Low Birth Weight (LBW) is a leading cause of infant mortality and is associated with various long-term complications, such as growth and developmental disorders. Maternal characteristics and behaviors during pregnancy are believed to influence the incidence of LBW. This study aims to explore this relationship. A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted involving 55 mothers who delivered b…
Background: Anemia is a common health problem among adolescent girls and can lead to decreased productivity, learning concentration, and academic performance. Medical students are expected to have good knowledge and attitudes toward anemia prevention; however, such understanding is not always reflected in preventive behaviors. Objective: This study aimed to determine the relationship between kn…
Latar belakang: Candida albicans merupakan jamur yang dapat menyebabkan kandidiasis psuodomembran atau oral trush, yang apabila tidak dirawat dapat menyebar ke aliran darah dan menyebabkan sepsis dan syok sepsis. Menyikat gigi dengan pasta gigi dapat mengontrol plak secara kimiawi. Kombinasi fluoride dan ekstrak gambir terbukti dapat menghambat pertumbuhan C. albicans, kombinasi kedua bahan ter…
Latar belakang: Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans adalah bakteri gram negatif yang paling sering ditemukan pada periodontitis. Daun sirih merah sebagai bahan alami dilaporkan memiliki kandungan senyawa berupa flavonoid, alkaloid, tanin, saponin dan minyak atsiri yang terbukti memiliki efek antibakteri. Tujuan: Mengetahui ada atau tidaknya aktivitas antibakteri ekstrak daun sirih merah (Pipe…
Background: The use of contact lenses continues to increase among university students, both for cosmetic purposes and refractive correction. However, improper usage behavior may increase the risk of complications, particularly when hygiene and wearing duration are not adequately managed. This study aimed to describe the compliance level regarding contact lens use among medical students at the F…
Background: Disorders of Sexual Development (DSD) is a congenital condition with a prevalence of 1:4,500–5,500 live births that can result in ambiguous genitalia and endocrine emergencies. External genitalia examination in newborns is often not comprehensive, risking sex assignment errors and diagnostic delays. This study aims to provide an overview of external genitalia features in pediatric…
Background: Leukemia is a hematopoietic malignancy characterized by abnormal leukocyte production in the bone marrow. The mortality and incidence rates of children with leukemia are the highest among all childhood cancers. One type of leukemia is acute myeloid leukemia (AML). About 20% of AML cases occur in children. The outcomes of children with AML may be influenced by several factors. Object…
Background. Overcrowded, humid, and unhygienic prison environments increase the risk of skin diseases among inmates. Epidemiological data on skin diseases in Indonesian prisons are still limited; therefore, this study aims to describe the pattern of skin diseases among inmates at the Class IIA Women’s Penitentiary in Palembang. Methods. This study was an analytical observational study with a …
Background: Nutritional problems among preschool-aged children remain a public health concern because they affect children’s growth and development. The Free Nutritious Meal Program (Makan Bergizi Gratis, MBG) is a school-based nutrition intervention initiated by the government to improve the quality of children’s dietary intake. However, data on changes in the anthropometric status of kind…
Latar Belakang. Lansia mengalami deteriorasi progresif fungsi fisiologis yang dapat meningkatkan risiko penyakit. Depresi dan gangguan nutrisi, dua masalah yang sering ditemukan pada lansia, dapat saling memengaruhi dan memperburuk kondisi kesehatan dan kualitas hidup lansia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis korelasi antara gejala depresi dan status nutrisi pada pasien lansia. Metode…
Background: Solid tumors are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children. The outcomes of pediatric patients with solid tumors are influenced by various factors, including demographic characteristics, nutritional status, perinatal history, socioeconomic conditions, tumor stage, and the type of therapy administered. Data regarding outcomes and associated factors among children with soli…
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health problem frequently accompanied by anemia, commonly caused by iron deficiency. In patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis, iron deficiency may result from chronic inflammation, repeated blood loss, and impaired iron metabolism. Assessing iron status is essential to reduce morbidity and mortality. Objective: To describe the characterist…
Background: Current digital photo technology is used as an alternative method of occlusal vertical dimension measurement (DVO) for denture fabrication. The use of IOS-based smartphones could be an alternative to DSLR cameras because it is more practical and has been equipped with OIS sensor shift technology and portrait mode. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the difference …
Background: Digital photo analysis is an alternative method of measuring the vertical dimension of occlusion in the denture manufacturing process. The use of android-based smartphone cameras can be an alternative to DSLR cameras because they are equipped with automatic mode features. Objective: This study aims to determine the difference in the results of measuring the vertical dimension of occ…
Background: Canine impaction tooth is a condition when a tooth cannot erupt completely in accordance with its eruption time. Maxillary canines are the most commonly impacted teeth after third molars. Confirming the diagnosis of canine tooth impaction requires supporting examinations in the form of radiographic examinations, one of which is the panoramic radiography technique. Panoramic radiogra…
Latar belakang: Karies gigi merupakan penyakit yang disebabkan oleh aktivitas mikroba pada karbohidrat yang terfermentasi. Sumber utama plak dan karies gigi adalah mikroorganisme khususnya strain bakteri Streptococcus mutans yang berperan dalam pembentukan plak. Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) memiliki glukosiltransferase surface (GTFs) yang berperan pada proses perlekatan dan virulensi bakter…
Background: Sinonasal lesions are disorders of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses that include both neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions. The wide variation in lesion types and differences in characteristics by age and sex make analysis of sinonasal case patterns important to support appropriate management. This study aimed to determine the clinicohistopathological characteristics of si…
Background. Steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome (SRNS) represents a subtype of nephrotic syndrome associated with less favorable clinical outcomes compared to its steroid-sensitive counterpart. Despite its relatively low incidence, SRNS plays a substantial role in accelerating the progression toward chronic kidney disease and, ultimately, end-stage renal failure. In the Indonesian context, esp…
Background: Maternal Separation (MS) is a condition in which the mother and offspring are separated during the early stages of life, a critical period for the formation of physiological and psychological systems. This separation may induce stress that affects the Hypothalamus–Pituitary–Adrenal (HPA) axis, increases corticosterone levels, and alters brain structures such as the amygdala and …
Background. Neurofeedback therapy is a non-pharmacological approach that trains patients to regulate their brain activity through an EEG-based feedback system. This method has been applied to support neurological recovery in conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, and sleep disorders. However, its clinical implementation in Indonesia remains limited. This study aimed to describe the characteristic…
Background. Chronic cervicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the cervix lasting for more than three months and is frequently found in women of reproductive age. This condition can be caused by microbial infections, trauma, or other non-infectious factors. This study aims to describe the clinical cytopathological characteristics of patients with chronic cervicitis at RSUP Dr. M…
Background. Tension-Type Headache (TTH) is one of the most common primary headaches among young adults, especially medical students who are often exposed to intense academic pressure and long hours of gadget use. Digital devices play an important role in daily learning activities, yet prolonged screen time may contribute to physical complaints, including TTH. This study aimed to explore whether…
Background: Hyperuricemia is a condition associated with increased systemic inflammatory responses, characterized by elevated levels of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) and uric acid. Allopurinol is one of the first-line treatments for hyperuricemia. Cherry leaf (Muntingia calabura L.) is known to contain flavonoids with anti-inflammatory and antihyperuricemic activities. Methods: An in viv…
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…
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…
Introduction: Hypospadias is a complex congenital anomaly with a prevalence of 1:250-1:300 births. Glanular-Frenular Collar (GFC) technique emphasizes tissue preservation and formation of near-normal anatomy. This study evaluates the profile and short-term outcomes of hypospadias surgery using GFC by a single operator in two healthcare facilities in Palembang. Methods: A descriptive-analytic qu…
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…