Publications by authors named "H Lubis"

Objective: This study aimed at determining the effect of pH changes on nickel titanium wire seen based on the corrosion rate and surface roughness of the wire after immersion in pandan leaves extract.

Material And Methods: The sample used nickel titanium wire of 0.016 inches diameter and 5 cm length and consists of five treatment groups: control group, 0.

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Heart failure is a complex clinical manifestation due to diastolic dysfunction and systolic dysfunction of the left ventricle (LV). Diastolic dysfunction of the LV plays an important role in worsening the quality of life (QoL) in heart failure patients. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between the severity or grade of LV diastolic dysfunction and QoL in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) patients.

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Objective: Previous studies have shown that the meiotic spindle is not always aligned with the first polar body (PB) in metaphase II human oocytes. Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM) has been used to observe and locate the meiotic spindle to avoid disrupting it while injecting oocytes. The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between meiotic spindle view and IVF-ICSI outcomes in poor responder women.

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The caesarean section is a frequently performed method of delivery. Although the caesarean section is a low-risk and safe surgery, there is an increase in maternal and infant morbidity and mortality due to caesarean delivery. One of the most common infant morbidities is foetal laceration.

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Objective: To determine the relationship between the dimensions of the maxillary arch and vertical facial morphology within the Proto-Malay race.

Design: A cross-sectional study.

Setting: Orthodontics Department, Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia.

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