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…
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: 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: 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…
Latar Belakang: Sindrom koroner akut (SKA) merupakan kelompok penyakit yang meliputi angina tidak stabil, NSTEMI dan STEMI, serta merupakan salah satu diagnosis yang sering ditemukan pada ruang IGD. Troponin T umumnya digunakan untuk diagnosis, serta skor grace sebagai prognosis pasien SKA. Sayangnya pemeriksaan tersebut tidak bisa dilakukan kepada semua orang karena pemeriksaan tersebut belum …
Chronic renal failure is a condition in which kidney function decreases progressively and can cause various complications that can increase the potential for Drug Related Problems (DRPs). The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of Drug Related Problems (DRPs) and the percentage of incidence of DRPs in patients with chronic renal failure with or without complications at RSUD Sit…
Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease that can attack various organ systems in the body. SLE disease occurs due to the formation of autoantibodies which provide an excessive response resulting in the formation of immune complexes. Disease activity in SLE patients can be seen from the severity of the disease. The severity of the disease can be influenced …
Introduction: Gallstone, known as cholelithiasis, occurs within the gallbladder (cholecystolithiasis), common bile duct (choledocholithiasis), or both. Many risk factors influence the occurrence of cholelithiasis, including Body Mass Index (BMI) and lipid profile levels. BMI is often associated with an individual's lipid profile. In the obesity group, total cholesterol levels, LDL levels, and t…
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that can attack the immune system and make the body susceptible to various diseases. Opportunistic infections can arise during the natural course of disease due to HIV infection. One of the opportunistic infections that is often found is tuberculosis (TB). This condition can be said to be someone who suffers from TB-HIV/AIDS co-infection. This study…
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 : 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…
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Background: Oral ulcers are divided into two, namely multiple ulcers and solitary ulcers.Single or solitary ulcers are divided into three based on disease severity criteria, including acute, chronic and recurrent. There are various treatments for treating ulcers, one of which is turmeric. Curcumin gel with 1% concentration is reported to have the ability to heal ulcer lesions. This curcumin gel…
Introduction: Ovarian cancer is one of the main causes of death in women throughout the world. Plasma cells as one of the immune cells that infiltrate tumors have an important role in forming a pro-tumor or anti-tumor immune response. The aim of this study was to determine the comparison of plasma cell infiltration based on the clinicopathological characteristics of serous ovarian carcinoma at …
Background: Bacterial meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges caused by bacterial infection. Bacterial meningitis is still a neurological emergency with high morbidity and mortality rates at all ages, especially in developing countries. The most common causative bacteria vary by age and geographic location. Antibiotic administration is the main treatment as causal therapy against germs th…
Background. Pneumothorax is a respiratory emergency that requires immediate treatment. Pneumothorax can occur with apparently normal lungs or in the presence of underlying lung disease, and can occur spontaneously or after trauma. This study aims to determine the characteristics of pneumothorax patients treated at Siti Fatimah Az-Zahra Hospital, South Sumatra. Methods. This study is a descripti…
Background. Congenital heart disease, also known as congenital heart defects (CHD), refers to anatomical abnormalities in the heart and major blood arteries that affect humans from the time of conception. The prevalence reaches eight to ten per 1000 births. Heart failure symptoms might range from pallor, cold acral, tachycardia or may also be asymptomatic. Heart murmurs may support the diagnosi…