Introduction : Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) that attacks the respiratory tract. The main target of Mtb is the lungs. If left untreated for a long time, Mtb will continue to spread and attack other organs such as the brain, lymph nodes and spine. The incidence of TB in Indonesia is still relatively high with 824,000 cases in 2022, which ma…
Background: Lecturers are one of the parties who determine the success or failure of the learning process. Learning at the Faculty of Medicine is currently more student-centered, but lecturers still have an important role in the overall educational process and facilitate the learning process with effective teaching strategies. Good educators have a greater effect on improving achievement. This …
Background. Based on World Air Quality Report, 2022 Indonesia becomes the country with the highest pollution in Southest Asia. In addition, in the list of the most polluted countries in the world, Indonesia is in 26th position. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air pollution is 2-10 times more dangerous, because around 80 to 90 percent of human activit…
ABSTRAK Pengaruh Brain Gym terhadap Fungsi Kognitif dan Tingkat Stres pada Pekerja di Lingkungan Polda Sumatera Selatan (Muhammad Naufal Aqil Aditya, Desember 2023, 129 halaman) Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sriwijaya Latar Belakang: Proses penuaan merupakan proses normal yang akan dilewati oleh semua manusia. Penurunan fungsi kognitif pada pekerja akibat penuaan sangat dipengaruhi oleh aktiv…
Background: Acute rheumatic fever is an advanced complication of tonsilopharynigitis caused by Group A Streptococus β haemolyticus (GAS) bacterial infection. If not treated properly, re-infection can occur that can cause progressive valvular heart damage which can eventually develop into rheumatic heart disease. The most effective way to prevent recurrent infection is by giving long-term antib…
Background. Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a disease with a high prevalence, especially in developing countries. Complications of CSOM are usually caused by progressive bone erosion due to ongoing infection. This increases morbidity, mortality, and causes a decrease in the patient's quality of life. This study was conducted to determine the characteristics of chronic suppurative oti…
Introduction: Head injuries are impairments that result in altered brain function or signs of pathology in the brain due to mechanical stress. This type of injury is the leading cause of death and post-traumatic disorders resulting from vehicle accidents. Palembang city has the 5th highest incidence of head injury in South Sumatra province. CT scans are commonly used to diagnose and evaluate he…
Introduction: Uric acid is the end result of purine metabolism with normal levels of 2.5-7.0 mg/dl for men and 1.5-6.0 mg/dl for women with conditions of uric acid levels above normal levels called hyperuricemia. Untreated hyperuricemia can lead to the accumulation of monosodium urate (MSU) crystals in joints and tissues, which are often asymptomatic and represent the first phase of gouty arthr…
ABSTRAK HUBUNGAN BERAT BADAN LAHIR RENDAH, PEMBERIAN ASI EKSKLUSIF DAN WAKTU PEMBERIAN MAKANAN PENDAMPING ASI TERHADAP KEJADIAN STUNTING PADA ANAK USIA 6–24 BULAN DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS MERDEKA KOTA PALEMBANG (Athiya Arista Candraningtyas, 18 Desember 2023) Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sriwijaya Latar Belakang: Stunting didefinisikan sebagai panjang/tinggi badan anak menurut umur dan j…
Background: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a disease characterized by pain in the medial heel due to repeated stress on the fascia. This disease is quite common and it is estimated that up to 15% of adults will experience heel pain. However, data related to the clinical characteristics of plantar fasciitis in Palembang are still small. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the prevalence …
Background. Geriatric patients refer to individuals in the elderly age group with specific characteristics such as multipathology and declining cognitive abilities. As one ages, degenerative processes occur, leading the elderly to be more susceptible to degenerative and infectious diseases. This situation accentuates the crucial role of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in hospitals. This study aim…
Latar belakang: Kebugaran kardiorespi menjadi salah satu komponen penting dalam menilai derajat kesehatan. Tingkat kebugaran kardiorespi seseorang tergantung pada kinerja fisiologis tubuh dan dipengaruhi berbagai faktor seperti sosiodemografi, status antropometri, tanda vital, penyakit komorbid, dan gaya hidup. Dari beberapa faktor tersebut, kualitas tidur dan indeks massa tubuh dapat berpengar…
Latar Belakang: Leukemia merupakan penyakit tidak menular (PTM) yang banyak terjadi pada anak, berupa keganasan sel darah yang berasal dari sumsum tulang. Kanker darah ini diklasifikasikan menjadi akut dan kronik berdasarkan kecepatan poliferasi selnya. Kanker ini merupakan kanker yang paling dominan pada anak-anak dan setiap tahunnya terjadi peningkatan kasus leukemia. Sampai saat ini belum di…
Latar Belakang: Seiring berkembangnya teknologi dan pengetahuan, siklus menstruasi diri dapat diketahui secara praktis dengan menggunakan aplikasi – aplikasi pemantauan siklus menstruasi pada gadget. Banyaknya fitur pada aplikasi menjadi nilai tambah, sehingga banyak wanita memilih menggunakan aplikasi pemantauan siklus menstruasi dibanding platform lainnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk men…
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…
Neck pain is a common condition that occurs all over the world. Almost every human being has experienced neck pain in their lifetime, and the prevalence in each country varies. Neck pain is a musculoskeletal disorder that can occur due to various factors, one of which is playing games for a long time. One intervention that is often used to treat musculoskeletal disorders such as neck pain is mu…
Background: Classical Hodgkin lymphoma (CHL) is a monoclonal lymphoid neoplasm derived from B cells, composed of mononuclear Hodgkin cells and multinucleated Reed-Sternberg cells. CHL is classified into nodular sclerosis classic Hodgkin lymphoma (NSCHL), lymphocyte-rich classic Hodgkin lymphoma (LRCHL), mixed-cellularity classic Hodgkin lymphoma (MCCHL), and lymphocyte-depleted classic Hodgkin …
This study aims to determine the role of self-compassion toward psychological well-heing of young adults who are victims of dating violence. The Iypothesis in this study is that there is a role of self-compassion on psychological well-being of young adults who are victims of dating violence. Respondents in this study were 110 people aged 19-30 years and had been victims of dating violence. The …
Pendahuluan: Thalassemia adalah penyakit yang diturunkan secara autosomal resesif dan ditandai oleh penurunan sintesis rantai globin sehingga terjadi anemia kronis. Pasien anak thalassemia mayor membutuhkan transfusi darah rutin untuk mencegah gangguan pertumbuhan dan perkembangan. Dalam mempertahankan status gizi baik, pasien thalassemia mayor membutuhkan nutrisi lebih untuk membuat eritrosit …
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…
Background: Overweight and obesity are conditions of excessive fat accumulation in the body that can have a negative impact on health. The incidence of overweight in adolescents in the world and in Indonesia continues to increase and is a problem that must be addressed. The use of artificial intelligence can help provide an easy tool for predicting overweight in adolescents so that they can pre…
Background: Injuries are a major cause of death or paralysis in early childhood, especially between the ages of six and twelve. Head injuries are a common occurrence. The majority of head injuries in children are caused by a variety of events, such as traffic accidents, falls while cycling, falls while playing, sports injuries, and being involved in fights or experiencing violent acts. Incident…
Background: Hyperuricemia is describes a condition where serum uric acid levels increase above normal values. Hyperuricemia occurs due to increased production and excretion of uric acid in the kidneys. The first line of treatment for reducing uric acid levels is xanthine oxidase inhibitors, allupurinol and febuxostat. However, many people use traditional medicine derived from natural plants. On…
Background: Oxygen therapy (O2) is a medical step that involves the administration of oxygen (O2) as an effort to prevent or correct oxygen deficiency in tissues and ensure adequate oxygenation levels. This study aims to determine the characteristics of children who use oxygen therapy and their outcomes in critically ill children at Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang. Method: Descriptive observ…
Estimating an individual age can be assessed from tooth growth and development period which can make it easier to identify individuals. One of the new methods for estimated age that was made specifically for the Indonesian population using panoramic radiographs is the method of The Atlas of Dental Development in the Indonesian Population. The purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy of …
Backgrounds. Luminal B molecular type breast carcinoma is characterized by ER+, PR+, HER2+/- with high Ki-67 (>20%). The clinicopathological characteristics of luminal B invasive breast carcinoma of no special type varied, from age, menopausal status, parity, and histopathology grade. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between clinicopathological characteristics with luminal…
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. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) is a developmental disorder of pregnancy characterized by abnormal proliferation of trophoblastic tissue. The prevalence of GTD in Indonesia is the highest among countries in Asia. GTD patients have characteristics based on sociodemographics, risk factors, and clinical characteristics. This study aims to determine the prevalence and characteri…
Background. Uterine prolapse is the herniation of the uterus from its natural anatomy position. The global prevalence of uterine prolapse ranges from 2 to 20%. Prolapse is a common condition with a multifactorial etiology. The life expectancy of women in Indonesia is increasing. Based on this data, the number of elderly women is expected to continue rising, raising concerns about an increase in…
Background: The intestinal worm infection known as Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) is mostly spread through soil medium during the egg and larval development stages. If humans come into contact with polluted soil, especially in areas where personal hygiene is lacking, they may become infected with infectious eggs and larvae. Refusing to trim and clean your fingernails is a sign of bad hygiene.…