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 …
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 …
Background: Neck pain is one of the common musculoskeletal complaints experienced by workers due to non-ergonomic work posture and excessive gadget use duration. Neck pain can reduce productivity and quality of life. BPJS Kesehatan employees are at high risk of experiencing neck pain due to prolonged working hours and the use of gadgets as primary work tools. Methods: This study employed an ana…
Latar Belakang : Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) adalah infeksi yang disebabkan oleh virus dengue (DENV). DENV termasuk ke dalam keluarga Flaviviridae, dan mempunyai empat serotipe. Infeksi ini mengakibatkan spektrum manifestasi klinis yang luas dimulai dari infeksi tanpa gejala hingga DBD Berat. Hingga saat ini DBD berat terus menjadi penyebab penting morbiditas dan mortalitas yang signifikan pada…
Background: Streptococcus mutans was the main bacterium involved in biofilm formation that causes dental caries. Pineapple had been proven to possess antibacterial activity against S. mutans, while stevia was a natural low-calorie sweetener that also exhibited antibacterial properties against S. mutans. The combination of both could be formulated into a jelly candy product. This study aimed to …
Background: Empathy is the ability to sense or imagine the emotional experiences of others. This ability is crucial in medical practice as it is one of the important factors in the healing process of patients consulting with a doctor. However, various studies and trials indicate that the level of empathy among doctors and medical students tends to be low. This study aims to provide an overview …
Background. Head injury with intracranial lesions is one of the leading causes of global morbidity and mortality, including in Indonesia. Risk factors such as high traffic accidents, especially in productive age, increase the incidence of this case. The study aims to describe the morbidity and mortality profile of head injury patients with intracranial lesions at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital, P…
Low back pain (LBP) adalah salah satu keluhan muskuloskeletal yang umum ditemukan pada pasien dewasa, dan salah satu diagnosisnya adalah radikulopati lumbal. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisis karakteristik pasien low back pain et causa radikulopati lumbal di RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang pada tahun 2023–2024, dengan tujuan untuk memberikan gambaran mengenai prevalensi,dan distr…
Backgrounds: Hypochromic microcytic anemia is a type of anemia in which circulating red blood cells are smaller than normal. An accurate description and understanding of iron status in these patients is essential to determine the appropriate therapy for hypochromic microcytic anemia. This study aims to describe iron status in hypochromic microcytic anemia patients at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospita…
Poor indoor air quality affects comfort, health and can cause various symptoms of Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) with no apparent cause. These symptoms usually appear while inside the building and subside after exiting the building. SBS can be identified if more than 20-50% of building occupants experience similar complaints for at least two weeks. This study is an observational analytic study wi…
Background. In infants, the first 1000 days of life is a golden period for cognitive and physical development. Any disruption during this period requires early intervention and stimulation before further deviations occur. The age of 0-6 months in infants is a crucial time, as growth is very rapid compared to later periods, and the infant’s nutritional status must be monitored. Nutritional sta…