Air is a vital necessity for living beings, especially humans. Indoor air quality is important to monitor because the majority of people spend about 90% of their time indoors. One parameter for assessing air quality is particulate matter (PM). Based on their size, PM is classified into two types: PM2.5 and PM10. In addition, air humidity plays a crucial role in maintaining comfort and health in…
Stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) is a common complication proceeding stroke, contributing to increased mortality and morbidity rates. Stroke patients with complication are known to have a longer length of hospital stay. This study aims to identify the factors influencing to the extended hospital stay. A cross-sectional method was used, utilizing medical records of SAP patients at Arifin Achmad…
Hypertriglyceridemia is a medical condition characterized by abnormaly high levels of triglyceride in the blood. It is often associated with other medical condition like obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and can be influenced by high-fat diet. Several studies have stated that the fruit of Muntingia calabura contains compounds like flavonoids, saponins, and polifenol which have the potential…
COVID-19 is a new type of disease caused by a coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, commonly referred to as the Corona virus. Serum ferritin is an iron-storage protein widely used as an indicator of iron status but can also serve as an inflammatory marker. Macrophages are thought to play a role in the secretion of serum ferritin, and various stimuli such as IL-6 can induce ferritin synthesis. Several studie…
Background: Adolescent behavior is influenced by the adolescent's level of knowledge. Teenagers who are equipped with knowledge, especially about sexuality, will be able to shape their behavior to avoid deviant behavior such as teenage pregnancy. To prevent and minimize the occurrence of teenage pregnancy, it is necessary to first know the level of knowledge about teenage pregnancy as an early …
Empyema is a global health issue with high incidence, mortality, and morbidity rates. Biofilm formation by bacteria causing empyema is a major factor in the persistence of infections and resistance to treatment. This study aims to analyze the relationship between biofilm detection and antibiotic resistance in bacterial isolates causing empyema in Riau Province. A total of 12 bacterial isolates …
Sugar Palm (Arenga pinnata) are one of the plants that have the potential as antiox-idants. Antioxidants are chemical compounds that can neutralize free radical levels in the body. Excessive levels of free radicals in the body can cause oxidative stress that can damage cells, tissues, organs, and contribute to the onset of various diseas-es. Arenga pinnata are not widely known to have propertie…
This study aims to analyze the changes in point Ba (a point in the Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification, or POP-Q, measurement system) in patients with cystocele undergoing anterior colporrhaphy. Cystocele is a prolapse of the anterior vaginal wall involving bladder herniation. Anterior colporrhaphy is performed to correct this anatomical abnormality, particularly for patients wishing to mainta…
Death is the absence of life or the opposite of life. All living creatures will experience death. According to the Joint Regulation of the Minister of Home Affairs and the Minister of Health Number 15 of 2010, all deaths and their causes must be reported. One of the documents required to report a death is the Death Certificate (SKK). In its making, the Ministry of Health issued guidelines for f…
Obesity is a condition where there is an abnormal accumulation of fat that affects the compliance of the respiratory system, which is important for the normal lung expansion process. Lung function can be assessed through a spirometry examination which measures three parameters: FVC, FEV1, and the FEV1/FVC ratio. This study aims to explore the relationship between obesity and lung function in sp…
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) was a condition in which the prostate gland enlarged due to abnormal cell growth. BPH sufferers often experienced erectile problems. Erectile function could be measured using the Erection Hardness Score (EHS) and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5). This study was a descriptive cross-sectional study involving 37 respondents, conducted at the …
Sexual violence refers to any act of assault focused on an individual’s sexuality that can cause suffering for the victim, such as genital trauma, unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and even death. This study aims to identify the profile of cases involving womenvictims of sexual violence without pregnancy during the 2019-2023 period at Bhayangkara Hospital of Pekanbaru. This…
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease with significant global health implications, requiring effective prevention strategies, especially in regions with limited healthcare access, such as Kepulauan Meranti District. This study aims to analyze the spatial distribution of DM prevalence in Kepulauan Meranti from 2020 to 2023 and to examine the impact of demographic, socioeconomic, and he…
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is an RNA virus that specifically attacks the human immune system, marked by a decrease in CD4 lymphocyte counts, making the body susceptible to infections. CD4 lymphocyte counts are used as a primary indicator of the progression stage of HIV infection. This study aims to analyze factors influencing CD4 lymphocyte counts before antiretroviral therapy (ART) in …
Lung cancer is the most common cause of death in Indonesia. Lung cancer sufferers are at risk of developing superior vena cava syndrome (SVCS). SVCS caused by lung cancer is a sign of poor prognosis associated with a high mortality rate. SVCS is a medical condition when the superior vena cava, which is the main blood vessel responsible for carrying blood from the upper part of the body back to …
Aedes aegypti is the vector of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), which is still a health problem in Indonesia. One way to prevent dengue fever is by using natural larvicides because the use of synthetic larvicides is known to have a negative effect on the environment. Garlic (Allium sativum) is the choice because it contains bioactive components such as alkaloids, flavonoids, phenols and tannins…
Periphyton are microorganisms that grow and attach to the submerged substrate but do not penetrate into the substrate. The purpose of this study was to determine the trophic state of Dumai coastal waters based on periphyton type. This research was conducted in April-May 2023 in Dumai Coastal Waters, Dumai City, Riau Province. The method used was survey method. There were three sampling stations…
This study examines the behavioral response of gourami fish (Osphronemus goramy) to electric current using a homemade electric fishing device. The experiment was conducted on 20 juvenile gourami fish measuring 4-5.5 cm in a laboratory setting. The electrofishing process utilized two iron rods as cathode and anode with a 12-volt power supply. Results showed that the average time required for eac…
Electrical burns are injuries caused by electric current passing through the body, which can burn tissues and disrupt the function of internal organs. Although electrical burn incidents are less common than other types of burns, they can lead to death and severe complications despite having a small burn area. This highlights the need for greater attention to electrical burns. This study is a de…
Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC) is a malignant tumor that arises from urothelial cells lining the upper urinary tract from the renal calyces to the ureteral orifice. Several risk factors that can cause UTUC include smoking, excessive use of analgesic drugs, exposure to arsenic, arachidonic acid, and exposure to chemicals in the workplace such as hydrocarbons, coal, and carbonated drinks…