Endometrial cancer (EC) is one of the most common malignancies affecting the female reproductive system. Elevated levels of estrogen unopposed by progesterone can stimulate endometrial cell proliferation and increase the risk of EC. Several risk factors such as parity, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus contribute to this hormonal imbalance in the pathogenesis of EC. Estrogen receptor…
Dental caries is a common dental health problem among elementary school children, primarily due to a lack of knowledge and attitudes that support dental health. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the level of knowledge and attitudes toward the incidence of dental caries among students of SDN 004 Teratak Buluh, Kampar Regency. This research employed an analytical observational d…
Obesity is one of the global problems that is still unsolved, efforts continue to be made in preventing obesity, one of which is through research on medicinal plants, one of which is kersen leaves (muntingia calabura). Kersen leaves contain flavonoids, saponins, and tannins that can help in fat metabolism so that it can affect body weight. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect o…
Malaria is still an unsettled global problem, including Indonesia. This study aims to reveal a view of malaria incidence and climate conditions in Rokan Hilir Regency during 2019-2022 using a retrospective descriptive approach based on secondary data from the P2PM Directorate of the Health Office and BMKG Riau Province.Of the 4,371 malaria cases, 3,012 new cases (68.9%) and 197 recurrent cases …
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2023, anemia is a global health problem and commonly experienced by women of reproductive age. Based on the Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) in 2018, the prevalence of anemia in Indonesia reached 32%. This study aimed to determine the relationship between adequate nutritional intake and the incidence of anemia among female high school student…
The integration of Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) into medical curricula has become imperative to prepare future physicians for the complexities of modern healthcare. E-learning platforms are playing a pivotal role in enhancing EBM education among medical students, offering innovative and flexible approaches to learning that align with current educational trends. This study aims the user experie…
Physical fitness is a person’s ability and capacity to carry out daily activities efficiently over an extended period without experiencing significant fatigue, thereby allowing them to perform additional tasks. There are various methods to assess an individual's physical fitness, one of which is the Harvard Step Test. This study aims to determine the physical fitness profile of medical studen…
Smoking is the main risk factor for many cardiovascular and respiratory diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and cancers in the respiratory system. More than a third of the Indonesian population are smokers, and medical students in Indonesia are not exempt from this tobacco epidemic. Smoking may decrease results of spirometry tests as the standard test for evaluating l…
The COVID-19 pandemic that has hit Indonesia since 2020 has caused several adjustments in various fields, one of which is the field of education. Face-to-face learning that is generally carried out was then switched to bold learning. In dare learning, students' self-directed learning abilities are very much needed for the success of the learning that is carried out. This will also affect studen…
Patient safety is a global issue that affects public trust in healthcare. In Indonesia, the high incidence of medical errors highlights the need for greater attention to patient safety, including in the education of medical students. This study aims to describe the perception of medical students on patient safety at RSUD Arifin Achmad Pekanbaru. A descriptive method with a cross-sectional appro…
Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a chronic inflammatory condition of the middle ear and mastoid as a continuation of acute otitis media, characterized by tympanic membrane perforation and the presence of discharge from the ear or otorrhea. Chronic conditions occur when the disease persists or recurs for two months or more. This study aims to determine the characteristics of chronic su…
Urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethral lumen due to fibrosis which can obstruct urine flow and cause complications. Management of urethral strictures includes various methods, with Buccal Mucosa Graft (BMG) urethroplasty being the gold standard due to its high success rate. This study aims to describe the profile of urethral stricture patients who underwent BMG urethroplasty at Arifi…
Background: Hip osteoarthritis is caused by the body's inability to regenerate the hip joint, causing hip degeneration which affects hip function and the patient's quality of life. Objectives: To determine and characterize the outcomes in hip osteoarthritis patients after total hip replacement surgery at Arifin Achmad Hospital, Pekanbaru for the period 2021–2024. Methods: This research …
Hypertension with comorbidities is a serious health challenge in Kepulauan Meranti Regency. Geographic barriers further complicate healthcare access and disease management. Survival analysis is used to assess patient survival time and identify influencing factors. To determine the duration of controlled blood pressure among hospitalized hypertensive patients with comorbidities at RSUD Kepulauan…
Lower Back Pain (LBP) is one of the most common complaints encountered in life. According to WHO, the prevalence of LBP in 2022 reached 17.3 million people. Based on population change estimates, by 2050 there will be a 36.4% increase in the total cases of LBP. LBP is caused by various risk factors, including individual, occupational, and environmental factors. These risk factors include age, ge…
Pterygium is a triangular-shaped growth of fibrovascular tissue that grows from the conjunctiva towards the cornea in the interpalpebra which is degenerative and invasive. According to the 2013 Riskesdas, the prevalence of pterygium in the Riau Islands was 5.8% and 5.0% in Natuna Regency. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of pterygium, distribution and differences in age grou…
Air is the most important need in the survival of all living things, especially humans. This study is a descriptive observational study with a longitudinal and time-series design, which aims to assess air quality in the PICU room of Arifin Achmad Hospital Riau Province. Measurements of CO2, O2, noise, and lighting levels were conducted in the morning, afternoon, and evening for 14 days. CO2 qua…
Testicular carcinoma is a type of cancer that affects men of productive age and generally has a good prognosis if treated properly. The BEP chemotherapy regimen (Bleomycin, Etoposide, and Cisplatin) is a primary therapy commonly used in the management of this cancer. This study aimed to describe the therapeutic response and side effects of BEP chemotherapy in testicular carcinoma patients at Ar…
The exhumation under the Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) as a body takeover that had previously been buried during a legally valid post-mortem examination. This study aims to determine the profile of exhumation cases of Riau Province in the period of 2013-2017 covering the number of exhumation cases, causes of death, identity of victims, way of death, duration of burial, gradation of decay and …
The aim of this study is to know the overview of preeclampsia at Arifin Achmad Hospital Riau Province based on age, parity, blood pressure, protein rate in urine, and post partum out come. Method: This is descriptive and retrospective study. It was accomplished at Sub Division of Medical Record Arifin Achmad Hospital Riau Province from January 1st - December 31st 2005. All of population in…