Background: Thalassemia is a hereditary hemolytic disease that is an autosomal recessive, characterized by a disorder in hemoglobin synthesis. The management of thalassemia, particularly major thalassemia, includes regular blood transfusions and iron chelation therapy to control iron accumulation. The iron level in the body can be determined through a common examination, which is the serum ferr…
Background: Esophageal varices is the most life-threatening complication of portal hypertension in hepatic cirrhosis patients. Around 80% of cirrhosis patients will eventually experience this complication. Non-invasive parameters are needed for early detection of the degree of esophageal varices so that patients with severe varices can be immediately referred for endoscopic examination. In addi…
Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui hubungan antara curiosity dengan pengambilan keputusan pada wanita pengguna kosmetik pemutih wajah. Terdapat 4 hipotesis dalam penelitian ini, yaitu adanya hubungan antara curiosity dengan: (1) vigilance; (2) hypervigilance; (3) buckpassing; (4) procrastination pada wanita pengguna kosmetik pemutih wajah. Partisipan pada penelitian ini adalah s…
Kesehatan ibu hamil sangat mempengaruhi kehidupan janin. Untuk melahirkan bayi yang sehat ibu hamil perlu mempunyai kesehatan yang optimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis perilaku ibu hamil dalam mengkonsumsi asam folat dengan kadar asam folat serum di Kabupaten Seluma. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu penelitian analitik dengan desain cross-sectional. Penelitian ini dilakuka…
Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae that affects the nerves and skin. Based on WHO classification, leprosy is classified into PB (paucibacillary) and MB (multibacillary). In order to meet the goals of WHO "zero-leprosy roadmaps", the use of vaccines is one of the pillars of strategy and a key component of research. The BCG vaccine have the main purpose to p…
Robusta coffee leaf ethanol extract has antioxidant activity so it is widely used as an active ingredient in cosmetic preparations, one of which is serum. In a pharmaceutical preparation it is important to carry out a stability test. This study aims to ensure the ability of a product to survive within the specified limits throughout the period of storage and use, the properties and characterist…