Background: Purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is a carbohydrate food other than rice that is rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. There is few scientific research on the use of purple sweet potato as an herbal therapy ingredient to treat fibrosis. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of purple sweet potato extract on reducing serum creatinine levels in …
Chronic renal failure is a condition in which kidney function decreases progressively and can cause various complications that can increase the potential for Drug Related Problems (DRPs). The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of Drug Related Problems (DRPs) and the percentage of incidence of DRPs in patients with chronic renal failure with or without complications at RSUD Sit…
Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease that can attack various organ systems in the body. SLE disease occurs due to the formation of autoantibodies which provide an excessive response resulting in the formation of immune complexes. Disease activity in SLE patients can be seen from the severity of the disease. The severity of the disease can be influenced …
Introduction: Gallstone, known as cholelithiasis, occurs within the gallbladder (cholecystolithiasis), common bile duct (choledocholithiasis), or both. Many risk factors influence the occurrence of cholelithiasis, including Body Mass Index (BMI) and lipid profile levels. BMI is often associated with an individual's lipid profile. In the obesity group, total cholesterol levels, LDL levels, and t…
Latar Belakang: Anemia defisiensi besi adalah suatu penyakit karena kadar pada eritrosit dan hemoglobin di bawah batas normal, berkurangnya kadar eritropoesis pada tubuh, sehingga tubuh mengalami kelemahan dan dapat menganggu aktivitas sehari-hari. Carica papaya atau tanaman papaya dikenal banyak memiliki manfaat sebagai obat tradisional obat hipertensi, malaria, malnutrisi, anemia, Penelitian …
Background : Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder caused by the trisomy of chromosome 21. Down syndrome must be diagnosed as early as possible in order for early onset and intervention. The purpose of this study was to find out the relationship of factors affecting the age of children diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Method : This study used an analytical observational method with a cross-secti…
Introduction: Consumable water hygiene problems related to fluoride contamination are becoming an important issue in Indonesia. Indonesia's geographical location has many active mountains causes a lot of fluoride content in mountain air which is often used for consumable water. Fluoride has several impacts on health, one of which is the level effect of blood sugar. The research that has been ca…
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi miskonsepsi mahasiswa program studi Pendidikan fisika pada materi perubahan iklim yang mencakup pemanasan global, efek rumah kaca, penipisan lapisan ozon, dan hujan asam. Penelitian ini dilakukan pada 61 mahasiswa calon guru fisika di Universitas Sriwijaya. Pengumpulan data dilakukan menggunakan instrument tes soal berupa 13 soal pilihan ganda dal…
Background: Acute gouty arthritis is an inflammation caused by MSU crystal deposition in the joint. Kersen leaves contain flavonoids that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities. This study aims to determine the effect of kersen (Muntingia calabura L.) leaf extract on the histopathological profile of gout model rat joints. Methods: This research is an in vivo post-test-only control gr…
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: 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…
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 …
Penelitian ini mengembangkan bahan ajar tematik subtema organ gerak pada hewan kelas V SD Negeri 41 Palembang bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan tingkat kevalidan dan kepraktisan bahan ajar yang dikembangkan. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis penelitian R&D (Research and Development) dengan menerapkan model ADDIE, yang melibatkan tahapan Analysis, Design, Development, dan Implementation. Hasil vali…
Background. Cerumen impaction is an accumulation of cerumen that causes symptoms, obstructing necessary assessment of the ear canal, tympanic membrane, audio-vestibular system or both. Cerumen impaction can block the external auditory canal or can press on the tympanic membrane. If someone picks their ears too often it can cause the cerumen to become hard or dense. This often results in tempora…
Background: Obesity is a condition characterized by the excessive accumulation of body fat, also the reason for insulin resistance, as lipid buildup in the liver triggers an inflammatory process. Inflammatory mediators in the liver are activated by Kupffer cells to produce cytokines pro inflammation. Prevention and management of obesity can be achieved through dietary modification intermittent …
Background. Striae are linear lesions on the athropic skin that are formed as a result of mechanical stretching on the skin. The prevalence of striae reaches 50–90% with risk factors such as sex, body mass index (BMI), weight changes, family history, long-term history of topical corticosteroids, and diet. This study aimed to find out the characteristics and risk factors of striae and also the…
Background. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) stands as a significant global public health concern characterized by a decline in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) below 90 mL/min/1.73 m2 and kidney impairment lasting more than 3 months. The prevalence and frequency of CKD continue to rise annually. Globally, this disease affects an average of 9 in 1 million children per age group. Sleep disorders con…
Background: Fluoride is one of the minerals that are abundant in nature. WHO has declared the existence of fluorosis endemic areas due to excessive consumption. Fluoride has a neurotoxicity effect and impaired the cognitive function in memory domain. Memory formation is closely related to glutamate and its receptors (NMDA and AMPA). This study aimed to determine the effect of sodium fluoride ex…
Background. Cervical cancer is a malignancy that originates from the cervix, namely the lower third of the uterus which is connected to the vagina through the external uterine ostium, with a cylindrical and protruding shape. Cervical cancer and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection are associated with hormonal contraception use. Serum levels of sex steroid hormones increase in long-term hormonal…
Background: Stroke is the first cause of death in Indonesia which occurs most often in the elderly age group. Knowledge, attitudes and behavior regarding stroke are useful for efforts to prevent and treat stroke in the elderly, this will influence the incidence, morbidity and mortality of stroke in the elderly. This study aims to determine the description of knowledge, attitudes and behavior to…
Penelitian ini berjudul “Nilai Kesejarahan Pada Tradisi Menanam Padi Pada Masyarakat Belitang Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu Timur (1937-1942)”. Masalah dari penelitian ini adalah bagaimana awal terbentuknya tradisi menanam padi pada masyarakat Belitang Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu Timur (1937-1942) dan bagaimana perkembangan tradisi menanam padi pada masyarakat Belitang Kabupaten Ogan Komering…
Anemia in pregnancy is a health problem that occurs in developing countries and contributes to high morbidity rates in pregnant women. This research aims to find out what factors influence pregnant women compliance in consuming blood supplement tablets of the Alang Alang Lebar City Health Center Palembang working region. This research is descriptive analytic with a cross sectional design. The s…
The number of pulmonary TB cases occurring in South Oku Regency has increased in the last 2 years to 230 cases and an increase of 428 cases. South Oku Regency on average uses traditional houses with stilt designs and there are still many houses that are unfit for habitation, 4,071 households. This research aims to determine the relationship between the physical quality of houses and the inciden…
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the musculoskeletal disorders with the highest intensity in truck drivers. LBP is considered to be one of the leading causes of activity limitation, disability, inability to work, and absenteeism from work. The purpose of this study was to analyze work-related factors associated with LBP complaints among garbage truck drivers of environmental services in Palembang …
Based on data from the 2023 Ar-risalah Islamic Boarding School Health Service, 51 cases of diarrhea were found in May among female students at the Ar-risalah Islamic Boarding School. The aim of this research is to analyze the relationship between personal hygiene behavior and the incidence of diarrhea in female students at the Ar-risalah Islamic Boarding School. This research uses cross-section…