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…
Background: Sepsis is a leading cause of death in intensive care units (ICU), with high mortality rates. As a routine, inexpensive, rapid, and readily accessible test, the complete blood count (CBC) has the potential to predict mortality. This study aimed to analyze the accuracy of CBC parameters as mortality predictors in ICU patients with sepsis. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was cond…
Background: The increasing number of TB cases must be addressed through planning and implementing various improvement efforts by improving the quality of care. Patient satisfaction reflects the quality of care received. There are seven dimensions of health service quality, including effective, safe, people-centered, timely, efficient, equitable, integrated. This study aims to determine the rela…
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects many organs. Hospital information system data in 2016 has reported 2,166 hospitalized patients with lupus in 858 hospitals and 550 of them died. Evaluation of disease activity is essential to determine appropriate therapy and prevent complications. This study aims to analyze the association of hematological inflamma…
Background. Dengue infection is an acute febrile infection triggered by dengue virus (DENV) infection. There are four serotypes of dengue virus, DENV 1-4. Palembang city, South Sumatra is ranked 5th as the city with the highest mortality rate in early 2024. This study aimed to determine the sociodemographic and clinical profiles of dengue infection patients who were hospitalized at Dr. Mohammad…
Background: Enamel is the outer layer and hardest tissue covering the crown of the tooth. Tooth enamel consist of 96% inorganic and 4% organic components. The missing component is called demineralization. Demineralization can be fixed by remineralization process. Remineralization can be enhanced by adding herbal ingredients such as gambir toothpaste as an alternative. Objective: This study aims…
Dental health is an essential component of overall health that affects individual well-being and productivity. The 2023 Indonesian Health Survey reported a high prevalence of oral and dental problems and a low utilisation of dental health services. PT X, a state-owned enterprises in Palembang, provides additional health insurance for its employees and their families through PT Y. This study aim…
Latar Belakang: Pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut merupakan pemahaman tentang cara merawat dan mencegah kondisi mulut terbebas dari penyakit. Pengetahuan kesehatan gigi dan mulut sangat penting diketahui pada semua kalangan usia, terutama pada usia remaja. Dalam perkembangannya, remaja sering mengalami masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut yang tidak hanya dipengaruhi dari sisa makanan, plak dan …
This study examines the total phenol content, flavonoid levels, and antioxidant capacity of the ethanol fraction of Arcangelisia flava (Yellow Wood). Oxidative stress, caused by an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidants, is a major factor in various chronic diseases. Arcangelisia flava, commonly used in traditional Southeast Asian medicine, contains secondary metabolit…
Brain tumors are neoplasms that occur in the brain, with an increasing prevalence each year. The risk of brain tumors rises in women who use hormonal contraceptives. Each year, the use of hormonal contraceptives continues to increase. However, the quality of counseling provided by healthcare workers remains insufficient. The level of knowledge among healthcare workers, particularly in primary c…
Arcangelisia flava (yellow wood) is an Indonesian medicinal plant traditionally used to treat various diseases. Its bioactive compounds, such as phenols and flavonoids, have potential antioxidant properties. This study aimed to determine the total phenolic content, total flavonoid content, and antioxidant activity of the ethyl acetate fraction of A. flava stem. Isolation of compounds was carrie…