Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. One of the serious complications frequently associated with lung cancer is pleural effusion, which is the accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity that can worsen the prognosis and quality of life for patients. This study aims to identify the characteristics of lung cancer with pleural effusion at Arifin Achmad Ge…
Antibiotic resistance has become a global emergence nowadays, caused by excessive and irresponsible use of antibiotics. The administration of antibiotics during surgical procedures is necessary to prevent surgical site infection. Therefore, evaluation of antibiotics use in surgical ward is required. This study used a descriptive method with cross-sectional design adopting a Point Prevalence Sur…
ACL injury is one of the most common injuries in young and active individuals and ranks second after back pain. ACL injury has a long-term negative impact on the instability of the knee joint of sufferers consisting of aspects of quality of life, functional ability, and psychology. To evaluate psychological factors in patients with ACL injury, several measurement tools have been developed and v…
Stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) is a lower respiratory tract infection that occurs in stroke patients within 48 hours to 7 days. Blood sugar at admission in SAP patients is one of the factors that influence the occurrence of infection. This study aims to analyse the correlation between blood sugar and the incidence of stroke-associated pneumonia. This study using a cross-sectional analytic me…
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) is a global health problem that can cause high mortality, morbidity, and costs worldwide. The 2014-2018 National Health Insurance (JKN) statistics show that pneumonia is one of the top ten hospitalization cases in Indonesia. This study aims to examine the cost of treatment of CAP patients admitted to Arifin Achmad Hospital in relation to patient severity level…
Death results in the loss of a person's social and legal status, so an official certificate is required to declare a death. A Death Certificate (SKK) is a letter issued by a hospital/health center that contains the identity, time and place of death of the body. SKK must be made based on the SKK filling guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health in 2016, but there are still many hospitals t…
Liver disorders are a health problem that needs serious attention because of its high incidence and causes morbidity and mortality with various complications. Liver disorders can be treated with hepatoprotective drugs. One of the plants that is expected to be developed is the mangrove plant. The antioxidant effect of mangrove plants can be developed as a hepatoprotector. This study aims to exam…
Stroke-Associated Pneumonia (SAP) is a common complication during stroke treatment. SAP refers to pneumonia symptoms that arise within 48 hours and develop within 7 days of stroke onset. The incidence rate of SAP is approximately 5−26%. SAP increases the risk of mortality and prolonged the length of stay. The pathophysiology of SAP can be caused by aspiration and immunosuppression. This study…
Antituberculosis drugs are a combination of antibiotics used to treat tuberculosis, both pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis. The use of anti-TB drugs must comply with several principles that have been regulated in the National TB Medical Guidelines 2021 by the Indonesian Ministry of Health, including a combination at least 4 types of drugs, the appropriate drug dose, treated for 6 months…
Preeclampsia is a condition of hypertension during pregnancy accompanied by proteinuria or organ dysfunction and is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality. In the state of preeclampsia, uteroplacental ischemia occurs, which can lead to serious complications such as placental abruption and intrauterine fetal death. (IUFD). Clinically, it is important to understand the complications of p…
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by recurrent, mild to severe itching. It is often associated with other atopic diseases such as bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis. The global prevalence of AD reaches approximately 15-20% in the first decade of life. The chief complaint of atopic dermatitis patients is persistent itching throughout the day, affec…
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a ligament in the knee joint that acts as a stabilizer. In addition to physical disorders, ACL injuries also have an impact on psychological stress due to restrictions on activities or sports which are functional disorders, and fear of repeated ACL injuries. To evaluate psychological factors related to injury, several questionnaires have been developed, i…
Hypertriglyceridemia is one of the metabolic disorders associated with fatty liver, pancreatitis, and cardiovascular disease. Many efforts have been made in the treatment of hypertriglyceridemia, including through research on medicinal plants, one of which is seri leaves (Muntingia calabura). Seri leaves contain flavonoids, saponins, tannins, polyphenols, and terpenoids that can improve blood l…
Preeclampsia is a medical condition that occurs during pregnancy, characterized by elevated blood pressure above 140/90 mmHg, accompanied by proteinuria and/or organ damage after 20 weeks of gestation. One risk factor for preeclampsia is obesity prior to pregnancy. It is essential for pregnant women to undergo regular check-ups to detect and manage preeclampsia early, thereby reducing the risk …
Hyperlipidemia is a condition with an increase in lipids in the blood plasma. This condition is a risk factor for several cardiovascular diseases and causes obesity. Seri fruit (Muntingia calabura) contains flavonoids, anthocyanins, phenolic acids, polyphenols, saponins, and tannins and vitamin C which are antioxidants and anti-inflammatory. This study aims to determine the effect of Seri fruit…
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), also known as steatosis, is a liver disease that may develop due to obesity and diabetes mellitus. Various approaches are being explored to treat steatosis, including studies on medicinal plants like the cherry fruit (Muntingia calabura). This fruit has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties due to its high levels of flavonoids, tannins, saponins,…
Low back pain (LBP) is a sensation of discomfort occurring in the lower back area, between the lowest rib angle and the sacrum, and is one of the most common complaints that leads individuals to visit a doctor. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2020, LBP affected 619 million people globally, and this number is projected to rise to 843 million by 2050. LBP significantly impact…
Low Back Pain (LBP) is one of the most prevalent complaints leading individuals to seek medical care. The global prevalence of LBP was notably high, with 619 million cases reported in 2020, and it is projected to rise to 843 million by 2050. LBP is caused by various risk factors, including individual, occupational, and environmental factors. One of the risk factors for LBP is an increased body …
The success of microsurgery in tissue reconstruction greatly depends on the vitality of the transferred flap. The scratch test is a commonly used evaluation method to assess flap perfusion during surgery, which is crucial for minimizing the risk of tissue necrosis. Although this method has been widely used, an objective standard for interpreting scratch test color has not yet been established, …
Low Back Pain (LBP) is one of the most common complaints that bring people to seek medical attention. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported in 2017 that LBP ranks second as a global cause of disability. According to PERDOSNI (2016), the prevalence of LBP in Indonesia is 35.86% of all pain- related visits. Central obesity has been shown to contribute to the development of LBP. The Waist-H…