10 articles in this issue
Nasya Aisah Latif,Yulia Sofiatin,Maya Kusumawati,Rully Marsis Amirullah Roesli
Background: Diabetic patients have low sensitivity towards sweet taste, thus consuming more sugar. A young adult with family history of diabetes mellitus (FHD) who lives with diabetic parents may have an increased risk of overconsumption of sugar due to a... see more
Adedeji David Atere,Henry Chijindu Okpoli,Kelvin Aimuemwosa Uwumarogie,Adebimpe Iyanuoluwa Moronkeji
Background: Malaria and diabetes mellitus are still a significant global public health problem despite the phenomenal progresses in clinical sciences related to the diseases. Both anemia and malaria parasitemia are common in developing countries. It is th... see more
Wenny Simamora,Susi Susanah,Amaylia Oehadian
Background: Hemophilia A is a congenital bleeding disorder caused by the deficiency of coagulation factor VIII and is characterized by joint bleeding, especially in weight-bearing joints. An excess weight may cause bleeding in hemophilia due to increased ... see more
Cakra Jati Pranata,Nur Suryawan,Delita Prihatni
Background: Transfusion is an essential component of supportive management for cancer patients with anemia and thrombocytopenia. It is generally safe; however, it has several risks and complications including those caused by transfusion reactions. T... see more
Nucki Nursjamsi Hidajat,Dicky Mulyadi,M. Rizal Chaidir,Taufan Herwindo Dewangga
Background: Fracture on long bone is a complicated case to manage. Bone graft procedure involving growth factors has been widely studied with promising results. Recently, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) has been introduced as having potential in healing proces... see more
Liza Karina Hauteas,Rudi Supriyadi,Yenni Zuhairini
Background: Dehydration can be compensated for by the body. However, if it occurs persistently, it can cause concentration problems, thermoregulation disorders, kidney damage, and other life-threatening disorders such as cardiovascular disorders. Urine co... see more
Puteri Nabilah Maharani,Oki Suwarsa,Susantina Prodjosoewojo
Background: Adverse cutaneous drug reactions (ACDRs) are common problems in patients during the treatment of various diseases. The clinical feature varies from mild manifestation such as morbilliform, urticaria, and contact dermatitis, to severe manifesta... see more
Yehezkiel Yonathan,Edhyana Sahiratmadja,Agnes Rengga Indrati
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is the main cause of the immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). TLR-9 gene encodes a toll-like receptor-9 that plays a key role in innate immunity. This study aimed to describe the proportion of TLR-9 po... see more
Kevin Tanoto,Eva Suryani,Satya Joewana
Background: The advancements in technology in the form of smartphones have made life easier; however, some negative effects have been recorded with regards to the use of smartphone. Among these negative effects are nomophobia, or a phobia of no mobile pho... see more
Sarah Fitri Janaris,Sharon Gondodiputro,Nita Arisanti
Background: Multiple organ degenerative processes are parts of a normal biological process in aging. One of the geriatric syndromes is cognitive disorders that range from a mild cognitive impairment to dementia. The aim of this study was to analyze factor... see more