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…
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…
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…
Epidural anesthesia is a commonly used neuraxial technique due to its ability to provide stable analgesia, attenuate surgical stress responses, and reduce opioid requirements. Its utilization varies according to patient characteristics, surgical types, and clinical considerations. This study aimed to describe the profile of epidural anesthesia services for surgical patients at Arifin Achmad Gen…
Traditional markets are areas with high trading activities that generate organic waste, making them potential breeding grounds for flies. Flies can act as mechanical vectors for intestinal parasites, including pathogenic protozoa and Soil Transmitted Helminths (STH), due to their habit of landing on organic materials, waste, and surfaces contaminated with feces. This condition can increase the …
Endometrial cancer is a malignancy that develops in the epithelial lining of the endometrial cancer. Previous studies have suggested a potential involvement of the Partner and Localizer of BRCA2 (PALB2) gene in the development of endometrial cancer. This indicates that PALB2 may contribute to the pathogenesis of endometrial cancer and could be considered a potential biomarker. This study aimed…
Endometrial cancer is one of the most common gynecological malignancies, with a steadily increasing incidence worldwide. This cancer is characterized by the accumulation of unrepaired DNA damage that leads to genomic instability. One of the key pathways maintaining genomic stability is the homologous recombination repair (HRR) mechanism, in which the RAD51 gene plays a central role in repairing…
Endometrial cancer is a gynecological malignancy with an incidence rate that continues to increase annually. This indicates the importance of further understanding endometrial cancer, especially regarding its pathogenesis. One gene that plays a crucial role in its pathogenesis is the CHEK2 gene. Checkpoint kinase 2 (CHEK2) is a gene that plays a crucial role in the DNA damage response mechanism…
The double burden of malnutrition is the simultaneous occurrence of undernutrition and overnutrition, a condition that is trending among adolescents. One of the nutritional problems resulting from this is obesity and iron deficiency anemia. Iron deficiency anemia itself is influenced by protein intake. This study aims to analyze the characteristics, description of protein intake, hemoglobin lev…
Sepsis is a medical emergency with high morbidity and mortality, demanding optimal management, including the adjustment of definitive antibiotics based on culture and sensitivity results. This retrospective descriptive study aims to provide an overview of culture results and the pattern of definitive antibiotic therapy use in 57 sepsis patients treated at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of RSUD A…
The sugar palm (Arenga pinnata) is well known for its sap, which is processed into palm sugar. Leave extract of this tree also possesses potential antidiabetic properties that may help regulate blood glucose levels. Previous studies have shown that the phytochemical compounds contained in A. pinnata leaves such as flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, and triterpenoids have the potential to reduce bl…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common median nerve compression neuropathy. Nerve conduction studies (NCS) are the objective diagnostic standard for assessing nerve function. To date, no data has described the NCS findings in CTS patients in Riau Province. This study aimed to describe the nerve conduction study findings in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome patients in Riau Province for the 2023— 2025 …
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) is an autoimmune disease characterized by persistent thrombocytopenia resulting from platelet destruction and impaired thrombopoiesis. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical profile and treatment outcomes of ITP patients at Arifin Achmad Regional General Hospital from 2022 to 2024. This study employed a cross-sectional descriptive design using …
Appendicitis is an inflammatory process of the appendix and is one of the common causes of acute abdominal pain that often leads patients to seek care in the emergency department. In 2021, there were approximately 17 million new cases of appendicitis worldwide, with a mortality total of 29,300 deaths. In adults, appendiceal obstruction is generally caused by fecaliths, whereas in children it is…
Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by endothelial dysfunction and lipid accumulation, which can be triggered by a high-fat diet. This study aimed to assess the effect of kersen leaf extract (Muntingia calabura) on the degree of atherosclerosis in male Wistar rats, histopathologically. Fifteen rats were randomly divided into three groups (n=5): P1 (standard diet), P2 (high-…
Inulin is a natural polysaccharide that can enhance glucose metabolism and reduce cholesterol levels through the formation of short-chain fatty acids. These effects are thought to prevent atherosclerosis, one of the chronic complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study aimed to determine the effect of inulin extract from dahlia tubers on the thickness of the thoracic aorta intima…