Background: Epicanthus is a fold of skin at the nasal bridge and upper eyelid that covers the medial canthus. This condition is common in Asian populations (40–90%) but rare in non-Asians (2–5%). Epicanthus may represent a normal anatomical variation or be associated with syndromes such as Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, or blepharophimosis syndrome. Types of epicanthus include tarsal, palp…
Latar Belakang: Penyakit Jantung Koroner (PJK) adalah gangguan fungsi jantung akibat berkurangnya perfusi oksigen ke miokardium yang disebabkan oleh pembentukan plak aterosklerosis pada arteri koroner. Dengan meningkatnya kasus PJK, semakin berkembang pula berbagai terapi guna meningkatkan kualitas hidup pasien. Dari berbagai terapi, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) masih menjadi gold standa…
World Health Organization (WHO) 2023 states that Indonesia ranks second in the world with the most estimated new TB cases. Extra-pulmonary TB accounted for 16% of the 7.5 million overall TB cases in the world in 2019, including TB pleurisy. The diagnosis of TB pleurisy is still an obstacle due to the gold standard examination which often gives negative results, making it less accurate. In cases…
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious multisystemic disease cause by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). The bacteria Mtb can invade the children lungs which results in pulmonary TB. Not all pulmonary TB in children is bacteriologically confirmed. This study aims to determine the prevalence and distribution of characteristics of bacteriologically confirmed pediatric pulmonary TB patients at Mohammad …
Gallstone is known as Cholelithiasis, it is a condition characterized by the formation of stones in the gallbladder. Now gallstone is the most prevalent gastrointestinal conditions. Gallstone is the greatest numbers in inpatient hospitality. It is advised that people with cholelithiasis who exhibit symptoms have a gallbladder removed or a cholecystectomy, which can be done by laparoscopically. …
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in children, especially cancer of the haematopoietic system known as leukaemia. Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is the most common type of leukaemia in children. Since 2019 to now, Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang has used the LLA-2018 national protocol as a chemotherapy protocol for LLA children, but there has been no further research on the outcome…
A doctor's career encompasses various paths, including clinical, non-clinical, and non-medical roles. This diversity impacts the unequal distribution of the medical profession both nationally and internationally. This study aims to identify the preferences and factors influencing general medical graduates in determining their further education and career paths, specifically at the Faculty of Me…
Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) merupakan penyakit infeksi yang dapat menyebabkan komplikasi serius seperti syok. Penelitian sebelumnya menunjukkan adanya peningkatan kadar enzim hati, terutama SGOT dan SGPT, pada pasien DBD, yang sering dikaitkan dengan derajat keparahan penyakit. Namun, penelitian hubungan spesifik antara kadar SGOT, SGPT, dan keparahan DBD pada anak masih terbatas. Penelitian in…
This study identified contamination of Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH) eggs in cabbage purchased at Kebon Semai Traditional Market in Palembang City. STH spreads through the soil and can cause various health problems. Cabbage, which is often consumed raw, is very susceptible to STH egg contamination. This study used a descriptive observational cross-sectional design. Thirty cabbage samples wer…
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites. Previous studies have shown that nearly all pathogens have developed resistance to antibiotics due to irrasional antibiotic use. This study aims to determine the distribution of bacterial types and antibiotic sensitivity in pneumonia patients in the ICU of RSMH Palembang in 2023. This descriptiv…
Rotator cuff is a group of shoulder muscles consist of M.Subscapularis, M.Infraspinatus, M.Teres minor, and M.Supraspinatus. Rotator cuff syndrome (RCS) refers to injuries, diseases, or degenerative conditions affecting these muscles, including supraspinatus impingement, rotator cuff tears, acute calcific tendinitis, and biceps tendinitis. Studies indicate shoulder pain affects 7.7-62 on 1,000 …
Hypertension, a growing global health issue, poses significant risks for severe complications such as cardiovascular and renal diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported an increase in cases from 650 million in 1990 to 1.3 billion in 2019. In Indonesia, the prevalence is 34.1% (Riskesdas 2018), influenced by factors such as age, obesity, lifestyle, and genetics. Managing hypertensio…
Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a common ear disease with a relatively high prevalence in developing countries. CSOM can lead to hearing loss, which affects the patient's quality of life. This study aims to investigate the relationship between CSOM type and the degree and type of hearing loss at the ENT-HN Department of RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang. This is an analytical observ…
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease characterized by the formation of osteophytes, thinning of the subchondral plates, and loss of cartilage in the articular joints. Risk factors for knee OA can include, age, gender, obesity, weight-heavy work, and a history of comorbidities. This study is an observational descriptive study with a cross-sectional design. The sample consisted of patien…
Burns have high morbidity and mortality rates in the community. The prevalence of burns in Indonesia increased from 0.7% in 2013 to 1.3% in 2018. Burn trauma affects the patient's quality of life physically, psychologically, and socially. Various aspects such as the level of depth, burn area, and scar can affect the patient's quality of life. The purpose of this study is to describe the charact…
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease that involves various body systems and produces various autoantibodies. One of the autoantibodies in SLE is anti-double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (anti-dsDNA) which is found in 70% of patients with SLE. Anti-dsDNA antibody has high specificity so it has been used as an indicator of disease activity. This study aims to dete…
Cerebral aneurysms occur in the arterial wall of the brain. Clipping, a common method used in aneurysms management, but at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang Hospital this procedure han only been done since 2022. This study aims to determine the profile of cerebral aneurysm patients treated with clipping at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang Hospital in January 2022 – May 2024. This study uses a descri…
Rehabilitasi Sebagai Upaya Depenalisai Terhadap Pencandu Narkotika dapat dijadikan sebagai salah satu upaya bagi pencandu narkotika. Karena setiap pencandu itu adalah orang yang sakit fisiknya dan sakit jiwanya, oleh karena kencanduannya pada Narkotika. sehingga bagi penyalahguna Narkotika perlu direhabilitasi dan diobati ketimbang harus ditempatkan didalam Lembaga Permasyarakatan. adapun rumus…
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the vermiform appendix that requires immediate surgery. Leukocytes, particularly neutrophils, are blood cells that play a role in the inflammatory response. This study aims to analyze the relationship between leukocyte count and neutrophil differential count with pathological anatomy results as indicators of inflammation levels in patients with acute and chron…
THR is an arthroplasty technique that removes necrotic tissue from the hip joint and replaces it with a prosthesis. Globally, THR prevalence is increasing with various risk factors. In Indonesia, THR prevalence is 118.8 per 100,000 population per year, with a joint disease dominance in South Sumatra at 6.48%. This study aims to describe the characteristics of patients who underwent THR at RSUP …
Background: The main challenge after orthodontic treatment was preventing relapse, which referred to the tendency of teeth to return to their original position after fixed orthodontic treatment. Although retainers were used to maintain treatment results, previous studies showed that the relapse rate still exceeded 19%, indicating that the appropriate selection of retainer type was crucial to ma…
Background: Periodontal disease is one of the dental and oral health problems with a fairly high percentage in Indonesia. One of the microorganisms that plays a role in periodontal disease is the bacterium A. actinomycetemcomitans. Catfish (Pangasius sp) as the most cultivated in South Sumatra is reported to have amino acid content that has the potential to be antibacterial. Objective: To deter…
Gout arthritis is an inflammatory joint condition caused by uric acid crystal accumulation. The inflammatory mechanism involves complex pathways that increase Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) levels. Muntingia calabura L. leaves contain bioactive compounds, such as flavonoids, which are known to reduce ROS production by mitigating pro-inflammatory signaling pathways. This study aims to evaluate th…
Background: Maxillofacial trauma is a serious type of facial injury that requires intensive care. However, systematic research on the characteristics of maxillofacial trauma patients in Palembang is still very limited. Therefore, the author conducted this study to analyze in detail the characteristics of maxillofacial trauma patients that treated at Plastic Surgery Department of RSUP Dr. Mohamm…
Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) undergoing hemodialysis often face the problem of high rates of malnutrition. Malnutrition itself is a health problem caused by improper nutrition, when the body does not not meet the adequate vitamins, minerals and nutrients needed.Hemodialysis is carried out to maintain survival while also changing the patient's lifestyle.This type of research is obs…
Latar Belakang: Sepsis akibat infeksi jamur paling sering ditemukan di ICU dan dikaitkan erat dengan luaran yang buruk. Infeksi jamur dikaitkan dengan angka kematian tinggi, waktu perawatan di ICU dan penggunaan ventilator lebih lama. Penggunaan obat anti jamur empiris yang tepat dikaitkan dengan penurunan angka mortalitas. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan penggunaan obat an…
Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among critically ill patients. Coagulation abnormalities are frequently observed in TBI patients and may significantly influence clinical outcomes, including intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay, duration of mechanical ventilation, and mortality. This study aims to evaluate the association betwe…
Background: PaCO₂ plays a crucial role in cerebral autoregulation and perfusion. Both hypercapnia (increased PaCO₂) and hypocapnia (decreased PaCO₂) may have detrimental effects. Alterations in PaCO₂ can contribute to clinical outcomes in traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients after craniotomy. Methods: An observational analytic cohort was conducted in the ICU of Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hosp…
Dermatophytosis is a fungal infection caused by dermatophytes, characterized by symptoms such as red rashes, pruritus, and sometimes alopecia when the infection occurs on the scalp. Community health cadres are individuals who voluntarily originate from the community and play a crucial role in advancing public health. Serving as community liaisons in health promotion, they are instrumental in th…
Background : Thyroid carcinoma is the most common endocrine malignancy, with its incidence continuously increasing annually due to population growth, environmental changes, aging, lifestyle changes, and comorbidities. However, research on factors associated with thyroid carcinoma remains very limited in Indonesia. Gender, age, Body Mass Index (BMI), residence, and history of thyroid disease are…