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…
Dermatophytes causing dermatophytosis are fungi that produces the enzyme keratinase to degrade keratin in the stratum corneum of the skin, nails, and hair resulting in superficial mycosis. The emergence of dermatophytes can be caused by several factors, including humidity, temperature, personal hygiene, and environmental density. Several dermatophyte species identified as causing dermatophytosi…
Dengue hemorrhagic fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection. The incidence of dengue hemorrhagic fever has significantly increased worldwide over the past few decades. Indragiri Regency reported 78 cases of dengue fever in 2022, which decreased to 21 cases in 2023, with the highest IR found in the working area of the Sipayung Health Center, specifically in Pasir Kemilu Village. Larvae density …
Liver disorders are a significant health issue that require serious attention due to their high morbidity and mortality rates. One of the liver disorders with a high incidence is Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). NAFLD encompasses 2 spectrums: Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver (NAFL) and its more severe form, Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). NASH is histologically characterized by he…
Scabies is a skin disease caused by infestation of the Sarcoptes scabiei varietas hominis. Symptoms of this disease are characterized by the presence of skin lesions in the predilection areas and itching that worsens at night (nocturnal pruritus). The appearance of scabies can be caused by several factors, including personal hygiene, humidity, temperature and environmental density. Students at …
Septic arthritis is a secondary inflammatory joint disease due to bacterial, viral or fungal infections. This joint inflammation causes the joints to swell, resulting in reduced blood flow and the tissue in the joints becomes damaged. The aim of this study is to determine the clinical and laboratory features of septic arthritis patients at Arifin Achmad Hospital, Riau Province for the period Ja…
Diarrhea is a complaint of defecation with loose or watery consistency that occurs more than 3 times a day. This situation is found in babies who are not given the nutrition needed for baby immunity, especially exclusive breastfeeding. The aim of this research was to determine whether there was a relationship between exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of diarrhea in babies aged 6-12 mont…
Diabetes Melitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia. The diagnosis of DM is established based on blood glucose levels and Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test. Increased HbA1c concentration is the most important risk factor in the development of DM complications, especially Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). This study aimed to determine the description of central …
One of the violence problems in the law on the Elimination of Domestic Violence article 1 paragraph 1 is sexual violence in the household. Based on what is stated in article 8, it states that sexual violence is forced sexual relations between people who live together or people within their household with other people for commercial purposes. This research design uses Visum et Repertum (VeR)…
End-stage renal disease patients need kidney transplantation as a replacement therapy, but this procedure is less common compared to hemodialysis and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) due to limited information about post-transplant anxiety, depression, and quality of life. Previous studies have shown that anxiety, depression symptoms, and quality of life improve after kidney tra…
Preterm premature rupture of membrane (PPROM) is a spontaneously amniotic membrane ruptures with out signs of inpartum at gestastional
The COVID-19 pandemic affects COPD exacerbation cases. A number of studies have found a decrease of around 50% in the number of patients hospitalized due to COPD exacerbations during the pandemic. This is thought due to the impact of implementing health protocols, as well as social effects. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of hospitalized case for COPD at Arifin Achmad …
Posyandu as a health institution at the community level plays an important role in public health interventions, especially in handling nutritional problems and child growth and development. Tanjung Rhu sub-district has quite high cases of stunting, which is closely related to the performance of posyandu in the area. This research aims to determine the performance of posyandu as assessed by the …
Stroke is a disease that can cause impaired body functions, characterized by an increase in disability for the sufferer. One of the neurological deficits caused is a disturbance of sensory-motor coordination, namely dysphagia. Dysphagia can be caused by damage to the cortex or subcortical structures. The most common locations that cause dysphagia are brainstem lesions and combined lesions. Unil…
Spinal disorders refer to abnormalities in the spine anywhere from the neck to the coccyx. Biportal Endoscopic Spine Surgery (BESS) is a minimally invasive surgical technique that utilizes dual portals with endoscopy to access and address spinal disorders. This research aims to determine the profile of patients who have undergone BESS procedures at Arifin Achmad Hospital, Riau Province during t…
Kidney volume is important for evaluating whether a kidney can be said to be normal or abnormal, determining kidney size in the clinical field is also very important. Body mass index is a simple method for knowing and assessing an individual's nutrition, whether they are undernourished or overnourished. Kidney ultrasound is a safe and painless examination. Ultrasound examination is also a preci…
Primary infertility is the failure of a couple to conceive within 12 months of having regular sexual intercourse without using contraception. Every year, 10-12% of couples in the world have infertility. Infertility is divided into two, namely primary infertility and secondary infertility. With the increase in cases of infertility in Indonesia, especially in Pekanbaru, authors are interested in …
Keloid is a fibroproliferative tissue disorder of the skin that extends beyond the original wound boundary caused by impaired healing of injured or inflamed skin. Keloids present with symptoms such as burning, itching, intermittent pain, and a pulling sensation. These symptoms can affect and interfere with the quality of life of keloid patients, both physically and psychologically. This study i…