Maternal separation (MS), is a commonly used model to study the effects of early life experiences. The offspring are separated from the mother during the early postnatal period, resulting in limited exposure to the mother. This separation can affect cognitive development by inducing prolonged stress and altering brain neuroplasticity. This effect was especially seen in the hippocampus, which is…
Background. Urinary incontinence (UI) is the involuntary discharge of urine. UI is often not reported due to social stigma and public belief that UI is a normal condition. In addition, UI is a non-life-threatening condition so people consider UI as a nuisance and not a health problem. This shows the need for promotive and preventive efforts so that patients can immediately seek medical treatmen…
Background. Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a chronic infection of the middle ear with tympanic membrane perforation and ear discharge lasting more than two months, either continuously or intermittently. Cholesteatoma, a dangerous type of CSOM, is an abnormal growth of squamous epithelium in the middle ear, which can lead to hearing loss and complications if left untreated. This stud…
Background: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) is a pregnancy-related disorder characterized by abnormal proliferation of trophoblastic tissue. Several factors have been associated with an increased risk of developing GTD. This study aims to examine the relationship between age, parity, gravidity, history of hydatidiform mole, history of abortion, education, and occupation with the inciden…
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 …
Mitral valve diseases, such as stenosis mitral and regurgitation, are major causes of cardiac dysfunction that significantly affect patients’ quality of life. Data on patient characteristics with mitral valve disorders in Indonesia remain limited. This study aims to describe the profile of patients undergoing mitral valve surgery at RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang from July 2023 to July 20…
Background. Osteoporosis is a bone disorder characterized by low bone mass and increased risk of fractures, particularly in developing countries. In Indonesia, the prevalence reaches 19.7%, with vitamin D deficiency in Asia estimated at 60-80%, especially among osteoporosis patients. Vitamin D plays a critical role in maintaining calcium balance in the body and, when deficient, may accelerate b…
Background: Preterm labor is labor that occurs between 20 weeks and 37 weeks of gestation. The prevalence of preterm labor is increasing and complications are high. Complications of preterm labor are the leading cause of death of children under 5 years of age and cause about 1 million deaths each year. Untreated risk factors are one of the causes of the increased prevalence of preterm labor and…
Background: Chronic hepatitis B is an infectious disease that can cause liver fibrosis. If not treated further, it will develop into cirrhosis and liver cancer. Therefore, an examination is needed to determine the severity of chronic liver disease. Various examination methods have been carried out to determine the level of liver fibrosis, but some areas have limited examination tools, especiall…
Background: Primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) is one of the main causes of blindness that can be prevented through early detection and proper management. This study aims to analyze the distribution of PACG classification and its management at the Eye Polyclinic of Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang for the period 2023. Method: The design of this study was descriptive retrospective, usin…
Background: Stress is a condition that a person experiences when there is a disequilibrium between the demands received and the ability to cope with them. Stress occurs in everyone regardless of age, occupation, and gender, including medical students. A study of medical school students in the United States found that 57% of students experienced psychological distress and 23% experienced clinica…
Perianal fistula is a pathological channel connecting the anus to the perianal skin area. A clear dominance is observed among young adults (mean age: 40 years) dan males, with diabetes mellitus identified as its predisposing factor. This study aims to describe the characteristics of perianal fistula patients and analyze the relationship between age, gender, and history of diabetes mellitus with…
Protein is one of the nutrients that play an important role in supporting physical growth and brain development in children. Lack of protein intake in the growth period can inhibit bone growth and cause stunting. In children aged 12-23 months, complementary feeding is a crucial stage in meeting nutritional needs, including protein. Therefore, this study aims to assess the protein adequacy of co…
Background : Blood pressure is an important indicator for diagnosing various diseases, including in children. Aneroid and digital sphygmomanometers are the primary tools for measuring blood pressure, but their results are often debated. This study aimed to evaluate the agreement between blood pressure measurements using aneroid and digital sphygmomanometers. Methods : This analytical observatio…
Scoliosis is a spinal curvature disorder that can be experienced by all ages and is associated with decreased quality of life. Currently, there is little data on the prevalence of adult scoliosis in young adults both in Indonesia and in the world. Diagnosis of scoliosis is costly and carries risks due to radiation exposure. With the advancement of technology, smartphone applications can detect …
Stroke is the leading cause of disability in Indonesia. Post-stroke recovery is based on changes in the plasticity of the central nervous system that compensate for the loss of ipsilesional activity. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has emerged as a painless, non-invasive technique that can stimulate the human brain and aid post-stroke rehabilitation. This study aims to determine the cli…
Background: The liver is a vital organ essential for metabolism, detoxification,and nutrient storage but is highly vulnerable to damage from exposure to toxic substances like CCl4. This compound can rapidly induce liver fibrosis. Purple sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.), a plant widely consumed in Indonesia, is predominantly used for its tubers, while its leaves are often neglected. However, th…
The Internet is a technology that is widely used by all people in the world. The number of internet users in Indonesia reached 221,563,479 as of early 2024. The internet has many impacts, both positive and negative, one of which is internet addiction. Among teenagers, internet addiction is a phenomenon that is happening a lot, especially among medical students at Sriwijaya University because th…
Often thought of as an adult disease, diabetes is now more prevalent in adolescents. Blood sugar levels that are close to the threshold but not high enough to be classified as diabetes are called prediabetes. The condition of prediabetes is influenced by several risk factors. This study aims to determine the factors associated with the incidence of prediabetes in medical students at Sriwijaya U…
Background: Hepatic cirrhosis is a late-stage pathologic condition of liver damage. Diagnosis of fibrosis progression as early as possible is necessary to prevent disease progression to hepatic cirrhosis and to support patient prognosis. In the diagnosis of hepatic cirrhosis, the FIB-4 score is one of the non-invasive biomarkers that is easy to perform through its simple examination. Previous s…
Background: Autonomic dysfunction is one of the most important non-motor symptoms as it affects a broad symptom domain that supports the diagnosis of parkinsonism. Symptoms of autonomic dysfunction are symptoms that are present in almost all PD patients and are one of the earliest symptoms to arise, at least fulfilling one of the domains tested on the SCOPA-AUT questionnaire. This study aims to…
Cardiovascular disease is the biggest contributor to death worldwide. Hypertension is one of the biggest risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Deaths due to cardiovascular disease caused by hypertension can be prevented by increasing physical activity and regulating diet. This study aims to analyze the relationship between physical activity and diet with the incidence of hypertension in adul…
Introduction: In Indonesia, the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminths (STH) infection ranges from 2.5% to 62%, primarily affecting lower socioeconomic groups with poor sanitation. STH transmission can occur through fecal-oral routes, skin penetration of larvae, and mechanical vectors. Flies are vectors of foodborne diseases, including diarrhea, typhoid, dysentery, cholera, and helminthiasis.…
Unhealthy lifestyle changes in modern times pose a threat to coronary heart disease, particularly in the form of STEMI. According to the 2023 SKI report, ischemic heart disease ranks as the second leading cause of death from non-communicable diseases in Indonesia. STEMI does not only affect older individuals but can also occur in younger adults. This study aims to describe the patterns of STEMI…
Asupan sarapan pagi yang cukup dapat mendukung peserta didik untuk memaksimalkan prestasi dalam belajar. Karbohidrat merupakan salah satu makronutrien yang paling banyak dibutuhkan oleh tubuh. Bahan makanan dengan karbohidrat mengandung indeks glikemik (IG). IG memengaruhi stabilitas gula darah yang mendukung kerja otak. Kerja otak yang optimal dapat memaksimalkan kemampuan belajar peserta didi…
Indonesia ranks second as the country with the highest tuberculosis (TB) cases in the world. TB disease is caused by the acid-resistant bacillus Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), which generally infects the lungs. The level of susceptibility to Mtb infection is influenced by host immune response factors, one of which is through the response of pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-18. Single nucleotide …
Dalam laporan WHO tentang penuaan dan kesehatan di dunia, makna dari penuaan adalah untuk menjaga dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan setiap lansia dalam bentuk kemampuan fungsional (gambaran kesehatan lansia) dan kapasitas intrinsiknya (gambaran dari kombinasi kapasitas fisik dan mental). Sehingga, untuk dapat mewujudkan lansia yang sehat, perlu adanya deteksi, pencegahan, dan penundaan dari penuru…
Background: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by Treponema pallidum. There is still little data on the prevalence of pregnant women with syphilis in Palembang. This study aims to determine the prevalence, sociodemographic, and clinical characteristics of pregnant women with syphilis at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Central General Hospital Palembang for the period 2020-2024. Method: The…
Physical fitness is a crucial aspect for pilgrims in performing Hajj. Many factors can affect physical fitness in an individual. This study aims to analyze the determinants that have an association with the physical fitness of pilgrims. This type of research is an observational analytic with a cross-sectional design using secondary data from the medical records of pilgrims who performed physica…
Hajj is one of the obligations for Muslims. Hypertension is the second most common disease in Indonesian hajj pilgrims that can threaten health during the pilgrimage. This study aims to determine the factors associated with the incidence of hypertension in candidates hajj pilgrims at the Sukarami Health Center, Palembang City in 2023. This research used a cross-sectional study design. The data …