Background: Infections in the intensive care unit (ICU) are one of the biggest challenges in healthcare, especially due to increasing antibiotic resistance. Understanding antibiogram and antibiotic sensitivity is very important to determine effective therapeutic strategies and prevent further resistance. This study aims to determine the antibiogram and antibiotic resistance of patients in the I…
Backgrounds: Escherichia coli is a bacteria that often causes serious infections, such as digestive tract, urinary tract and bloodstream infections. One of the main obstacles in its treatment is the ability of these bacteria to form biofilms, which increase resistance to antibiotics and protect against external influences. Uncontrolled use of antibiotics further exacerbates the problem of resis…
Thalassemia is a genetic disorder caused by defects in the production of one or more globin subunits of hemoglobin. In thalassemia major, patients are prone to hemolysis and require regular blood transfusions. Hemolysis and routine blood transfusions can lead to iron accumulation in the body, resulting in elevated ferritin levels, the main iron storage protein. High ferritin levels indicate exc…
Background: Incorrect use of facial skincare products can cause acne in adolescents (juvenile acne). The purpose of this study was to analyze the relationship between the usage of facial skincare and the incidence of juvenile acne. Methods: This cross-sectional analytical observational study was conducted in July - September 2024. Respondents were students of SMA Negeri 1 Palembang and Indralay…
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body’s immune system fails to respond properly to an infection, leading to organ dysfunction. It remains a significant global health issue, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study aimed to examine the distribution of bacterial types and their antibiotic sensitivity patterns in blood cultures from sepsis patients.…
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate gland, which is commonly accompanied by the presence of inflammation known as prostatitis on histologic examination. The pattern of prostatitis can be evaluated based on the location, extent, and degree of inflammation. This study aims to provide an overview of the comprehensive evaluation of prostatitis and the clinical profi…
Background: Pathological fracture is a fracture that occurs due to minimal or even normal stress and is the most common and serious complication of osteoporosis. It is important to perform an examination to assess the risk of fractures in individuals who are vulnerable. This study aims to determine the correlation between FRAX score and Bone Mineral Density score in pathologic neck femur fractu…
Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a swallowing disorder commonly observed in geriatric patients due to physiological decline or underlying diseases. FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) is performed to evaluate swallowing function and its interaction with the airway. This study aims to determine the characteristics of FEES examination results in geriatric patients with oropharyngeal d…
Kanker ovarium, khususnya subtipe serous, merupakan penyebab kematian utama kanker ginekologi pada perempuan. Keterlambatan diagnosis dan pengobatan yang kurang efektif merupakan salah satu penyebab tingginya angka kejadian dan mortalitas. Faktor risiko yang dapat dimodifikasi seperti indeks massa tubuh (IMT) dan paritas diyakini memiliki potensi pencegahan terhadap karsinoma ovarium subtipe se…
Entropion is a condition in which the edge of the eyelid turns inward, and often leads to the wrong position of the eyelashes. This condition can cause problems such as corneal infections, corneal injuries, the formation of abnormal tissue on the surface of the eye, and even loss of vision. One study states that the incidence of entropion increases with age. Indonesia has one of the largest eld…
Memory in children can be influenced by various factors such as stress, unhealthy lifestyles, and lack of sleep. The activity of memorizing the Qur'an can improve memory function, support psychological health, and enhance the quality of life in children. This study aims to determine the influence of Qur'an memorization on short-term memory in elementary school students. The study used a cross-s…
Latar Belakang : Kehamilan trimester III sering diiringi dengan keluhan nyeri panggul dan low back pain akibat perubahan hormon dan anatomi tubuh. Yoga prenatal dapat membantu mengurangi keluhan dengan metode menggabungkan teknik pernapasan, peregangan, dan meditasi yang dirancang khusus untuk wanita hamil. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh senam yoga prenatal terhadap nyeri pa…
Background: Hypospadias is a congenital anomaly characterized by the abnormal location of the urethral meatus on the ventral part of the penis. It is classified based on the position of the urethral meatus into distal, middle, and proximal types. Hypospadias occurs in approximately 1 in 300 live births, with a prevalence that continues to rise. The exact etiology remains unknown and is consider…
Pengetahuan tentang perawatan paliatif sangat penting bagi perawat untuk memahami dan menjadi dasar praktik dalam memberikan perawatan secara holistik kepada pasien dan keluarga. Tingkat pengetahuan perawat yang baik tentang perawatan paliatif sangat dibutuhkan dalam pemberian asuhan keperawatan karena akan berpengaruh pada keberhasilan dalam penanganan permasalahan yang dialami pasien. Penelit…
Introduction: Patient satisfaction was an important indicator in assessing the quality of healthcare services, with no exception for teaching hospitals where clinical services involved clinical dental students. These students were expected to demonstrate clinical competence and professional attitudes to fulfill patient expectations. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the level of patient sa…
Introduction: Dental caries prevention consisted of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Determining the risk level of caries was one of the primary prevention measures, one of which was applied using CAMBRA. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the incidence of dental caries risk among first-year medical students at Sriwijaya University using the CAMBRA form. Methods: This study was …
Background: Physical activity refers to any body movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure and is one of the factors that can influence nutritional status. Diet is a method or attempt to regulate the quantity and type of foods with descriptive information, including maintaining health, nutritional status, preventing or aiding recovery from disease. Diet is also the …
Background: Patient satisfaction was one of the important indicators in assessing the quality of health services. One form of dental and oral health service was oral and maxillofacial surgery at dental and oral hospitals. The National Health Insurance (NHI) was implemented by the government as an effort to provide health protection for the community. Objective: To determine the overview of NHI …
Background: Cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmanii) based herbal denture cleansers has been widely studied in previous research. The results showed that cinnamon has minimal effects on the mechanical properties of acrylic resin, including impact strength, transverse strength, and surface roughness, while still demonstrating effectiveness in inhibiting microorganisms. Based on these findings, further dev…
Background: The prevalence of dental and oral problems, especially cavities in South Sumatra, is quite high at 45.6%. One of the causes is due to behavior that ignores oral hygiene. This is based on the lack of dental health literacy in children so that there is a lack of information about the importance of maintaining oral health. The prevalence of cavities can be assessed by the caries index,…
Latar Belakang : Gejala Vasomotor (VMS), atau hot flashes dan keringat malam, sering dianggap sebagai gejala kardinal menopause. Suplemen oral vitamin E sangat efektif dalam mengurangi komplikasi pascamenopause terutama tingkat keparahan dan frekuensi hot flashes. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas pemberian vitamin E 800 IU terhadap gejala vasomotor dan profil lipid pada wan…
Pendahuluan: Majunya perkembangan dunia kesehatan menimbulkan fenomena baru, dikenal sebagai “rectangular society”. Hal ini menyebabkan semakin banyak populasi wanita menopause. Gejala neuropsikiatri berupa cemas, depresi, dan gangguan fungsi kognitif adalah salah satu gejala pada wanita menopause. Sampai saat ini belum terdapat patogenesis yang pasti terhadap terjadinya gangguan fungsi kog…
Latar Belakang : Menopause adalah langkah terakhir dalam proses yang disebut sebagai penuaan ovarium. Penurunan jumlah folikel yang berkaitan dengan usia menentukan timbulnya ketidakteraturan siklus dan berhentinya menstruasi. Menurunnya jumlah folikel antral seiring bertambahnya usia mengakibatkan peningkatan kadar FSH secara bertahap, diikuti oleh tahap selanjutnya berupa ketidakteraturan sik…
Tanaman ciplukan (Physalis angulata L.) telah dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat Indonesia dan dunia sebagai obat tradisional untuk mengatasi diabetes, gusi berdarah, hipertensi, bisul, atau luka infeksi, karena efek farmakologi yang kuat sebagai antioksidan, antibakteri, hepatoprotektor, antifibrotik dan antidiare. Senyawa bioaktif tanaman ciplukan dapat diperoleh melalui jamur endofitik dengan keun…
Background: Incorrect tooth brushing behavior can cause dental and oral diseases in childhood. Educational media is one of the efforts that can help increase knowledge and awareness of the importance of dental and oral health behavior. Objective: To determine the influence of educational media “daily book challenge” in improving tooth brushing behavior in children aged 10-12 years at SD Isl…
Kesehatan merupakan hal yang tak ternilai harganya, ia merupakan nikmat Allah SWTyang sering kita rasakan dan lupakan. Sejak ribuan tahun manusia mencari obat di setiap tempat dengan segala cara. Ketika Rasulullah SAW datang, beliau mengarahkan kepada kita tentang metode pengobatan yang benar. Allah SWTtelah menurunkan Alqur’an kepada beliau yang dijadikan sebagai obat bagi orang mukmin.Ada …
Latar belakang: Permasalahan Kesehatan gigi dan mulut di Indonesia pada tahun 2013 hingga 2018, mengalami peningkatan signifikan, salah satunya adalah Maloklusi. Prevalensi maloklusi pada rentang waktu tahun 2013 hingga 2018 sangat tinggi mencapai 80%. Maloklusi memerlukan perawatan ortodonti, Clear aligner merupakan alat ortodonti lepasan yang dirancang menggunakan teknologi digital. Salah sat…
Background: Enamel is the outermost and hardest tissue covering the crown of the tooth. Tooth enamel consists of 95% inorganic components in the form of hydroxyapatite crystals, such as calcium and phosphate, and the rest are organic components. If these components are lost, it is called demineralization. The demineralization process causes porosity, resulting in roughness on the tooth surface.…
Stunted is a state of malnutrition in toddlers due to an imbalance between nutritional needs and nutrient intake. Stunted in toddlers can cause developmental disorders of the oral cavity structures, leading to a decrease in pH, Salivary Flow Rate (SFR), and buffer capacity. Efforts that can be made to prevent the decrease in pH and SFR by providing a remineralization agent, Phosphopeptide-Amorp…
Introduction. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a musculoskeletal disorder of the wrist caused by compression of the nervus medianus. Online motorcycle taxi drivers are an at-risk occupational group due to exposure to repetitive wrist movements while driving, which can increase the incidence of CTS. This study aimed to determine the relationship between repetitive wrist movements and pain complai…