Staphylococcus is a normal flora of the oral cavity that can turn into a pathogen and cause various diseases in the oral cavity. The use of herbal ingredients that have antibacterial properties can be an alternative treatment as a substitute for chlorhexidine gluconate. Garlic skin as an antibacterial has not been widely studied and is still considered as waste. Objective: To determine the anti…
Breast self-examination (BSE) is a simple and self-administered method for detecting breast abnormalities. Early detection is crucial for identifying tumors or lumps in the breast, thereby reducing the incidence of breast cancer. However, knowledge and awareness among adolescent girls are still relatively low. Efforts to increase adolescent girls' knowledge about breast condition can be conduct…
Epiblepharon is a congenital eyelid abnormality that is most prevalent in children and characterized by the presence of an additional horizontal crease in the skin and orbicularis muscle. While the condition may resolve spontaneously with the growth of the facial bones, in some cases, severe and persistent symptoms may develop, necessitating intervention. Epidemiological studies have identified…
Retina diseases are a major cause of vision problems that can lead to a loss of sight or even blindness if not detected early. Other eye conditions, like cataracts and glaucoma, can also severely impair vision if not treated properly. This research aims to classify retina images using a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) approach by comparing two architectures: DenseNet 121 and Xception. DenseN…
Hyperthyroidism is a thyroid disorder most commonly due to Graves' disease, a multifactorial autoimmune disorder. Vitamin D is known to have an immunomodulatory function through the Vitamin D Receptor (VDR), which plays a role in both the innate and adaptive immune system. This suggests that vitamin D may influence the immune response in Graves' disease. Autoantibodies in Graves' disease, known…
Sedentary lifestyle yang ditandai dengan kurangnya aktivitas fisik, serta pola konsumsi makanan yang tidak sehat, diduga dapat meningkatkan risiko terkena kanker payudara. Kanker payudara merupakan salah satu jenis kanker yang paling umum terjadi pada wanita, termasuk remaja putri. Tingkat kewaspadaan dan pemahaman mengenai faktor risiko kanker payudara sangat penting dalam upaya pencegahan din…
In the era of the Covid-19 pandemic, various problems were experienced by the elderly, especially those with degenerative diseases, as the population most at risk of being exposed to Covid-19. The elderly are vulnerable to decreased physical, mental and social health; therefore, a new and effective strategy is needed to improve healthy living behavior in this population. This study aimed to ana…
Background: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) is a pregnancy-related disorder characterized by abnormal proliferation of trophoblastic tissue. Several factors have been associated with an increased risk of developing GTD. This study aims to examine the relationship between age, parity, gravidity, history of hydatidiform mole, history of abortion, education, and occupation with the inciden…
THR is an arthroplasty technique that removes necrotic tissue from the hip joint and replaces it with a prosthesis. Globally, THR prevalence is increasing with various risk factors. In Indonesia, THR prevalence is 118.8 per 100,000 population per year, with a joint disease dominance in South Sumatra at 6.48%. This study aims to describe the characteristics of patients who underwent THR at RSUP …
Mitral valve diseases, such as stenosis mitral and regurgitation, are major causes of cardiac dysfunction that significantly affect patients’ quality of life. Data on patient characteristics with mitral valve disorders in Indonesia remain limited. This study aims to describe the profile of patients undergoing mitral valve surgery at RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang from July 2023 to July 20…
Perianal fistula is a pathological channel connecting the anus to the perianal skin area. A clear dominance is observed among young adults (mean age: 40 years) dan males, with diabetes mellitus identified as its predisposing factor. This study aims to describe the characteristics of perianal fistula patients and analyze the relationship between age, gender, and history of diabetes mellitus with…
Unhealthy lifestyle changes in modern times pose a threat to coronary heart disease, particularly in the form of STEMI. According to the 2023 SKI report, ischemic heart disease ranks as the second leading cause of death from non-communicable diseases in Indonesia. STEMI does not only affect older individuals but can also occur in younger adults. This study aims to describe the patterns of STEMI…
Introduction: Anemia is a common complication in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients, particularly those undergoing hemodialysis. This complication contributes to increased morbidity, mortality, and decreased quality of life. This study aims to evaluate the characteristics of anemia in CKD patients undergoing HD at RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang. Methods: This study was a descriptive cros…
Congenital hypothyroidism is a thyroid dysfunction present at birth, characterized by insufficient production of thyroid hormones. The primary therapy for congenital hypothyroidism is levothyroxine administration, which improves metabolism, supports growth, and facilitates catch-up growth in children. This study aims to analyze the profile of patients with congenital hypothyroidism treated at D…
The incidence of HIV/AIDS is still a global health problem that continues to be overcome. Palembang City is the Regency/City in South Sumatra with the most HIV/AIDS cases over the last five years. The aim of this research is to analyze the distribution of HIV/AIDS cases in terms of the demographic conditions of sufferers, ways of transmitting the virus in high-risk places, and health service fa…
Low back pain (LBP) adalah salah satu keluhan muskuloskeletal yang umum ditemukan pada pasien dewasa, dan salah satu diagnosisnya adalah radikulopati lumbal. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisis karakteristik pasien low back pain et causa radikulopati lumbal di RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang pada tahun 2023–2024, dengan tujuan untuk memberikan gambaran mengenai prevalensi,dan distr…
Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is still a health problem, Indonesia is the country with the second highest number of tuberculosis cases in the world. Ogan Komering Ilir Regency showed a significant increase in cases from 2021-2024. This study aims to analyse the relationship between individual behavioural factors and physical environmental factors of the house with the incidence of pulmonary TB in…
Penyakit busuk pangkal batang (BSR) yang disebabkan oleh jamur Ganoderma boninense merupakan ancaman serius bagi perkebunan kelapa sawit di Indonesia, menyebabkan kerugian produksi signifikan dan dapat terdeteksi sejak tanaman berusia 1-2 tahun. Penggunaan pestisida sintetik sebagai metode pengendalian konvensional menimbulkan risiko pencemaran lingkungan dan kesehatan. Oleh karena itu, pemanfa…
Background: The prevalence of dental and oral problems, especially cavities in South Sumatra, is quite high at 45.6%. One of the causes is due to behavior that ignores oral hygiene. This is based on the lack of dental health literacy in children so that there is a lack of information about the importance of maintaining oral health. The prevalence of cavities can be assessed by the caries index,…
Latar Belakang: Endometriosis merupakan penyakit radang panggul kronis yang bergantung pada estrogen, ditandai dengan pertumbuhan jaringan endometrium di luar rahim. Salah satu mekanisme patologis yang mendasarinya adalah stres oksidatif, yang ditandai dengan peningkatan kadar Malondialdehyde dan penurunan jumlah folikel, sehingga dapat mengganggu proses folikulogenesis dan kesuburan. Tujuan: P…
Malaria remains a persistent global health concern, particularly in mining regions such as Muara Enim, South Sumatra, which has previously been classified as an endemic area due to environmental conditions conducive to the growth of Anopheles spp. mosquitoes. This study investigates factors associated with malaria incidence among workers in the Lawang Kidul mining area of Muara Enim Regency. A …
Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a Gram-negative bacterium that is opportunistic and can be one of the causes of nosocomial infections as well as disorders in the oral cavity. One potential source of alternative antibiotics is duck eggshell waste (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus), which contains calcium carbonate that has antimicrobial activity. Objective: This study aims to evaluate the cha…
Nursing Care for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis and the Nursing Implications of Sipping Ice Cube Therapy for Managing Hypervolemia 1Elita Meliana Sary, 2Sigit Purwanto 1 Student Of Nursing Professional Study Program at Sriwijaya University 2 Lecturer Of Nursing Profesional Study Program at Sriwijaya University Email: elitameliana05@gmail.com ABSTRACT Introduction: …
Eggplant (Solanum melongena) is one of the horticultural plant commodities that contains quite high nutrients, and this plant has been widely spread in agriculture in several countries in the world such as Indonesia. According to statistical data, the number of eggplant production in Indonesia has decreased every year. The decline in eggplant production is influenced by several factors, includi…
Oil palm is an agricultural commodity that plays an important role in the economy, then efforts must be made to improve the quality that impacts production outcomes, one of which is the nursery process, including the growing media and nutrients. This study aims to determine the effect of the composition of rice husk charcoal growing media and the application of NPKMg (15:15:6:4) fertilizer dose…
The utilization of peat swamp land in the cultivation of vegetables, especially Brazilian spinach plants is still not optimal, efforts that can be done is through the provision of biochar and banana stem compost. This study aims to study the response and get the best dose combination and to determine the feasibility of the Brazilian spinach business. This study uses a complete factorial random …
This study aims to determine the growth, productivity and seed production of chili plants CK Jenio, CK Siostavi, CR Burung, CR Manik, and CK Rinjani in the shade with a density capacity of 50 percent. The research was conducted In Indralaya District, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra (3.204.89°S, 104.65.982°T). The research was conducted from May to October 2024. The research method used was R…
This study aims to evaluate the effect of various concentrations of vegetable waste liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) and doses of NPK fertilizer on the growth of oil palm seedlings in pre nursery. This research was conducted at green house in department of Agricultural Cultivation, Sriwijaya University, Indralaya District, Ogan Ilir Regency, South Sumatra, from August to November 2024. The resea…
The oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is a significant plantation crop for Indonesia, contributing substantially to the country's plantation revenue. This study aimed to determine the effect of administering doses of organic liquid fertilizer from banana peel and urea on the growth of oil palm seedlings and to obtain the best combination dose of organic liquid fertilizer from banana peel and u…
Rice cultivated in tidal marsh Type C usually had a low pH below 4 until the soil became sour and as a result interfered with growth, especially during rice germination, because in low pH soils there was usually high Al and Fe content which caused disturbances in root morphology. Therefore, efforts were needed to deal with this problem, and one of the efforts that could be done was by priming t…