Care of children with congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) in Indonesia.

Introduction: Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) is associated with severe birth defects, that lead to disability in later life. Hence, early detection and intervention are needed to prevent permanent disability and mortality in children with CRS. We evaluated the time to diagnosis or correction intervention related to survival rate using survival analysis.

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of low cardiac output syndrome after open heart surgery in children with congenital heart disease.

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as a predictor in determining low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) has not been widely reported. The aim of this study was to explore the role of pre-surgery, 0-, 4-, and 8-hour post-surgery NLR as predictors of LCOS incidence after open heart surgery in children with congenital heart disease (CHD). This study used a prognostic test with a prospective cohort design and was conducted from December 2020 until June 2021 at the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) of Dr.

Feeding intolerance scoring system in very preterm and very low birth weight infants using clinical and ultrasound findings.

Very preterm infants are at a high risk of developing feeding intolerance; however, there are no widely accepted definitions of feeding intolerance. This study aimed to develop a scoring system for feeding intolerance in very preterm infants by combining clinical symptoms and ultrasonography (US) findings. This prospective cohort study included very preterm and/or very low birth weight infants.

Spherical Cap Studs: A novel speed bump alternative to reduce discomfort with effective speed reduction.

Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the potential of Spherical Cap Studs (SCS) as a substitute for conventional speed bumps, with a focus on limiting two wheeler speed while minimizing discomfort to riders by comparing the speed reduction capabilities and discomfort levels associated with SCS and speed bumps.

Methods: The study uses experimental approach to compare the speed limiting ability and discomfort caused to rider by the proposed SCS and a standard speed bump. Speed profiles were developed for two wheelers passing over both SCS and speed bump.

Predicting Factors for Mortality in Patients After the Modified Blalock-Taussig Shunt Procedure in Developing Countries: A Retrospective Study.

Background: Blalock-Taussig (BT) is a palliative procedure that preserves blood circulation to the lungs and alleviates cyanosis in patients with congenital heart diseases and reduced pulmonary blood flow. BT shunt remains a routinely performed procedure in developing countries before definitive surgery. However, evidence on predictor factors of mortality after this procedure is still scarce in Indonesia.