Clinical profiles and treatment outcomes of 51 cases of carotid cavernous fistula: a retrospective observational study.

Purpose: This study investigated carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF) demographics, clinical profiles, imaging results, and treatment outcomes.

Methods: Our retrospective analysis included CCF patients' medical records from January 2016 to January 2022. This study included 51 cases-34 traumatic and 17 spontaneous CCFs.

Face and Content Validity of Farra Eye Model as a Surgical Simulator for Capsulorhexis Training.

Several simulation models are available for cataract surgery training, but they have limitations in terms of quality and availability. The Farra Eye Model, a new cataract surgery simulator, was developed using 3D-printing technology to provide residents with more options. This study aims to determine its face and content validity as a surgical simulator for training capsulorhexis, a crucial step in cataract surgery.

Ultrasonogram-Guided Continuous Quadratus Lumborum Block as Pain Management in Pediatric Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Case Series.

Adequate perioperative analgesia is essential to optimize recovery in pediatric transplant surgery. Regional anesthesia techniques, such as continuous quadratus lumborum block, have been identified as effective and safe options for managing perioperative pain in pediatric abdominal surgeries. However, data on its use in pediatric kidney transplants are limited.

Cardiac Tamponade Due to Right Ventricle Perforation: A Rare Complication of Catheter Ablation for Ventricular Tachycardia Storm.

Cardiac tamponade is a rare but fatal complication of catheter ablation. We are reporting a case of a 73-year-old male with ventricular tachycardia (VT) storm undergoing urgent VT ablation, who was later found to have right ventricle (RV) perforation-an unusual site for catheter ablation complication. The patient underwent isochronal late activation mapping (ILAM)-based ablation and elimination of local abnormal ventricular activities (LAVA).

The Efforts to Implement a Malaria Elimination Strategy in The Highly Endemic Malaria Region of Papua Province, Indonesia.

In 2023, Indonesia's Ministry of Health reported that nearly 75% of districts and cities in the country were free from malaria transmission, meaning 90% of the population lived in malaria-free zones. However, Papua Province, which accounts for only 1.5% of Indonesia's population, continues to contribute over 90% of the national malaria cases, with more than 16,000 reported cases in 2023.

Association Between ABO Blood Groups and Malaria Severity in a Regional Referral Hospital in Jayapura Papua, Indonesia.

Background: Malaria infection has caused a significant morbidity and mortality, notably in high-risk groups. Some evidence showed that ABO blood types might associate with malaria severity. This study aimed to determine the relationship between blood types and malaria severity in Papua, as Papua is a malaria-endemic area.

Role of Antidepressants in Acute Coronary Syndrome: An Evidence-Based Case Report.

Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and depression are related to each other. Detection and proper treatment of these conditions can improve functional ability and quality of life. However, there is still controversy in this population regarding the use, safety, and efficacy of antidepressant pharmacotherapy.

Noninvasive High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Therapy in Women With Urinary Incontinence: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Introduction: Urinary incontinence (UI) is an uncontrollable expulsion of urine at a time. UI is obviously not life-threatening, but its impact on the patient's quality of life (QoL) is often devastating. Many treatments method to address this problem but all these methods have limitations.

Comparison of discussion-based and simulation-based learning methods using the Gas Man on knowledge of the uptake and distribution of inhalation anesthetics of anesthesia resident: A randomized controlled trial.

Background And Aims: Inhalation anesthetics is basic knowledge that must be mastered by an anesthesiologist. Lack of competencies can result in higher morbidity and mortality in anesthesiology practice. Various learning methods were developed to improve understanding and retention.

Perioperative Blood Pressure Management Recommendations in Pediatric Pheochromocytoma: A 10-Year Narrative Review.

Background: Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas are rare chromaffin cell-derived tumors characterized by catecholamine-secreting activity. Pheochromocytomas account for 1.7% of pediatric hypertension cases.

EVALUATION OF GRA6 AS GENETIC MARKER FOR DETERMINING GENOTYPE IN THE CEREBROSPINAL FLUID OF HIV/AIDS PATIENTS WITH TOXOPLASMIC ENCEPHALITIS.

Background: Toxoplasmic encephalitis is a severe manifestation of infection, with potentially fatal outcomes, particularly among immunocompromised patients. Clinical manifestation of this infection is associated with a specific genotype of , requiring the use of genetic marker for genotype determination.

Aims: This study critically evaluated the application of GRA6 gene as genetic marker for genotyping in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples from HIV/AIDS patients diagnosed with Toxoplasmic encephalitis.

Exploring the Potential Treatment for Mpox.

Monkeypox (Mpox) is a virus that originally infected only animals. Caused by the monkeypox virus, this infection presents with symptoms similar to smallpox. Although two years have passed since the 2022 outbreak, new cases continue to emerge monthly.

Factors Associated with Psychosomatic Disorders Among Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Patients During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic.

Background:  The COVID-19 pandemic has affected physical and mental health. SLE patients are prone to psychosomatic disorders which can decrease their quality of life. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with psychosomatic disorders among SLE patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Validation of Spleen Stiffness Measurement for Screening of High-risk Esophageal Varices Among Cirrhotic Patients in Indonesia: A Single-Center Cross-sectional Study.

Background: Spleen stiffness measurement (SSM) is a recently developed non-invasive method for predicting clinically significant portal hypertension and esophageal varices in compensated advanced liver disease or cirrhosis. This study aims to validate the accuracy of SSM for screening high-risk esophageal varices among cirrhotic patients in Indonesia.

Methods: This is a single-center, cross-sectional study.

Cirrhosis Management: Utilization and Optimizing Non-Invasive Tests in Portal Hypertension.

Early identification of clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH) is crucial in cirrhosis, as it is the primary underlying mechanism of cirrhosis complications. One such complication is esophageal varices, which are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) measurements and endoscopy, considered the gold standard for these conditions, are invasive methods that are limited, costly, and inconvenient.

Carotid intima-media thickness, fibroblast growth factor 23, and mineral bone disorder in children with chronic kidney disease.

Background: Carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) is a measure of atherosclerotic vascular disease and a surrogate biomarker for cardiovascular risk in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Mineral and bone disorders (MBD) are complications of CKD, contributing to vascular calcification and accelerated atherosclerosis. Increased fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23)-the earliest detectable serum abnormality associated with CKD-MBD-has been linked with cardiovascular disease in patients with CKD.

Obstructive sleep apnea: Overlooked comorbidity in patients with diabetes.

In this review article, we explore the interplay between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), highlighting a significant yet often overlooked comorbidity. We delve into the pathophysiological links between OSA and diabetes, specifically how OSA exacerbates insulin resistance and disrupts glucose metabolism. The research examines the prevalence of OSA in diabetic patients and its role in worsening diabetes-related complications.

Antimicrobial Resistance Issue: A Matter of Practice and Capacity to Conduct an Audit.

The World Health Organization released the practical toolkit for antimicrobial stewardship in health-care facilities in low- and middle-income countries in 2019 due to increasing rates of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) causing the diminishing of treatment options and that the available antibiotics seem to no longer work. The introduction of this toolkit indicates the need to be more down-to-earth in combating the problems of antimicrobial resistance. This situation happened because we have taken antibiotics for granted for too long with less awareness, which results in the potential loss of its use and benefits.

Periendoscopic Care Continuum in Acute Cholangitis Caused By Common Bile Duct Stone.

Acute cholangitis (AC) is a biliary tract infection with in-hospital mortality rates reaching up to 14.7%. The underlying condition is biliary obstruction caused by benign and malignant etiologies, as well as bacteriobilia, with commom bile duct (CBD) stone being one of the most common causes.

Factors Associated with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C among Infected Patients in Indonesia and Their Knowledge and Attitude: A Multicenter Observational Study.

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections are global health problems, including in Indonesia. The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitudes about HBV and HCV infection among infected patients in Indonesia.

Methods: This cross-sectional study used a questionnaire survey.

Symptomatic Follicular Lymphoma: Complete Remission After Chemoimmunotherapy with Bendamustine-Rituximab.

Follicular lymphoma (FL) is the second most common non-Hodgkin lymphoma in Western countries after diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. Most patients with FL present with asymptomatic disease. Survival rates have been rising over time mainly due to advancing therapeutic strategiesA-51-year-old male with a history of well-controlled diabetes mellitus treated with insulin presented to the policlinic of hematology-medical oncology with worsening right inguinal lymphadenopathy for >3 months.

Systemic Corticosteroid as an Adjunct for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Non-Fatal Fresh Water Drowning: An Evidence-based Case Report.

Background: Acute lung injury or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is one of the most common complications of non-fatal drowning. Although respiratory societies' guidelines endorse the role of systemic corticosteroids in ARDS, the evidence for systemic corticosteroid use in ARDS due to non-fatal drowning is limited.

Methods: A search was conducted on Pubmed, OVID, and EuropePMC, assessing the clinical question using inclusion and exclusion criteria.