Kekurangan Energi Kronis merupakan kondisi yang diakibatkan oleh ketidakseimbangan antara asupan dengan kebutuhan energi dan protein. Kejadian KEK pada ibu hamil dideteksi melalui pengukuran lingkar lengan atas sebagai salah satu indikator pengukuran status gizi ibu hamil. Asupan energi dan protein sebagai faktor langsung yang memengaruhi status gizi ibu hamil perlu diidentifikasi agar dapat me…
Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is an anomaly in the anatomy and physiology of the heart that is present from birth. CHD requires early detection as improper management can lead to death in the first month of life, with a mortality rate of approximately 50%. Patients with congenital disorders that are detected more than 3 days after birth are referred to as late presenters. This research is of d…
Gastritis is a disease caused by inflammation of the gastric mucosa characterized by pain, swelling, and irritation of the gastric mucous membrane. One of the Pharmacological therapy for managing gastritis involves H2 receptor antagonists, Ranitidine. For treating gastritis, a 150-300mg dose is administered once or twice a day. Rational drug use involves administering medication according to th…
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease. This condition is diagnosed based on abnormal blood sugar levels due to insulin deficiency or insulin resistance. Obesity is one of the important risk factors in the development of T2DM pathophysiology. The purpose of this study was to see the correlation between the results of anthropometric measurements consisting of BMI, abdom…
Background: DHF is one of infectious diseases that is a serious concern in the global community. At the critical phase, the NLR will decrease which can worsen the infection and facilitating dengue virus reprodution in mononuclear blood cells. If NLR value is lower, the duration of hospitalization will be longer. This research aims to determine the correlation of NLR and the length of hospitaliz…
Background: The increasing cases of diabetes in Indonesia must be addressed through strategies to improve health services. Improving health services requires an assessment of the quality of health services. The quality of health services can be assessed based on the patient's re-visit interest. Assessment of the quality of diabetes services can be seen from the aspects of characteristics, under…
Background :Carpal tunnel syndrome is a musculoskeletal disorder of the wrist caused by pressure on the median nerve when passing through the carpal tunnel. The symptoms of CTS are pain, tingling, and numbness. One of the jobs that is at risk of causing CTS complaints is online motorcycle taxi drivers because the awkward posture of the wrist while driving can increase the occurrence of CTS. Met…
Latar Belakang: Sepsis neonatorum memiliki tingkat morbiditas dan mortalitas yang tinggi pada neonatus. Pemeriksaan kultur darah masih menjadi gold-standard dalam mendiagnosis kasus ini, tetapi prosesnya yang cukup lama membutuhkan pemberian terapi empiris sampai didapatkan hasilnya. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan data pola kepekaan bakteri yang paling umum ditemukan secara rutin untuk menentukan …
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most commonly exposed bacteria and causes infection in humans. Efforts that can be made in medicine are using antibiotics. The use of antibiotics has recently been irrational and has led to antibiotic resistance. Efforts that can be made to prevent resistance are using alternative medicine. Alternative medicine that can be used is plants. Avocado leaves are h…
Introduction: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is an inflammation of the nose and paranasal sinuses that meets criteria such as nasal congestion, accompanied by discharge, tenderness, as well as a lack of olfactory ability that does not heal within a period of more than 12 weeks, which can increase the risk of morbidity. Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps is a condition that affects patients'…
ABSTRAK KARAKTERISTIK PASIEN CEDERA ACL YANG MENDAPATKAN TINDAKAN OPERATIF PADA KOMUNITAS ACL KOTA PALEMBANG PERIODE JUNI 2021-JUNI 2023 (Dhabid Fadhal Galfan, 14 Desember 2023) Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sriwijaya Latar Belakang: Cedera Anterior Krusiatum Ligamen (ACL) adalah salah salah satu cedera yang paling sering terjadi di daerah lutut. Faktor risiko yang mendasari terjadinya ACL mu…
Introduction: Pulmonary tuberculosis is one of the most common diseases in respiratory infections. This disease is generally caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Many risk factors influence the incidence of pulmonary tuberculosis. This disease if not properly managed may lead to complications. One of the early complications caused by pulmonary tuberculosis is pleural effusion. Pleural effusion…
Background: The elderly is a group of humans who are in the final stages of the life phase and experience various health problems, including cognitive impairment. Cognitive impairment contributes to elderly’s quality of life. This study aims to analyze the relationship between cognitive function and quality of life for elderly in Harapan Kita Elderly Social Institution Palembang. Methods: Thi…
Introduction. Stunting is a condition where the height index Z-score reaches less than -2 standard deviations (stunted) and less than -3 SD (severely stunted) which is analyzed using a standard child growth chart. The incidence of stunting in 2022 in Indonesia is 21.6% and is still classified in the high category according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Posyandu has a very important fu…
Background: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the joints. Common complaints that cause knee osteoarthritis patients to come for treatment are pain, stiffness, and limited physical function. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics of knee osteoarthritis patients who are taking rehabilitation programs at the Medical Rehabilitation Installation of Dr. Mohammad Hoes…
Background: Tuberculosis (TBC) is an infectious disease that most often affects the lungs. TB germs can be spread through the air when TBC sufferers cough, spit, or sneeze. The Ministry of Health with all health workers managed to detect 700,000 TBC cases in Indonesia. The figure is the highest since tuberculosis became a national priority. This study aims to evaluate active case finding effort…
Latar Belakang: Thalassemia beta mayor merupakan gangguan pembentukan hemoglobin yang membutuhkan penatalaksanaan transfusi darah rutin seumur hidup. Peningkatan kadar feritin serum digunakan sebagai salah satu indikator penilaian risiko iron overload yang merupakan akibat dari penatalaksanaan transfusi darah berulang tersebut. Hal ini berkaitan dengan gangguan pertumbuhan yang dapat terjadi ka…
Background: Calf Muscle pain is one of the muscle pains that many people complain about. Some causes of calf muscle pain include wearing high heels and standing for too long that causing the calf muscles contracting continuously without the opportunity to relax. This study aims to determine the relationship between wearing high heels and standing duration on the occurrence of calf muscle pain i…
Introduction: Pelvic organ prolapse is a complex disorder involving decreased function of the vaginal, urethral, bladder and anorectal support tissues. Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms related to pelvic organ prolapse are patients with anterior compartment, pelvic organ prolapse may complain of urinary incontinence (which is in 52% of pelvic prolapse cases) in the form of urine discharge especially…
Background: Delayed management of vascular compromise in free flap procedures can escalate the risk of ischemia and necrosis. Previous research has proven that monitoring free flaps through lactate and glucose measurements is accurate in assessing vascular compromise. Therefore, clinical monitoring combined with lactate and glucose measurements is expected to expedite the diagnosis of vascular …
Background. Cases of esophageal foreign bodies are serious events that occur in children, because of their habit of putting foreign objects into their mouths when playing, such as metal coins and various other small objects. About 98% of children under the age of five who swallow foreign objects experience symptoms of pain, fussiness, chest pain, stomach ache, fever, difficulty eating and diffi…
Background. Shigellosis is a clinical condition caused by invasion of Shigella species in the epithelium lining the terminal ileum, colon and rectum. Efforts that can be made to treat shigellosis are using fluoroquinolone antibiotics. However, cases of resistance of patients infected by Shigella to fluoroquinolone antibiotics have been reported to have increased in the Southeast Asian. This stu…
Background: Thalassemia is a hereditary hemolytic disease that is an autosomal recessive, characterized by a disorder in hemoglobin synthesis. The management of thalassemia, particularly major thalassemia, includes regular blood transfusions and iron chelation therapy to control iron accumulation. The iron level in the body can be determined through a common examination, which is the serum ferr…
Background: Based on the World Health Organization (WHO) 2023 report, there were 7.5 million new cases of TB worldwide in 2022, of which 410,000 were drug-resistant TB. The duration and the many drugs consumed in dealing with drug-resistant TB, make the adverse effect of treatment higher. One of the most frequent complications is a decrease in Hb levels below normal. Anemia in drug-resistant TB…
Introduction: Head lice infestation is an infection caused by the human head louse, Pediculus humanus capitis, affecting the skin and scalp. P. h. capitis is an ectoparasite belonging to the family pediculidae, feeding on sebaceous secretions and bodily fluids. Head lice infestation is more likely to occur in densely populated areas with poor environmental sanitation, such as orphanages. This s…
Background: Gingival pigmentation is a discoloration that comes from melanin granules which can be caused by exogenous and endogenous factors, one of which is smoking. Nicotine found in conventional and electric cigarettes can activate melanocytes to produce melanin, so consuming cigarettes can affect gingival pigmentation. Purpose: To determine the differences in the appearance of gingival pig…
Background. WHO defines low birth weight babies as newborns weighing less than 2500 grams. There are several factors that can cause low birth weight babies, namely premature birth and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). One of the complications that can occur in LBW is hypothermia which can cause breathing problems in infants, low blood sugar levels, and even death. One method to maintain t…
Background. Musculoskeletal disorders in a person's body cause pain symptoms. Musculoskeletal pain is acute or chronic pain that affects bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons and even nerves, if not treated properly it can have a negative impact on a person's quality of life. This study aims to determine the characteristics of people who experience the incidence of musculoskeletal pain in …
Background: Hirschsprung's Disease is a condition characterized by a disorder of the enteric nervous system, marked by the absence of ganglion cells in the myenteric and submucosal plexuses of the distal intestine. HSCR is a congenital disease and is considered one of the most challenging diagnoses in Pediatric Surgery. Additionally, Down Syndrome is the most common disorder associated with HSC…
Introduction: Short children is defined as a height that is more than two standard deviations below the mean height for age and sex. This can be caused by various factors such as malnutrition, genetic disorders, chronic diseases, and infections. The prevalence of stunting under five (TB/U) in South Sumatra is 31.6%. Potential factors that influence the incidence of stunted children include soci…