Background: Bacterial meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges caused by bacterial infection. Bacterial meningitis is still a neurological emergency with high morbidity and mortality rates at all ages, especially in developing countries. The most common causative bacteria vary by age and geographic location. Antibiotic administration is the main treatment as causal therapy against germs th…
Background. Pneumothorax is a respiratory emergency that requires immediate treatment. Pneumothorax can occur with apparently normal lungs or in the presence of underlying lung disease, and can occur spontaneously or after trauma. This study aims to determine the characteristics of pneumothorax patients treated at Siti Fatimah Az-Zahra Hospital, South Sumatra. Methods. This study is a descripti…
Background. Congenital heart disease, also known as congenital heart defects (CHD), refers to anatomical abnormalities in the heart and major blood arteries that affect humans from the time of conception. The prevalence reaches eight to ten per 1000 births. Heart failure symptoms might range from pallor, cold acral, tachycardia or may also be asymptomatic. Heart murmurs may support the diagnosi…
Background. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is a condition where the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart muscle is insufficient, resulting from pathological processes in the coronary arteries. In 2021, CAD caused the death of 375,476 people globally. One of the invasive therapies to restore blood supply to the heart muscle is Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG). This research aims to deter…
Backgroud. The adolescence period is a vulnerable stage in terms of nutrition due to several contributing factors. Firstly, there is rapid physical growth during adolescence. Secondly, lifestyle and dietary patterns often undergo changes during this period. Therefore, adolescents require a higher intake of nutrients. This can lead to nutritional problems if not handled appropriately. The 2018 R…
Introduction: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is defined as compression of the distal median nerve with symptoms of intermittent pain, numbness, paraesthesia, as well as tingling along the median nerve’s innervation. Medical faculty students have been studied to have moderate to high gadget dependence, which is a risk factor for CTS. CTS can be diagnosed based on a structured anamnesis with the …
This research constitutes an experimental analytic study conducted in vivo, employing two parameters. The investigation of total cholesterol levels was conducted using a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. Conversely, the study of hepatic histology utilized a post-test with a control group design. Thirty male mice were allocated into five groups: a negative control, an obesity c…
Background: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that attacks the human urinary system. The discovery of a significant number of bacteria shows a growth rate of more than 100,000 cfu/ml and is known as bacteriuria. This bacteriuria can be asymptomatic or symptomatic. The Indonesian Urogynecology Association estimates that the prevalence of UTI in pregnant women is 2-10%. Urina…
Background: Dental health issues are a very important concern in health development. In 2020 public health was worried by the emergence of Covid-19. The Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted various sectors, especially health facilities. This burden affects health services, especially the increasing need for health equipment and materials such as Personal Protective Equipme…
Background: Indonesia's biodiversity is one of the features of our country. There are many plants with various potentials and benefits, including for health. One plant that can be used as an alternative treatment is the cherry plant. The benefits of the cherry plant are due to the secondary metabolite compounds it contains which can inhibit xanthine oxidase enzyme. Mistletoe can have the same c…
Background. Ovarian cancer is the seventh leading cause of cancer and the eighth most common cause of cancer death in women worldwide. Epithelial ovarian cancer is one of the second-leading causes of death from gynecologic cancer. 90% of ovarian cancer cases originate from epithelial cells. Some risk factors that increase the occurrence of ovarian cancer include age, body mass index, family his…
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder occurring when the body cannot produce enough insulin hormone or use it effectively, leading to an increase in blood sugar levels. Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus can result in various complications, one of which is diabetic foot ulcers. Various risk factors influence the occurrence of diabetic ulcers, including self-foot care. This study aims …
Background: Acute gout arthritis is an inflammation due to the accumulation of MSU crystal in the joint which leads to pain, swelling, and an increase in proinflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α. Cherry leaves contain flavonoids that have anti-inflammatory activity which plays a role in inhibiting the production of TNF-α. This study aims to determine the anti-infammatory effect of cherry leave…
This research is motivated by malaria as an infectious disease with a fairly high prevalence in the world, including Indonesia. The spread and breeding of Anopheles mosquitoes is influenced by several factors, namely environmental factors (changes in the climate environment and changes in the physical environment), knowledge factors, attitude factors and behavioral factors. The study was to det…
Background: Excessive adiposity as one of the risk factors for increased blood pressure has become a major health issue worldwide. Several indices describing adiposity have been developed as predictors of elevated blood pressure. This study aims to determine the relationship between adiposity indices and blood pressure among students at Sriwijaya University. Methods: This research is an observa…
Background: Scabies (scabies, agogo itch) is an inflammatory skin condition that causes itching especially at night, caused by Sarcoptes scabiei variant hominis (S. Scabiei). Scabies is highly contagious through skin contact and occurs indirectly through clothing or bedding contaminated with mites. One of the risk factors causing scabies is lack of knowledge, attitude and behavior. The purpose …
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by the pancreas being unable to produce insulin or when the body cannot use insulin properly. This situation causes the body to experience hyperglycemia and can result in body damage and even organ and tissue failure. The main goal of therapy for diabetes mellitus sufferers is controlling blood sugar levels. Shallots (Allium cepa …
Background: Self-harm, or the act of injuring oneself, is an action carried out as a coping mechanism to overcome emotional stress or pain by hurting and harming oneself, without any intention of ending one's life. Medical students face high academic pressure with dense study loads and tight time demands. Apart from facing academic conditions, medical students have demands to face the future of…
Kanker payudara merupakan kanker yang paling umum dan menjadi penyebab utama kematian akibat kanker di kalangan wanita. Terdapat potensi berbagai fitokimia dari bahan alam yang memiliki efek terapeutik pada kanker payudara, diantaranya ialah genistein, quercetin, dan resveratrol. Molecular docking merupakan salah satu pendekatan yang berperan penting dalam penemuan obat baru, didasarkan pada al…
Preliminary : One of the important aspects in identifying bodies and forensic investigations is the time of death (post mortem interval). time of death is determined using the estimating the time of death method. This is important to know because the exact moment of death is not possible to determine. The estimated time of death can be identified by observing the signs of death on a dead body. …
Ovarian neoplasms are one of the most common causes of female patients being referred to obstetrics departments. The incidence and characteristics of benign ovarian neoplasms tend to vary in each population. This study aims to determine the prevalence and distribution of characteristics of patients with benign ovarian neoplasms at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang Hospital. This study is a descript…
Background: Gout arthritis is an inflammatory disease of the joints caused by the deposition of monosodium urate crystals in the joint area, especially the extremities. In pharmacological therapy, allopurinol is the first-line choice in the management of gout, especially asymptomatic, intercritical, and chronic hyperuricemia phases. In Indonesia, especially now there is no data discussed gout a…
Background: Patient adherence is the key to success in the treatment of endometriosis. Monitoring of drug side effects needs to be done in order to obtain appropriate treatment results. Patients need to know information about the presence of side effects of leuprolide acetate injection drugs. This study was conducted to determine the incidence of side effects of using leuprolide acetate injecti…
Background: Menopause is a specific stage in a woman's life that signifies the end of her reproductive capability. It is defined by the absence of menstruation for twelve consecutive months towards middle-aged women without a clear physiological or pathological cause and without medical intervention. The onset of menopause is accompanied by various symptoms. Over time, severe menopausal symptom…
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the main assistance that can be provided to someone with a cardiac arrest. CPR is one of the main foundations of Basic Life Support (BHD), which is the initial management of cardiac arrest. Competence in carrying out BHD procedures must be mastered by medical students as prospective doctors. This research aims to determine the level of knowledge of medical…
Background: Indonesia ranks fifth in the world for the highest number of diabetes mellitus patients. The high number of diabetes mellitus patients necessitates good healthcare services to ensure satisfaction among them. Patient satisfaction is contingent on the quality of services provided by healthcare professionals. In assessing the level of patient satisfaction, five dimensions are utilized …
Background: Over-the-counter drug (OTC) is a medicine that can be purchased freely without a doctor's prescription. Students tend to need medicine that can be accessed quickly and efficiently. Thus, the majority of population who do self-medication is mostly students. Unfortunately, there are still many people who do self-medication without being given sufficient education, so knowledge, attitu…
Background: Physiology is often perceived as a complex and challenging subject to grasp because it requires the integration of knowledge from physics, biochemistry, and molecular biology. The methods of learning play a crucial role in learning outcomes and one of learning method that can be employed is the mnemonic method. Mnemonics is a technique that aids in enhancing memory performance, util…
Introduction: Ovarian cancer is the main cause of death globally and ranks third as the most common incidence in Indonesian women. Neutrophil cell infiltration in cancer tissue as one of the immune cells that has an important role in the formation of the body's response against cancer but associated with poor prognosis. Neutrophil density is related to the clinicohistopathologic characteristics…
Pediculus capitis is an infectious disease of the hair and scalp due to infestation of Pediculus humanus capitis. Pediculosis capitis can spread widely, especially in crowded residential areas such as dormitories. This study aims to determine the association between hair characteristics and personal hygiene with the incidence of pediculosis capitis at Al-Ittifaqiah Islamic Boarding School Indra…