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…
Adolescence is a significant transition period from childhood to adulthood that marked by the onset of puberty. Primary dysmenorrhea is a frequent complaint of lower abdominal pain commonly experienced by reproductive-age women, naturally occurred 6-24 months after menarche without pelvic pathologic causes. Adolescents require a higher energy intake, making regular physical activity essential f…
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative joint ailment that primarily affects knee joints, causing pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. In Indonesia and globally, knee OA accounts for the majority of OA cases, impacting nearly 80%. Numerous systemic and local factors contribute to this condition. This study explores the characteristics of knee OA patients at Dr. Mohammad Ho…
Background: Stroke remains the leading cause of disability and death worldwide. Post-stroke morbidity includes physical, psychological, and cognitive issues. The incidence of PSCI ranges from mild to severe, affecting 60% of stroke patients in the first year. Clinical characteristics, lesion location, and vascular risk are factors that can cause cognitive dysfunction, making early screening cru…
Background: Coronary Slow-Flow Phenomenon (CSFP) is an angiographic findings that shows a delayed contrast medium flow rate in at least one coronary artery in the absence of occlusive coronary artery disease. Abnormal BMI, hypertension, and diabetes have been shown to play an important role in the occurrence of endothelial dysfunction. This phenomenon of slowing blood flow can be caused by endo…
ABSTRAK PREVALENSI DAN FAKTOR YANG MEMENGARUHI LUARAN TUMOR PADAT PADA ANAK DI RSUP DR. MOHAMMAD HOESIN PALEMBANG PERIODE 2016-2020 (Muhammad Luthfi Hadhyan, 22 Desember 2023, 117 halaman) Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sriwijaya Latar Belakang. Tumor padat adalah benjolan yang muncul pada tubuh dan disebabkan oleh keganasan atau kanker. Beberapa jenis tumor padat yang paling umum terjadi pada…
Background: Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the conditions in which the electrical function of the heart stops suddenly which is characterized by unconsciousness and loss of pulse and breathing..A sudden heart arrest should be dealt with quickly by applying BHD especially to the public. The majority of the public cannot do BHD, it is affected by the level of knowledge and ability that will affe…
Background: Elderly is an individual who has reached the final stage of their life, namely 60 years old and above. In most cases, elderly will encounter decrease in functional capacity in their life, which causes a degradation in the level of well-being of the elderly, both physically and mentally. Cognitive function is an important thing to pay attention to because it is a common problem and r…
Background. Diaper dermatitis (DD) or diaper rash is irritation in response to an inflammatory reaction on the skin around the buttocks, the perineal and perianal areas which are covered by cloth or plastic diapers, which causes the buttocks area to become warm and moist. This condition encourages the growth of bacteria and fungi, which can increase skin irritation from urine and feces. Caregiv…
Latar Belakang: Urtikaria kronis spontan merupakan penyakit kronis pada kulit berulang yang terjadi selama lebih dari 6 minggu dengan penyebab yang tidak teridentifikasi. Urtikaria kronis spontan dapat memberikan dampak negatif secara signifikan pada kualitas hidup pasien. Tatalaksana dengan autologous serum dapat memperbaiki berbagai gejala penyakit, tingkat keparahan, dan kualitas hidup untuk…
Background: Medical waste takes up a fairly large portion of the total waste on earth, where dental waste is in the form of hazardous and infectious materials. Some materials produced from dental practices, such as mercury from amalgam and various other chemicals, have the potential to harm humans and the environment. The Eco-Dentistry Association (EDA) has developed the Green Dentistry model o…
Backgrounds: Glioma is a primary brain tumor that occurs in the central nervous system. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the most sensitive medical imaging procedure for diagnosing brain tumors. The objective of this research is to investigate the imaging characteristics using MRI in glioma cases at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital Palembang during the period of 2021–2023. Method: This…
Background: Thalassemia is a hereditary blood disorder in which a genetic mutation occurs which causes reduced or absent globin chains in the hemoglobin of red blood cells. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Health in 2019, Indonesia is estimated to have 3.8% carriers of the thalassemia gene and there are around 1500 new cases every year. As the number of thalassemia patients increases, it…
Introduction: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by infection with mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. A person with a history of diabetes mellitus has a 3 times greater risk of developing tuberculosis than a person without diabetes mellitus. This study was conducted by the author to analyze the relationship between type 2 diabetes mellitus and the severity index of chest radiographs…
CORRELATION OF ABDOMINAL CIRCUMFERENCE WITH BLOOD SUGAR PROFILE IN FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF SRIWIJAYA STUDENTS BATCH 2020—2022 (Justian Ananda Putra, 11 Desember 2023, 103 pages) Faculty of Medicine Sriwijaya University Background : Effective screening is essential to prevent prediabetes progression into diabetes mellitus. The measurement of waist circumference is considered a criti…
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 …
Background: Diseases transmitted through vectors, especially mosquito bites, posed a public health problem in various regions. The identification of potential water storage places as breeding grounds for mosquito larvae was the objective of this research. Method: This study was employed a descriptive method with a field survey design and laboratory analysis. The research sample included all hou…
Background: Over the last 10 years, Tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) have played an important role in predicting patient prognosis in several types of cancer, including ovarian cancer. TILs play a significant role in the Tumor Microenvironment (TME) and can influence prognosis. Associations between clinico-histopathological characteristics and TIL density have been observed in other cancer…
Background: Global tuberculosis in 2021 was found to be 10.6 million cases, an increase of approximately 600,000 cases from 2020. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The main cause of tuberculosis disease is necrotizing granulomatous inflammation. However, in people with HIV/AIDS, TB infection is a common infection and one of the leading caus…
ABSTRACT Introduction: Breast cancer is a condition when cells in the breast grow uncontrollably. The stage classification of most breast cancer patients is stage IIIB. Stage IIIB breast cancer can be treated with radiation, preoperative chemotherapy, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and chemoradiation. It is known that myelosuppression is a side effect of chemotherapy in cancer patients. Laboratory e…
Introduction: Diabetic retinopathy is a complication that occurs in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus and is a major cause of vision loss. In proliferative diabetic retinopathy there are abnormal blood vessels in the retina. Patient with proliferative diabetic retinopathy can experience bleeding (vitreous hemorrhage) or retinal detachment, which can lead to blindness. To restore …