How to Engage Men in Preconception Health?: A Scoping Review.

Background: Men's engagement in maternal and child health care in the preconception health forum is essential because it allows primary prevention of maternal and infant mortality and morbidity. This review aimed to identify strategies to engage men in preconception health.

Materials And Methods: This scoping review was conducted from August to September 2022.

Development of a New Salt of Piperine with Toluene Sulfonic Acid and Its Anti-Inflammation Effect In Vivo.

Piperine (PPN) is a natural compound with an anti-inflammation effect and low solubility. Hence, some molecular modifications have improved its solid-state character, including cocrystal formation. However, the salt structure has yet to be widely studied.

Anti-inflammatory effectiveness of (L.) Kunth in rats induced with periodontitis.

Background: Periodontitis, marked by deep periodontal pocket depth (PPD), facilitates bacterial colonization and inflammation, necessitating adjunctive therapies. Although 0.2 % chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwash is effective, its side effects have led to the search for alternative treatments.

Phytochemical profiling and antioxidant activities of bodhi tree leaf extract (Ficus religiosa L.) on nitric oxide and catalase.

Metabolic syndrome is on the verge of becoming a global epidemic. It is a complex, chronic illness that has epidemic proportions in most industrialized nations. This study examines the antioxidant potential of a sacred plant, the bodhi tree (Ficus religiosa).

Characterization of Lemongrass Extract (Cymbopagon citratus) Nanoemulsion and Its Application as an Antibiofilm Agent in Acrylic Resin.

Background: An antimicrobial agent is needed for denture cleaning, such as lemongrass (LG), which has a bioactive antimicrobial component.

Methods: This research analyzed LG extract nanoparticles with a particle size analyzer, ZPA, and biofilm formation inhibition on resin acrylic surfaces.

Results: We found that there is high stability in nanoparticle size, while other concentrations, including chlorhexidine as a positive control, did not show any statistical differences.

The Association between Drug-Related Problems and Length of Stay of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.

Introduction: Drug-related problems (DRPs) are treatment-related occurrences that affect therapeutic efficacy. In a previous study, approximately 279 out of 330 (84.5%) patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) had experienced at least one DRP, including non-optimal drug effects ( = 240, 52.

cccDNA epigenetic regulator as target for therapeutical vaccine development against hepatitis B.

Chronic hepatitis B virus infection (CHB) remains a global health concern, with currently available antiviral therapies demonstrating limited effectiveness in preventing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) development. Two primary challenges in CHB treatment include the persistence of the minichromosome, covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA) of the hepatitis B virus (HBV), and the failure of the host immune response to eliminate cccDNA. Recent findings indicate several host and HBV proteins involved in the epigenetic regulation of cccDNA, including HBV core protein (HBc) and HBV x protein (HBx).

Piperine-hydroxybenzoate as phytochemistry antiosteoarthritis combination: Structural, solubility, and in vivo antiinflammatory study.

This study discusses the composition and structure determination of a new multicomponent system from antiinflammatory natural ingredients, consisting of piperine (Pip) and 4-hydroxybenzoic acid (HBA), named Pip-HBA. In addition, this research studied its solubility and anti-inflammatory activity. After screening the stoichiometric proportions, this multicomponent system formation reaction was carried out using the solvent-dropped grinding and evaporation methods.

Cucumber ( L.) Fruit and Combination with Losartan Attenuate the Elevation of Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Rats Induced by Angiotensin II.

Objectives: L. () is vegetable commonly used for managing blood pressure and often consumed in combination with standard antihypertensive therapy, despite lack of scientific evidence supporting their use. Combination of herbs and standard medication could have positive or negative effects.

The interactional communication of feedback in clinical education: A focused ethnographic study in a hierarchical and collectivist culture.

Background: The definition of feedback in clinical education has shifted from information delivery to student-teacher dialogue. However, based on Hofstede's theory, countries with large power distance or a robust social hierarchy and collectivistic cultural dimensions can reduce the feedback dialogue to a minimum. Indonesia is classified in this group, with some Asian, African, Mediterranean, and Latin American countries.

Polymeric Scaffolds Used in Dental Pulp Regeneration by Tissue Engineering Approach.

Currently, the challenge in dentistry is to revitalize dental pulp by utilizing tissue engineering technology; thus, a biomaterial is needed to facilitate the process. One of the three essential elements in tissue engineering technology is a scaffold. A scaffold acts as a three-dimensional (3D) framework that provides structural and biological support and creates a good environment for cell activation, communication between cells, and inducing cell organization.

Animated video development COVID-19 prevention and management for anxiety among older adults in Indonesia.

Background: Rapid increase in information on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has led to an infodemic that exposes older adults to a greater risk of anxiety.

Aims: To develop an animated educational video for COVID-19 prevention and management and evaluate its feasibility and preliminary effectiveness in improving knowledge and anxiety levels among older adults.

Methods: A pilot test of feasibility and preliminary effectiveness was conducted in three phases: expert agreement, content validation, and video creation.

Tissue Engineering with Stem Cell from Human Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth (SHED) and Collagen Matrix, Regulated by Growth Factor in Regenerating the Dental Pulp.

Maintaining dental pulp vitality and preventing tooth loss are two challenges in endodontic treatment. A tooth lacking a viable pulp loses its defense mechanism and regenerative ability, making it more vulnerable to severe damage and eventually necessitating extraction. The tissue engineering approach has drawn attention as an alternative therapy as it can regenerate dentin-pulp complex structures and functions.

Cardiometabolic risk factors in adults with normal weight obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Normal weight obesity (NWO) is a new emerging phenotype of obesity, defined as a normal body mass index with a high body fat percentage. While several studies have described the impact of NWO on cardiometabolic risk factors, the association between them remains uncertain. This meta-analysis systematically evaluated cardiometabolic risk factors in adults with NWO compared to adults with normal weight lean (NWL).

IRF6 rs2235371 as a risk factor for non-syndromic cleft palate only among the Deutero-Malay race in Indonesia and its effect on the IRF6 mRNA expression level.

Background: During the early embryological development of the face, complex orofacial failure results in a non-syndromic cleft lip and palate (NS CLP). The interferon regulatory factor 6 gene (IRF6) rs2235371 is a non-synonymous polymorphism that is one of the strong candidate genes associated with NS CLP.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine IRF6 rs2235371 as a risk factor for NS CLP and its phenotypes, including complete unilateral cleft lip and palate (CUCLP), bilateral cleft lip and palate (BCLP), cleft lip only (CL), and cleft palate only (CP), as well as to examine the effect of the polymorphism on the IRF6 mRNA expression levels among the Deutero-Malay race in Indonesia.

Dementia Prevalence, Comorbidities, and Lifestyle Among Jatinangor Elders.

Research on dementia prevalence and the potentially related risk factors from Indonesia is scarce. We sought to identify the prevalence of dementia, health risk factors, and lifestyle in Jatinangor elders. A total of 686 participants completed questionnaires on lifestyle, health risk factors, and cognitive and functional tests from September 2013 to December 2013.

High burden of cerebral white matter lesion in 9 Asian cities.

Age-related white matter lesion (WML) is considered a manifestation of sporadic cerebral small vessel disease and an important pathological substrate for dementia. Asia is notable for its large population with a looming dementia epidemic. Yet, the burden of WML and its associated risk factors across different Asian societies are unknown.

Correlation between academic self-efficacy and burnout originating from distance learning among nursing students in Indonesia during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.

Purpose: Distance learning, which became widespread in response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, has been a burdensome challenge for students and lecturers. This study investigated the relationship between academic self-efficacy and burnout in first-year nursing students who participated in distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: The study included 69 first-year nursing students at Jenderal Achmad Yani University in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Acceptance of Leadership Empowerment Efforts for Female Employees in Three Dental Hospitals.

Introduction: Empowerment is an organisational effort in increasing the willingness and ability of employees to be more independent in performing their duties. Employee leadership empowerment substantially increases motivation, performance, and commitment to the organisation. Leadership empowerment includes self-determination, competence, meaning, and impact.

Ameliorating Effects of Four-Week Fiber-Multivitamin Combination Treatment on Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Total Cholesterol, and Apolipoprotein B Profiles in Hypercholesterolemic Participants.

Hyperlipidemia is one of the leading causes of death and requires lipid-lowering treatment to reduce morbidity and mortality. Effective and safe alternative and adjunctive therapies could be beneficial for patients with hyperlipidemia. To assess the effect of a fiber-multivitamin combination product on the lipid parameters low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c), total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), and apolipoprotein B (Apo B) in patients with hypercholesterolemia, we conducted a double-blind, randomized, parallel-group study.

Oral mycobiome in community-dwelling elderly and its relation to oral and general health conditions.

Objective: Oral fungal infection is generally associated with dysbiosis related to antibiotic use, immunodeficiency, or frailty. However, fungal colonization in a typical population without apparent symptoms and its associated conditions are poorly understood. In this study, oral fungal colonization in community-dwelling and independently living elderly populations was evaluated and factors affecting fungal colonization were analyzed.

Microbial community in persistent apical periodontitis: a 16S rRNA gene clone library analysis.

Aim: To characterize the microbial composition of persistent periapical lesions of root filled teeth using a molecular genetics approach.

Methodology: Apical lesion samples were collected from 12 patients (23-80 years old) who visited the Kyushu University Hospital for apicectomy with persistent periapical lesions associated with root filled teeth. DNA was directly extracted from each sample and the microbial composition was comprehensively analysed using clone library analysis of the 16S rRNA gene.