Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is a condition in which one or more pelvic organs descend from their original position and protrude into the vagina. This study aims to determine the clinical characteristics of patients undergoing Pelvic Organ Prolapse surgery at RSUD Arifin Achmad Riau Province from 2020 to 2024. This study is a descriptive quantitative study using a cross-sectional method and a re…
Appendicitis is one of the leading causes of acute abdominal pain that requires urgent surgical intervention. Globally, appendicitis accounts for an estimated 17 million new cases and 29,300 deaths per year, according to the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 report. The clinical presentation of appendicitis may differ between children and adults, and these variations can contribute to delayed…
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have great potential in regenerative therapy, but conventional culture using fetal bovine serum (FBS) poses biological and ethical risks, making human platelet lysate (HPL) a safer alternative. This study aims to compare the expression of interleukin-8 (IL-8) and transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) genes in MSCs cultured using HPL and FBS supplementation. This e…
Brachial plexopathy is a disorder involving the brachial plexus that can cause sensory and motor disturbances in the upper extremities. Nerve conduction study (NCS) is one of the diagnostic methods used to evaluate brachial plexopathy. This descriptive study aimed to determine the findings of nerve conduction studies in cases of brachial plexopathy at Arifin Achmad General Hospital of Riau Prov…
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (LSS) is a narrowing of the spinal canal that compresses neurovascular structures, leading to lower back pain, neurogenic claudication, and disability. Beyond physical impairment, LSS also affects psychological aspects, particularly fear-avoidance beliefs related to physical activity and work. Currently, there are no available data regarding the psychological outcomes of …
Peroneal neuropathy is one of the most common peripheral neuropathies affecting the lower extremities, which significantly impairs mobility and quality of life. Nerve conduction study (NCS) plays an essential role in determining the location and severity of nerve injury; however, local data in Riau Province remain limited. The objectives is to describe the findings of nerve conduction studies i…
Flies are classified as mechanical vectors carrying pathogens, which can cause transmissible diseases such as diarrhea. The Air Tiris Traditional Market is the largest and widest traditional market in Kampar Regency that sells various food ingredients and other necessities. Market trading activity generates waste and organic residue, and these environmental conditions allow this activity to bec…
Hemoglobin is a spesific protein contained in erythrocytes for gas exchange. Adolescent girls are a group that is vulnerable to experiencing low hemoglobin levels. Especially for those who attend boarding schools, decreased hemoglobin levels can be caused by inadequate food intake and busy activity schedules. This can impact cognitive function, physical fitness, and physical development of adol…
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires timely and appropriate empiric broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy. Antibiotic Stewardship Guidelines (ASG) and Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASP) play a critical role in ensuring rational antibiotic use. This study aimed to evaluate adherence to ASG in empiric antibiotic therapy among sepsis admitted to the ICU of RSUD Arifin Ach…
Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting the quality of life of women of reproductive age, often requiring surgical intervention. This study aimed to determine the profile of operative management and recurrence status in endometriosis patients at Arifin Achmad Hospital utilizing a quantitative descriptive method based on medical record data. Results indicate that the majority of patients …
Hypertension is one of the chronic diseases with a high prevalence in Indonesia, including in the working area of the Tualang Community Health Center, Siak Regency. Many people in the community still use traditional medicine as a complementary therapy to help control blood pressure. This study aims to describe the use of traditional medicine among patients with hypertension in the working area …
Mandibular fracture is a common facial trauma with the risk of causing postoperative asymmetry. Conventional 2D radiography evaluation is limited by distortion, necessitating objective digital morphometric measurements using Computed Tomography (CT) scans. This descriptive retrospective cross-sectional study aimed to describe the mandibular morphology of postoperative fracture patients at Arifi…
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) possess immunomodulatory properties that are essential for the development of regenerative therapies. In MSC culture, serum selection is critical because fetal bovine serum (FBS) carries a risk of xenogeneic immunization, making human platelet lysate (HPL) a more biocompatible alternative. This study aimed to analyze the differences in the expression of the Interle…
Endometrial cancer is one of the most common gynecological malignancies, originating from the epithelial lining of the uterus, with its incidence and mortality rates increasing over the past few decades. In Indonesia, endometrial cancer ranks 14th among all cancer cases in 2020. This study aimed to analyze the expression of the PARP1 gene in endometrial cancer and its association with patient p…
Activities around the Sungai Paku Reservoir, such as fish farming using floating net cages (KJA), tourism, and oil palm plantations, are suspected of contributing organic matter and nutrients to the waters. This study aims to determine the water quality conditions through analysis of chlorophyll-a content and water quality in the Sungai Paku Reservoir, Kampar Kiri Subdistrict, Kampar Regency. T…
Domestic Violence (KDRT) remains a serious health and legal problem, the impact of which can lead to death. In this situation, forensic examination plays a crucial role in law enforcement. This study aims to describe the characteristics of forensic autopsy cases of domestic violence victims examined in the working area of the Riau Regional Police Medical and Health Division for the 2020-2024 pe…
Freshwater crabs have a life cycle that is entirely in freshwater and play an important role in the food chain as omnivores and detritivores. Some freshwater crabs can only be found in clean water, so they can also be used as bioindicators of water quality. This study aims to determine the habitat and abundance of crabs in the Tanduk River in Rumbio Village and to investigate the relationship b…
Pharmacotherapy adherence is pivotal for managing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. This cross-sectional study aimed to analyze the association between pharmacotherapy adherence levels and the achievement of various control criteria among 75 patients at two private hospitals in Pekanbaru. Pharmacotherapy adherence was measured using the MMAS-8 questionnaire. Clinical data were collected from medical re…
Microalgae, particularly Chlorella sp., are widely recognized for their high productivity and nutritional content, making them potential resources in aquaculture and biotechnology. However, the high cost of synthetic nutrients remains a constraint in microalgal cultivation. This study aimed to determine the potential of mustard green vegetable waste (Brassica juncea L.) as a liquid organic fert…
Understanding the swimming behavior and patterns of tambakan fish (Helostoma temminckii) is crucial for advancing fishing technology. This study aimed to identify the effect of current on the swimming speed behavior of Helostoma temminckii within a mini flume tank. Experiments were conducted using different current speeds to observe three categories of swimming speed: sustained swimming speed, …