Bladder cancer is a malignancy originating from urothelial cells lining the inner surface of the bladder and is one of the most common urological cancers, particularly in elderly males. Risk factors include smoking, exposure to industrial chemicals, and chronic urinary tract infections. Early symptoms such as hematuria and dysuria are often overlooked, leading to delayed diagnosis. Cystectomy i…
Intestinal protozoa are unicellular eukaryotic microorganisms inhabiting the human gastrointestinal tract and are capable of causing infections. Transmission occurs through the ingestion of cysts or oocysts present in contaminated food or water. In Indonesia, raw vegetables are commonly consumed as “lalapan,” including cabbage, lettuce, and basil which are at risk of contamination during di…
Sepsis is characterized by a dysregulated immune response to infection, leading to life-threatening organ dysfunction. This condition poses an economic burden to nations due to its high mortality rate. The accurate selection of empirical antibiotics is a critical component in the management of sepsis. Inappropriate antibiotic use carries the risk of resistance, which can subsequently increase h…
Background : Indonesia have a high burden of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB), yet new case finding is still below national estimates. Challenges such as limited facilities, drug unavailability, presence of comorbidities and incidence of adverse drug events may hinder treatment success. In 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended a BPaLM regimen with shorter treatment durat…
Sexual violence is an act of sexual abuse against a person, whether female or male, that is done by force. Sexual violence does not only affect women; men also frequently become victims in a significant and increasing number every year in Indonesia. Sexual violence against men is a public health issue that is often overlooked. This research aims to understand the profile of sexual violence agai…
Soil Transmitted Helminth (STH) are a group of intestinal worms that cause infestations in the body and are transmitted through soil contaminated with infested human feces. The presence of STH in the soil can increase the risk of contamination in vegetables grown in soil. This study aims to determine the incidence of STH and other worm contamination found in fresh vegetables, namely basil, lett…
Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria are the most common cause of communityacquired pneumonia and can become carriers without clinical symptoms. Streptococcus pneumoniae is a commensal bacterium of the upper respiratory tract, specifically the nasopharynx. Streptococcus pneumoniae can cause 20-30% of all community-acquired pneumonia cases in Indonesia and about 50% of patients with pneumonia …
Introduction: Pulmonary mycoses as secondary infections contribute to mortality and morbidity of 1.6 million deaths annually. The use of fungal culture specimens can affect the difference in positivity of fungal culture. Accurate specimen selection will help accelerate the diagnosis of pulmonary mycosis so as to improve the quality of life in patients with thoracic cavity malignancy. Method: …
Background: Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. According to GLOBOCAN 2022, there were 2.4 million cases with 1.8 million deaths. In Indonesia, cases increased from 30,843 in 2020 to 34,783 in 2023. Metastasis is the primary cause of mortality and is associated with E-Cadherin expression, a key epithelial adhesion protein. Methods: This cross-sectional study ai…
Teaching hospitals play a crucial role in providing healthcare services while supporting medical education through clinical training. This study aims to explore patients' perceptions and acceptance of the roles of teaching hospitals and medical students at RSUD Arifin Achmad Pekanbaru. Using a descriptive design and mixed-method explanatory approach, data were collected through questionnaires a…
Adolescence is a transitional period from childhood to adulthood characterized by growth and development, requiring optimal nutritional intake, especially iron. Iron deficiency can cause anemia, which is common among adolescent girls. One of the efforts to prevent anemia is the government's Iron Supplement Tablet (TTD) program. The purpose of this study was to determine the compliance rate of T…
Stunting is a chronic health problem caused by long-term malnutrition and recurrent infections, affecting child growth, especially during the first 1,000 days of life. This study aimed to describe household sanitation and hygiene conditions toward the incidence of stunting in children under five in Kampung Pinang Village, Perhentian Raja Sub-district, Kampar Regency. This was a descriptive quan…
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a significant public health problem transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. One potential approach to control its transmission is by exploring the larvicidal activity of kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix) leaf extract as a safer and environmentally friendly biolarvicide. This study employed a true experimental design and was conducted from July 2024 to August 2025. …
Flipped classroom is a learning model that introduces basic materials to students before class session. This approach helps reduce the limitations of traditional learning methods, one of which is in medical education. One of the factors that students need to learn basic medical sciences such as histology is learning motivation. The learning media used in flipped classrooms can shape student per…
Background: Urinary incontinence is a condition which the patient finds it hard to endure the feeling of controlling the urge to pee. This condition can impact the patient’s quality of life and the patient/relatives’ financial burden. The female patient which was transmitted to RSUD Arifin Achmad will be given some questions based on Google Form (that already approved by ethical clearance R…
Stunting is one of the nutritional issues in Indonesia caused by chronic malnutrition, particularly during the first 1,000 days of life. The stunting reduction achievement in Rokan Hilir for 2024 is 29.7%, which is still far from the national target of 14% by 2024. One of the factors contributing to stunting is low knowledge levels. Enhancing the understanding of prospective parents, especially…
Consuming fast food leads to excessive intake of sugar, salt, and fats. Approximately 69% of urban populations consume fast food, which is a risk factor for dysmenorrhea—lower abdominal pain (symphysis pubis) occurring before and during menstruation. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 50% of women in every country experience dysmenorrhea, leading to disrupted daily activit…
Cystocele, the most common type of pelvic organ prolapse, often causes urinary distress that significantly reduces patients' quality of life. Anterior colporrhaphy is a widely used surgical procedure for treating cystocele; however, data on its effectiveness in Riau, particularly through changes in the Urinary Distress Inventory-6 (UDI-6) score, remains limited. This study aimed to analyze the …
Endometrial cancer (EC) is one of the most common malignancies affecting the female reproductive system. Elevated levels of estrogen unopposed by progesterone can stimulate endometrial cell proliferation and increase the risk of EC. Several risk factors such as parity, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes mellitus contribute to this hormonal imbalance in the pathogenesis of EC. Estrogen receptor…
Dental caries is a common dental health problem among elementary school children, primarily due to a lack of knowledge and attitudes that support dental health. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the level of knowledge and attitudes toward the incidence of dental caries among students of SDN 004 Teratak Buluh, Kampar Regency. This research employed an analytical observational d…