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Tooth Brushing technique
1. Place the head of a soft brush parallel with the occlusal plane with the brush head covering three to four teeth ,
beginning at the most distal tooth in the arch.0
2. Place the bristle at the gingival margin pointing at a 45 angle to the long axis of the teeth.
3. Exert gentile vibratory pressure, using short back and forth motions without dislodging the tips of the bristles , this force of
bristles ends into the salci , as well as in to interproximal embrassares and should produce precipitate blanching of the gingiva.
4. Complete several strokes (20) in the same position.The repetitive motion cleans the tooth surfaces , concentrating on the apical
1/3 of clinical crowns.
T he gingival sulci and as far as on the proximal surfaces as the bristles can reach.
5. Lift the brush, move in to the adjacent teeth and repeat the process for the next three or four teeth.
6. Continue around the arch brushing about three teeth at time. Then use the same method to brush the lingual surface.
7. If the brush is too large to reach the lingual surfaces of the anterior teeth, It should be turned vertically to press the end of the
brush into the gingival sulcus area.
8. After the completing the maxillary arch, move the brush to the mandibular arch, and brush in the same organized way to reach the
all teeth.
9. Brush the occlusal surfaces of three or four at time by pressing the bristle firmly into the pits and fissures and brushing with several
short, back and forth strokes.
10. Brush the tongue.
Flossing inter Dental cleaning aids
How often should our toothbrush be changed
With use, tooth brushes show signs of wear and flattening of bristles, When tooth brush bristles become wear and
flattening it is the time to replace it with a new one When bristles are curved at the end tooth brush should discard.
Recommended to replace tooth brushes approximately every three months.
The overall goal of dentistry is to have a healthy and functional dentition for a lifetime.
Throughout our lifetime, we have two sets of teeth the primary dentition (Total of 20) and the
permanent dentition (Total of 32)
On the basis of form and function the teeth of the human dentition are divided in to four types.
1. Patient education
The role of the dental professional in patient education is to motivate patients to value their oral health.
2. Fluoride
Most dentists consider fluoride to be the most reliable therapy for the prevention of dental caries.
3. Sealants
Sealants are most frequently applied to the difficult to clean occlusal surfaces of the teeth, Decay causing bacteria are
prevented from reaching occlusal pits and fissures.
4. Plaque Control
Dental Plaque is the primary cause of dental caries and periodontal disease.
Patients cannot remove all of the plaque everyday but they can keep it under control by brushing, Flossing, using inter dental
cleaning aids.
We should select more effective tooth brush,
It should be round ended head
Bristle softer bristles (soft and medium)
Greater flexibility reach further interproximaly and subgingivally
Commonly nylon relatively flexible, Doesn't get saturated with water Arranged in tufts.
Incisors
Canines
Premolars
Molars
Located at the front of the mouth designed to cut food.
Located at the corner of the arch designed for cutting and tearing of foods.
designed for grasping and tearing
used for chewing and grinding solid masses of food.
Aruni Jayathunga
Dental Nursing Officer, Universityof Peradeniya
Components of Preventive dentistry
Smile with beauty
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Many of us had and having this shortcut virus problem
when using pen drives or memory cards. Sometimes
you try to recover it using antivirus.
What will you do if all data are loss?
When you open pen drive you can view your pen drive
data as follows
By using shortcut virus hide the original data and u
shown it as shortcuts.
Solution:
First stop the running process of virus
Press Ctrl+Alt+Del keys same time
Then click start task manager then you can view task
manager window
Select wsript.exe in process tab Then click end process
Click end process now to stop wscript. exe file After
closing the running virus clear the entry from using
msconfig Type msconfig in search bar and click ok
J.C.P. Wickramaratna
Staff Technical Officer Gr. I
Department of Electrical
Engineering (Computer lab)
University of Moratuwa.
In startup tab search the wscript.exe displayed If it
displayed unchecked that wscript.exe file path as following image
Now you can use this method to recover your data
Type cmd and open command prompt
Type your pen drive letter eg: h: and hit enter
Next type
Your drive letter:>attrib h r s *.* /d /l and hit enter
Wait few seconds to complete the process
Then open and check your drive.amazing you can
view your data retrived
Try this if you have this virus in your pendrivesNow
you can see h:\>type del*.lnk
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Coordinator - Mrs. Nilanthi / Peradeniya
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President K.C.K.Daraniyagala Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology/Open University
Vice President A.S.deS.Wijeratna Community Medicine/Medicine/Colombo
General Secretary K.P.G. Karunaratna Pathology/ Medicine/ Peradeniya
Treasurer W.R.P.W.M.A. Dambawinna Natural Resources/Applied Science/ Sabaragamuwa
Editor B.K.A.Dias Vijaya Kumara Microbiology/Science/Kalaniya
Senior Vice President W.Edirisooriya Computer Science & Engineering /Engineering / Moratuwa
Co-Secretary K.A.Nilanthi Kumari Orthodontis/Dental science/Peradeniya.
Legal Advisor W.H.Sumanasiri Gramasanwardana Mawatha ,Pilimathalawa.
Mr.C.P.S.Illangesingha 315/8/1, Maligapurana, Gampola.
University Secretary
Colombo A.V.Nadi Upekshani Physiology/Medicine
Peradeniya S.J.Wijesekara Geology/ Science
Kelaniya H.P.Weerarathna Zoology/ Science
Sri Jayawardanapura B.C.K.Karunaratna Food science & Technology/ Applied Science
Moratuwa I.K.Athukorala Chemical & process Engineering / Engineering
Jaffna V.Balasingham Bio Chemistry/ Medicine
Open University J.W.Hemalal Physics/ Natural Science
Ruhuna G.Gunathilaka LMP Unit / Medicine
Eastern K.Rajagopal Farm / Agriculture
Rajarata S.K.Seneviratna Biological science/Applied science
Sabaragamuwa W.A.K.S.S.K.Wanniarachchi Maintenance Unit
Wayamba B.M.G.Darmasiri Electronics/Applied science
South Eastern A.M.Anwer Maintenance
Faculty Representatives
University of Colombo
Medicine & PGIM I.Gunawardana Skill Lab
Science H.S.Kaldera Zoology
Art & Education M.A.N.R.de silva Geography
Inst. Of Indigenous Medicine A.U.Fernando I.T. Center
University of Peradeniya
Medicine R.Amarasekara Medicine
Dental Science K.A.Nilanthi Kumari Orthodontis/Dental science/Peradeniya
Engineering A.N.Athukorala Electrical & Electronic
Vet. Medicine &Animal Science D.C.A.Gunawardana Basic veterinary Science
Allied Health Science R.M.C.B.Karunaratna Pharmacy
Agriculture Sanath Silva Agriculture Biology
Science R.D.Wimalasena Chemistry
Art K.N.P.Piyatissa Geography
Maintenance H.M.P.Herath Maintenance Unit
University of Kelaniya
Medicine M.D.Dabrera Pathology
Science A.W.Rathnasiri Chemistry
Humanities & Social Science S.T.A.C.Perera Economics
Wick.Inst. of Indigenous Medicine A.D.H.Sudesh Medical Technology Laboratory
University of Sri Jayawardanapura
Medical Science S.E.Premalal Pathology
Applied Science R.W.P.Sanjeewa Physics
Office bearers of Sri Lanka Universities' Technical Officers' Union Year 2013/14
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University of Moratuwa
Engineering I H.M.R.P.B.Herath Tex.Clothing Tech.Engineering II L.A.D.R.S.Premaratna Electrical Engineering Architecture A.M.S.Attanayaka Deans officeIT Center M.R.M.Peris
University of Jaffna
Medicine S.B.Rameshkumar PhysiologyScience S.Thayabaran Agriculture S.Shanthakumar Agri. ChemistryIndigenous Medicine S.Jayakumar Siddha medicineVavniya campus K.N.Mugunthan Administration
Open University of Sri Lanka
Natural Science A.L.S.Swarnalatha PhysicsEngineering Technology K.D.Waijayanthi Mechanical EngineeringEducation Technology M.V.Abeyratna Educational TechnologyInformation Technology K.G.Geeganage IT CenterUniversity Press S.Ranasingha Press
University of Ruhuna
Medicine S.Malkanthi BiochemistryScience W.Senanayaka Computer scienceArt L.S.H.P.B.Pushpakumara Health centerAgriculture C.Welahetti Agriculture engineeringEngineering S.T.Hemantha Mechanical Engineering
University of Eastern
Health care science T.Pathmanadan AnatomyScience T.Kugathasen BotanyAgriculture A.Paskaran Crop Science CICT A. Nirmohan Computer UnitArt & Culture M.Mahendran Geography University of Rajarata
Medical Science P.K.Gamage Community MedicineAgricultural Science A.M.Herath Banda Soil & Water Management Applied Science S.H.Sirisena Physical SciencesMain Complex C.M.Tissa kumara Main Complex
University of Wayamba
Agricultural Science N.G.C.A.Bandara Biochemistry Live stock & Fisheries & Nutrition I.W.M.D.Nalaka Sandaruwan Livestock & Avian Science
University of Sabaragamuwa
All Faculties & Main complex W.A.K.S.S.K.Wanniarachchi Maintenance Unit
University of South Eastern
Applied Science A.L.M.Fairoge Chemistry Art & Culture M.S.M.Aslam Maintenance Engineering V.Bavananthan Applied Science
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Ployacrylamide gel electrophoresis is an analytical technique used to separate proteins on
their molecular weight basis or net charge. In this
particular method protein molecules move
through a semi-solid matrix of acry-amide and
bis-acrylamide within electric field. Molecular
mobility is inversely proportional to the friction
caused by matrix.
A - Electrophoresis Gel B - Separation of molecules
Applications of polyacrylamide gel
electrophoresis include
1. Protein Electrophoresis
2. Biochemistry
3. Forensics
4. Genetics
5. Molecular Biology
6. Biotechnology
There are two major types of polyacrylamide gel
electrophoresis
1. SDS PAGE - Used to separate molecules
based on their molecular weight.
2. Native PAGE - Used to separate molecules
based on their net charge.
In SDS PAGE protein samples are mixed with
SDS (Sodium Dodecyl Sulphate) to denature the
protein without breaking its peptide bonds. SDS
binds to and increase the proteins charge/ mass
ratio giving the proteins a net negative charge.
In Native PAGE structure of the protein molecule
is not denatured.
A.M.P.S.T.M. Bandara (B.Sc.)
Trainee Technical Officer
Department of Biochemistry
Faculty of Medicine
University of Peradeniya
Peradeniya
There are two main types pf gels
1. Continuous gel
2. Discontinues gel
The continuous gel contains a gel slab with equal
composition. Proteins move though the gel and
get separated. The discontinuous gel contains
two parts known as stacking gel and resolution
gel. The stacking gel is less cross linked (4-5%)
and protein molecules move with a less
resistance. Purpose of this stacking layer is to
maximize protein resolution by concentrating
samples in a ultra thin layer (1-100 mm) before
entering to the resolution layer. Cross linking of
resolution layer change from 6% to 15%. This
layer resolves protein molecules, When moving
through thee matrix.
Apparatus using for gel electrophoresis
1. Power supply unit
2. Gel casting stand
3. Glass plates with spaces
4. Gel comb
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01. Sample Buffer (Gel loading buffer) (Native of
SDS)
02. Acrlyamide solutions
03. Tris-Cl solutions
04. 10% APS (Ammonium Per Sulphate)
05. TEMED
06. Distilled/ Deionized water
07. Running buffer (Native of SDS PAGE)
08. Staining solution (CBT-250) (Comassie
Brilliant Blue - 250)
09. Destaining solution
10. Moleculer weight markers.
The gel is casted according to the requirements
Protein samples are mixed with sample buffer in
2 : 1 ratio. In SDS-PAGE, the samples are
denatured by immersing sample tubes in a water
bath at 95 C for 3 minutes. Samples are then
loaded to the wells in the gel.
Reagents needed for Native
and SDS - PAGE
Finally the gel tank is filled with running buffer
(Native or SDS - PAGE) and correct current and
voltage is provided through the electrophoresis
power supply unit.
The sample start moving downwards and the
movement can be observed by the dye front.
When the dye front reaches the end of the glass
plates power is disconnected and the gel is
removed from glass plates to stain.
Usually 45 minutes shaking in CBR - 250
solution and destaining overnight is sufficient to
visualize protein bands.
Alternately microwave staining and destaining
can be done and protein bands can be visualize
within 15 minutes.
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It is with great pleasure that I pen these thoughts to the SLUTOU News Bulletin 2014. As the
former General Secretary and committee member of Standing committees I have
rendered my efforts and services to the SLUTOU during the past years in various ways
for the upgrading of the union activities.
The journey from the inception of our union, was not a flowery path. Many obstacles
and difficulties constantly barred us from achieving what we have achieved today.
However all these achievements were possible due to the untiring efforts of our
Message from the Vice President
pioneer members. Our members contribute their valuable technical skills and talents to the university
teaching, education, research, health sector and also to the public. There is no doubt that the service of the
technical officer plays a vital role in the university laboratory system. Hence the technical officers are
recognized in their fields both locally and internationally.
Further the university technical officers contribute to enhance the quality of university education through
their services. I am assured that the SLUTOU News Bulletin provides a pathway to all our members to reach
the whole world through their skilled performances.
I wish to extend my sincere thanks to Professor Rohan W.Jayasekara, Dean Faculty of Medicine Colombo,
Mr.P.M.S.Bandara Deputy Registrar Faculty of Medicine Colombo, Professor Rohini Senevirathne (Former Head/
Department of Community Medicine, Colombo), Professor Wasantha Gunathunga (Head/Departmeno of
Community Medicine, Colombo)Professor Nalika Gunawardena (Professor in Community Medicine)Mrs. K .N
.Lankathilake (Senior Lecturer in Community Medicine) and Ms. Nilanthie de Silva for their cooperation and
assistance. Finally I take this opportunity to express my gratitude and appreciation to all committee members
of the Sri Lanka University Technical Officers' Union.
I wish you all success in your future endeavors.
Amara S. de S. Wijeratne
Vice President /SLUTOU
Sri Lanka Universities' Technical officers' Union Standing
Committees Year 2013/14
Legal & Constitutional Affairs
1. President
2. General Secretary
3. Treasurer
4. Mr.W.H.Sumanasiri.
5. Mr.G.Gunathilaka
6. Mr.A.M.S.Attanayaka
7. Mr.D.P.C.J. Herath banda
Salaries & Recruitments procedures
1. President
2. General Secretary
3. Treasurer
4. Mr.S.B.Herath
5. Mr.G.R.N.Kandambi
6. Ms.A.S.de S.Wijeratna
7. Ms.K.D.A.Waijayanthi
News bulletin & members information
directory
1. President
2. General Secretary
3. Treasurer
4. Mr.B.K.Dias vijaya kumara
5. Ms.A.S.de S.Wijeratna
6. Mr.I.Gunawardana
7. Ms.S.Swarnalatha
AGM organizing & sponsorships
1. President
2. General Secretary
3. Treasurer
4. Mr.W.A.K.S.S.K.Wanniarachchi.
5. Mr.B.K.Dias vijaya Kumara
6. Mr.H.P.Weeraratna.
7. Mr.B.C.K.Karunaratna
Training, Research
&workshops and
occupational health
& safety
1. President
2. General Secretary
3. Treasurer
4. Mr.K.S.Wijenayaka
5. Ms.A.S.de S.Wijeratna
6. Mr.S.T.A.C.Perera
7. Mr.K.N.Mugundan
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A.M.Anver
Works superintendent (Electrical)
Electricity division
Department of Maintenance
South Eastern university of Sri Lanka
Oluvil
An energyefficient home will keep your family comfortable while saving you money. Whether you take simple steps or make larger investments to make your home more efficient, you'll see lower energy bills. Over time, those savings will
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Unfortunately, a lot of energy is wasted through leaky windows or ducts, old appliances, or inefficient heating and cooling system. When we waste energy in our homes, we are throwing away money that could be used for other things.
The key to these savings is to take a whole-house approach by viewing your home as an energy system with
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approach to saving energy ensures that rupees you invest to save energy are spent wisely.
Tips to save energy today.
Install a programmable thermostat to lower utility bills and manage your heating and cooling systems efficiently.
An air dry dish instead of using your dishwasher's drying cycle.
Turn things off when you are not in the room such as lights, TVs, entertainment systems, and your computer and
monitor.
Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn the power strips off when the
equipment is not in use TVs and DVDs in standby mode still use several watts of power.
Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120F.
Take short showers instead of baths and use low flow showerheads for additional energy savings.
Wash only full loads of dishes and clothes.
Air dry clothes.
Check to see that windows and doors are closed when heating and cooling your home.
Drive sensibly; aggressive driving such as speeding, and rapid acceleration and braking, wastes fuel.
Looking for the ENERGY START label on light bulbs, home appliances, electronics, and other products. ENERGY
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Workshop for Technical Officers 22 March 2014Faculty of Medicine,University of Colombo
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The workshop on Introduction to Nano Technology and Some Aspects of Work place Safety was organized by the sri lanka Universities' Technical Officers' Union in the year 2014 for the Technical Officers in the University
system .It was funded by the SLUTOU.This wotkshop was co-ordinated by the Vice President/SLUTOU Ms.Amara
S de S Wijeratne Faculty of Medicine,University of Colombo.
The Management Committee of the SLUTOU wishes to thank all those who contributed their services for the
success of the workshop.
Registration of participants Lighting of the oil lamp by Prof. Rohan W Jayasekara,
Dean,Faculty of Medicine,University of Colombo
Address by President / SLUTOU Mr.KCK Deraniyagala National Anthem
Address by Prof.Rohan W Jayasekara Dean,
Faculty of Medicine,University of Colombo
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Audience Dr.Sureka Chaekrewarthi,Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry & Clinical
Chemistry Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya delivering the
lecture on Introduction to Nano Technology
Mr.Mangala Perera,Assistant Director,
CEA delivering the lecture on Safe disposal of e-waste & Hazardous waste
Mr.DR Gunaratne,Consultant in Occupational Health &
Safety delivering the lecture on Work place safety
Presentation of Certificates by Ms.Kantha N. Lankathilake,
Senior Lecturer in Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Colombo
Vote of thanks by Mr.KPG Karunaratne General Secretary/SLUTOU
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Dr.KithsiriBandaraJayasekara,
started his carrier as a st
Technical officer in 1 of
November 2000 attached to the
Department of Oral Medicine,
Faculty of Dental Sciences,
and University of Peradeniya. Dr. Jayasekara
assigned to the Medical Laboratory, Teaching th
hospital peradeniya in 5 November 2000 as a
trainee Technical officer and during this period he
gained remarkable experience regarding work
associated with Medical Laboratory.
Simultaneously he registered for Bachelor of
Science at the Open University Sri Lanka and
completedhis first degree in 2005 with a Second
Class Lower Division. After the first degree Dr.
Jayasekara enrolled in research related to the
chronic kidney disease under the supervision of
Professor Dhammika Menike Dissanayake in
addition to his routing duties. He extended
research activities by enrolling for a research based
M Phil at Faculty of Medicine, University of
Peradeniya in early 2009 and the Faculty extended
M Phil to a direct PhD according to the progress
gained through hisresearch carrier. Accordingly Dr.
Jayasekara completed PhD in the field of
Biomedical Sciences (affective date 06 Feb 2014).
The title of the PhD thesis is Epidemiology, early
kidney injury markers and the role of G6PD
deficiency in the pathogenesis of chronic kidney
disease in North Central Region of Sri Lanka The
findings of the above studies were published in
environmental toxicological symposiums in India,
China, Vietnam and Malaysia in 2008, 2009, 2010,
2011 respectively.
Dr. Jayasekarahas already published a book
(Epidemiology of chronic kidney disease of
uncertain etiology, LAMBERT academic
publisher, Germany, ISBN 978-3-659-53655-7))
six (6) full papers in reputed journals as Ceylon
Medical Journal, Journal of Epidemiology and
in te rna t iona l journa l o f Medica l and
pharmaceutical Sciences in addition he has
published 14 international abstract and 12 local
abstract based on the studies carried out so far.
Also he has an experience as a visiting lecturer in
the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of
peradeniya since 2008 and has acquired abilities in
both teaching and practical in fields of Laboratory
Management, Biochemistry, Haematology and
Clinical Pathology.
We wish him all the very best for his future
endeavours.
Reported by K.P.G.Karunaratna,
General secretary / SLUTOU
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I have the great pleasure in sending this message to the News Bulletin of the Sri Lanka Universities'
Technical Officers' Union (SLUTOU) being the General Secretary of the SLUTOU for the year 2013/2014.
It has been necessary to reconsider and think about the function and the duties of the University Grants
Commission (UGC) since there are some officials who do not want to settle the problems and issues related to us.
Such officials create new problems instead of settling the remaining grievances. Therefore, we should work in an
understandable way for minimizing issues.
During this year, we were able to have a two fruitful discussion with the Chairperson of the UGC, and
she has agreed and promised to solve many issues related to the SLUTOU. I take this opportunity to extend my
sincere thanks for Prof. (Mrs.). Kshanika Hirimburegama, Chairperson/UGC and Mr. Samantha
Wickramarachchi, Personal Secretary of Chairperson for the provision of a discussion. Therefore, it would be the
responsibility of the new Committee of Management to negotiate with the UGC for early implementation of such
promises for the betterment of the members of the SLUTOU.
MESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL SECRETARY / SLUTOUMESSAGE FROM THE GENERAL SECRETARY / SLUTOU
This year too we were able to organize a valuable workshop for our members enabling the update of their new knowledge and
skills. The services of Mrs. Amara Wijeratne, Vice President/SLUTOU and Mr. K.S. Wijenayake were exemplary for the organization of the
aforementioned workshop.
My sincere thanks are extended to the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Editor and all members of the Committee of
Management who helped me during my tenure as the General Secretary for the year 2013/2014. I would like to extend my special thanks to
Mr. W.V. Lakshman Kumara, Assistant Registrar of the University of Peradeniya for his valuable clarifications on various issues and regular
guidance for handling and settling the issues of the members in a balanced way. Further, I would like to extend my sincere thanks for Mr.
Pathmasiri Thanthirige, one of the former General Secretaries and Mr. Sampath Navaratne, former Editor, Mr.Mohan Dilrukshana, former
treasurer and all staff members of the Technical Resource Center and the Department of Pathology of the Faculty of Medicine, University of
Peradeniya for their regular support. Mr.S. Sedara Senarath, President and all staff members of the Nilwala National College of Education,
Akuressa are greatly appreciated for their kind cooperation in providing their services.
The present situation has been remarkably been changed than the past. As a result of that we too have to change and our way of
fighting and demanding should also be changed with strategies in order to win. Otherwise, we will not be able to win forever. We should think
about this seriously and consider the nomination of office bearers for the next committee of management. In other words, it is very important
to have office bearers who can deal intellectually. I wish all members the courage for best selection of nominations for the better future of the
SLUTOU.
KPG Karunaratne, General Secretary / SLUTOU
Matters discussed at the UGC meeting
01. Arrangements for making payments for those who stagnate at the maximum salary step.
02. Changes in interpretation of Commission Circulars by individual universities
03. Establishment of a better pension scheme for university system or amalgamation for state service
04. Increase of marks for the degree courses in relation to the scheme of recruitment of Senior Staff Technical Officer
05. Promotional scheme for Dental Nursing Officers as suggested by the SLUTOU
06. Accepted procedure for allocation of foreign scholarships strengthening the financial framework
07. Increase of tailoring fee of University Nursing Officers as extended for Government Nursing Officers
08. Issues related to the privileges of staff grade Technical Officers
09. Payments for Backlog Clearance Allowance and Language Proficiency Allowance
10. Consideration of retirement age of university service as state service
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RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS OF SLUTOU MEMBERSAmara S De S WijeratnePrevalence of the metabolic syndrome in a cohort of Sri Lanka women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) The Annual Academic Sessions
of the Sri Lanka Medical Association 2006.
Arandara DC, Waduge TR, Wijeyaratne CN, Balen AH, Wijiratne ASDS, Gunawardena AUA. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of
Colombo and Reproductive Medicine Unit, Leeds General Infirmary.
The metabolic syndrome and fasting plasma homocysteine among Sri Lankans with peripheral arterial disease and ischaemic heart disease CMJ volume 50
Supplement 1, 20051 2 1 2 2 2 3
GGAK Kulatunge , A Arasalingam , SM Wijeyaratne , CN Wijeyaratne , ASDS Wijeratne , AUA Gunewardhena , S Homer-Vanniasinkam1 2 3
Department of Surgery and Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Vascular Surgery Unit, The Leeds General
Infirmary, Leeds, UK
Does pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) cause long tern cardiovascular complications among Sri Lankan Women?. CMJ volume 50 Supplement 1, 20051 2 1 1 1 1
A Arasalingam , JP Silva , CN Wijeyaratne , ASDS Wijeratne , AUA Gunewardhena , Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo 2
Skills Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colomboth
Prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome in a cohort of Sri Lankan women with previous gestational diabetes mellitus The 38 Annual Scientific Session of the Sri Lanka
College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists 20051 1 1 2 1 1
DC Arandara , TR Waduge , CN Wijeyaratne , AH Balen , ASDS Wijeratne , AUA Gunawardeneth
Five year recall study of Sri Lankan women with previous pregnancy induced hypertension The 38 Annual Scientific Session of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians &
Gynaecologists 2005
DC Arandara, A Arasalingam, ASDS Wijeratne, CN Wijeyaratne, HR Seneviratneth
Prevalence of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in a cohort of Sri Lanka women with previous gestational diabetes mellitus The 38 Annual Scientific Session of the
Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists 2005.1 1 1 2 1 1
DC Arandara , TR Waduge , CN Wijeyaratne , AH Balen , ASDS Wijeratne , AUA Gunawardene
Acknowledgments for the Laboratory assistance of the Research projects filed Enamel Scanning Election Microscopic Study (JAP Jayasinghe, Department of Anatomy,
Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya.
Distribution of Obesity related metabolic markers among 5 15 year old children from an urban area in Sri Lanka. (EVP Wickramasinghe, C Arambepola, P.Bandara,
M. Abeysekera, S. Kuruppu, P. Dilshn & B.S. Dissanayake) Department of Paediatrics and Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
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At the end of the Vietnam War, American soldiers returned to the
USA thinking that they were safe. But some of the soldiers were
carrying in their bodies a bacterium that would suddenly emerge,
years or even decades later, causing disease and even death. As
the illness developed long after the initial exposure, with no
advance warning, it was nicknamed the Vietnamese time bomb.
What is this mystery disease and is it found in Sri Lanka?
Burkholderia pseudomallei is a saprophytic bacterium found in
soil in tropical countries. It infects humans accidentally, during
contact with soil or water, via inoculation through the skin or by
inhalation and ingestion. Occupational exposure to mud and
surface water is a risk factor. The infection caused by B.
pseudomallei is called melioidosis.Melioidosis, also known as the "Vietnamese time bomb", received wide attention largely after the
Vietnam War. As helicopters deposited troops throughout the
tropical nation, their blades kicked up dirt, exposing soldiers and
pilots to hidden pathogens in the soil. In modern times it is found
mainly in people with occupational exposure to soil such as rice
farmers and construction workers.
Melioidosis is unusual in many ways. It can have a very long
incubation period, up to even 50 years after exposure. Also,
melioidosis tends to cause a wide range of symptoms that
resemble many other diseases, leading some scientists to give it
a second nickname "the Great Mimicker.
Melioidosis commonly infects the lungs causing pneumonia. The
next common presentation is abscess (cavity of pus) formation.
More severe disease, even sepsis causing death, is seen among
patient with diabetes, chronic kidney disease or liver disease. The
antibiotic of choice is ceftazidime or meropenem. The mortality of
melioidosis can be 20 to 50% even with treatment.
Melioidosis is endemic in the tropical and sub tropical regions of
South East Asia and Northern Australia. The first cases of
melioidosis were documented in Burma by Alfred Whitmore and C
S Krishnaswami in 1912. The first case in Sri Lanka was reported
in a European tea broker in 1927 but since there were very few
cases reported until 2006 Sri Lanka was considered as non
endemic for melioidosis. Since 2006, however, more than 50
cases have been reported from all parts of the country and it is
now recognized as an emerging infection in Sri Lanka.
How to Identify this bacterium
B. pseudomallei is not fastidious and will grow on a large variety of
culture media (blood agar, MacConkey agar, CLED medium etc.). It
can be isolated in pure growth from sterile sites and in mixed
growth from sputum. Ashdown's medium is a selective medium.
The organism grows more slowly than other common bacteria.
On blood agar, colonies are pin point with no
haemolysis at 24 hours. After 48 hours haemolytic chalky
coloured colonies with silvery metallic appearance in the well can
be seen. After one week the colonies appear umbonate (raised
center) and gradually develop wrinkling. The isolate has a
characteristic earthy smell.
On MacConkey agar colonies are pin point and have a non-
lactose fermenting appearance at 24 hours. After 48 hours they
become the bright pink colour of a lactose fermenter!
B. pseudomallei on MacConkey agar
Gram stain
B. pseudomallei is a Gram-negative bacillus with a characteristic
"safety pin" appearance (bipolar staining. It is motile, gives a
positive oxidase test and does not form spores .On sensitivity
testing, the organism appears highly resistant. It is innately
resistant to a large number of antibiotics including colistin,
polymyxin and gentamicin but, unlike other pseudomonads, it is
sensitive to co-amoxyclav.
Typical Antibiotic resistant pattern of B. pseudomallei
Colistin R, Polymixin B R, Gentamicin R, Vancomycin R,
Amoxicillin/ Clavulanic acid - S
Laboratory identification of B. pseudomallei can be difficult as few
technicians are familiar with the isolate. Even if they identify it as
an oxidase positive, non-fermenting bacterium they may report it
as Pseudomonas sp.
Many laboratories fail to perform the oxidase test on isolates that
appear lactose fermenting on MacConkey agar. In addition, the
oxidase test may be weakly positive when performed on a single
colony. It is more reliable if performed from the well.
Pellicle formation in broth, safety pin appearance on microscopy
and wrinkling may lead to misidentification as environmental
contaminants. Colony variants such as serous and mucoid
colonies are seen and a single strain may display multiple colony
types, so inexperienced laboratory staff may mistakenly believe
the growth is not pure and it may be discarded as a mixed or
contaminated culture.
Commercial identification kits such as API NE or Rapid NF are
unable to identify this bacterium accurately calling it B.cepacia or
P comomonas.
Therefore it is important that microbiology laboratories should
obtain a known culture and familiarize all the technical staff with
the cultural and microscopic appearance of this bacterium.
This is a golden opportunity for laboratory staff to save a patient's
life!
Jayanthi Masakorala
Senior staff Technical officer
Dept. of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine Colombo
Vietnamese time bomb
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B. Pseudomallei on Blood agar after
72 hours of incubation period
B. Pseudomallei on Blood agar after
24 hours of incubation period
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Mrs.Irangani Senanayake, Senior Staff
Technical Officer of the Department of
Forensic Medicine of the University of
Colombo retired on the 24.06.2013 after
completion of 36 years of service in the
university system.
Reported by Amara Wijeratne /University of
Colombo
Mr.Ranjan Ihalamulla retired Chief Technical
Officer of the Department of Parasitology of
the Faculty of Medicine,Colombo passed
away in July 2014.He has served 36 years in
the University System.
Reported by Amara
Wijeratne/University of Colombo
Mr.R.L.A.R. Ranaweera joint to the
university service as a grade III Technician in
05/01/1974 and worked at the department of
Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of
Peradeniya (to 1982) and department of
Parasitology. He was promoted to chief
Technical officer in 1996. He obtained a
LLB(attorney at law) and trained the medical
parasite in UK.
His daughter is a lecture in Open University
and son is a Medical officer in Nawalapitiya
hospital.
We wish to him for healthful retirement life.
Mr.C.S. Ariyarathna joint as a grade III
technician in 02/05/1980 at the department of
Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine,
University of peradeniya and promoted to
Staff Technical Officer in his carrier of the
service. He trained the 03 months for malarial
culture in Queensland institute of medical
research and 02 months trained in Liverpool
school of tropical medicine.
We wish to him for healthful retirement life.
Mr. Sunil Shantha Wickramasingha joint to
the university of peradeniya in1978 his
valuable service to the union until his
retirement as a faculty representative (10
years) Treasurer (03 Years).He trained 02
months for high speed counter current
chromatography(HSCCC) in Washington,
USA and 02 months for nadling and
maintance in iquid nitrogen generator in
Virginia. He was the officer in charge in
RETIREMENTSphysical chemistry laboratory , Organic
research laboratory, Bio-chemistry
laboratory, new nano laboratory in same
time.
We wish to him for healthful retirement life.
Mr.R.D.Wimalasena joint as a grade III
technician in 1980 at the department of
Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University
of peradeniya and promoted to staff
technical officer in his carrier of the service.
We wish to him for healthful retirement life.
Mrs.S.M.Wickramasingha. joint as a grade
III technician in 1986 at the department of
Pathology, Faculty of Medicine,
University of peradeniya and promoted to
Staff Technical officer in her carrier of
service. Her trained specially Immuno
histochemistry and immune Florissant.
We wish to her for healthful retirement life.
Resignation
Mr. N Jayawardena, joint as a grade III
technician in 1982 at the dept. of Civil
Engineering, Fac. Of Engineering,
University of peradeniya and promoted to
staff technical officer in his carrier of the
service. He resign in the university service
in may 2014 and now he working as a
material engineer in the private company.
Death notice
Mr. Neranjan Udumalagala passed away in
July 2014.At the time of his demise he was
the Pharmacist at the Health Centre of the
University of Colombo.He has served for
more than 26 years in the University
System.He has also been the General
Secretary of the SLUTOU in the year 1993-
1994.
Mr. JD Gamlathge , joint as a grade III
technician in 1982 at the dept. of Civil
Engineering, Fac. Of Engineering,
University of peradeniya Staff Technical
Officer, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Fac. Of
Engineering and promoted to staff technical
officer in his carrier of the service. He th
suddenly death in 05 of February 2014.
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Sunil Ananda Gurugamage, known to many of us simply as Gura. His Alma mater is prestigious
Mahinda College. After schooling he attended Twikenham Polytechnical Institute of London,
UK. Then he joined Almulla Construction Company limited in Dubai to construct a multi storey
building, and to put up air port run a way and the terminal of Sharjah in UAE. He gained
Sunil Ananda Gurugamage
Honorary Award for Outstanding Services to the SLUTOU - 2014
professional experiences during this period. Finally he came back to Sri Lanka and joined a huge construction
company named Ballast Nedam, at the capacity of an electrical engineer.th
On 17 September 1984, he was appointed as the Superintendent of Works in the University of Ruhuna and
by 1996 he was promoted to the post of special grade that was categorized under the university executive grades (A-
04).
By 1990, he was serving to the Ceylon University Clerical And Technical Assistants' Association
(CUCTAA) by now the Sri Lanka Universities Technical Officers' Union (SLUTOU) as a committee
member. In 1991, when I was appointed as the University Secretary of Ruhuna for SLUTOU, I unilaterally decided
to get enrolled him as a member of SLUTOU.
In 1994, he was the chief organizer of AGT and AGM held at the Auditorium of Faculty of Medicine, Galle.
He served as the Vice President of SLUTOU in 1996 and 1997 and was very active and instrumental in the trade
union action SLUTOU launched at which UGC issued circular no 605.
Mr. Gurugamage was unanimously nominated by IUTUF as the convener & caller for a newly empowered
committee of four persons representing all non-academic unions to be conferred with the honorable Minister of
Education & Higher Education, Dr. Richard Pathirana.
As a result of the discussion, the SLUTOU committee in which Guru was as member, had with the Minister,
Deputy Minister of Higher Education (Prof. Vishwa Warnapala), Secretaries of Ministries of Higher Education,
Labour & Finance, Auditor General, Attorney General, Chairman & Secretary of UGC, issued another circular No.
712 by granting salary increase.
During last 09 years he held the responsibilities as University Secretary of Ruhuna for 2005 / 06 and 2011
/12, Agriculture Faculty Representative of Ruhuna for 2009 / 10 respectively. In 2006, Mr. Gurugamage was called th
upon to conduct the entire program as the commentator at the ceremony held for commemorating 50 anniversary of
SLUTOU.
During his tenure he molded and guided many young professionals. He did his duty with many distinctions
for approximately twenty years.
Dear Mr. Gurugamage, the difference you make is nothing short of a legend. Finally, let me congratulate and
wish you all success!!
Compiled by *Anura Wattage
8 2002 & 2005, General Secretary 1994 1997, Senior Vice President 1997 of SLUTOU)
It is a great pleasure to publish this News Bulletin at the annual general meeting of SLUTOU held th
on 30 August 12, 2014 at National Education Center, Nilwala, Matara.
This News Bulletin has achieved a significant progress by now. It provides our members a great
opportunity to show their skills and talents and further helps other to understand what kind of
union SLUTOU is.
Even though publishing a bulletin of this nature is not an easy task with the help of our members
the task has been successfully achieved.
Message from the Editor
It my sincere hope that you all would continue to support to make future issues of News Bulletin success.
I wish you all the best and success.
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