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.…
Introduction: Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) are infections that patients get during the treatment period not only in hospitals, but also other health care facilities, provided that the patient is not infected or in the incubation period upon admission. Patient-related factors include age, comorbidities, especially those causing immunosuppression, length of hospital stay, and exposure …
Background: Geriatrics is a branch of medical science that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of elderly patients. The population of elderly individuals increases every year, leading to a rise in the number of geriatric patients requiring healthcare, including anesthesia services. The presence of cognitive impairments and low quality of life increases the risk of postoperative mortality in …
Background. Breast cancer, the leading type of cancer in the world causing the highest mortality rate among women, can have both physical and emotional negative impacts on those undergoing mastectomy as a primary procedure. Evaluating the quality of life of breast cancer patients is crucial in improving patient health outcomes and assessing appropriate treatments, which can be achieved through …
Background: Gestational anemia is classified based on the trimester of pregnancy with Hb levels
Introduction : Seizures are one of the most common neurological disorders in children, the most common etiologies of seizures in children include epilepsy, intracranial infections, febrile seizures, metabolic disorders, and others. What is expected in the therapeutic response to seizures is for the patient to be seizure-free for the rest of his life. This study aims to determine the etiology an…
Background: Prostate cancer is the second most frequently diagnosed malignancy. According ot data from Global Burden Cancer and hte Ministry of Health, ni 2020 there were 13,564 new cases and 48,63 deaths ni Indonesia and 376.% of Indonesia's total population were smokers. There si research that says there si an increased risk of death from prostate cancer ni patients who smoke. Objective: This…
Background: Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is a leukemia subtype, accounts for 15% of adult leukemia. CML progression occurs in chronic, accelerated, and blast phases. Common clinical manifestations include anemia, splenomegaly, and other symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, etc. In cases suspected of CML, a complete blood count is the initial examination. Diagnostic confirmation then achieve…
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: Purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is some type of potatoes that commonly used as an alternative for rice. Eventhough purple sweet potato was known to had phytopharmacal potentials, there is still few scientific literatures about the using of purple sweet potato as a therapeutic choice for renal fibrosis. This study is aimed to measure the efficacy of purple sweet potato extra…
Background: Purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is some type of potatoes that commonly used as an alternative for rice. Eventhough purple sweet potato was known to had phytopharmacal potentials, there is still few scientific literatures about the using of purple sweet potato as a therapeutic choice for renal fibrosis. This study is aimed to measure the efficacy of purple sweet potato extra…
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most common bacterial infections in humans and is the causative agent of many human infections including bacteremia and sepsis. The use of antibiotics is a way of management, but excessive use can increase resistance. This study aims to see the effectiveness of antibacterial growth of ethanol extract of Carica papaya L. flowers on the inhibition of S.aureus A…
Background. Multi Drug Resistant-TB (MDR-TB) is a condition where there is resistance to isoniazid (H) and rifampicin (R) simultaneously, with or without subsequent resistance to other first-line OAT. In 2021, WHO recorded around 450,000 MDR-TB cases in the world with a mortality rate of 191,000 cases. In Indonesia, there are about 28,000 cases of MDR-TB. This needs to receive great attention i…
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…
Background. Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is a condition where the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart muscle is insufficient, resulting from pathological processes in the coronary arteries. In 2021, CAD caused the death of 375,476 people globally. One of the invasive therapies to restore blood supply to the heart muscle is Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG). This research aims to deter…
Backgroud. The adolescence period is a vulnerable stage in terms of nutrition due to several contributing factors. Firstly, there is rapid physical growth during adolescence. Secondly, lifestyle and dietary patterns often undergo changes during this period. Therefore, adolescents require a higher intake of nutrients. This can lead to nutritional problems if not handled appropriately. The 2018 R…
Introduction: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is defined as compression of the distal median nerve with symptoms of intermittent pain, numbness, paraesthesia, as well as tingling along the median nerve’s innervation. Medical faculty students have been studied to have moderate to high gadget dependence, which is a risk factor for CTS. CTS can be diagnosed based on a structured anamnesis with the …
This research constitutes an experimental analytic study conducted in vivo, employing two parameters. The investigation of total cholesterol levels was conducted using a pre-test and post-test design with a control group. Conversely, the study of hepatic histology utilized a post-test with a control group design. Thirty male mice were allocated into five groups: a negative control, an obesity c…
Background: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that attacks the human urinary system. The discovery of a significant number of bacteria shows a growth rate of more than 100,000 cfu/ml and is known as bacteriuria. This bacteriuria can be asymptomatic or symptomatic. The Indonesian Urogynecology Association estimates that the prevalence of UTI in pregnant women is 2-10%. Urina…