Background: Retinoblastoma is the most common intraocular malignancy in children and remains associated with high mortality in developing countries due to delayed diagnosis and limited access to care. Epidemiological data in Indonesia, especially in Palembang, are limited. This study aimed to describe the prevalence and characteristics of retinoblastoma patients at Mohammad Hoesin General Hospi…
Background: Mitral Valve Replacement surgery is the surgical replacement of the mitral valve with an artificial valve. Clinical informations regarding mitral valve replacement surgery are needed to help predict complications and mortality after surgery. This study aims to determine the profile of patients undergoing Mitral Valve Replacement surgery at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital Palemb…
This research aims to analyze ozone production using the Dielectric Barrier Discharge (DBD) method with a rod–spiral electrode configuration varied at electrode gaps of 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm, and 2.0 mm. The study was conducted at the High Voltage and Electrical Measurement Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering, Sriwijaya University. The research method includes literature review, the design and fabric…
This study discusses the comparison of the breakdown voltage values of sunflower seed oil before and after being added with Ascorbic Acid and Tertiary Butyl Hydroquinone (TBHQ) to obtain a filler composition with maximum breakdown voltage strength. Tests were carried out on sunflower seed oil samples with the addition of antioxidants Ascorbic Acid (C₆H₈O₆) and Tertiary Butyl Hydroquinone …
Introduction. Temporary pacemaker (TPM) is used to manage severe bradycardia, defined as a heart rate
Introduction. Anesthesiology residents work in rooms with minimal sunlight exposure, placing them at increased risk of vitamin D deficiency. Research regarding the association between duration of residency training and vitamin D levels among anesthesiology residents remains limited and has shown inconsistent findings. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between length of training and v…
Background: Management of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) has improved with the introduction of shorter regimens following the approval of bedaquiline in 2012. Despite its benefits, bedaquiline carries a black box warning due to its potential to prolong the QT interval, raising concerns about cardiotoxicity. This study aimed to evaluate changes in QTcF, determine the prevalence of QT prolon…
Background: Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used as a therapy to improve glycemic control in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Although its use continues to increase globally, data regarding the utilization pattern of this drug in Indonesia, remains scarce. Objective: To determine the pattern of semaglutide use among T2DM patients at Siloam Sriwijaya Hospital Palembang from Januar…
Background: Acinetobacter baumannii is an opportunistic pathogen that frequently causes nosocomial infections, especially in patients treated in the intensive care unit (ICU). This bacterium is known for its resistance to many types of antibiotics and has shown a rising trend in infection rates over the past few years. Methods: This study is a retrospective descriptive research that utilizes me…
Background: Diabetic foot ulcer is a serious complication of diabetes mellitus that can lead to amputation and increase morbidity and mortality rates. PEDIS (Perfusion, Extent, Depth, Infection, Sensation) Score is a classification system developed by the International Working Group on the Diabetic Foot (IWGDF) to assess the severity of diabetic foot ulcers and predict prognosis. This study aim…
Background: Migraine is one of the primary neurological disorders characterized by throbbing headache with or without aura symptoms. Globally, migraine affects approximately 10-14% of the population with higher prevalence in women compared to men at a ratio of 18.9% versus 9.8%. Various factors are known to play a role in migraine occurrence, including age, residence, occupational status, famil…
Background. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is the most common hematologic malignancy in children, characterized by abnormal lymphoblastic. Prognosis and treatment evaluation are generally performed through invasive bone marrow examination as gold standard. Therefore, non-invasive hematological parameters are needed to predict prognosis. Platelet involved in bone marrow activation and hemost…
Background. Electrical burns are thermal injuries with high morbidity that can lead to multisystem complications, including musculoskeletal, neurological, renal, and cardiovascular disorders. Local data regarding the characteristics of electrical burn complications remain limited; therefore, this study aimed to provide a comprehensive clinical overview. Methods. This descriptive observational s…
Air merupakan sumber daya vital yang berperan penting dalam memenuhi kebutuhan domestik dan kesehatan masyarakat. Namun, kualitas air sangat rentan terhadap pencemaran, khususnya di sekitar Tempat Pembuangan Akhir (TPA) akibat aktivitas dekomposisi sampah yang menghasilkan air lindi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kualitas air bersih dan air minum di sekitar TPA Palemraya, Kabupate…
Penelitian ini dilakukan di daerah Subang dan sekitarnya, Kabupaten Kuningan, Jawa Barat, yang berada pada jalur gunung api Kuarter dan menunjukkan potensi panas bumi melalui keberadaan manifestasi permukaan berupa mata air panas dan zona alterasi hidrotermal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkarakterisasi fluida panas bumi serta mengestimasi temperatur reservoir melalui integrasi analisis ge…
Burnout akademik adalah kondisi kelelahan yang dialami oleh siswa akibat tekanan akademik yang berlebihan dan berlangsung secara terus – menerus. kondisi ini berdampak pada penurunan motivasi belajar hingga prestasi akademik siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memberikan gambaran umum burnout akademik yang dialami oleh siswa SMA Negeri 9 Palembang. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitia…
Background: Nasopharyngeal non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is an extranodal lymphoid malignancy of the head and neck that is treated with systemic chemotherapy. Chemotherapy may be accompanied by changes in hematological parameters; therefore, monitoring of hematological profiles is required. Data regarding the hematological profile of patients with nasopharyngeal NHL in Indonesia are still limited.…
Meningioma is the most commonly diagnosed primary tumor of the central nervous system, with the majority being benign (WHO Grade I). Imaging modalities such as CT-Scan and MRI play a crucial role in the diagnosis and evaluation of meningioma. This study aims to describe the imaging features of brain scans in meningioma patients at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital Palembang during the period…
Background: Drug allergy is a hypersensitivity reaction to medications involving immunological mechanisms that can cause clinical manifestations ranging from mild to severe, such as rash, urticaria, and anaphylaxis. Children are a vulnerable group due to their immature immune systems and limited alternative treatment options. This study aimed to determine the distribution of drug allergy incide…
Penelitian ini dilakukan di Danau Rayo, Kabupaten Musi Rawas Utara, Sumatera Selatan, pada area seluas ±1,44 km² untuk menganalisis karakteristik granulometri sedimen serta implikasinya terhadap mekanisme sedimentasi di lingkungan danau. Analisis sedimen dilakukan melalui metode pengayakan (sieve analysis) menggunakan sieve shaker untuk memperoleh distribusi ukuran butir secara kuantitatif. P…
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that remains a major public health problem in Indonesia. TB transmission often occurs within households through close contact with infected individuals. This study aims to identify the risk factors associated with TB occurrence among household contacts of TB patients at Siti Fatimah Regional Hospital, South Sumatra. This research employed a descriptive…
Background: Wound healing is a complex biological process that progresses through the phases of inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. Cung kediro (Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme) contains lycopene, β–carotene, vitamin C, and flavonoids, which act as potent antioxidants and have the potential to accelerate epithelialization, angiogenesis, and keratinization. This study aimed to …
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membuat model struktur geologi dangkal di daerah Danau Ranau dan sekitarnya berdasarkan data gravitasi global gravity model plus (GGMPlus). Penelitian dilakukan pada area seluas 16 × 16 km² dengan integrasi data gravitasi, digital elevation model (DEM), dan data geologi lapangan. Tahapan analisis meliputi koreksi udara bebas, Bouguer, dan medan untuk menghasilka…
Background: Epidural hematoma (EDH) is defined as the accumulation of blood between the dura mater and the internal table due to trauma. Epidural hematoma occupies intracranial space, which can cause rapid expansion of bleeding. This causes pressure on the brain and triggers clinical manifestations such as decreased consciousness, reversible or irreversible disability, and even death. GCS is th…
Background. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic multisystem autoimmune disease characterized by the production of autoantibodies and excessive immune activation, resulting in widespread organ damage. Immunosuppressive therapy constitutes a cornerstone in the management of SLE by suppressing abnormal immune responses and preventing further organ injury. The effectiveness of such ther…
Background: Menstruation is a physiological process experienced by adolescent girls as a sign of reproductive maturity. Inadequate personal hygiene practices during menstruation can increase the risk of urinary tract and reproductive tract infections. Female students living in Islamic boarding schools face unique challenges, such as limited sanitation facilities, lack of privacy, and cultural f…