Background: Sexual harassment is a serious and widespread human rights violation, encompassing physical, verbal, or psychological acts without the victim's consent, occurring in various contexts such as households, workplaces, and educational institutions. Its impact is severe, including depression and decreased quality of life. Among students, cases of sexual harassment continue to increase, e…
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the world, with a total of 569,847 cases and 311,365 deaths in 2018. Cervical cancer ranks as the second-highest cause of death in women . This study aims to determine the prevalence , age distribution , and distribution of histopathology subtypes based on the World Health Organization 2014 classification , the location of metastasis, the rela…
Background: The eyelids in humans have a vital role in protecting the eyes from the external environment and foreign objects. The skin of the eyelids is not only the thinnest skin of the body but also the part that is often exposed to sunlight, in addition the eyelids are also the most sensitive part of the body, making it possible to contract benign or malignant tumors. This study purpose is t…
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) is a clinical syndrome of sudden decrease in glomerular filtration rate. Several risk factors for pediatric GgGA include sociodemographics, congenital diseases, and renal replacement therapy (RRT). GgGA is often found in hospitalized sick children and is at high risk of death. This study used analytic research with a cross sectional approach. Subjects were taken using …
Background: Gastric malignant tumors are the sixth most common malignancy in the world and the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the world. Approximately 90% of gastric malignant tumor cases originate from the epithelium, namely adenocarcinoma. The etiology and main risk factors for gastric malignant tumors are caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. Symptoms of gastric malignant tumors …
Obesity is a condition characterized by excess body fat, leading to various health issues, including histological changes in organs such as the spleen (lien). This study aims to compare the histological features of the spleen in an obesity mouse model treated with Moringa oleifera leaf extract to investigate its potential effects on obesity-induced histological alterations. This experimental st…
Obesitas merupakan masalah kesehatan global yang berkaitan dengan inflamasi sistemik, termasuk inflamasi lobular pada hati yang memicu perkembangan Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). Ekstrak daun kelor (Moringa oleifera) dikenal memiliki efek antioksidan dan antiinflamasi yang potensial untuk menurunkan inflamasi tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan desain deskriptif observasional denga…
Low Birth Weight (LBW) is a leading cause of infant mortality and is associated with various long-term complications, such as growth and developmental disorders. Maternal characteristics and behaviors during pregnancy are believed to influence the incidence of LBW. This study aims to explore this relationship. A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted involving 55 mothers who delivered b…
Latar belakang: Candida albicans merupakan jamur yang dapat menyebabkan kandidiasis psuodomembran atau oral trush, yang apabila tidak dirawat dapat menyebar ke aliran darah dan menyebabkan sepsis dan syok sepsis. Menyikat gigi dengan pasta gigi dapat mengontrol plak secara kimiawi. Kombinasi fluoride dan ekstrak gambir terbukti dapat menghambat pertumbuhan C. albicans, kombinasi kedua bahan ter…
Latar belakang: Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans adalah bakteri gram negatif yang paling sering ditemukan pada periodontitis. Daun sirih merah sebagai bahan alami dilaporkan memiliki kandungan senyawa berupa flavonoid, alkaloid, tanin, saponin dan minyak atsiri yang terbukti memiliki efek antibakteri. Tujuan: Mengetahui ada atau tidaknya aktivitas antibakteri ekstrak daun sirih merah (Pipe…
Background: Solid tumors are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children. The outcomes of pediatric patients with solid tumors are influenced by various factors, including demographic characteristics, nutritional status, perinatal history, socioeconomic conditions, tumor stage, and the type of therapy administered. Data regarding outcomes and associated factors among children with soli…
Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health problem frequently accompanied by anemia, commonly caused by iron deficiency. In patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis, iron deficiency may result from chronic inflammation, repeated blood loss, and impaired iron metabolism. Assessing iron status is essential to reduce morbidity and mortality. Objective: To describe the characterist…
Background: Current digital photo technology is used as an alternative method of occlusal vertical dimension measurement (DVO) for denture fabrication. The use of IOS-based smartphones could be an alternative to DSLR cameras because it is more practical and has been equipped with OIS sensor shift technology and portrait mode. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the difference …
Background: Digital photo analysis is an alternative method of measuring the vertical dimension of occlusion in the denture manufacturing process. The use of android-based smartphone cameras can be an alternative to DSLR cameras because they are equipped with automatic mode features. Objective: This study aims to determine the difference in the results of measuring the vertical dimension of occ…
Background: Canine impaction tooth is a condition when a tooth cannot erupt completely in accordance with its eruption time. Maxillary canines are the most commonly impacted teeth after third molars. Confirming the diagnosis of canine tooth impaction requires supporting examinations in the form of radiographic examinations, one of which is the panoramic radiography technique. Panoramic radiogra…
Latar belakang: Karies gigi merupakan penyakit yang disebabkan oleh aktivitas mikroba pada karbohidrat yang terfermentasi. Sumber utama plak dan karies gigi adalah mikroorganisme khususnya strain bakteri Streptococcus mutans yang berperan dalam pembentukan plak. Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) memiliki glukosiltransferase surface (GTFs) yang berperan pada proses perlekatan dan virulensi bakter…
Introduction: Hypospadias is a complex congenital anomaly with a prevalence of 1:250-1:300 births. Glanular-Frenular Collar (GFC) technique emphasizes tissue preservation and formation of near-normal anatomy. This study evaluates the profile and short-term outcomes of hypospadias surgery using GFC by a single operator in two healthcare facilities in Palembang. Methods: A descriptive-analytic qu…
Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) is a collection of symptoms related to prolonged use of digital devices, such as eye strain, dry eyes, and visual disturbances. CVS is a common health issue, especially among university students who frequently use computers for academic activities. This study aims to determine the incidence and risk factors of CVS among students of the Faculty of Medicine, Sriwija…
Background: Heart valve disease is a structural or functional abnormality of the cardiac valves that can lead to significant hemodynamic disturbances and increased morbidity and mortality. Aortic or mitral valve surgery is the definitive treatment for severe stenosis or regurgitation. Data regarding the profile of patients undergoing heart valve surgery at Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang rem…
Pendahuluan: ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) merupakan bentuk tersering sindrom koroner akut dengan risiko morbiditas dan mortalitas yang tinggi. Lama rawat inap menjadi salah satu indikator prognosis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan akurasi skor risiko GRACE dan klasifikasi Killip dalam memprediksi lama rawat inap pada pasien STEMI di RS Mohammad Hoesin Palembang. Metod…
Latar Belakang: Penyakit ginjal kronik (PGK) merupakan masalah kesehatan dengan beban morbiditas dan mortalitas yang tinggi, terutama pada pasien dengan faktor risiko seperti hipertensi dan diabetes melitus. Pada stadium lanjut, penurunan fungsi ginjal yang progresif sering memerlukan terapi pengganti ginjal berupa hemodialisis. Pemetaan karakteristik pasien hemodialisis diperlukan sebagai dasa…
Colorectal cancer is a cancer with increasing prevalence globally. Tumor budding, which characterizes the morphology of tumor invasiveness, is recognized as an important prognostic factor in this type of cancer. Although many studies have been conducted to determine the relationship between the degree of tumor budding with clinical and histopathological characteristics, a clear consensus still …
Background: Ameloblastoma was the most commonly found benign odontogenic tumor in the mandible. This tumor showed aggresive local growth and was often diagnosed late due to its non-specific early symptoms. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of ameloblastoma at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, based on age, gender , tumor location, histopathological type, and treatment …
Background: β-thalassemia major is a genetic disorder that causes chronic anemia, requiring patients to undergo regular lifelong blood transfusions. Repeated transfusions and ineffective erythropoiesis lead to iron accumulation, which is indicated by elevated serum ferritin levels. Iron overload can affect endocrine function, including growth hormone, thereby increasing the risk of growth diso…
Background: Antenatal care (ANC) is a series of health services that are essential to support the health of pregnant women and fetuses. The quality of ANC services plays a crucial role in reducing maternal and infant mortality. This study aims to analyze the level of satisfaction of pregnant women with antenatal care at Puskesmas Sekip, Palembang in 2024. Method: This study used a quantitative …
Background: Epoxy resin-based sealer is the gold standard sealer because of its good physical properties. However, epoxy resin sealer has the potential for cytotoxicity which can inhibit the healing process of periapical tissue. Calcium silicate-based sealer is an alternative sealer because of its more biocompatible properties. Objectives: This study aimed to compare cytotoxicity between calciu…
Background: Dental plaque is the primary cause of oral health problems, such as caries and periodontal disease. Since plaque is often clinically invisible, a disclosing solution is required to facilitate its detection and removal. Purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) has potential as a disclosing solution due to its anthocyanin content, which provides color and antioxidant properties. Objec…
Background: Candida albicans is a microorganism that can be a pathogen in the oral cavity and lead to a disease like oral candidiasis. Aloe vera has been proven to have antifungal activity against C. albicans and can be made into a jelly candy product. Aim: This study aims to determine the antifungal activity of Aloe vera jelly candy against C. albicans. Method: This study was an in vitro exper…
Background: Staphylococcus aureus is a normal flora of the oral cavity that can turn into a pathogen and cause various diseases such as abscesses, gingivitis, angular cheilitis, and denture stomatitis. This can be overcome with chlorhexidine, but long-term use can cause side effects. Using herbal ingredients with antibacterial properties can be an alternative treatment as a substitute for chlor…