Sugar palm (Arenga pinnata) is one of the plants that thrives in Indonesia, all of the plants ranging from stems, leaves, fruits, palm trees, which are produced can be used for human purposes. Based on previous research, there has been no research on the safety of the use of palm leaf infusion as a traditional medicine. To ensure safety in its use, it is necessary to conduct a toxicity test. Th…
Obesity is a condition in which the amount of fat tissue in the body exceeds normal limits when compared to total body weight, or is characterized by the accumulation of excess fat that causes an individual's weight to exceed normal. Consuming more food than necessary, eating foods that are high in calories, and eating little fiber are factors that contribute to obesity. This study aims to dete…
Antimicrobial resistance is a major challenge in many areas of life, especially in healthcare. Antibiotics are often used in the treatment of infections, especially in ICU patients who have high comorbidities.This study used a descriptive, cross- sectional design with the Point Prevalence Survey (PPS) method to examine antibiotic use in the ICU of RSUD Arifin Achmad, Riau Province, during Octob…
Sclerosis Lipogranuloma, also known as penile paraffinoma, is a skin reaction that occurs after the injection of paraffin or mineral oil into the penis, which is done to enlarge the size of the penis. In this study, a minor procedure was used, is a medical technique that involves implanting the penis into the scrotum to provide skin coverage and vascularization for the penile shaft. The advanta…
Jejunoileal Atresia (JIA) is a congenital disorder that involves obstruction in the jejunum and ileum of the neonatal small intestine, requiring immediate treatment. The prevalence of JIA worldwide ranges from 1 in 5,000 to 1 in 14,000 live births. JIA can be caused by several risk factors, such as low birth weight (LBW), prematurity, male gender, genetic factors, maternal infections during pre…
Burn is skin injury due to contact with heat and one of the major global public health problems. Most of burn pastients end up infectious complications and mortality rate higher in burn patients with infection. This study aims to determine the bacterial patterns and antibiotic resistance in burn patients at Arifin Achmad Hospital Riau Province for the period of January 2022 – December 2023. T…
Jejunoileal Atresia (JIA) is a rare congenital anomaly and a common cause of intestinal obstruction in neonates, characterized by stenosis in the jejunum and ileum, especially in preterm infants. This congenital anomaly typically arises from vascular disruption and abnormal development of the intestinal segment during the intrauterine period. The global incidence of JIA ranges from 1:5000 to 1:…
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) is a serious infection that often leads to increased hospitalizations, complications, and is the leading cause of death among other infections. Mortality from CAP in hospitalized patients in Indonesia reaches 5-20%. Assessment of CAP severity is needed to help determine treatment management and prognosis so as to reduce the risk of mortality. The CAP severity …
Death is a natural thing experienced by a human being. Every time a death occurs, a doctor has the authority and responsibility to declare the death by issuing a death certificate. A death certificate is a document containing certain identities with the aim of declaring a person's death. Death certificates have a standard format established by the Ministry of Health. The completeness and fillin…
Hip osteoarthritis results from the gradual deterioration of joint cartilage, accompanied by structural and functional changes that can lead to significant pain, stiffness, functional limitations, and a decline in quality of life. Surgical intervention, such as total hip replacement, is a treatment option for advanced stages of osteoarthritis. This study aims to identify the profile and functio…
Obesity is a global problem that is still unsolved, an effort to lose weight is by using a ketogenic diet. The ketogenic diet is a diet that prioritizes high fat intake compared to carbohydrates. Using a high fat diet for a long time will have a negative impact on health. Cherries contain flavonoids, saponins and tannins which can help in fat metabolism so that they can affect body weight. The …
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the 10 global threats defined by the World Health Organization (WHO). Regular evaluation needs to be done to overcome antimicrobial resistance. This study aims to evaluate the use of antibiotics in medical ward of Arifin Achmad Regional Hospital using the Point Prevalence Survey (PPS) method by WHO. The study was conducted in 5 rooms of medical ward of Arifin …
Anemia is a nutritional problem in all of countries. Based on the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2019, anemia can be happened by all age groups such as Women of Childbearing Age (WUS) including adolescent girls (rematri). Based on data from Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) in 2018, the proportion of anemia in WUS is 32.0%, increase compared to 2013. The purpose of this study is to determin…
Jejunoileal Atresia (JIA) was one of the main causes of intestinal obstruction in neonates. Its prevalence was reported to be between 0.3 and 1.1 per 10,000 births. JIA required proper preoperative, operative, and postoperative management to reduce morbidity and mortality rates in neonates. This study was a descriptive research using a cross-sectional design, aimed at determining the profile of…
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) are multipotent stem cells with proliferation, differentiation, and immunomodulatory capabilities that are potential for therapy of various diseases. The migration capacity of MSC is very important in the success of MSC therapy. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of human platelet lysate (HPL) and fetal bovine serum (FBS) supplementation on MSC migratio…
Recurrent malaria is a challenge in global malaria elimination efforts that is influenced by various factors such as treatment and treatment evaluation. This study aims to analyze the characteristics of recurrent malaria cases in Riau Province during 2019-2022 using a retrospective descriptive method based on secondary data from the P2PM Directorate of the Riau Provincial Health Office. Of the …
Dental caries is a prevalent oral health issue globally and can significantly impact the quality of life in children. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the prevalence of dental caries among school-aged children worldwide is estimated to range between 60% and 90%. In Indonesia, the 2018 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) reported a prevalence rate of 88.8% among children. This stu…
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a disease transmitted to humans through the bite of a female mosquito infected with the dengue virus. The Aedes aegypti mosquito as the main vector and Aedes albopictus as the potential vector. In 2021, there were 33 cases of DHF in Indragiri Hulu, increasing to 78 cases in 2022 and decreasing the following year to 21 cases with the highest IR in the Sipayung H…
Microplastics are plastic particles with a diameter of less than 5 mm, resulting from the degradation of plastics due to physical (temperature, light, mechanical), chemical (oxidation and hydrolysis), and biological (microorganisms) factors. The very small size of microplastics allows them to spread easily in the air, water, and surrounding land, negatively impacting the environment and the ind…
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…