Maternal separation (MS), atau pemisahan induk dengan anak, merupakan model stres awal kehidupan yang banyak digunakan untuk memahami dampaknya terhadap perkembangan otak dan perilaku psikologis. MS dapat meningkatkan risiko gangguan kecemasan akibat perubahan fungsi hipotalamus-pituitari-adrenal (HPA) dan neurotransmiter. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengevaluasi pengaruh durasi MS terhadap …
Pendahuluan: Angka kematian ibu dapat menjadi indikator yang menunjukkan tingkat kesehatan seorang ibu di suatu negara. Salah satu penyebab yang paling sering menyebabkan kematian ibu adalah perdarahan postpartum. Selain menjadi penyebab yang paling sering, perdarahan postpartum juga merupakan penyebab yang paling dapat dicegah. Cara pencegahan yang dapat dilakukan adalah dengan diagnosis yang …
Epiblepharon is a congenital eyelid abnormality that is most prevalent in children and characterized by the presence of an additional horizontal crease in the skin and orbicularis muscle. While the condition may resolve spontaneously with the growth of the facial bones, in some cases, severe and persistent symptoms may develop, necessitating intervention. Epidemiological studies have identified…
Backgroud: Systemic Lupus Eritematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune condition that affects multiple organs and often induced periods of remission and relapse. One of the therapies used is cyclophosphamide. However, previous studies have shown that cyclophosphamide has side effects, including lymphopenia. Methods: This studies is an analitic observational study with a cross sectional study design. Dat…
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of global mortality, including in Indonesia. This disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis and can be diagnosed through clinical symptoms, bacteriological examinations such as the Molecular Rapid Test (TCM), as well as additional tests including radiological and hematological evaluations. This study aims to analyze the profile of drug-sensit…
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis hubungan penggunaan gawai terhadap nyeri anggota gerak atas pada guru di MAN 3 Palembang. Penelitian menggunakan metode analitik observasional dengan desain cross-sectional. Sampel terdiri dari 57 guru yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi. Data diperoleh melalui kuesioner untuk mengukur durasi penggunaan gawai dan keluhan nyeri serta dilakukan …
Purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is a major food crop throughout the world and is widely recognized in Indonesia. Purple sweet potato has the potential to be used as an antibacterial agent to overcome infections caused by Staphyloccus aureus (S. aureus). Therefore, a study was performed with the aim of determining the effectiveness of purple sweet potato extract (Ipomoea batatas L.) aga…
Purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is a major food crop throughout the world and is widely recognized in Indonesia. Purple sweet potato has the potential to be used as an antibacterial agent to overcome infections caused by Staphyloccus aureus (S. aureus). Therefore, a study was performed with the aim of determining the effectiveness of purple sweet potato extract (Ipomoea batatas L.) aga…
Hyperthyroidism is a thyroid disorder most commonly due to Graves' disease, a multifactorial autoimmune disorder. Vitamin D is known to have an immunomodulatory function through the Vitamin D Receptor (VDR), which plays a role in both the innate and adaptive immune system. This suggests that vitamin D may influence the immune response in Graves' disease. Autoantibodies in Graves' disease, known…
Preeclampsia is hypertension in pregnancy with a systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg on two separate tests taken 4 hours apart at a gestational age of more than 20 weeks accompanied by new-onset proteinuria. Preeclampsia can worsen with severe features which may lead to seizure (eclampsia). Magnesium sulfate is used in preeclampsia with severe features a…
Frozen shoulder is a condition characterized by shoulder pain and limitation of motion, often interfering with the patient's daily activities and quality of life. The condition has a prevalence of approximately 2-5% of the general population, with patients experiencing limitations in movements such as flexion, abduction and rotation of the shoulder. The level of patient satisfaction in the mana…
Physical fitness is the basic ability to perform daily activities or activities effectively and efficiently without causing excessive fatigue. Factors that affect fitness include nutritional status, diet, and stress. Physical fitness in medical students is important because it will affect their health and academic performance. This study aims to analyze the effect of nutritional status, diet, a…
Dysphagia is a swallowing difficulty associated with the sensorimotor system, commonly occurring as a life-threatening symptom of neurological disorders. A key diagnostic tool for evaluating dysphagia is the Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES). This study aims to assess FEES findings in patients with oropharyngeal phase dysphagia caused by neurological disorders at Dr. Mohamma…
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels. Diabetes mellitus has become one of the major health issues with a steadily increasing prevalence in Indonesia. Due to its significant impact, diabetes mellitus has become a primary focus in the medical field. Over the years, animal experiments have been conducted to study diabetes mellitus and evaluate an…
Background: Physical fitness among adolescents in Indonesia remains below expectations. In fact, over 83.9% of older adolescents in Indonesia have low to very low physical fitness. This decline is supported by findings in sports economics, which show a yearly decrease. Several factors can affect physical fitness, the first being sleep patterns. Inadequate sleep is linked to reduced cardiovascul…
Abortus provocatus criminalis is the termination of pregnancy without medical reasons and is considered as a criminal offense. Although it is illegal, it remains widespread, especially in developing countries. In Indonesia, it is estimated that around 2,6 million abortion cases occur annually, with 700.000 of them involving teenagers. This study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude, and pract…
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, highly itchy inflammatory skin disease that places a significant burden on healthcare resources and patient quality of life. Publication of AD is still very limited in the province of South Sumatra, especially the city of Palembang. This study aims to determine the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of AD patients at the Dermatology, Venereology, …
Hydatidiform mole is a disease that originates from the placenta where the proliferation of villi trophoblasts occurred. In Indonesia, the incident number of hydatidiform mole is 1 per 40 pregnancies, so it is considered as an important disease with a high incident rate. Considering this incidence rate, periodic studies are needed to determine the development trend and clinical characteristics …
Acne vulgaris (AV) is a chronic inflammation of the pilosebaceous that commonly in adolescents. This condition can be influenced by various intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between gender, family history, stress level, sleep quality, and body mass index (BMI) with AV. Cross-sectional study at Senior High School 3 in Palembang. A total of 188…
Keganasan kelopak mata merupakan masalah signifikan pada populasi lansia, sering kali menyebabkan komplikasi serius jika tidak diobati. Lansia lebih rentan terhadap keganasan kelopak mata karena perubahan kulit akibat usia, paparan ultraviolet, dan kondisi medis dasar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis karakteristik kasus keganasan kelopak mata pada pasien lansia di RSUP Dr. Moh. Hoes…
Background: Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a microvascular complication of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) that can lead to visual impairment and blindness. The severity of DR is often correlated with decreased visual acuity, but other factors such as age, gender, intraocular pressure, glycemic control, hypertension, and the presence of macular edema may also contribute. This study aims to analyze the rel…
Tracheostomy is an action to maintain the airway so that it can enter the lungs and bypass the upper airway, by making a hole in the anterior wall of the trachea. A tracheal cannula is performed immediately after a tracheostomy to prevent air from passing through the larynx and vocal cords and prevent a person from producing sound. The tracheal cannula has an inner cannula that can be removed a…
The Maternal Mortality Rate in Indonesia continues to rise, with South Sumatra recording 175 per 100,000 live births in 2023. One of the main causes is anemia, often caused by iron deficiency, which affects 48.9% of pregnant women in Indonesia. Therefore, nutrition education that involves the active participation of pregnant women is crucial to reducing pregnancy complications and improving mat…
Latar Belakang: Perawatan intensif pada pasien obstetri di ICU sangat diperlukan untuk menangani komplikasi serius yang menjadi penyebab utama morbiditas dan mortalitas maternal. Diketahui bahwa di negara-negara berkembang, sekitar 1,5%–7% dari pasien yang dirawat di ICU adalah pasien obstetri yang mengalami kondisi kritis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik pasien obstet…
Latar Belakang : Penyakit ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) merupakan salah satu penyebab utama kematian global, yang membutuhkan penanganan cepat melalui Intervensi Koroner Perkutan (IKP) primer. Keterlambatan dalam tindakan reperfusi masih menjadi tantangan di Indonesia, termasuk di RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang. Penelitian ini bertujuan mengevaluasi waktu pencapaian Intervensi …
Background: Crossmatch to Transfusion Ratio (CTR) is one of the indicators to assess the efficiency of blood utilization. Blood transfusion is indicated to be efficient if the CTR value is ≤ 2,5. Inefficient blood utilization leads to reduced blood shelf life, decreased blood stock, waste of blood, materials, and resources, and increases the cost of services that must be paid by patients. Ort…
Thalassemia is a genetic disorder with a high prevalence in Indonesia. Prevention through premarital screening and genetic counseling is essential to reduce the prevalence of this disease. As future medical professionals, medical students are expected to possess adequate knowledge about premarital screening and genetic counseling to support thalassemia prevention. This study aims to identify th…
Postoperative nausea and vomiting include three main symptoms (nausea, retching, and vomiting/emesis) that can occur separately or simultaneously. The incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting can reach up to 80% in high-risk patient populations and up to 30% in the general patient population. This study aims to describe postoperative nausea and vomiting in orthopedic patients with neuraxi…
Latar Belakang. Tuberkulosis (TB) adalah penyakit menular yang disebabkan oleh bakteri Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tb) dan telah menjadi masalah kesehatan global sejak zaman kuno. Penyakit ini umumnya menyerang paru-paru, namun dapat juga mempengaruhi organ lain. Gejala utama TB meliputi batuk kronis, batuk berdarah, demam, penurunan berat badan, dan berkeringat malam. Menurut laporan WHO 20…
HIV/AIDS is a disease for which no cure has yet been found. However, there is an effective treatment to manage the virus, known as Antiretroviral Therapy (ART). Consistent ART can suppress the amount of HIV virus to undetectable levels. People living with HIV (PLHIV) who achieve viral suppression maintain a strong immune system, enjoy a better quality of life, and have a lower likelihood of tra…