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Calcified arteries- what is the significance? – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Calcium deposition in arteries shows how much fatty build-up or plaque formation. Plaques, especially in your coronary arteries, are the leading cause of heart attacks, and when a piece of these plaques breaks off, a blood clot can form around it, blocking the flow of blood, and the heart muscles will be deprived of oxygen. Coronary artery calcification is a buildup of calcium that can predict your cardiovascular risk, as all plaques get calcified with time. Cardiologist depends on ECG tracings during exercise on a treadmill machine to check on the degree of blockage of coronary vessels, shown by the ST segment changes. The presence of calcified plaques is visible on CT scans, and the number of such spots can be counted and given as a coronary calcium score. This is referred to as the calcium score, which measures ...

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Felicitation event for Dr Harold Gunatillake OAM – By Ajith Karunaratne, Sydney Australia Dr Harold Gunatillake and Mrs Ira Gunatillake have been living in Australia for quite some time and are well known in Sydney and in fact across many parts of Australia.  Dr Gunatillake has been a selfless individual who has served the Sri Lankan and Australian communities, providing a multitude of services including the medical advice provided to the community. In recognition for these services, Dr Gunatillake was recently awarded the Order of Australia (OAM). As the Sri Lankan community in New South Wales, it was just as important for us to recognise such an individual.  Dr Lakshman Jayaweera was the initiator of an idea to hold a Felicitation Event for Dr Harold Gunatillake.  Dr Jayaweera together with an organising team comprised of Niranjan De Alwis, Anoja De Alwis, Ramani Jayaweera and Kithsiri Karunaratne organised a Felicitation Function. ...

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What foods cause cancer? – Dr Harold Gunatillake Image Source : businessinsider Website : www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: Cancer is a dreaded disease, and you must take steps to avoid it. There are genetic causes that are unavoidable, but there are many acquired factors that can lead to cancer. Let us discuss today how we could avoid cancer caused due to acquired factors. Three types of genes cause cancer. Types of cancer genes Oncogenes are mutated genes that cause cells to grow out of control and can lead to cancer. Proto-oncogenes are normal genes that control cell growth, but if they become mutated, they can turn into oncogenes. The two most common hereditary cancer syndromes are hereditary breast and ovarian cancer ( HBOC ) and Lynch syndrome. People seem to eat more processed foods in developed countries, pre-cooked foods available in supermarkets and the palatable tastes of such food. Processed meat, overcooked foods, ...

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Sri Lanka Today – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website – www.Doctorharold.com *The UK will consider any request to support inquires.-Easter Sunday Probe * SL is among the safest countries to travel *Passing 22A ‘great victory for those who value democracy: Karu Jayasuriya *SL secures bid to host ’Miss Tourism World 2022’ grand finale *Sri Lanka Says Inflation Nears Peak, Easing Pressure on Economy *Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando pointed out that it is expected to bring 850,000 tourists to Sri Lanka by 2023 While claiming that the Metropolitan Police have not deployed any officers in support of the Sri Lankan investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, Britain said that Metropolitan Police ‘will consider any request to support an overseas investigation where it is proportionate, necessary and legal.’ SL is among the safest countries to travel to. Sri Lanka has been among the top 13 destinations and ...

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As you get old – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: When you are young and healthy, you enjoy life, drink with friends, patronise the local restaurants frequently with your partner and social friends, not caring about your health, going through the stress of earning wealth, a challenge we all go through. When you are 60 and over, your life may change for a quieter life when you think of your health getting the early signs of an illness, in most cases. Let us today discuss such early symptoms of chronic illnesses that you can take care of. Knowing these early symptoms are very important to ward off most chronic diseases. Putting on weight due to excess eating the wrong foods and lack of exercise would be an early sign of many diseases. You lose your youthful profile and, in most cases, get a pot belly and more generalised underthe-skin fat ...

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Health & Views October 2nd issue – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In otherwords, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website / article. ...

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Human Rights – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . As a sequel to my video presentation on human rights in Sri Lanka, I would like to present some sensible comments from our viewers Comments from Hiran Halangoda Brigadier (Retd) Hiran Halangoda a reputed veteran in the Gemunu Watch of the Army. Hiran Halangoda in the center Hiran served in the Sri Lanka Army for over 27 years, from 1973 to 2000, before he took early retirement for professional and personal reasons. He has the unique To Read when you have the need. Compiled &presented by Dr Harold Gunatillake OAM Human Rights distinction of Commanding the 1st Battalion of the Gemunu Watch, an infantry battalion raised in December 1962 by his late father, Brig. John F. Halangode. His grand-uncle Albert Halangode fought in WW 1 as a 19-year-old schoolboy from TrinityCollege and was injured in the battle of ...

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Human Rights and Human Fights – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: Sri Lankan authorities shouldn’t use ‘excessive force’ on protesters, UN warns – BBC News Tear gas and water cannons used to disperse uni students- October 4th The police fired tear gas and used water cannons to disperse the protesting university students in Kelaniya on the 4th of October who was protesting against the incumbent government. The protesters demanded the release of protesters arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act during the Aragalaya at the Galle Face. Is it fair for a constitutionally elected government by the people in a democratic country to protest at a time of economic crisis by university students when all Sri Lankans be united to solve the sad situation to the extent of over six million people on the verge of starvation? You be the judge. The government of the day is taking all measures ...

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Sri Lanka’s Projection  – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: *Asia’s ticking debt bomb: Sri Lanka crisis sounds alarm bells across the region- headlines Nikkei Asia. *Basilur Tea opens an exclusive outlet at Bandaranaike International Airport. Fuel queues-where are they? Trishaw drivers push their vehicles as they move up in line to buy fuel in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in July. Such queues at the petrol stations have disappeared after the QR code system for obtaining fuel was introduced. After introducing the QR code, fuel usage has dropped, and the Bowser owners who do not get hired to transport fuel stand at a loss of revenue. “As reported by the Central Bank (CB), US$600 million had been spent on importing fuel monthly, and it had come down to US$230 million. It is a commendable decision taken by the government to uplift the economy. Basilur Tea opens an exclusive outlet at Bandaranaike International ...

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