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 …
Oral and dental health is part of the health of the body that cannot be separated from one another because it will affect the health of the body. One of the oral health that must be considered is the growth and development of teeth,Because children's knowledge about dental hygiene and is still very lacking Therefore, the role and knowledge of parents in caring for oral hygiene is needed in guid…
Indonesia has a teacher shortage of more than 1.3 million teachers by 2024. The lack of teachers results in an increase in teacher workload. Increased teacher workload triggers stressors. Work stress and prolonged sitting are stressors experienced by teachers in their profession. The ongoing impact of these stressors is back pain. This study aims to determine the relationship between work stres…
Child growth and development are essential processes influenced by various factors, including nutrition and stimulation. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) provides the best nutrition, playing a significant role in supporting infant growth and development. Breast milk contains nutrients such as colostrum, macronutrients, micronutrients, and immune components, which are not found in formula milk. How…
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose levels due to the pancreas not being able to produce insulin or when the body cannot use insulin properly. The use of antidiabetic drugs has many side effects, including gastrointestinal disorders, weight gain, and hypoglycemia. Therefore, the search for alternative antidiabetics from natural sources is important. On…
Hypertension is a global health issue often associated with overweight, a condition characterized by excessive fat accumulation that can increase the risk of hypertension by 3-4 times. Machine Learning approaches, such as the Naïve Bayes algorithm, have proven effective in analyzing complex data and predicting various health conditions, including hypertension in individuals with overweight. Th…
Background: Obesity is a clinical condition characterized by abnormal fat accumulation and has significantly increased in prevalence since 1980. Obesity and prediabetes are complexly related to factors such as age, gender, and lifestyle. Obesity contributes to insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and beta-cell dysfunction, which progresses to type 2 diabetes mellitus. These conditions may occur co…
Adolescents are one of the individuals that vulnerable to cardiovascular disorders. This is related to changes in the lifestyle of adolescents today, such as lack of physical activity. Cardiovascular disorders can be detected by hemodynamic monitoring which is closely related to body circulation. Physical activities such as Tera gymnastics can be an option in an effort to improve heart health t…
OVERVIEW OF BROMAGE SCORE IN PATIENTS POSTOPERATIVE LOWER LIMB SURGERY WITH NEURIAXIAL ANESTHESIA IN THE RECOVERY ROOM AT RS DR. MOHAMMAD HOESIN PALEMBANG (Erina Felesia Salsabillah, 05th of December 2024, 68 Pages) Faculty of Medicine Sriwijaya University Background: Bromage score is a parameter used to assess the return of motor response in patients after anesthesia. It can also serve as an i…
Health development aims to improve the quality of human resources. Indicators of success include reduced infant mortality and improved nutritional status. WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding from birth to the first 6 months. Breastfeeding has the benefit of reducing infant morbidity and mortality, preventing various infectious and non-infectious diseases. Exclusive breastfeeding coverage in …
Background. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) manifests in hand weakness, decreased grip strength, pain, tingling, and changes in temperature regulation in the hands and wrists due to compression of the medianus nerve in the carpal tunnel. The predisposing factor includes gender, where women have smaller hand anthropometric than men, thus, increase the risk of CTS. Therefore, this study aims to obta…
Hypertension is a condition of continuous increase in blood pressure in systemic arteries. Prolonged hypertension can cause damage to organ structure and function. Left Ventricular Hypertrophy (LVH) and diastolic dysfunction are the most common echocardiogram features found in patients with long-standing hypertension. This study is an observational analytic study with a cross sectional approach…
Background: Checking the sex of the baby is the first step to be taken by health professionals after the mother gives birth. Although this examination is generally simple, challenges arise in cases of genitalia confusion known as Disorders of Sex Development (DSD). Research by Ediati in Semarang in 2016 found that 44-60% of midwives still experience errors in identifying DSD in newborns. Method…
Introduction: Anemia is a common complication in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients, particularly those undergoing hemodialysis. This complication contributes to increased morbidity, mortality, and decreased quality of life. This study aims to evaluate the characteristics of anemia in CKD patients undergoing HD at RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang. Methods: This study was a descriptive cros…
Background. Stroke is a brain disorder that lasts for more than 24 hours and can even lead to death, with no clear cause other than a disruption in blood flow to the brain. Stroke has several risk factors, including age, gender, family history, heart disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking, dyslipidemia, and physical inactivity. Epidemiologically, the profile of stroke risk factors ca…
Endometriosis is a disease characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity that can trigger inflammation. Menstrual characteristics such as early menarche, short menstrual cycles, prolonged menstrual duration, and excessive menstrual volume may increase the likelihood of endometriosis. This study is an observational analytic study with a case control design to det…
Background: Osteoporosis is a disease in which deterioration of the microarchitecture and bone mineral density happens, thereby increasing the risk of fracture. South Sumatra has the highest prevalence of osteoporosis in Indonesia (27.75%). Ibandronate is the most widely used bisphosphonate class drug in osteoporosis patients at the outpatient polyclinic of dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang Hospita…
Background. Musculoskeletal disorders, such as problems with the bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissue, cause pain and impaired function. Throughout the world, 1.71 billion people experience musculoskeletal disorders, with a prevalence in Indonesia of around 11.9%–24.7%. Risk factors include heavy work, smoking, psychosocial work demands, and a history of illness. Even age, gender, an…
Congenital hypothyroidism is a thyroid dysfunction present at birth, characterized by insufficient production of thyroid hormones. The primary therapy for congenital hypothyroidism is levothyroxine administration, which improves metabolism, supports growth, and facilitates catch-up growth in children. This study aims to analyze the profile of patients with congenital hypothyroidism treated at D…
Osteochondroma is a growth on the external surface of bone, which can be sessile or pedunculated. Osteochondroma can be a solitary osteochondroma or multiple osteochondromas as part of a syndrome commonly known as hereditary multiple exostoses (HME). The general objective of this study was to calculate the various diagnostic test values of X-ray examination of histopathological osteochonroma at…
Adequate nutrition during pregnancy is essential for supporting healthy fetal development and maintaining maternal health. Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of pregnant women toward nutrition significantly influence their nutritional adequacy. However, many pregnant women still lack awareness of the importance of a balanced diet. This study employed a descriptive quantitative approach with a …