Introduction: Hypertension is one of the major health problems found in society, especially in the elderly. Hypertension control is not only done with pharmacological therapies, but also with non-pharmacological therapies, such as relaxation therapies. One of the relaxation therapies is finger grip therapy, which is believed to be able to lower blood pressure by stimulating energy points on the…
Burn injuries are often associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Various previous studies have linked mortality to factors such as age, sex, injury site, burn TBSA, etiology, and the presence of inhalation injury; burn patients with systemic complications tend to account for the greatest share of deaths. Epidemiological data and research on burn patients in Indonesia remain limited. …
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by chronic hyperglycemia due to impaired insulin secretion or action. Diabetic gangrene is a common complication in patients with diabetes mellitus, which is an advanced condition of diabetic foot ulcers. Diabetic gangrene results from a combination of peripheral neuropathy, ischemia due to peripheral vascular disease, a…
Background : Postoperative pain following a cesarean section can significantly affect patients' daily activities (ADL) and overall quality of life. Effective pain management through the administration of analgesics is expected to reduce pain levels and improve patient independence. This study aims to identify the characteristics of pain intensity using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) after cesare…
Background: Panoramic radiographic examination was used to detect various pathologies and some radiopaque lesions can be found incidentally. Research on the prevalence of radiopaque lesion findings remained very limited, while information related to radiopaque lesions was necessary to help establish an accurate diagnosis. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of r…
THE RELATIONSHIP OF URINE ALBUMIN CREATININE RATIO TO THE INCIDENT OF ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY IN PATIENTS IN THE ICU OF DR MOHAMMAD HOESIN HOSPITAL PALEMBANG ABSTRACT Rr. Marina Rizky Utami1 , Zulkifli2 , Andi Miarta2 , Ziske Maritska3 1Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Resident of Medical Faculty Sriwijaya University/RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang 2Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Departement…
The risk of violent behavior is a form of angry response from an individual’s ineffective coping mechanism that endangers themselves, others, and the surrounding environment. This condition needs to be addressed so that individuals can achive a good level of mental health. One of the non-pharmacological managements that can be provided to patients at risk of violent behavior is psycho-religio…
Background: Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean Surgery (ERACS) is a recovery program designed to accelerate recovery, reduce complications, and shorten hospital stays after cesarean section surgery. Given the high rate of cesarean deliveries, effective recovery management is crucial, and the ERACS method offers a promising approach. This study aimed to assess the satisfaction levels of cesarean s…
Defekasi adalah proses pengeluaran feses dari rektum. Defekasi merupakan salah satu indikator kesehatan pencernaan anak. Ritme sirkardian usus dan refleks gastrokolik yang dapat terpicu oleh sarapan membuat defekasi sering terjadi pada pagi hari. Rutinitas sarapan memiliki pengaruh terhadap pola defekasi. Kebiasaan sarapan yang tidak teratur dapat meningkatkan risiko terhadap gangguan pencernaa…
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a malignant tumor that develops from squamous cells of the epithelium of the skin, conjunctiva, and cornea. Risk factors for SCC include environmental and geographical factors. The prognosis for SCC is good if detected early and treated adequately before it metastasizes. The gold standard of SCC is histologic examination. This study aims to determine the prevale…
Latar Belakang: Forward head posture (FHP) merupakan kelainan postural yang makin sering dijumpai pada remaja akibat penggunaan gawai yang berkepanjangan dan kebiasaan postur yang buruk. Posisi kepala yang terlalu maju dari garis tengah tubuh dapat menyebabkan gangguan otot dan tulang leher serta memengaruhi kualitas hidup di masa depan. Metode: Penelitian ini adalah studi deskriptif observasio…
Background: The high prevalence of oral health problems in Indonesia, especially among children, is due to a lack of knowledge about the importance of maintaining dental health. This study aims to determine the effect of daily book challenge educational media on increasing dental health knowledge of TK Fathul Ilmi students. The method used is a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental re…
Background: Porphyromonas gingivalis was a pathogenic bacterium that played a role in the development of periodontal diseases, such as periodontitis. Effective treatment to inhibit the growth of this bacterium was highly needed. Chitosan, a biopolymer extracted from the shell of the mud crab (Scylla serrata), was known to have potential antibacterial properties. Objective: The aim of the study …
ABSTRAK Efektivitas Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell dan/atau Dienogest Terhadap Ekspresi IL-1β, IL-8 dan Luas Lesi pada Mencit Model Endometriosis Latar Belakang: Endometriosis adalah penyakit inflamasi yang menyebabkan nyeri panggul, dismenore, dan infertilitas. Dienogest adalah terapi standar saat ini namun memiliki banyak efek samping, sehingga diperlukan terapi alternatif yang lebih efek…
Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune or inflammatory disease that causes significant damage, occurs because the immune system attacks its own tissues, causing inflammation of the blood vessels. Abnormalities with the loss of the ability to distinguish between foreign substances and one's own tissues and biological responses in urine and blood can help diagnose SLE. Me…
Glaukoma merupakan penyebab utama kebutaan kedua terbesar di seluruh dunia setelah katarak. Glaukoma primer sudut terbuka adalah jenis glaukoma yang ditandai dengan perkembangan atrofi diskus optikus yang lambat, hilangnya lapang pandang perifer, dan diskus optikus yang terekskavasi secara khas. Terdapat 67 juta penduduk di dunia yang menderita penyakit ini. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menge…
Background: Chronic renal failure is a disorder of kidney function that is permanent or irreversible. This condition occurs when the body fails to maintain metabolic processes and fluid and electrolyte balance, which can eventually lead to uremia. Globally, the prevalence of chronic renal failure is estimated at 10% of the total population. Methods: This analytical study of correlation design w…
Background: Mutations in the rpoB gene, which encodes the β-RNA-polymerase subunit, occur in an 81-bp area called the Rifampicin Resistant Determining Region (RRDR) in codons 507 to 533. This point mutation area is used to rapidly identify rifampicin-resistant isolates. Mutations in the rpoB gene area in MTb, in addition to having changes in phenotypic properties that cause resistance to the m…
Background: Hepatocelluler carcinoma (HCC) is a malignant tumor originating from hepatocytes and is the most common primary liver tumor. In determining the stage of HCC, it is essensial to assess the size and number of tumor lesions, liver function, physical performance, tumor invasion, extrahepatic metastasis, and clinical symptoms. Several biomarkers such as neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR),…
Latar Belakang: Ulkus kornea adalah luka terbuka pada kornea yang dapat menyebabkan kebutaan jika tidak ditangani dengan baik. Kondisi ini menjadi salah satu penyebab utama kebutaan di negara berkembang, termasuk Indonesia. Selama pandemi Covid-19, manifestasi klinis SARS-CoV-2 pada mata, termasuk konjungtivis, memunculkan pertanyaan mengenai pengaruh pandemi terhadap insiden ulkus kornea. Pene…
Background: Patients at high risk of caries or those who have developed early carious lesions require appropriate and immediate treatment. Untreated carious lesions can lead to extensive tooth structure damage and require invasive procedures. Prevention and management of carious lesions on the occlusal surface can be achieved by applying pit and fissure sealants, one of which is a resin-based f…
Background: Dental caries in children could cause various complications, such as gingival inflammation, abscess formation, malnutrition, periodontal disease, and loss of permanent teeth. Data from the Palembang City Health Office (2018) showed that 53.96% of children aged 5–9 years experienced dental caries. An effective educational method was required to increase children's awareness of main…
Background: Flowable composite resins were low-viscosity and cavity-adaptive restorative materials, making them suitable for minimally invasive restorations. Conventional flowable composite resins formed micromechanical bonds through an adhesive system and had no anticariogenic ability. The addition of fluoride to flowable composite resins provided anticariogenic properties that helped prevent …
Background: Midfacial fractures is one of the most commonly maxillofacial fractures. Fractures site are located on midface complex structure such as os nasal, os palate, os zygomatic, os maxilla, and os maxilla alveolar that has important function in facial aesthetics, respiratory and masticatory system. Pwpose: To determine the prevalence of midfacial fractures at RSUP Dr.Mohammad Hoesin perio…
Latar Belakang: Gigi kaninus maksila permanen berada di urutan kedua paling sering terjadi impaksi setelah gigi molar ketiga. Impaksi gigi kaninus di maksila terjadi sebesar 10-20 kali lebih sering daripada di mandibula. Prevalensi impaksi gigi kaninus maksila cukup tinggi, dan penyesuaian kembali impaksi gigi kaninus ke dalam lengkung gigi telah rutin dilakukan dalam praktik ortodontik. Impaks…
Background: Organizational stress can have a major impact not only on employees but also on organizations. Prolonged stress can develop into burnout, which is a phenomenon that has increased over the past two to three decades. Burnout is a condition of continuous stress with high intensity that makes a person experience physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. To prevent and reduce the risk …
Latar belakang: C. albicans merupakan flora normal pada manusia, yang biasanya ditemukan di rongga mulut, saluran cerna, vagina, dan kulit. Populasi C. albicans ditemukan di rongga mulut manusia sekitar 35%-80%. Sehingga diperlukan perawatan dan pengobatan dengan menggunakan obat antijamur yaitu nystatin. Namun, penggunaan dari obat antijamur nystatin dapat memberikan efek samping. Tulang ikan …
Latar belakang: Data RISKESDAS 2018 menyatakan bahwa anak usia 10-14 tahun yang memiliki masalah gigi dan mulut mengalami peningkatan sebanyak 55,6%. Salah satu penyebab permasalahan gigi dan mulut ini adalah adanya akumulasi plak pada gigi. Permasalahan ini seringkali terjadi pada anak karena kurangnya pengetahuan dan kesadaran tentang pemeliharaan kesehatan gigi. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan a…
Background: Chewing on one side is one of the bad habit that are still practiced by society. The impact of this habit is plaque buildup, TMJ disorders, mandibular deflection and deviation, and asymmetry of the mastication muscles. Severe asymmetry can interfere with facial aesthetics. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effect of the habit of chewing on one side of the lips on asymmetry …