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…
Background. Contractures are one of the serious complications and the major cause of morbidity in patients after burn injury. Contractures lead to loss or reduction in the Range of Motion (ROM) of the joints, interfering with mobility and resulting in difficulty performing daily activities. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of post-burn contracture patients at Dr. Mohammad Hoesi…
Background. Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) recorded that in 2020-2022, 8.35% of women of reproductive age in Indonesia used IUD Cu T-380A as their contraception choice, making it the fourth most commonly used contraceptive method in Indonesia. Acceptors of IUD T-380A experiencing increased risk of vaginal ecosystem imbalance, or known as bacterial vaginosis. This study aims to determine the relati…
Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection that affects the human urinary system. Bacteria live in the urethra and colonize in the bladder, when urinating the bacteria will come out so that it does not have a negative impact on the body. A significant bacterial count of more than 100,000 cfu/ml is known as bacteriuria. Bacteriuria can be asymptomatic or symptomatic if th…
Infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria, particularly carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CRPA), have become a significant global health issue. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common nosocomial pathogen that often demonstrates resistance to many antibiotics. Given the rising cases of antibiotic resistance, alternative treatments are needed, one of which involves utilizing the po…
Background. Streptozotocin (STZ) is a diabetogenic compound used to induce diabetes mellitus (DM) in animal models. A dose of 45–65 mg/kgBW of STZ triggers the destruction of pancreatic beta cells, resulting in a more stable hyperglycemic condition. Hyperglycemia, as a common feature of DM, leads to metabolic disturbances that cause oxidative stress and dyslipidemia. STZ at a dose of 60 mg/kg…
Background: Schizophrenia is a serious psychiatric disorder characterized by impairments in thought processes, perception, and emotional responses significantly impacting social functioning. Evaluating social functioning is essential for determining the severity of symptoms and predicting outcomes in schizophrenia patients. This study aims to describe the social functioning of patients with sch…
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a hematological malignancy that frequently occurs in children, with a peak incidence between 2–5 years of age. Treatment for ALL often involves chemotherapy using anticancer drugs to destroy cancer cells. One commonly used drug class is anthracyclines, which are known for their cardiotoxic effects. Anthracycline-induced cardiotoxicity can damage the heart…
PDA, or Patent Ductus Arteriosus, is a condition where the ductus arteriosus remains open. PDA is the most common acyanotic congenital heart disease at Mohammad Hoesin Palembang Hospital. Treatment options for PDA include medication, transcatheter procedures, or ligation. This study is conducted to identify the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of PDA patients who underwent treatmen…
Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is a subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) characterized by large B lymphoid cells, where the nucleus exceeds the size of a normal lymphocyte nucleus, exhibiting a spectrum of cellular progenitors and consistent nuclear morphology. Platelets and lymphocytes are commonly assessed to predict the prognosis of DLBCL patients. The platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (P…
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by increased bone fragility and an elevated risk of fractures. Bisphosphonates, which can inhibit bone resorption and increase BMD, are the first choice for the pharmacological management of osteoporosis. One of the bisphosphonates given by injection is zoledronic acid. Side effects that may arise from administering zoledronic acid include decreased calci…
Background: Critically ill patients are patients who are at high risk of serious and life-threatening health problems. Critically ill patients undergo treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and are often indicated for early fluid resuscitation to improve hemodynamic stability and tissue perfusion, and reduce ICU mortality. Positive fluid balance is associated with higher mortality than nega…
Children with Down syndrome face various challenges that affect their quality of life, such as developmental delays and congenital comorbidities. The role of parents, particularly their motivation in supporting their child's therapy, is crucial to improving their child's well-being. This study aims to analyze the relationship between parental motivation and the quality of life of children with …
Background : Caesarean section delivery has been significantly rising over the past two decades, including in Indonesia, where the rate has reached 17.6%, surpassing the World Health Organization's recommended range (10-15%), and is even higher in certain regions such as Jakarta. This increase raises concerns as C-section performed without clear medical indications may lead to serious complicat…
Background: Cutaneous Adnexal Tumors (CATs) are neoplasms arising from the differentiation of adnexal skin structures, including sebaceous glands, hair follicles, apocrine, and eccrine glands. While most CATs are benign, some have malignant potential. Major risk factors include genetic predisposition, ultraviolet radiation, and ionizing radiation. The scarcity of research data in Palembang and …
Osteoporosis merupakan penyakit sistemik yang ditandai oleh penurunan densitas tulang (BMD) dan kerusakan mikroarsitektur tulang, yang meningkatkan risiko fraktur. Terapi bisfosfonat, termasuk ibandronat dan zoledronat, merupakan salah satu terapi untuk meningkatkan BMD dan mengurangi insidensi fraktur. Penelitian ini bertujuan membandingkan nilai BMD sebelum dan setelah terapi bisfosfonat pada…
Salbutamol is a bronchodilator commonly used in the management of asthma, both in acute and chronic cases. As part of the Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist (SABA) class, salbutamol is effective in relieving bronchospasms. The purpose of this study was to determine the rationality of drug use at the Merdeka Community Health Center Palembang. A drug utilization study was conducted at Puskesmas Merdeka …
Tumor paru merupakan suatu keganasan yang timbul pada jaringan paru. Tumor terbagi menjadi dua jenis, yaitu tumor jinak (benign tumor) dan tumor ganas (malignant tumor) atau lebih umum disebut sel kanker. Di Indonesia, kanker paru termasuk dalam 5 besar kasus terbanyak yang terjadi pada wanita. Torakotomi merupakan salah satu metode tindakan untuk mendiagnosis dan menatalaksana pasien kanker pa…
Osteoporosis is a systemic bone disease characterized by reduced bone mass density and damage to bone microarchitecture that causes bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures. Therapies that can be applied to people with osteoporosis are, pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies. The latest pharmacological therapies approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the treat…
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (KNF) is a malignant tumor that originates from the crypts and epithelium or mucosa located in the nasopharynx. This growth usually occurs on the lateral wall of the nasopharynx, especially the Rosenmuller fossa. The purpose of this study was to determine the clinical profile of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma in the ENT-KL Department of Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospi…
Background: Pediatric thalassemia major require lifelong blood transfusions to compensate inadequate erythrocyte. However, regular blood transfusions cause iron overload. In addition, pathologically in thalassemia, there is also iron accumulation due to faster hemolysis and ineffective erythropoiesis process. Iron overload is toxic for organ so that it must be removed using iron chelation, one …