Publications by authors named "Kurniawan A"

Introduction: Isolated posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) avulsion fracture is rare in pediatric population. To our knowledge, there is no established guideline to treat this rare injury in children. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges and treatment strategies using screw fixation for such injuries, emphasizing the importance of timely intervention to prevent long-term complications.

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Background And Purpose: Current treatments for peripheral nerve defects are suboptimal. Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) implantation holds promise, with studies indicating their efficacy through the secretome. This study aims to assess the secretome's potency in regenerating peripheral nerve defects.

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Photodynamic therapy has been recognized as a viable approach for lung cancer treatment. Some photosensitizer agents are known as X-ray sensitive and could improve radiotherapy efficacy. The use of nanoparticles for drug delivery and as photosensitizer agents offers various advantages because of their rapid cellular accumulation and distribution into target organs.

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Purpose: The global burden of lymphoma is substantial because of the increase in its incidence in recent decades. However, disease characteristics vary across different geographical locations. Numerous immunohistochemistry markers and molecular studies are essential to determine lymphoma diagnosis and prognosis.

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  • Potato starch acts as a natural carbohydrate binder that promotes strong bonds with silicon particles, which is beneficial for lithium-ion battery performance.
  • Maleic anhydride modification of potato starch enhances its stability and effectiveness in these batteries, as indicated by various spectroscopy and analysis techniques.
  • The results show promising battery cycling performance with a capacity of 1950 mAh/g, alongside favorable structural changes observed in the modified starch.
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Introduction: Artificial intelligence (AI) enables machines to perform many complicated human skills which require various levels of human intelligence. In the field of medicine, AI helps physicians in making diagnoses and treatments for patients with more efficiency, accuracy, and precision. In order to prepare medical students who are the future healthcare workforce, it is important to enhance their readiness, knowledge and perception toward AI.

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  • Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a prevalent hip issue in adolescents, where the severity and stability of the condition significantly influence management outcomes and risks, particularly for avascular necrosis (AVN).
  • A case study of a 13-year-old boy with acute, unstable high-grade SCFE showed successful treatment through closed reduction and percutaneous pinning, resulting in restored hip function without AVN after 18 months.
  • The findings suggest that even after 2 weeks from the initial injury, aggressive management like closed reduction can lead to favorable outcomes, challenging the notion that such procedures should only be performed in exceptional cases.
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Regenerative therapy based on stem cells have been developed, focusing on either stem cell or secretome delivery. Most marketed cellular and gene therapy products are available as injectable dosage forms, leading to several limitations requiring alternative routes, such as the intradermal route. Microneedles, capable of penetratingthe stratum corneumbarrier, offer a potential alternative for intradermal delivery.

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Introduction: Cerebral toxoplasmosis is a severe symptom of Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) infection that often affects individuals with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection and can be fatal. T.

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Cross-education (CE) is a phenomenon whereby motor training of one limb leads to improved performance in the opposite untrained limb. External pacing of a motor task can enhance CE; however, the influence of different pacing methods is poorly understood. This study explored how motor training with auditory (AP) and visual pacing (VP) impacts CE with a visuomotor force target task.

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  • B-cells are essential for immune responses, acting as antigen presenters, modulating immunity, and creating immune memory and antibodies.
  • The study examined B-cell distributions in people from Indonesia and Ghana, comparing them to those in the Netherlands using advanced mass cytometry.
  • Results showed that individuals from rural tropical areas have higher levels of certain memory B-cells and lower naïve B-cells, especially in children, suggesting that greater exposure to microbes enhances the development of memory B-cells which tends to stabilize as they age.
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When a disaster occurs, the authority must prioritise two things. First, the search and rescue of lives, and second, the identification and management of deceased individuals. However, with thousands of dead bodies to be individually identified in mass disasters, forensic teams face challenges such as long working hours resulting in a delayed identification process and a public health concern caused by the decomposition of the body.

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Mobile gaming poses significant health risks, such as musculoskeletal (MSK) and eye problems, as players maintain the same posture for long periods. The objective of the current study is to describe the prevalence and assess the association of musculoskeletal and eye problems among professional gamers (PG) and casual gamers (CG) with their physical activity level and physical fitness. A total of 94 mobile-gaming athletes (43 PG, 51 CG) were prospectively recruited in this study.

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: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to high mortality rates. There have been reports of hypersensitivity reactions with mild to severe symptoms. The COVID-19 vaccine provocation test is a vaccination protocol for individuals with a history of hypersensitivity.

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Bacterial infections and the emergence of super-resistant bacteria pose a significant risk to human health. Effective sterilization to prevent the development of bacterial drug resistance remains a challenge. Herein, curcumin/silver/montmorillonite (Cur/Ag/Mt) was prepared through a green chemical reduction method with montmorillonite as the carrier, curcumin as the reducing agent and the capping agent, and citric acid as the structure guide agent.

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The "red potion," inspired by video games, emulates the health point replenishment mechanism for injured game characters. Conversely, red ginger, known for its potential tonic properties in enhancing cardiovascular endurance, poses challenges in acquisition within specific regions. Several previous studies have highlighted the existence of an inseparable link when gamers are engaged in real-world activities, even without actively playing the game in the virtual world.

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The rhizobacterial strain BJ3 showed 16S rDNA sequence similarity to species within the genus. Its complete genome sequence revealed a 97% match with and uncovered gene clusters essential for plant-growth-promoting traits (PGPTs). These clusters include genes responsible for producing indole acetic acid (IAA), osmolytes, non-ribosomal peptides (NRPS), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), siderophores, lipopolysaccharides, hydrolytic enzymes, and spermidine.

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  • Enterocolitis and gastroenteritis are significant health issues in children, especially in developing countries, and intestinal protozoa are often linked to these conditions, making diagnosis challenging.
  • A study at a tertiary hospital in Jakarta examined 111 medical records, finding that nearly half of the selected fecal samples were analyzed for various parasites.
  • Among 54 samples tested, 31.4% showed the presence of intestinal parasites, with varying prevalence rates, and most affected patients were young children under 5 years old.
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Background: The use of appropriate animal models for cancer studies is a major challenge, particularly for investigators who lack the resources to maintain and use xenograft animals or genetically engineered mouse models (GEMM). In addition, several countries intending to incorporate these models must conduct importation procedures, posing an additional challenge.

Objective: This review aimed to explore the use of cell-derived allograft or syngeneic models under limited resources.

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  • The translocator protein 18-kDa (TSPO) is a crucial mitochondrial membrane protein linked to various biological processes, including cancer development and progression.
  • Increased expression of TSPO in cancer cells is associated with aggressive cancer types and poor prognosis, highlighting its potential as a target for diagnostic and prognostic tools.
  • Recent advancements in hybrid imaging probes that combine radioactive and fluorescent molecules show promise for enhancing the effectiveness of image-guided surgery in cancer treatment, although further development and application are needed.
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Purpose: The objective of this study was to determine the minimum number of teeth in the anterior dental arch that would yield accurate results for individual identification in forensic contexts.

Materials And Methods: The study involved the analysis of 28 sets of 3-dimensional (3D) point cloud data, focused on the labial surface of the anterior teeth. These datasets were superimposed within each group in both genuine and imposter pairs.

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Background: Adolescent malnutrition is a significant public health challenge in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs), with long-term consequences for health and development. Community-based interventions have the potential to address multiple forms of malnutrition and improve the health outcomes of adolescents. However, there is a limited understanding of the content, implementation and effectiveness of these interventions.

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Background: Over- and undernutrition coexist in many African countries and pose a threat to metabolic health. This study assessed the associations between relationship satisfaction and Body Mass Index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), in a rural population of older adults in Burkina Faso. It also explored potential gender differences and the mediating role of depressive symptoms.

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It is important to identify risk factors for poor outcomes of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. Currently, the correlation between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and COVID-19 outcomes has not been established. This study was conducted to determine the association between NAFLD and in-hospital outcomes of COVID-19 patients.

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