Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease involving various anatomical and physiological changes in joint tissues, including cartilage degradation, bone remodeling, and osteophyte formation. Which if left untreated can cause joint dysfunction, pain, stiffness, and functional limitations. Objectives To determine the general functional profile and capacity of hip osteoarthritis patients a…
Radiculopathy is a common cause of neck and low back pain. NCS is an attempt to diagnose radiculopathy. This study is a descriptive study to determine the NCS description of cervical and lumbar radiculopathy cases at Arifin Achmad Hospital, Riau Province. The total sample of this study was 13 cases. The majority of cases were ≥40 years old (69.2%), female (61.5%), lumbar radiculopathy (61.5%)…
Informed consent is a form of patient approval after receiving a comprehensive explanation of the medical procedure to be performed. In cases of sexual violence, informed consent becomes crucial to protect the rights of the victim and ensure that medical actions are conducted with lawful consent, as well as to influence the quality of hospital services. This study aims to describe the completen…
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. Most of the bacteria are commonly found infecting the lung parenchyma, leading to pulmonary TB. To date, TB remains the leading cause of death from infectious diseases worldwide. Indonesia ranks second in the world for the highest number of TB cases, yet the results of TB treatment have not reached the …
Burns are tissue damage caused by friction, exposure to heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation. Burns are a type of trauma with high morbidity and mortality rates, and the age group most likely to die from burns is the productive or adult age group. This study is a descriptive study using a cross-sectional method to examine the profile of burn patients in adults, burn characteristics, morta…
This study explores spatial modeling of hypertension cases n the Meranti Islands Regency from 2020-2023. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the study maps the spatial distribution of hypertension across sub-districts to identify sociodemographic risk factors sucsh as age, gender, and population density. The result indicate a significant increase in hypertension prevalence, with Tebing …
Background: Maternal mortality remains a critical global health issue, with approximately 287,000 deaths reported worldwide in 2020. High maternal mortality rates are influenced by several factors, including severe postpartum bleeding, infections, and notably, preeclampsia. Preeclampsia affects 2-10% of pregnancies globally and is associated with increased cardiovascular risk in later life. Chr…
Increased blood glucose levels can result from excessive glucose intake, impaired glucose regulation in cells, or disrupted insulin secretion. Muntingia calabura fruit contains active compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, and terpenoids, which are potentially effective in lowering blood glucose levels. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of ethanol extract from Muntingia calabur…
Lung cancer is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Lung cancer can spread to other organs and cause metastasis. Metastasis is the main cause of mortality in lung cancer patients. This study aims to identify the demographic characteristic, lung cancer profile, and also Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Performance Status (PS) and the therapy of lung cancer patients with metastasis a…
An increase in blood glucose levels is a common condition resulting from insulin resistance or impaired insulin secretion. The leaves of Muntingia calabura, contain phytochemical compounds such as flavonoids, terpenoids, tannins, and saponins, which have anti-inflammatory properties and are assumed to have potential in lowering blood glucose levels due to insulin resistance. This study aims to …
Background : The Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) is still high globally, especially in developing countries. In Indonesia, hypertension during pregnancy, including preeclampsia, is a leading cause of high maternal mortality rates, with a prevalence of preeclampsia at RSUD Arifin Achmad of 28.12% from 2019 to 2022. Nulliparity is one of the risk factors for preeclampsia, and to date, there has bee…
Dengue fever is a disease caused by the dengue virus and the main vector is mosquitoes Aedes aegypti. One way to overcome transmission is by natural larvicide, namely bay leaf extract (Syzygium polyanthum) because it has active ingredients such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids, and saponins. This research pure experimental research carried out in July - November 2024. Extracts were…
Free flap is a tissue reconstruction technique used in trauma and oncological surgery, involving the transfer of tissue along with blood vessels from one site to another. The success of the procedure is determined by the vitality of the flap, or the survival of the transplanted tissue. In 2023-2024, microvascular surgeons at RSUD Arifin Achmad began implementing a three-stage intraoperative scr…
Flies are mechanical vectors that carry pathogens and can transmit diseases such as diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid fever, and cholera. The presence of flies in an area indicates poor sanitation. Based on initial observations, the sanitation quality of the canteens in the elementary schools within the Perawang Health Center’s work area does not meet the required standards, and a significant numb…
Hypertension is a health issue of concern in the Kepulauan Meranti Regency. Socio- demographic and geographic characteristics are risk factors that can influence patient visits. This study aims to explain the factors affecting hypertension patient visits based on the classification of hypertension among patients seeking treatment at the Kepulauan Meranti Regional General Hospital (RSUD). This c…
The first year of life from the fetal to one year is a critical period for primary growth and development. Age 0-12 months or infancy is the age of rapid growth and development, the maturation process that takes place continuously, and the process of adjustment to the environment occurs. Kampung Pinang Village as one of the fostered villages of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Riau carrie…
Background: Children aged 37-60 months are preschool children. During this period, children experience a critical period as a foundation for their future growth and development. The problem of deviations in children’s growth and development remains unresolved from year to year. Kampar Regency occupies the fourth position with the highest number of stunting cases in Riau Province, 25.7%. Kampu…
Degloving injury is an injury that occurs when the skin and subcutaneous tissue are separated from the underlying structures. This can affect the skin coverage and blood supply to the tissue, requiring immediate action to improve the speed of recovery, reduce the length of treatment, and minimize the risk of infection. This study aims to describe the cases of degloving injuries at the Arifin Ac…
Posyandu is a form of Community-Based Health Effort managed from, by, for, and with the community, to empower the community and provide convenience to the community in obtaining basic health services. Posyandu is classified into 4 strata, namely pratama, madya, purnama and mandiri. Currently, Posyandu in Tanjung Rhu Village itself has 10 active posyandu with 9 purnama strata posyandu and 1 mand…
Pediculosis capitis is a skin disease caused by infestation of pediculus humanus var capitis. This infestation is caused by various risk factors, namely gender, age, education, hair characteristics based on length and shape, frequency of washing hair, use of accessories and sharing beds and body mass index. One of the places at risk of pediculosis is Islamic boarding schools because they have d…