The effect of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) on fat mass and fat-free mass for breastfeeding mothers (0-24 months) in Makassar City, Indonesia.

Background: Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is a fat source classified as monounsaturated fatty acid. Previous studies have shown that 47.5% of breastfeeding mothers have less fat intake when compared to the Adequacy of Nutrition Rate (RDA).

A potential mechanism of miana () and quercetin via NF-κB in infection.

Purpose: To prove the effect of Miana (M), Quercetin (Q), and the combination as an anti-inflammatory agent and Cefixime (C) as an antibiotic in Balb/c mice infected with serovar Typhi (S. Typhi) and related to the dynamics of NF-κB mRNA expression and NF-κB protein levels.

Methods: A cohort study on male Balb/c mice with subjects consisted of 8 groups with 5 each group by administration of M, Q, M + Q, M + C, Q + C, M + Q + C, C only and sterile distilled water group as negative control.

Anti-inflammatory effects of banana () peel extract on acne vulgaris: and study.

Objective: Acne vulgaris (AV) is a common problem with a relatively high incidence rate among Asian people. The potential antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties of banana peels have been demonstrated in previous studies but have not been studied in cases of AV. Therefore, this study was aimed at investigating the protective effects of banana () peel extract (MBPE) against AV.

Serum iron levels in tuberculosis patients and household contacts and its association with natural resistance-associated macrophage protein 1 polymorphism and expression.

Background: Iron deficiency can impair immune function, increasing tuberculosis (TB) susceptibility and severity. The research aimed to investigate iron deficiency anemia in TB patients and household contacts and its association with natural resistance-associated macrophage protein 1 (NRAMP1) polymorphism and expression.

Methods: The levels of iron, ferritin, and transferrin were measured in the serum by ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay).

Effectiveness of Topical Cyclosporin-A 0.1% Compared to Combined Topical Cyclosporin-A 0.1% with Topical Sodium Hyaluronate on Interleukin-6 Levels in the Tears of Patients with Dry Eye Disease.

Introduction: Pro-inflammatory cytokines are important contributors to dry eye disease (DED). The cytokine interleukin (IL)-6 has become a therapeutic target in several DED drug studies. This randomized controlled trial aimed to determine the effectiveness of topical cyclosporin-A 0.

Effect of Probiotic Adjuvant Therapy on Improvement of Clinical Symptoms & Interleukin 6 Levels in Patients With Schizophrenia.

Objective: This study aims to examine the effect of giving probiotic adjuvant therapy on improving clinical symptoms & IL-6 levels in patients with schizophrenia.

Methods: This research was a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial conducted at Dadi Psychiatric Hospital, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia in November-December 2021. The sample of the research was patients with schizophrenia undergoing hospitalization who received therapeutic doses of risperidone with a total of 21 samples in each treatment and control group.

Relation between expression of hMLH1 and p53 mRNA genes, in the feces of patients with colorectal carcinoma. Cross-sectional study.

Colorectal carcinoma (CRC) is one of the main public health problems. The mortality of CRC is about 8%. Early detection of CRC is very important to prevent death because this cancer could be cured through surgery if the diagnosis can be made as early as possible.

Malnutrition in children associated with low growth hormone (Gh) Levels.

Objective: This study aimed to compare serum levels of Growth Hormone in children with malnutrition and good nutritional status.

Method: This cross-sectional study included 41 participants consisting of 31 malnourished, 10 well-nourished children aged between 36 and 60 months. Demographic data of participants were obtained utilizing a questionnaire.

Comparison of nitric oxide levels, roll over test value, and body mass index in preeclampsia and normotension.

Objective: The study aims to compare levels NO, the ROT, and BMI values in preeclampsia and normotension.

Method: This study was an observational analytical study that combined the draft case-control study and a cross-sectional study (hybrid method) conducted in February-June 2020. This study was conducted in the Hospital Dr.

Leptin levels in children with malnutrition.

Objective: This study aimed at comparing serum levels of leptin in children with malnutrition and good nutritional status.

Method: This cross-sectional study included 41 participants consisting of 31 malnutrition, 10 well-nourished children aged between 36 and 60 months. Demographic data of participants were obtained utilizing a questionnaire.

Malnutrition in children associated with low insulin-like growth factor binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) levels.

Objective: This study aimed to compare serum levels of Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Protein-3 in children with malnutrition and good nutritional status.

Method: This cross-sectional study included 41 participants consisting of 31 malnourished, 10 well-nourished children aged between 36 and 60 months. Demographic data of participants were obtained utilizing a questionnaire.

Overview of Anemia; risk factors and solution offering.

Objective: The study aims to determine the picture risk factor-related anemia and the solution offered by searching the literature and reviewing it.

Method: using literature studies. Article searches using online data-based Science Direct, PubMed, and Google Scholar from 2019 to 2021.

Moringa oleifera capsule and diet in young women with dropout school.

Background: Teenagers are the second phase in life after the children's phase. The adolescent phase is called the transitional or transitional phase because in this phase it has not gained status as an adult but is no longer a childhood. The adolescent phase is called the critical period, a phase where there are many problems in growth and development, both physically, mentally, and in activities so that the need for food containing nutrients is large enough.

Serum vitamin D receptor and High Mobility Group Box-1 (HMGB1) levels in HIV-infected patients with different immunodeficiency status: A cross-sectional study.

Background: HIV-AIDS patients typically have hypovitaminosis D. Vitamin D is a key mediator in inflammatory and infectious diseases, which VDR mediates its biological effect. High-mobility group box 1 protein (HMGB1) modulates HIV-1 replication in vitro.

Detection of voluntary dehydration in paediatric populations using non-invasive point-of-care saliva and urine testing.

Aim: Voluntary dehydration, or lack of fluid intake despite water availability, is common in otherwise healthy children, and can lead to adverse effects. Most dehydration biomarkers are impractical for routine assessment in paediatric populations. This study aimed to assess two non-invasive hydration assessment tools, urine specific gravity (U ) and a novel point-of-care (POC) salivary osmolarity (SOSM) sensor, in healthy children.

Relationship between Vitamin D Level and Serum TNF-α Concentration on the Severity of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory disease and disturbed bacterial clearance. Vitamin D deficiency is sometimes observed in COPD patients and as significant roles in increasing inflammation of airway obstruction and systemic obstruction, increasing pro-inflammatory cytokine including TNF-α, reduction of bacterial clearance and increase exacerbation risk due to infection. Also, vitamin D plays significant roles in the metabolism of calcium and mineralisation of bones and regulation system of immune.