Endotoxin in patients with terminal renal failure undergoing dialysis with re-processing dialyser.

Aim: to determine the level of endotoxin in the blood of patients with renal failure prior to and following hemodialysis using re-processing dialyser to know possibility of pyrogenic reactions in hemodialysis patients.

Methods: this study subjects consisted of 10 patients with terminal renal failure undergoing regular hemodialysis. The collected samples were then sent in frozen condition for endotoxin examination in Japan.

Factors affecting radiographic progression of knee osteoarthritis.

Aim: To determine factors affecting radiographic progression of knee OA.

Methods: A cross sectional study comprise of patients with OA of knee joints. Kellgren and Lawrence (K-L) grading scale was used to evaluate the radiographic progression of knee OA.

Clinical and laboratory manifestations of typhoid fever at Persahabatan Hospital, Jakarta.

Aim: To determine clinical, and therapeutic characteristics, and antibiotic susceptibility test results for typhoid fever.

Methods: A retrospective study using data from medical records of all typhoid fever subjects which is confirmed by blood culture positive for S. typhi or S.

Beta-hydroxybutirate levels as a determinant for the success of diabetic ketoacidosis management.

Aim: To obtain a greater understanding of the diagnosis and evaluation of success in diabetic ketoacidosis management.

Methods: A prospective observational study was performed on patients with diabetic ketoacidosis at the Emergency Unit of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital. All patients that were admitted were had their blood glucose, beta-hydroxybutirate, acetoacetate, pH, pCO2, HCO3, anion gap and consciousness levels serially monitored on upon admittance (0 hour) and the 2nd, 6th, 12th, 18th and 24(th) hours.

The correlation between thrombopoietin and platelet count in adult dengue viral infection patients.

Aim: To investigate alteration in humoral regulation during the course of dengue viral infection.

Methods: A prospective analytic study had been conducted involving 40 subjects with dengue viral infection. Subjects were recruited according to consecutive non-probability sampling.

Renal involvement in leptospirosis at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo and Persahabatan Hospitals.

Aim: To describe clinical pattern of ARF caused by leptospirosis and its related factors.

Methods: A cross-sectional study using medical record data of all leptospirosis cases admitted to Cipto Mangunkusumo and Persahabatan General Hospitals between January 1993 and December 1996. Patient identification included age, sex, and occupation.

The efficacy of repaglinide monotherapy and in combination with metformin in Indonesian type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.

Aim: To investigate the efficacy and safety of repaglinide alone and in combination with metformin therapy.

Methods: Seventy-two type 2 diabetes patients who were oral anti-diabetic drugs (OAD)-naive or currently on OAD for View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Correlation of neuropathy with corneal sensitivity and lacrimal gland secretion in type 2 diabetes mellitus patient.

Aim: To evaluate correlation between blood glucose control, corneal sensitivity and lacrimal secretion in type 2 DM with peripheral neuropathy.

Methods: A cross sectional study has been conducted in 20 type DM with peripheral neuropathy and 20 without peripheral neuropathy at the Department of Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology, Ciptomangunkusumo Hospital, Faculty of Medicine University of Indonesia, from August through November 2002. All subject underwent a comprehensive medical examination, including esthesiometer Semmes-Weinstein 10 g, HbA1c, Schirmer test, and corneal sensitivity measurements.