The thought of undergoing open-heart surgery for heart valve replacement can be daunting, even for a very fit patient. There is no doubt, for the elderly patients or those who already had previous operations, or those with previous strokes, lung disease, kidney disease, general frailty, open-heart surgery comes with a lot of risks, during and…
Gasping for air after taking the stairs at work or running to catch a bus is quite normal. But could this symptom be a sign of a more severe condition?Shortness of breath was one of the symptoms experienced by a 55-year-old patient after vigourous activities like walking or climbing stairs. Upon arrival at the Durdans…
No one should be harmed in healthcare, and yet globally 4 in 10 patients suffer avoidable harm while receiving care. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has exerted unprecedented pressure on health systems and health workers. An alarming number of health workers have also been harmed while responding to COVID-19 pandemic. Safety of health workers has a…
The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE), in collaboration with Sampath Bank, held its sixth annual leadership forum in October 2019, hosting an array of entrepreneurs, a guest speaker and three panellists, including Durdans Hospitals’ Chairman, Ajith E Tudawe. During the forum, Ajith Tudawe took the opportunity to stress the importance of strategic leadership in…
‘Preventive Care’ is any medical intervention that defends against health emergencies. It includes proactive measures such as screening and diagnostic tests that can help individuals check their health status and identify illnesses at an early stage. Regular health check-ups not only help to reduce sickness but over the longterm can also greatly reduce healthcare costs…
Last year, the Durdans Heart Centre celebrated its 20th year as a Medical Centre of Excellence in Sri Lanka. Over recent years, the centre has maintained its pioneering status by continuously enabling the achievement of a multitude of cardiac care breakthroughs within the country. As Mr Ajith E Tudawe, Chairman of Durdans Hospital explains: “from…
What is the new coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that infect humans and other animals. Over the recent past, these viruses have emerged as a major threat to humanity: The SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak in 2003, MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak in 2012 and the Coronavirus Disease outbreak in…
A mammogram is an X-ray of the breast that’s used to screen for and diagnose breast cancer. 3D mammography (known as Tomosynthesis) is the most modern screening and diagnostic tool available for early detection of breast cancer. While conventional methods generate flat images, Tomosynthesis creates a detailed three-dimensional depiction of the breast. This enables greater…
Durdans Laboratories launched its 100th centre on Thursday, the 23rd of January 2020 in Avissawella. The Durdans laboratory network is the largest in Sri Lanka with extensive mobile collection services that bring over 700 laboratory investigations to your doorstep. As a trusted name in medical laboratory services for over 25 years, Durdans hosts an expert…
The Durdans Orthopaedic Clinic focuses on the management of a variety of orthopaedic (musculoskeletal related) conditions inclusive of hip and knee pain as a result of osteoarthritis. The scientific term osteoarthritis accounts for the natural wear and tear of the articular cartilage as a result of multiple factors. Cartilage is a smooth thin-film layer between…