Background: Dental plaque is the primary cause of oral health problems, such as caries and periodontal disease. Since plaque is often clinically invisible, a disclosing solution is required to facilitate its detection and removal. Purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) has potential as a disclosing solution due to its anthocyanin content, which provides color and antioxidant properties. Objec…
Kidney and urinary tract diseases in children can cause complications such as acute and chronic kidney disease. Proteinuria is an important marker for early detection. Dipstick urinalysis, manual or automated, is widely used for its speed and simplicity, though accuracy may differ. No study has compared these methods at Kemenkes RS Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang. This descriptive comparative stu…
Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide and represents one of the non-communicable diseases with the highest burden in Indonesia. Healthcare workers at the primary care level play a crucial role in early detection, education, and initial management of stroke. Previous studies have demonstrated variability in healthcare workers’ levels of knowledge, attitudes, and practices…
Background: Gout is a chronic condition caused by the accumulation of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals due to hyperuricemia, often associated with a diet high in purines, obesity, and other metabolic disorders. Allopurinol is the first-line drug used to lower serum uric acid levels in gout patients. Ensuring the correct dosage of allopurinol is essential to enhance therapeutic effectiveness and …
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that remains a major public health concern. The physical environment within the home, particularly indoor air quality, is suspected to contribute to the increased risk of TB transmission. This study aimed to determine the relationship between indoor air quality and the incidence of TB in the working area of Puskesmas Sukarami. Methods: This…
Background: Packaged drinking water (AMDK) is widely consumed due to its convenience and perceived hygiene; however, its chemical quality does not always meet established standards. Components such as pH and heavy metals exceeding permissible limits can pose health risks. Therefore, an analysis of AMDK chemical quality based on the Environmental Quality Standard (SBMKL) PMK No. 2 of 2023 is nec…
Background: Arcangelisia flava, commonly known as yellow wood, is an Indonesian medicinal plant containing bioactive compounds such as phenols and flavonoids, which act as natural antioxidants. The antioxidant activity of plant extracts is strongly influenced by the type and concentration of solvent used during extraction. Therefore, selecting the optimal solvent concentration is essential to o…
Background: Candida albicans is a microorganism that can be a pathogen in the oral cavity and lead to a disease like oral candidiasis. Aloe vera has been proven to have antifungal activity against C. albicans and can be made into a jelly candy product. Aim: This study aims to determine the antifungal activity of Aloe vera jelly candy against C. albicans. Method: This study was an in vitro exper…
Background: Staphylococcus aureus is a normal flora of the oral cavity that can turn into a pathogen and cause various diseases such as abscesses, gingivitis, angular cheilitis, and denture stomatitis. This can be overcome with chlorhexidine, but long-term use can cause side effects. Using herbal ingredients with antibacterial properties can be an alternative treatment as a substitute for chlor…
Background: Fibroblasts play an important role in the process of wound healing in the proliferation phase. Honey contains flavonoids, phenolic acids, vitamins and enzymes that play a role in increasing fibroblasts. The aim of this research was to determine the effect of Sumbawa forest honey on increasing the number of fibroblast cells after Wistar rat tooth extraction on day 7. Method: This is …
Background: Essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6 play an important role during pregnancy, particularly in supporting fetal neurological development and immune system maturation. An imbalance in the omega-3/omega-6 ratio has been associated with an increased risk of pregnancy complications, while previous studies have reported low essential fatty acid intake among pregnant women in Indonesi…
Background: Bladder cancer is a prevalent urological malignancy strongly linked to exposure to tobacco-derived carcinogens, yet the influence of smoking behavior on its clinical and histopathological characteristics remains inconsistent across populations. Objective: This study aimed to assess the association between smoking status and both histopathological grading and clinical staging among p…
Latar Belakang. Benda asing telinga merupakan kasus yang sering dijumpai dalam bidang THT dan berpotensi menimbulkan komplikasi. Keterbatasan data epidemiologis di RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang mendorong penelitian ini untuk menggambarkan pola dan karakteristik pasien berdasarkan rekam medis periode 1 Januari–31 Desember 2024. Metode. Penelitian ini adalah studi deskriptif observasional …
Stroke is a leading cause of global disability, accounting for over 160 million Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs) worldwide. In the effort to rehabilitate stroke patients, neurorestoration is a highly crucial therapeutic approach. However, visitors’ understanding of this management is still limited. Adequate knowledge and a positive attitude from the family and the patient play a crucial…
Background: Streptococcus mutans is one of the main factors causing dental caries. The side effects of improper use of antibacterial drugs create an urgency to seek alternative materials. Mackerel fish is a type of marine fish whose collagen hydrolysate has potential as an alternative antibacterial agent. Aim: This study aims to determine the antibacterial activity of collagen hydrolysate from …
Background. Stunting is a condition of height more than two standard deviations below the median standard curve of child growth. Kertapati Health Center has the highest number of stunting cases in Palembang City. Maternal dietary practices during pregnancy has the potential to influence maternal nutritional intake and fetal growth; however, research on this topic remains limited, particularly i…
Introduction: Morbus Hansen (MH) remains a public health problem in Indonesia and carries a risk of disability due to delayed diagnosis. This study aimed to describe sociodemographic, clinical, and histopathological characteristics, disability grades, and the agreement between clinical classification and histopathology among MH patients at RSMH Palembang from 2021–2024. Methods: This descript…
Background: Adenomyosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue is present within the myometrium and can cause pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, and fertility problems. The mechanism of adenomyosis development is not fully understood, but several risk factors have been associated with it. This study aimed to determine the relationship between age, age at menarche, parity, menstrual cycle lengt…
Background: Acid-base disorders are commonly found in patients treated in intensive care units (ICU) due to multiple organ dysfunction, and can worsen patient morbidity and mortality. Methods: In this descriptive observational study with cross-sectional design and uses purposive sampling to determine the profile of acid-base disorders in patients admitted in the ICU at RSMH in Palembang in 2024…
Background : Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from impaired insulin secretion or reduced insulin sensitivity. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) reflects long-term glycemic control and is suspected to be associated with changes in lipid profiles. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between HbA1c levels and lipid profile parameters in pat…
Introduction: Low back pain (LBP) is a global health problem affecting at least 80% of the population. Low back pain can be classified into inflammatory and non inflammatory types, with the latter being more prevalent. Several previous studies have demonstrated associations between demographic factors—including age, sex, body mass index (BMI), comorbidities, and physical activity level—and …
Background: De Quervain’s Syndrome (DQS) is an inflammatory condition of the tendons controlling thumb movement, often caused by overuse and repetitive activities, such as mobile gaming. With the increasing use of smartphones, this study aims to identify the impact of mobile gaming duration on the risk of DQS among medical students at the Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University. Methods: Th…
Background: Candida albicans is a fungal species that most commonly causes infections in the oral cavity. The emergence of side effects from the use of antifungal drugs encourages research to find alternative treatments. Telang plant is one of the plants whose content has potential as an alternative antifungal material. Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the inhibition of telang le…
Socket preservation adalah suatu prosedur untuk mengurangi proses kehilangan tulang dengan memasukkan bahan bone graft ke dalam soket tulang alveolar pascaekstraksi gigi. Ikan gabus (Channa striata) merupakan ikan air tawar yang sisiknya dapat dimanfaatkan karena memiliki kandungan kalsium dan fosfor sebagai prekursor hidroksiapatit. Hidroksiapatit (HAp) sebagai salah satu material bone graft m…
Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the most common complications in diabetic patients that can lead to vision impairment and blindness. The severity of this retinopathy is often influenced by various factors such as glycemic control, hypertension, and intraocular pressure. However, the relationship between these factors and visual acuity in DR patients is not yet fully understood. …
Background. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complex systemic autoimmune disease with diverse multisystem manifestations. The prevalence of lupus in Indonesia is estimated at 0.5%. Patient satisfaction with treatment reflects subjective perceptions of therapeutic effectiveness, convenience, and side effects, and is closely related to adherence and long-term treatment continuity. To date,…
Background. Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, presenting as Pulmonary TB or Extrapulmonary TB. Alterations in serum protein levels, particularly albumin and globulin, have been associated with inflammatory processes and immune status in TB patients. However, findings across studies remain inconsistent, making it necessary to further examine …
Background: Thermoplastic nylon is a material that is flexible, has good esthetics, and is used as an alternative for individuals who are allergic to residual resin monomers and metals. However, thermoplastic nylon has a high water absorption rate, which affects its color stability. Color stability is one of the most important clinical properties in dentistry. One factor that can influence the …
Background: Ptosis is a condition characterized by drooping of the upper eyelid resulting from dysfunction of the muscles, nerves, aponeurosis, or supporting structures of the eyelid. It may be congenital or acquired and can affect visual function as well as cosmetic appearance. Data regarding the characteristics and clinical features of ptosis in Palembang remain limited; therefore, this study…
Adolescents are a group with a high prevalence of mobile device use in Indonesia. Unwise use of mobile devices, either prolonged duration or inappropriate timing, may worsen sleep quality. Sleep quality refers to an individual’s level of satisfaction with their sleep experience, and poor sleep quality can negatively affect adolescents’ health. This study aimed to analyze the relationship be…