequacy and Improvements of Comorbidities in Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. J. Childhood & Developmental Disorders, 2(3): 22-35, 2016; DOI:10.4172/2472-1786.100030;
https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Vitamin-D-Adequacy-and-Improvements-of-in-Persons-Wimalawansa/51027d41e17191e8b6a47ae73ca2939fb85efb11
https://childhood-developmental-disorders.imedpub.com/articles/vitamin-d-adequacy-and-improvements-of-comorbidities-in-persons-with-intellectual-developmental-disabilities.php?aid=9767 - Haq A., Wimalawansa S.J., Pludowski P., Al, Fatme. Clinical practice guidelines for vitamin D in the United Arab Emirates. J. Steroid Biochem. and Mol. Biol., (2017);
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2016.09.021 - Haq A., Wimalawansa S.J., Carlberg, C. Highlights from the 5th International Conference on Vitamin D Deficiency, Nutrition and Human Health, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2016. J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., (2017) (in press).
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960076017301073 - Wimalawansa, S.J., Razzeque, M.S., Al-Daghri, N.M., Calcium vitamin D on human health; Hype or real? Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (published online, 16th Dec. 2017):
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2017.12.009
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960076017303813 - Al-Daghri, NM, et al., Efficacy of different modes of vitamin D supplementation strategies in Saudi adolescents. Steroid Biochem, Mol Biology, 2018.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2018.02.002 - Heyden, E.L., Wimalawansa, S.J., Vitamin D: Effects on human reproduction, pregnancy, and fetal well-being. Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (published online, Dec 2017). DOI10.1016/j.jsbmb.2017.12.011
- Al-Musharaf, S, et al., Vitamin D Deficiency Prevalence and Predictors in Early Pregnancy among Arab Women. Nutrients, 2018, 10, 489; doi:10.3390/nu10040489
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/4/489 - Wimalawansa S.J. Improving Lives Through Alleviating Malnutrition, Prasher, V.P., Janicki, M.P. (eds.): Physical Health of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-90083-4_14, Springer Nature Switzerland, pp.293-305, 2018
- Heyden, E.L., Wimalawansa, S.J., Vitamin D deficiency-related reproductive consequences. http://onomyscience.com/onomy/articles/SJGO-ID-08.pdf; Sci J of Gyne and Obste. 2(1): 1-6, 2019.
- Wimalawansa, S.J., Vitamin D, Oxidative Stress, and Aging. Encyclopedia: Biology, Life Science’s & Physiology; 144: 1-5, 2019;
https://encyclopedia.pub/144 - Wimalawansa, S.J. Vitamin D Deficiency: Effects on Oxidative Stress, Epigenetics, Gene Regulation, and Aging. Biology 2019, 8(2), 30; 1-15; DOI: 10.3390/biology8020030.
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/8/2/30
https://www.mdpi.com/journal/biology/special_issues/Mitochondria - Wimalawansa. S.J., “Biology of Vitamin D.” J Steroids & Horm Sci., 10:198 p 1-8, 2019. doi: 10.24105/2157-7536.10.198.
www.longdom.org/open-access/biology-of-vitamin-d.pdf
https://lnkd.in/ggxFE5nr - Wimalawansa, S.J., Disease prevention strategies using vitamin D. Adv. Health Behav., 2(2): 96-100, 2019; DOI: 10.25082/AHB.2019.02.005
https://www.syncsci.com/journal/index.php/AHB/article/view/374/297 - Wolf, T.A., Wimalawansa, S.J., Razzaque, M.S., Procalcitonin as a biomarker of critically ill patients with sepsis: Effects of vitamin D supplementation. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 193:105428, 2019: DOI: 10.1016/j.jsbmb.2019.105428
- Wimalawansa, S.J., Prevention of chronic diseases by maintaining physiological concentrations of vitamin D. J. Clin, Endocrine Diab, Res., 2019, 1(1); 1-3.
https://www.jresearchvalley.com/articles/prevention-of-chronic-diseases-by-maintaining-physiologicalnbspconcentrations-of-vitamin-d.html
- Wimalawansa, S.J. Achieving population vitamin D sufficiency will markedly reduce healthcare costs. EJBPS, 2020, Volume 7, Issue 3, 136-141.
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- Wimalawansa, S.J., Controlling COVID-19 pandemic with cholecalciferol. World Journal of Advance Healthcare Research 5(1), 155-165, 2020. ISSN: 2457-0400
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/7UQ6P
https://wjahr.com/admin/assets/article_issue/25122020/1610357512.pdf - Wimalawansa, S.J., Maintaining optimum health requires longer-term stable vitamin D concentrations. Science Repository: International J. Regenerative Medicine. 3:(3), 1-5, 2020. ISSN 2613-5914
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.RGM.2020.03.03
https://www.sciencerepository.org/maintaining-optimum-health-requires-longer-term-stable-vitamin_RGM-2020-3-103 - Wimalawansa, S.J., Minimize Risks of COVID-19 Infection. J Biomed Res Environ Sci. 1(8): 427-430, 2020. DOI: 10.37871/jbres1174, Article ID: JBRES1174
https://www.jelsciences.com/articles/jbres1174.pdf - Wimalawansa, S.J., Effective and practical ways to overcome vitamin deficiency. J Family Med Community Health. 8(1): 1-8, 2021.
https://www.jscimedcentral.com/FamilyMedicine/familymedicine-7-1170.pdf - Wimalawansa, S.J., The cost-effective options in combating COVID-19. Biomed Res., Biomedical Applications in Health Science, S21- S23, 2021, (ISSN 0970-938X).
https://www.alliedacademies.org/articles/the-costeffective-options-in-combating-covid19-15619.html - Wimalawansa, S.J., Commonsense approach to minimizing risks from COVID-19. Open J Pulm Respir Med., 2: 28-37, 2020. DOI: 10.36811/ojprm.2020.110010.
https://www.raftpubs.com/ojprm-pulmonology-and-respiratory-medicine/articles/ojprm_raft1010.php - Wimalawansa, S.J., Current status and prevention of COVID-19 – What do we know?Arch Health Sci; 4(1): 1-7, 2020. DOI: 10.31829/2641-7456/ahs2020-4(1)-143
https://gudapuris.com/articles/10.31829-2641-7456-ahs2020-4(1)-143.pdf - Wimalawansa, S.J., Reducing risks from COVID-19: Cost-effective ways of strengthening individual’s and the population immunity with vitamin D. J Endocrinol Sci.; 2(2) :5-13, 2020.
https://www.endocrinoljournal.com/articles/reducing-risks-from-covid-19-cost-effective-ways-of-strengthening-individuals-and-the-population-immunity-with-vitamin-d.html - Wimalawansa, S.J., Protecting from COVID-19 through strengthening the innate immunity. J Diabetes Res Metab; 1(10): 104-106, 2020. DOI: gsl.drm.2020.000104
- Himani, K.R, Haq, A, Wimalawansa, S.J, Sharma, A., Putative Roles of Vitamin D in Modulating immune response and immunopathology associated with COVID-19. Virus Research, 198235
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virusres.2020.198235
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33232783/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7680047/pdf/main.pdf - Wimalawansa SJ, Whittle, R. Vitamin D: Bolus means a single initial dose--is not bogus if followed by an appropriate maintenance intake of vitamin D
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jbm4.10606
https://asbmr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jbm4.10606
https://asbmr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/TAJH4J63QSYYH2ZVBVBJ?target=10.1002/jbm4.10605 - Wimalawansa, S.J., Rapidly Increasing Serum 25(OH)D Boosts the Immune System, against Infections—Sepsis and COVID-19. Nutrients; 14, 2997, 2022.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14142997
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/14/2997
Full text: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/14/2997/htm - Wimalawansa, S.J., Overcoming Infections Including COVID-19, by Maintaining Circulating 25(OH)D Concentrations Above 50 ng/mL. Pathology and Laboratory Medicine International, 14, 37—60, 2022.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2147/PLMI.S373617 - Polonovita, AK and Wimalawansa, S.J. Molecular quantum and logic process of consciousness—Vitamin D big-data in covid-19—a case for incorporating machine learning in medicine. EJPBS; 10(12), 24-43, 2023. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10435649
https://storage.googleapis.com/journal-uploads/ejbps/article_issue/volume_10_december_issue_12/1702368786.pdf - Wimalawansa, S.J. Infections and Autoimmunity—The immune system and vitamin D: A systematic review. Nutrients; 2023, 15, 1-33. 3842.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu15173842
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/17/3842#B115-nutrients-15-03842 - Polonowita, AK and Wimalawansa, S.J. The impact of withholding cost-effective early treatments, such as vitamin D, on COVID-19: An analysis using an innovative logical paradigm. World J. Adv. Pharma. Life Sci., 05(2); 13–34, 2023.
DOI:doi.org/10.53346/wjapls.2023.5.2.0080
https://zealjournals.com/wjapls/content/impact-withholding-cost-effective-early-treatments-such-vitamin-d-covid-19-analysis-using - Wimalawansa, S.J. Decoding the paradox: Understanding elevated hospitalization and reduced mortality in SARS-CoV-2 variants. Int J Frontiers in Sci and Technol Res.,; 6(2): 1-20, 2024. DOI: 10.53294/ijfstr.2024.6.2.0031
https://frontiersrj.com/journals/ijfstr/sites/default/files/IJFSTR-2024-0031.pdf - Wimalawansa, S.J. Unveiling the interplay—Vitamin D and ACE-2 molecular interactions in mitigating complications and deaths from SARS-CoV-2. Biology, 13(10), 831, 2024
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/13/10/831 - Wimalawansa, S.J. Physiology of vitamin D—Focusing on disease prevention. Nutrients, 2024, 16(11), 1666;
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16111666
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/11/1666 - Wimalawansa, S.J. Unlocking insights: Navigating COVID-19 challenges and emulating future pandemic Resilience strategies with strengthening natural immunity. Heliyon, 10 (15), 2024L e34691.
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e34691
- Wimalawansa, S.J. Weiss ST, Hollis, BW. Integrating Endocrine, Genomic, and Extra-Skeletal Benefits of Vitamin D into National and Regional Clinical Guidelines. Nutrients, 16(22), 3969, 2024. DOI: 10.3390/nu16223969
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/22/3969 - Wimalawansa, S.J. Vitamin D deficiency meets Hill’s criteria for causation in SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility, complications, and mortality: A systematic review. Nutrients, 17(3), 2024. DOI: 10.3390/nu17030599
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/3/599 - Ambagaspitiya, SS., Appuhamillage, GA., Wimalawansa, S.J. Impact of vitamin D on skin aging and age-related dermatological conditions. Front. Biosci. (Landmark Ed.), 2025; 30(1): 25463.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31083/FBL25463
https://www.imrpress.com/journal/FBL/30/1/10.31083/FBL25463/htm - Grant WB, Wimalawansa, SJ, Pludowski P, Cheng RZ. Vitamin D: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Recommendations for Population Guidelines. Nutrients, 17(2), 277; 2025. DOI: 10.3390/nu17020277.
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/2/277 - Razzaque M, Wimallawansa, S.J. Minerals and human health: From deficiency to toxicity.Nutrients, 17(3), 454, 2025.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17030454
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/3/454 - Wimalawansa, S.J., Enhancing the design of nutrient clinical trials for disease prevention —A focus on vitamin D: A Systematic review. Nutrition Reviews (nuae164), 2025.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/nutrit/nuae164
- Grant, WG, Boucher BJ, Cheng R, Wimalawansa, S.J. Vitamin D and cardiovascular health: A narrative review of risk reduction evidence. Nutrients, 17 (13): 2102, 2025. DOI: 10.3390/nu17132102.
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/13/2102 - Wimalawansa, S.J., Reforming food, drug, and nutraceutical regulations to improve public health and reduce healthcare costs. Foods, 14 (13):2328, 2005. DOI: 10.3390/foods14132328.
https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/13/2328 - Grant WB, Wimalawansa, SJ, Pludowski P, Cheng RZ. Vitamin D: Evidence-Based Health Benefits and Recommendations for Population Guidelines. Nutrients, 17(2), 277; 2025. DOI: 10.3390/nu17020277.
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/2/277 - Wimalawansa, S.J., Vitamin D's impact on cancer incidence and mortality: A systematic review. DOI: 10.3390/nu17142333.
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/14/2333
C. Osteoporosis and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw
- Wimalawansa S.J. Bisphosphonate-associated osteomyelitis of the jaw: Guidelines for practicing clinicians. Endocrine Practice, 14: 1150–1168, 2008.
- Wimalawansa S.J. Insight into bisphosphonate-associated osteomyelitis of the jaw: Pathophysiology, mechanisms and clinical management. Expert Opinion on Drug Safety, 7(4): 491–512, 2008.
- Camacho, PM, et al., American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis – 2016 - executive summary. EDOI: 10.4158/EP161435.ESGL; Endocrine Practice, 22(9):1111-1118, 2016.
- Wimalawansa S.J. Optimum duration and safety of long-term use of potent anti-resorptive medications in osteoporosis. [E-Pub, June 2016]. DOI: 10.1080/17446651.2016.1202111; Expert Review of Endocrinology & Metabolism, 11:4, 329-348, 2016; http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/17446651.2016.1202111?needAccess=true
- Camacho, PM, et al., American association of clinical endocrinologists Medical Guidelines for Clinical Practice for the diagnosis and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis, Endocrine Practice (E-Pub; 19.18.2016); Endocrine Practice 22 (Suppl. 4):1-42, 2016.
- Wimalawansa, S.J., Nitric oxide and bone—Novel class of drug for osteoporosis. In book: Reference Module in Biomedical Sciences (Encyclopedia); DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-801238-3.62275-4.
- Wimalawansa, S.J., Nitric oxide and bone—Novel class of drug for osteoporosis. In book: Reference Module in Biomedical Sciences (Encyclopedia); DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-801238-3.62275-4.
- Camacho, PM, et al.,. American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists/American College of Endocrinology clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis—2020 update. Endocr Pract., 2020;26 (Suppl 1): 1-44.
https://www.endocrinepractice.org/article/S1530-891X(20)42827-7/fulltext
https://www.endocrinepractice.org/article/S1530-891X(20)42827-7/fulltext#relatedArticles - Camacho, PM, et al., American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists/American College of Endocrinology clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis—2020 update. Endocr Pract., 2020;26 (Suppl 1): 26 (5): 564-569, 2020.
https://www.endocrinepractice.org/article/S1530-891X(20)35037-0/fulltext
https://www.endocrinepractice.org/action/showPdf?pii=S1530-891X%2820%2935037-0
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1530891X20428277#!
D. Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome
- Wimalawansa, S.J. Post-traumatic stress disorder: An under-diagnosed and under-treated entity. Comprehensive Research Journal of Medicine and Medical Science, 1(1): 1-12, 2013.
http://www.uphtr.com/issue_files/Vol 5 Issue 2 pp 1-13.pdf
http://nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS - Wimalawansa S.J. Causes and risk factors for posttraumatic stress disorder: The importance of right diagnosis and treatment. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 5(2): 1-13, 2014.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajms.v5i2.8537
http://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/8537 - Wimalawansa, S.J. Post-traumatic stress disorder: An under-diagnosed and under-treated entity. Comprehensive Research Journal of Medicine and Medical Science, 1(1): 1-12, 2013.
http://www.uphtr.com/issue_files/Vol 5 Issue 2 pp 1-13.pdf
http://nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS - Wimalawansa, S.J. Mechanisms of developing post-traumatic stress disorder: New targets for drug development. CNS & Neurological Disorders & Drug Targets, 13(5): 807-816, 2014.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25012621 (PMID: 25012621) - Wimalawansa, S.J. Endocrinological mechanisms of depressive disorders and ill health, , Expert Review of Endocrinology and Metabolism, (1), 9-11, 2016.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1586/17446651.2016.1127755
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1586/17446651.2016.1127755
E. Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
- Naser, K.A. and Wimalawansa, S.J. Diabetes Diet: Is Glycemic Index Still Relevant in Medical Nutrition Therapy? SLR- Diabetes Metab, (E-Pub). 1(1): 1-4, 2015.
http://scireslit.com/Diabetes/DM-ID11.pdf - Wimalawansa, S.J. Thermogenesis based interventions for treatment for obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Expert Reviews of Endocrinology & Metabolism, 8(3), 275–288, 2013.
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1586/eem.13.13 - Wimalawansa, S.J. Pathophysiology of obesity: Focused, cause-driven approach to control the epidemic. Global Advanced Research Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2(1): 2-12, 2013.
http://garj.org/garjpp/index.htm - Wimalawansa S.J. Controlling obesity and its complications by elimination of causes and adopting healthy habits: “cause-driven” approach. Advances in Medical Sciences, 3(1): 1-15, 2014.
- Wimalawansa, S.J. Stigma of obesity: A major barrier to overcome. Journal of Clinical and Translational Endocrinology, [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcte.2014.06.001]. 1(3); 73-76, 2014.
http://www.jctejournal.com/article/S2214-6237(14)00018-0/fulltext - Wimalawansa, S.J. Individualized approaches to improve obesity management. Sri Lanka Scientist, 2015.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318868189_Individualized_Approaches_to_Improve_Obesity_Management - Wimalawansa, S.J. Visceral adiposity and cardio-metabolic risks: Epidemic of Abdominal Obesity in North America. Research and Reports in Endocrine Disorders, 3: 17-30, 2013.
https://www.dovepress.com/visceral-adiposity-and-cardiometabolic-risks-epidemic-of-abdominal-obe-peer-reviewed-article-RRED - Wimalawansa, S.J. Losing weight to reduce obesity associated with complications. Sri Lanka Scientist, 2015.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318868624_Losing_Weight_to_Reduce_Obesity_Associated_Complications - Wimalawansa, S.J., Obesity and type 2 diabetes: Preventing associated complications. Editorial, Journal of Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders & Control, 2(4): 47-50, 2015. DOI: 10.15406/jdmdc.2015.02.00047.
http://medcraveonline.com/JDMDC/JDMDC-02-00047.pdf - Wimalawansa, S.J. Metabolic syndrome and associated complications. Sri Lanka Scientist, 2016.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318868160_Metabolic_syndrome_and_associated_complications - Wimalawansa, S.J. Preventing long term complications of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Endocrinol & Metab Syndr, 4(4): 1-6, 2015. doi:10.4172/2161-1017.1000206.
http://www.omicsonline.org/open-access/preventing-longterm-complications-of-obesity-type-2-diabetes-andmetabolic-syndrome-2161-1017-1000206.php?aid=65118 - Wimalawansa S.J. In the era of budgetary constraints, cost-effective management of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and obesity is essential. Current Res Diabetes & Obesity J., 1; 1-5, 2015.
http://juniperpublishers.com/crdoj/pdf/CRDOJ.MS.ID.555554.pdf - Wimalawansa S.J. Vitamin D deficiency is surrogate marker for visceral fat content, metabolic syndrome, and future metabolic complications. J Diabetes Metab Disord Control, 3(1): 1-10, 2016. DOI: 10.15406/jdmdc.2016.03.00059.
https://medcraveonline.com/JDMDC/vitamin-d-deficiency-is-a-surrogate-marker-for-visceral-fat-content-metabolic-syndrome-type-2-diabetes-and-future-metabolic-complications.htm - Naser, K.A. and Wimalawansa, S.J. Diabetes Diet: Is Glycemic Index Still Relevant in Medical Nutrition Therapy? SLR- Diabetes Metab. (E-Pub). 1(1): 1-4, 2015.
http://scireslit.com/Diabetes/DM-ID11.pdf - Wimalawansa, S.J. Associations of vitamin D with insulin resistance, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. J. Steroid Biochem. Mol. Biol., 175: 177-189, 2016. dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsbmb.2016.09.017.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960076016302539 - Wimalawansa, S.J., Metabolic Syndrome and Associated Complications. Sri Lanka Scientist, 2016.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318868160_Metabolic_syndrome_and_associated_complications
F. Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown origin (CKDmfo / CKDuo)
- Wimalawansa, S.A. and Wimalawansa, S.J. Changing agricultural practices in dry zonal areas and escalating incidences of chronic kidney disease of multi-factorial origin. Wudpecker Journal of Agriculture and Environment, 3(5), 110-124, 2014.
http://www.wudpeckerresearchjournals.org/WJAR/pdf/2014/May/Wimalawansa and Wimalawansa.pdf
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/264978995_Impact_of_changing_agricultural_practices_on_human_health_Chronic_kidney_disease_of_multi-factorial_origin_in_Sri_Lanka - Wimalawansa, S.J. Escalating Chronic Kidney Diseases of Multi-Factorial Origin in Sri Lanka: Causes, Solutions, and Recommendations. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 19(6), 375-394, 2014, DOI 10.1007/s12199-014-0395-5.
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12199-014-0395-5 - Wimalawansa, S.A., Wimalawansa, S.J. Agrochemical-related environmental pollution: Effects on human health. Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture & Health Sciences, 3(3): 72-83, 2014.
http://gifre.org/library/upload/volume/72-83-Pollution-vol-3-3-14-gjbahs.pdf - Wyne, K.L. and Wimalawansa, S.J. Screening and diagnosis of chronic kidney disease of multi-factorial origin. Proceedings of the 5th International conference of sustainable build environment; “Prevention of CKDmfo from Sri Lanka.” Kandy, Sri Lanka [ICSBE/14], 234-243, 2014.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/285582077_SCREENING_AND_DIAGNOSIS_OF_CHRONIC_TUBULAR_KIDNEY_DISEASE_OF_MULTI-FACTORIAL_ORIGIN?ev=prf_pub - Wimalawansa, S.J. Environmental pollution-associated chronic kidney disease of multi-factorial origin in Sri Lanka (CKDmfo). Proceedings of the 5th Int. Conference on Sustainable Built Environment-2014, Kandy, Sri Lanka. Climate Change, Community-Environment and Ecosystem, and Environmental Pollution, [ICSBE/14]; 244-520, 2014.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/285582154_ENVIRONMENTAL_POLLUTION-ASSOCIATED_CHRONIC_KIDNEY_DISEASE_OF_MULTI-FACTORIAL_ORIGIN_IN_SRI_LANKA_%28CKDmfo%29 - Wimalawansa, S.J. The role of ions, heavy metals, fluoride, and agrochemicals: Critical evaluation of potential aetiological factors of chronic kidney disease of multifactorial origin (CKDmfo/CKDu) and Recommendations for Its Eradication. Environ Geochem Health, DOI 10.1007/s10653-015-9768-y; PMID: 26462963; 38 (3): 639-678, 2015.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26462963
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10653-015-9768-y?wt_mc=Internal.Event.1.SEM.ArticleAuthorAssignedToIssue - Wimalawansa, S.J., Chronic kidney disease of multi-factorial origin (CKDmfo) in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Scientist (Health), (Ed: Dilip Fernando), Edition: 1 (2), 20-21, 2015.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/299442140_Chronic_kidney_disease_of_multi-factorial_origin_CKDmfo_in_Sri_Lanka - Wimalawansa, S.A. and Wimalawansa, S.J., Clean water, healthy environment, and preservation of watersheds: Correct, enforceable policies are essential. Journal of Hydrology, 1(1): 3-15, 2015.
http://www.jacobspublishers.com/index.php/journal-of-hydrology-articles-in-press - Wimalawansa SJ. Escalating Chronic Kidney Diseases in Sri Lanka: Causes, Solutions and recommendations. J Epidemiol Community Health, 2014;19:375–94. doi:10.1007/s12199-014-0395-5.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12199-014-0395-5 - Wimalawansa, S.J., Escalating chronic kidney diseases of multi-factorial origin (CKD-mfo) in Sri Lanka: causes, solutions, and recommendations—update and responses. Environ Health Prev Med , (2015) 20:152–157.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12199-015-0445-7
https://environhealthprevmed.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1007/s12199-015-0447-5
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12199-014-0395-5
- Wimalawansa, S.A. and Wimalawansa, S.J. Protection of watersheds and control of fertilisers to prevent phosphate eutrophication of reservoirs in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Research in Environmental Science, 1: 2s, 1-19, 2015.
https://www.arcjournals.org/pdfs/ijres/v1-i2/1.pdf - Wimalawansa S.J. Agrochemicals and chronic kidney disease of multifactorial origin: Environmentally-induced occupational exposure Disease. Int. J. Nephrol. & Kidney Failure , 1(2): 1-10, 2015.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.16966/2380-5498.111
https://www.sciforschenonline.org/journals/nephrology-kidney/IJNKF-1-111.php - Weeraratne, S. and Wimalawansa, S.J. A Major irrigation project (Accelerated Mahaweli Programme) and the chronic kidney disease of multifactorial origin in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Environmental & Agriculture Research (IJOEAR), , 1(6), 16-27, 2015.
http://ijoear.com/Paper-October-2015/IJOEAR-OCT-2015-11.pdf - Wimalawansa, S.A. and Wimalawansa, S.J. Chronic kidney disease of multifactorial origin (CKDmfo/CKDu): Escalating incidence and long-term survival estimates. Journal of Urology and Nephrology Research, 2(4): 1-17, 2015.
http://www.academia.edu/20049463/Chronic_Kidney_Disease_of_Multifactorial_Origin_CKDmfo_CKDu_Escalating_Incidence_and_Long-term_Survival_Estimates - Wimalawansa S.J. Strategic framework for managing non-communicable diseases: Preventing chronic kidney disease of multi-factorial origin (CKDmfo / CKDu) as an example. Chronic Dis. Int., 2(2): 1-8, 2015.
http://austinpublishinggroup.com/chronic-diseases/fulltext/chronicdiseases-v2-id1018.php - Wimalawansa, S.J. Effect of water hardness on non-communicable diseases, including chronic kidney disease of multifactorial origin (CKDmfo/CKDuo). J. Environmental Science & Health, 10.15436/2378-6841.16.029, 2 (1), 1-11, 2016.
- Wimalawansa, S.A. and Wimalawansa, S.J. Environmentally induced, occupational diseases with emphasis on chronic kidney disease of multifactorial origin affecting tropical countries. Annals of Occupational & Environ Med, 28(33), 1-13, 2016. DOI: 10.1186/s40557-016-0119-y.
https://aoemj.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40557-016-0119-y
http://rdcu.be/npOD
- Wimalawansa, S.J. Chronic kidney disease of multifactorial origin: A recent-onset, fatal kidney disease affecting poorer farming communities in equatorial countries. Plenary Lecture; Kidney 2017 Congress, Philadelphia, 2017.
- Dunuweera, SP, Rajapakse, RMG, Shimomura, M, Priyankarage, VJ, Jayasingha, P, and Wimalawansa, SJ, Chronic kidney disease of multifunctional origin (CKDmfo) prevailing in Sri Lanka reevaluated. World J. Pharma. Res., 6(16): 33-66, 2017.
- Wimalawansa, S.J., Ileperuma, O., Weeraratne, S. Attempts to change the globally accepted term, CKDu, to KDUCAL, NUCAL, or CINAC are inappropriate. Am. J. Kidney Disease, 71(6), 914, 2018.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1053/j.ajkd.2018.01.033
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0272638618301215 - Wimalawansa, S.J., Reverse osmosis: A cost-effective, interim solution to overcome water-pollution related human diseases. Euro. J. Biomedical Pharma. Sci., 5(2): 988-998, 2018 (ISSN 2349-8870; Online).
DOI: http://ejbps.com/ejbps/abstract_id/3934
- Weeraratne, S., Ileperuma, O, Wimalawansa, S.J., Suggestion to replace CKDu with CINAC is unwise and inappropriate. Nephology Dialysis and Transplant, 2017.
https://academic.oup.com/ndt/article/32/2/234/2194445 - Wimalawansa, S.J. There is no credible scientific evidence that glyphosate causes cancer, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma in humans. J. Carcinogenesis and Mutagenesis Res., (JCMR; ISSN: 2157-2518), 1(1); 11-14, 2019.
- Wimalawansa, S.J., Provision of clean water through reverse osmosis: Cost-effective interim solution to overcome water-pollution-related diseases. Water Today, 66; 44-66, 2019.
- Ileperuma, O., Weeraratne, S., Wimalawansa, S. J., Acronyms, CINAC, ACN, KDUCAL or NUCAL and so on are inappropriate to use for describing CKDu. J Epidemiol Community Health, 72(10): 967-968, 2018. DOI: 10.1136/jech-2018-210959.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30018059 - Wimalawansa, S.J. Does geogenic fluoride cause chronic kidney disease of multifactorial origin (CKDmfo/CKDu)? Applied Geochemistry, (published online).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apgeochem.2018.10.001
- Wimalawansa, S.J., Public health interventions for chronic diseases: Cost–benefit modelizations for eradicating chronic kidney disease of multifactorial origin (CKDmfo/ CKDu) from tropical countries. Heliyon, 5(10), 1-11, 2019, e02309.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02309
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844019359699 - Wimalawansa, S.J., Dissanayake, C.B., Factors affecting the environmentally induced, chronic kidney disease of unknown Aetiology in dry Zonal Regions in tropical countries—novel findings. Environments, 7(2), 1-26, 2019.
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3298/7/1/2 - Wimalawansa, S.J., Molecular and cellular toxicity of fluoride in mystery, tubulointerstitial chronic kidney disease: A systematic review. Rev Environ Sci Biotechnology, 19(1): 117-147, 2020. doi: 10.1007/s11157-019-09521-0.
- Kulathunga, MRDL, Wijayawardena, MAA, Naidu, R, Wimalawansa, SJ, Wijeratne, AW. Association between body mass index and estimated glomerular filtration rate in patients with chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology in Sri Lanka. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 42(9): 2645-2653, 2020.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10653-019-00472-7
Association between body mass index and estimated glomerular filtration rate in patients with chronic kidney disease of unknown aetiology in Sri Lanka | SpringerLink - Wimalawansa, S.J., Public health interventions for chronic diseases: Cost-benefit modelizations for eradicating chronic kidney disease of multifactorial origin (CKDmfo/ CKDu) from tropical countries. Heliyon, 5(10), 1-11, 2019, e02309.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02309
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844019359699 - Wimalawansa, S.J., Prevention of chronic diseases by maintaining physiological
concentrations of vitamin D. J. Clin, Endocrine Diab, Res., 2019, 1(1); 1-3.
https://www.jresearchvalley.com/articles/prevention-of-chronic-diseases-by-maintaining-physiologicalnbspconcentrations-of-vitamin-d.html - Wimalawansa, S.J. Does geogenic fluoride cause chronic kidney disease of multifactorial origin (CKDmfo/CKDu)? Applied Geochemistry, 42, 3035–3057, 2020.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10653-019-00503-3
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10653-019-00503-3
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0883292718302853 - Kulathunga, MRDL, et al., Health risk assessment from heavy metals derived from drinking water and rice, and correlation with CKDu. Front. Water (Water Quality and Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Origin., Volume 3, Article 786487, 2022: doi: 10.3389/frwa.2021.786487.
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frwa.2021.786487/full - Wimalawansa, SJ, Dissanayake, CB. CaPO4-Mediated CKD of Crystallo-Tubular-Nephropathy [CKD-CTN]—A Crystal and Nanotube-Induced Geo-Environmental Disease. Front. Water, 29 April 2022.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/frwa.2022.816643
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frwa.2022.816643/full - Kulathunga, MRDL, Wijayawardena, MA, Naidu, R, Wimalawansa, S.J. Potential link between spatial variation and translocation characteristics of heavy metals in paddy topsoil and human health risks in a CKDu prevalent area of Sri Lanka. Weeds – Journal of Asian-Pacific Weed Science Society, , 4(1), 62-75, 2022.
https://weeds-apwss.scholasticahq.com/article/36838-potential-link-between-spatial-variation-and-translocation-characteristics-of-heavy-metals-in-paddy-topsoil-and-human-health-risks-in-a-ckdu-prevalent - Wimalawansa, S.J and Dissanayake CB. Nanocrystal-induced chronic tubular-nephropathy in tropical countries: diagnosis, mitigation, and eradication. European Journal of Medical Research, 28, 221 (2023).
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-023-01162-y
https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s40001-023-01162-y.pdf
https://eurjmedres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40001-023-01162-y - A few newspaper articles related to CKDmfo:
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-023-01162-y
http://www.dailynews.lk/features/knocking-kidney-killer
http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2013/11/24/fea06.asp
http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=98247
http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=100405
http://www.dailymirror.lk/opinion/172-opinion/43526-water-pollution-and-chronic-kidney-disease-in-sri-lanka.html
http://www.divaina.com/2015/05/07/news07.html
http://www.lankaweb.com/news/items/2015/05/07/ckdmfo-urgent-action-needed-by-the-government/
http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=125383
http://www.sundaytimes.lk/150503/sunday-times-2/kidney-disease-in-ncp-focus-on-prevention-147418.html
http://www.lankadeepa.lk/index.php/articles/326662 (series of weekly articles in Sinhala)
G. COVID-19 articles:
- Wimalawansa, S.J. Global epidemic of coronavirus—COVID-19: What can we do to minimize risks? European J. Biomed & Pharma Sci. (EJBPS), 7(3), 432-438, 2020.
https://storage.googleapis.com/journal-uploads/ejbps/article_issue/volume_7_march_issue_3/1584436192.pdf - Wimalawansa, S.J. Fighting against COVID-19: Boosting the immunity with micronutrients, stress reduction, physical activity, and vitamin D. Nutrition and Food Science Journal, 3(1):126: 1-4, 2020.
- Wimalawansa, S.J. What modelling and reproduction numbers are useful in predicting COVID-19 spread? Can J Biomed Res & Tech, 3(3): 4: 1-3, 2020.
- Wimalawansa, S.J. Modes of preventing secondary community spread, and future epidemics of COVID-19. J. Immuno Biol., 5:1, 1-5, 2020. DOI: 10.37421/JIB.2020.5.147.
- Wimalawansa, S.J. COVID-19: Evolution and Prevention. Trends Telemed E-Health [TTEH: 000539], 2(3): 1-5, 2020.
DOI: 10.31031/TTEH.2020.02.000539
https://crimsonpublishers.com/tteh/pdf/TTEH.000539.pdf - Wimalawansa, S.J. Strengthen the immune system with nutrients to overcome COVID-19 infection. . Endocrinology & Metabolic Research, 5(8): 1-7, 2020.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344461310_Strengthen_the_Immune_System_with_Nutrients_to_Overcome_COVID-19_Infection - Wimalawansa, S.J. Commonsense approach to minimizing risks from COVID-19. Open J Pulm Respir Med., 2: 28-37, 2020. DOI: 10.36811/ojprm.2020.110010.
https://www.raftpubs.com/ojprm-pulmonology-and-respiratory-medicine/articles/ojprm_raft1010.php - Wimalawansa, S.J. Current status and prevention of COVID-19What do we know. Arch Health Sci, 4(1): 1-7, 2020. DOI: 10.31829/2641-7456/ahs2020-4(1)-143.
https://gudapuris.com/articles/10.31829-2641-7456-ahs2020-4(1)-143.pdf - Wimalawansa, S.J. Reducing risks from COVID-19: Cost-effective ways of strengthening individuals’ and the population's immunity with vitamin D. J Endocrinol Sci, 2(2) :5-13, 2020.
https://www.endocrinoljournal.com/articles/reducing-risks-from-covid-19-cost-effective-ways-of-strengthening-individuals-and-the-population-immunity-with-vitamin-d.html - Wimalawansa, S.J. Protecting from COVID-19 through strengthening the innate immunity. Diabetes Res Metab., 1(10): 104-106, 2020. DOI: gsl.drm.2020.000104.
- Himani, K.R, Haq, A, Wimalawansa, S.J, Sharma, A. Putative Roles of Vitamin D in Modulating immune response and immunopathology associated with COVID-19. Virus Research, 198235.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.virusres.2020.198235
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33232783/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7680047/pdf/main.pdf - Wimalawansa, S.J. Achieving population vitamin D sufficiency will markedly reduce
healthcare costs. EJBPS, 2020, Volume 7, Issue 3, 136-141.
https://storage.googleapis.com/journal-uploads/ejbps/article_issue/volume_7_march_issue_3/1591617368.pdf - Wimalawansa. S.J. Effective and practical ways to overcome vitamin deficiency. J Family Med Community Health, 8(1): 1-8, 2020.
https://www.jscimedcentral.com/FamilyMedicine/familymedicine-7-1170.pdf - Wimalawansa, S.J. Maintaining optimum health requires longer-term stable vitamin D concentrations. Science Repository: International J. Regenerative Medicine, (ISSN 2613-5914).
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.31487/j.RGM.2020.03.03
https://www.sciencerepository.org/maintaining-optimum-health-requires-longer-term-stable-vitamin_RGM-2020-3-103 - Wimalawansa, S.J., Minimize Risks of COVID-19 Infection. J Biomed Res Environ Sci., 1(8): 427-430, 2020. DOI: 10.37871/jbres1174, Article ID: JBRES1174.
https://www.jelsciences.com/articles/jbres1174.pdf - Wimalawansa, S.J., The cost-effective options in combating COVID-19. Biomed Res., Biomedical Applications in Health Science, S21- S23, 2021, (ISSN 0970-938X).
https://www.alliedacademies.org/articles/the-costeffective-options-in-combating-covid19-15619.html - Wimalawansa, S.J. and Pollonovita A. Boosting immunity with vitamin D for preventing complications and deaths from COVID-19. In: “COVID-19: Impact, Mitigation, Opportunities and Building Resilience”, National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka, 2021
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