Publications by authors named "N A S A Sayuti"

Article Synopsis
  • Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health issue, particularly affecting the lungs, with an incidence rate of approximately 92 cases per 100,000 people; latent TB infection (LTBI) poses a significant concern due to its potential for transforming into active TB.
  • A study in Malaysia analyzed 3,877 samples using the QuantiFERON®-TB Gold Plus test from January 2021 to March 2022, revealing a 16.46% prevalence of LTBI, particularly among males and individuals aged 30-43, predominantly of Chinese ethnicity.
  • The findings highlight that age and ethnicity are significant risk factors for LTBI, and although the prevalence is low for a country with an intermediate TB burden,
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Background And Objectives: Indonesian society extensively uses herbal medicine due to its abundant natural resources that have been utilized for generations for health purposes. Herbal medicine is also employed by specific community groups, such as breastfeeding mothers, to address issues like low milk production. However, there has yet to be much research conducted on its usage patterns in the Jogonalan District, Klaten Regency, Indonesia.

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Neuronal models are an important tool in neuroscientific research. Hydrogen peroxide (HO), a major risk factor of neuronal oxidative stress, initiates a cascade of neuronal cell death. Huds, known as 'kesum', is widely used in traditional medicine.

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a significant public health issue owing to its high incidence and consequences, and its global prevalence is presently 30% and rising, necessitating immediate action. Given the current controversies related to NAFLD, the search for novel therapeutic interventions continues. Astaxanthin is a carotenoid that primarily originates from marine organisms.

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most prevalent form of chronic liver disease. Fucoxanthin, a red-orange marine carotenoid, is found in natural marine seaweeds with high antioxidant activity and several other remarkable biological features. The aim of this review is to gather evidence of the positive benefits of fucoxanthin on NAFLD.

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