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…
Background: Fibroblasts play an important role in the process of wound healing in the proliferation phase. Honey contains flavonoids, phenolic acids, vitamins and enzymes that play a role in increasing fibroblasts. The aim of this research was to determine the effect of Sumbawa forest honey on increasing the number of fibroblast cells after Wistar rat tooth extraction on day 7. Method: This is …
Background: Streptococcus mutans is one of the main factors causing dental caries. The side effects of improper use of antibacterial drugs create an urgency to seek alternative materials. Mackerel fish is a type of marine fish whose collagen hydrolysate has potential as an alternative antibacterial agent. Aim: This study aims to determine the antibacterial activity of collagen hydrolysate from …
Background: Candida albicans is a fungal species that most commonly causes infections in the oral cavity. The emergence of side effects from the use of antifungal drugs encourages research to find alternative treatments. Telang plant is one of the plants whose content has potential as an alternative antifungal material. Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine the inhibition of telang le…
Socket preservation adalah suatu prosedur untuk mengurangi proses kehilangan tulang dengan memasukkan bahan bone graft ke dalam soket tulang alveolar pascaekstraksi gigi. Ikan gabus (Channa striata) merupakan ikan air tawar yang sisiknya dapat dimanfaatkan karena memiliki kandungan kalsium dan fosfor sebagai prekursor hidroksiapatit. Hidroksiapatit (HAp) sebagai salah satu material bone graft m…
Background: Thermoplastic nylon is a material that is flexible, has good esthetics, and is used as an alternative for individuals who are allergic to residual resin monomers and metals. However, thermoplastic nylon has a high water absorption rate, which affects its color stability. Color stability is one of the most important clinical properties in dentistry. One factor that can influence the …
Introduction: Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive microorganism that can be found in the human body, including in the oral cavity. These microorganisms can cause various diseases in the oral cavity, including abscesses, gingivitis, mucositis, parotitis, angular cheilitis, and denture stomatitis. The use of chlorhexidine can overcome this, but it can cause side effects. This problem can be …
Background: Cuka pempek is a traditional food from Palembang that contains acid as one of its components. Continuous consumption of cuka pempek can affect the surface roughness of heat-cured acrylic resin denture bases due to its ability to absorb liquids. Objective: To determine the effect of the types of acid in cuka pempek on the surface roughness of heat-cured acrylic resin denture base. Me…
Background: Fluoride is a material commonly found in green vegetables, legumes, fish, potatoes, and in products to which fluoride was added such as toothpaste, mouthwash, and fluoride-containing restorative materials. The incorporation of fluoride into restorative materials such as glass ionomer cement (GIC) and fluoride-containing flowable composite resin was intended to allow those materials …
Background: Premolar impaction is often found in dental practice, especially in the second premolar of the mandible after the third molar and canine. Premolar teeth in the mandible are reported to have a higher prevalence rate than in the maxilla, which is 24% of all impaction cases. The choice of impaction treatment plan generally depends on the position of the impacted tooth, the developmenta…
Background : Bleeding is a common complication of surgery.The body's mechanism for spontaneously stopping bleeding is hemostatics. Bleeding during and after surgery is certainly a challenge for surgeons if it is not controlled. Curcuma longa extract can shorten the bleeding time because it contains curcumin and tannin. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Curcuma longa extra…