A Multicenter Study of COPD and Cognitive Impairment: Unraveling the Interplay of Quantitative CT, Lung Function, HIF-1α, and Clinical Variables.

Purpose: The exact link between cognitive impairment (CI) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is still limited. Thus, we aim to find the relationship and interaction of quantitative CT (QCT), lung function, HIF-1α, and clinical factors with the development of CI among COPD patients.

Patients And Methods: A cross-sectional multicentre study was conducted from January 2022 to December 2023.

The Effect of the Intra-Arterial Heparin Flushing (IAHF) Procedure on Hearing Threshold in Sensorineural Hearing Loss Patients.

Background: Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is a frequent problem in Indonesia but its treatment is still limited. This type of hearing loss is related to oxidative stress and decreased vascularization, which can damage the hair cell. The intra-arterial heparin flushing (IAHF) is a procedure that can recover circulation and its agent, namely heparin, also has antioxidant activity.

Association between clinical, laboratory findings and chest CT in COVID-19 in a secondary hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Introduction: A new emerging infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 has caused a global pandemic. Early diagnosis is essential to prevent and halt the spread of the disease, patient management and isolation. In this study, we aimed to reveal correlations between clinical and laboratory findings with chest CT.

Excess Risk of Lung Cancer Among Agriculture and Construction Workers in Indonesia.

Background: In Indonesia, many occupations and industries involve a variety of hazardous and toxic materials. The ILO estimates that about 21.1% of the tracheal, bronchial, and lung cancer deaths among men were attributable to workplace hazardous substances.

Clinical, Radiological Features and Outcome of COVID-19 patients in a Secondary Hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Introduction: The numbers of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 in Indonesia especially in Jakarta as the epicenter continue to rise. Limited published clinical data, scarcity and long turn over time of diagnostic testing put clinician in dilemma to make diagnosis.

Methodology: This is an observational case series study from confirmed COVID-19 patient in our hospital from first case admission on 17 March 30 April, 2020.

Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer: A Hospital-Based Case-Control Study in Indonesia.

Indonesia has limited data on asbestos-related diseases despite abundant use. This study investigated the risk of occupational asbestos exposure for lung cancer development, utilizing a hospital-based case-control study. Subjects were patients who received a thoracic CT scan at Persahabatan Hospital, Jakarta.

Comparison of chest X-ray lesion characteristics of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection.

Purpose: This research aimed to compared chest radiographic characteristics of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infection, which can be used in early diagnostic screening.

Material And Methods: The method of this study was cross-sectional to obtain the relationship between radiographic findings.

Results: Among 538 subjects who were positive for TB during screening, 11 (2.

Thoracic Radiography Characteristics of Drug Sensitive Tuberculosis and Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis: A Study of Indonesian National Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey.

Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a burden globally, including Indonesia. The primary objective of this study is to reveal the chest radiography characteristic of drug-sensitive TB (DS-TB) and multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) in the Indonesian national tuberculosis prevalence survey 2013-2014. The secondary objective is to explore the correlation and incidence rate of chest radiography lesion of DS-TB and MDR-TB cases.

Chest X-Ray Findings Comparison between Multi-drug-resistant Tuberculosis and Drug-sensitive Tuberculosis.

Background: Imaging has a big role in tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and chest X-ray is preferable because it is available in primary health care and can point out the location, area, and morphology of lesions, such as cavity, consolidation, pleural effusions, and fibrosis. We aimed to compare the chest X-ray findings in multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) and in drug-sensitive TB (DS-TB) cases.

Methods: This is a retrospective cross-sectional study which compares chest X-ray findings of two groups of patients, involving 183 DS-TB patients and 183 MDR-TB patients.