Anaemia Profile and Inflammation Markers in Stunted Children Under Two Years in Indonesia.

Stunting is a common issue affecting children who suffer from chronic malnutrition in Indonesia. The Indonesian government has introduced supplementary food programs for stunted children, but the results have been less satisfactory. This may be due to the presence of anaemia and comorbid diseases.

Vitamin D and gut microbiome in preterm infants.

Background: The incidence of vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women remains high and is associated with vitamin D deficiency in infants. In normally breastfed infants, Bifidobacteriaceae and Lactobacillaceae are known to help in maintaining immunotolerance and prevent infection. Vitamin D in the gastrointestinal tract plays a role in determining the composition and function of intestinal bacteria.

The Association Between Oral Mucosal Lesions and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Using the Validated Indonesian Version of OHIP-14 Among People Living with HIV/AIDS.

Background: Oral mucosal lesions in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients, posing a concern for healthcare professionals, impact their oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). This study aimed to evaluate the association between oral mucosal lesions and OHRQoL as measured by the validated Indonesian version of the oral health impact profile-14 questionnaire (OHIP-14) among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Central Referral Hospital in West Java, Indonesia.

Clinical practice of vitamin D screening and supplementation in pregnancy in Asia-pacific countries: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Vitamin D deficiency is common in pregnant women. There is scarce information in the Asia-Pacific region on the understanding of vitamin D screening and supplementation in pregnancy among health care professionals.

Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study among health care professionals who are part of the Integrated Platform for Research in Advancing Metabolic Health outcomes of Women and Children (IPRMAHO) international study group on their understanding and perception of Vitamin D screening and supplementation in pregnancy.

Detection of Human Herpesviruses in Sera and Saliva of Asymptomatic HIV-Infected Individuals Using Multiplex RT-PCR DNA Microarray.

Human herpesviruses (HHVs) are frequently linked to an increased risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and vice versa. This study aimed to detect human herpesvirus (HHV) members in the sera and saliva of asymptomatic HIV-infected individuals. Paired saliva and serum samples were obtained from 30 asymptomatic HIV-infected individuals.

Predicting Chemotherapy Resistance in Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia: Ratio of Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, and Platelets.

BACKGROUND Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) have recently been used as inflammatory biomarkers for cancer patients. This study aims to determine the role of pretreatment NLR, LMR, and PLR in predicting chemoresistance in gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN) patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 129 low-risk and high-risk GTN patients who had received first-line chemotherapy were enrolled in this historical cohort study.

A Rarely Occurring Spinal Fracture Precipitated by Generalized Spasms of Tetanus Patient with Spondylitis Tuberculosis.

Background: The occurrence of spinal fracture due to tetanus nowadays is extremely rare, as compared to the 1950s, since the widely available anti-tetanus and antispasmodic therapy. The spinal fracture in tetanus patients is usually reported in higher thoracic vertebrae, previously with a rate as high as 57.5%.

Soft tissue interpositional arthroplasty as a treatment of proximal interphalangeal joint arthritis in resource-limited health care facility: A case report.

Introduction: Treatment of choice for posttraumatic arthritis in proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints has remained a controversial subject. There is a lack of consensus regarding the optimal approach and treatment options for PIP joint arthritis. In this study, we report our experience in management of PIP joint arthritis using soft-tissue interpositional arthroplasty.

Secondary healing of horseshoe perianal abscess in a patient with morbid obesity: experience at a rural hospital.

Introduction: Perianal abscess is defined as a local collection of pus in the perianal tissues. It is among the most common anorectal problems encountered by surgeons. Further extension of this infection into the unilateral or bilateral ischiorectal fossa leads to a horseshoe abscess.

Brain MRI Volumetry Analysis in an Indonesian Family of SCA 3 Patients: A Case-Based Study.

Introduction: Spinocerebellar ataxia type-3 (SCA3) is an adult-onset autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disease. It is caused by expanding of CAG repeat in ATXN3 gene that later on would affect brain structures. This brain changes could be evaluated using brain MRI volumetric.

Clinical and genetic profile in index patients with spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 in Indonesia: case report.

Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is an autosomal dominant hereditary disease with progressive course, and no causal therapy. Diagnostics are still challenging, due to facility and protocols, and so as in Indonesia. As a national referral center, Dr.

Relationship of Histopathological Representation of Excessive Proliferation of Trophoblast Cells with the Possibility of Malignant Events After Complete Hydatidiform Mole.

Introduction: Fifteen to twenty percent of the patients with complete hydatidiform mole transform malignancy into gestational trophoblastic tumors. The marked proliferation of trophoblastic cells is one of the characteristics that determines high risk for the occurrence of post-hydatidiform mole malignancy. The objective of the study was to analyze the histopathologic feature of the marked proliferation of trophoblastic cells as a role in post-hydatidiform mole malignancy that can be used as a determinant of the risk of malignancy post-hydatidiform mole.

Association of left atrial pressure with late gadolinium enhancement extent in patient who underwent catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.

Atrial remodeling with fibrosis has been well-described in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). We hypothesized that the left atrial (LA)-late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) extent on cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging is associated with LA pressure and can be a marker for suitable candidates for non-paroxysmal AF ablation. A total of 173 AF patients with an LA-LGE area on CMR imaging were enrolled.

Evaluation of bone scan index change over time on automated calculation in bone scintigraphy.

Objective: Bone scintigraphy (bone scan) is useful in detecting metastatic bone lesions through visual assessment of hot spots. A semi-quantitative analysis method that evaluates bone scan images has been eagerly anticipated. BONENAVI is software that enables automatic assessment of bone scan index (BSI).