Menopause merupakan sesuatu yang ditakuti oleh sebagian wanita yang beranjak tua. Pada saat menopause, wanita akan mengalami perubahan-perubahan di dalam organ tubuhnya yang biasanya hal itu akan diikuti dengan berbagai gejolak atau perubahan psikologis pada kehidupan wanita tersebut. Gejala menopause sangat beragam dengan derajat gejala yang beragam pula. Berbagai keluhan jangka pendek maupun …
Telah dilakukan penelitian mengenai hubungan antara ibu bekerja dengan pemberian ASI eksklusif pada anak umur 4-24 bulan di Kelurahan Lawang Kidul Kecamatan Ilir timur II Koiamadva Palembang Sumatera Selatan. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui sejauh mana pengaruh kesibukan para ibu yang bekerja diluar rumah terhadap pemberian ASI eksklusif untuk anak mereka. Pada penelitian ini popu…
Aktif dan produktif di usia tua adalah keinginan setiap manusia, tetapi menjadi tua tidak dapat dihindari. Proses degeneratif selalu terjadi seiring dengan penambahan usia. Lanjut usia menurut WHO dan UU RI No.13 tahun 1998 pasal 1 adalah seseorang yang telah berusia 60 tahun atau lebih. Penuaan dapat terjadi karena faktor endogen dan eksogen, yang keduanya menyebabkan perubahan fisiologis tubu…
Vegetarian merupakan salah satu upaya manusia untuk meningkatkan dan mempertahankan kesehatannya. Misalnya orang yang telah berusia 40 tahun menjadi vegetaris karena mereka memiliki resiko yang lebih tinggi untuk mendapatkan penyakit degeneratif. Oleh sebab itu pola makan vegetarian sedang dipromosikan sebagai salah satu pola makan yang sehat dan modem. Penelitian ini bersifat deskriptif untuk …
Background. Intracranial tumors are abnormal growths within the cranial cavity caused by uncontrolled cell proliferation, which can originate from brain tissue or its supporting structures. The incidence rate of brain tumors and central nervous system tumors (both malignant and benign) in children and adolescents (0–19 years old) was recorded at 6.06 cases per 100,000 population. Method. This…
Background: The increasing global prevalence of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MDR-PA) and the emergence of difficult-to-treat resistant P. aeruginosa (DTR-PA) have limited treatment options for patients in intensive care units (ICUs). Local data on the prevalence and resistance patterns of MDR-PA in Palembang ICUs remain limited. Objective: To determine the prevalence, susceptibil…
Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections in Indonesia remain highly prevalent (2.5–62%), particularly among populations with poor sanitation. Flies can act as mechanical vectors through food contamination, and warm, humid environments rich in organic waste support fly breeding. This study aimed to assess the presence of STH egg contamination on the bodies of flies captured at the Padang Sel…
Introduction: Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) is the presence of one or more holes in the interventricular septum (IVS). VSD is the most common congenital heart disease (CHD) in children and one of the treatment option is open heart surgery. This research aims to identify the clinical profile of VSD patients who underwent open heart surgery at RSUP Mohammad Hoesin Palembang in period of January…
Background: Glaucoma is a chronic eye disease characterized by progressive damage to the optic nerve, commonly associated with increased intraocular pressure due to impaired aqueous humor outflow. The impact of glaucoma extends beyond visual impairment, affecting patients’ psychosocial well-being and functional abilities, thereby reducing their overall quality of life. However, research on th…
Background. Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage is bleeding within the cranial cavity without a history of head trauma. The most common cause in infants is vitamin K1 deficiency (VKDB), while other contributing factors include vascular malformations, infections, tumors, cardiac abnormalities, systemic conditions, or idiopathic causes. This hemorrhage can result in brain injury and increased in…
Introduction. Sepsis is organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated body response to infection. Organ dysfunction is defined as an increase in the SOFA score of ≥2 points. The SOFA score is then used as a guide in the diagnosis and regular monitoring of sepsis. This study aimed to determine the SOFA score overview in sepsis patients in the ICU at Mohammad Hoesin Hospital, Palembang. Method. Th…
Uremic pruritus is one of the most common complications in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing hemodialysis (HD) and can significantly reduce quality of life. The severity of pruritus is influenced by several factors, including the duration of HD. However, to date, there are no available data describing the relationship between hemodialysis duration and the severity of uremic …
Background: Nutrition remains a major health problem in Indonesia, including stunting rates among toddlers. According to the 2023 Indonesian Child Health Survey (SKI), the prevalence of stunting in Indonesia is 21.5%, with South Sumatra reaching 20.3% and Palembang City at 18.9%, including 0.3% at the Sako Community Health Center (Puskesmas), which is still far from the 2024 RPJMN target of red…
Antibiotic resistance in the NICU continues to be a global problem, increasing neonatal mortality and morbidity rates. Excessive broad-spectrum empiric antibiotic therapy increases the DOT (Days of Therapy) per 1000 patient-days metric and promotes resistance development through selective pressure. The high antibiotic usage in the NICU prompted research on the effect of DOT per 1000 patient-day…
Freezing of gait (FOG) is a symptom characterized by a sudden inability to step during walking, described as feet feeling glued to the floor, particularly when initiating gait, turning, or facing obstacles. This symptom commonly accompanies parkinsonism and potentially increases fall risk and decreases quality of life. This study aimed to describe the characteristics of FOG in parkinsonism pati…
Background: The presence of Students with Special Needs (PDBK) in schools creates complex psychological dynamics for other students. The responses that emerge are reflected in regular students’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors toward PDBK. Methods: This study used a descriptive quantitative design with a survey approach involving 100 twelfth-grade regular students at SMAN 2 Palembang. Data…
Background: Lung carcinoma is the most common carcinoma and the leading cause of cancer-related death, particularly among men. The disease may be primary or metastatic and is classified into Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (NSCLC) and Small Cell Lung Carcinoma (SCLC). The main risk factor is smoking, followed by exposure to pollution, radiation, genetic factors, and advanced age. Chest X-ray play…
Introduction: Controlled use of antibiotics is an indicator of the quality of hospital services because it can prevent the emergence of antimicrobial resistance and save on antibiotic use. Ultimately, this will reduce patient care costs, shorten the duration of treatment, save hospitals, and improve the quality of hospital services. Dr. Provincial General Hospital Mohammad Hoesin Palembang hand…
Background: Vesicobullous lesions are bullous skin diseases that contain clear fluid and are found on the young epithelial layer, rupture and cause ulcers and can be life-threatening. The disease occurs in individuals across different age groups. The main clinical features are blisters and ulcers on the skin and mucous membranes, which develop into erosions on the skin or mucosal surfaces after…
Background: Chronic tonsillitis is a common medical condition characterized by recurrent inflammation of the tonsils, which can be caused by viral or bacterial infections. Symptoms include recurring inflammation or sore throat, fever, swollen tonsils, and sometimes swollen lymph nodes in the neck. Adenoiditis, or inflammation of the adenoids, is a condition that is often associated with and can…
Background: Retinoblastoma is the most common type of eye cancer in children. Computed tomography (CT) scan is commonly used in Indonesian hospitals as imaging approach for diagnosing retinoblastoma. This research aims to test the diagnostic ability of head CT scan relative to histopathology in diagnosing retinoblastoma di RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang between 2020—2022. Method: The rese…
Background: Fever neutropenia is one of the serious complications of chemotherapy in malignant patients. One of the main causes of febrile neutropenia is a bacterial infection. Early administration of appropriate antibiotics greatly affects the prognosis of patients. The selection of first-line antibiotic therapy for the management of febrile neutropenia varies depending on the local antibiotic…
Background: Preterm labor is labor that begins before 37 weeks of pregnancy. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence and risk factors for preterm labor at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang City in the period 2020-2022. Method: This study is an observational study with a case control study design and used the total sampling method. Data came from the medical records of Dr. …
Background: Staphylococcus aureus is a gram-positive bacterium that causes skin diseases, pneumonia, respiratory tract infections, nosocomial bacteremia and is resistant to antibiotics. The incidence of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus is increasing. Binahong is a herbal plant that has many benefits, one of which is as an antibacterial. Methods: This study used an experimental design.…
SUITABILITY OF BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS PH VALUES AND HENDERSON-HASSELBALCH FORMULA IN CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS TREATED IN THE GENERAL ICU OF RSUP DR. MOHAMMAD HOESIN PALEMBANG ABSTRACT 1Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Resident of Medical Faculty Sriwijaya University/RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang 2Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Departement of Medical Faculty Sriwijaya University/RSUP Dr. Moh…
Background: Pain after caesarean section is a very important problem faced by postoperative patients. Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (TAP) as a part of multimodal analgesia provides safe and effective analgesia in patients undergoing caesarean section (SC) procedures, which can reduce opioid use. Methods: This research is an intervention study with a randomized controlled double blind trial …
Health risks are increasing due to increased exposure to free radicals caused by radiation, cigarettes, pollution and contamination, synthetic or inorganic pesticides, other sources of free radicals. Free radicals that enter the body will cause many degenerative diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, liver damage, cancer, heart and nervous disorders, and also speed up the aging process. This …
THE RELATIONSHIP OF URINE ALBUMIN CREATININE RATIO TO THE INCIDENT OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY IN PATIENTS IN THE ICU OF DR MOHAMMAD HOESIN HOSPITAL PALEMBANG ABSTRACT Rr. Marina Rizky Utami1 , Zulkifli2 , Andi Miarta2 , Ziske Maritska3 1Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Resident of Medical Faculty Sriwijaya University/RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang 2Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Departement…
THE RELATIONSHIP OF URINE ALBUMIN CREATININE RATIO TO THE INCIDENT OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY IN PATIENTS IN THE ICU OF DR MOHAMMAD HOESIN HOSPITAL PALEMBANG ABSTRACT Rr. Marina Rizky Utami1 , Zulkifli2 , Andi Miarta2 , Ziske Maritska3 1Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Resident of Medical Faculty Sriwijaya University/RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang 2Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Departement…
Background: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a malignancy that occurs in the nasopharyngeal region (the area above the throat and behind the nose). In Indonesia alone, based on data sourced from Global Burden of Cancer Study (GLOBOCAN), new cases of KNF in 2020 amounted to 19,943 cases with a mortality rate of 13,399 cases. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics of naso…