10 articles in this issue
Sheu Kadiri Rahamon,David Olaniyi Oladeji,Surajudeen Adebayo Yaqub,Kehinde Sola Akinlade
Background: The clinical importance of early identification of potential predictors of cardiovascular events in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) cannot be overemphasized. Thus, this study was aimed to determine the levels of selected cellula... see more
Hikmat Permana,Annisa Ikhsanawati,Evan Susandi,Nanny Natalia Mulyani Soetedjo,Bachti Alisjahbana
Background: COVID-19 often causes severe complications in patients with metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus. On the other hand, inflammation caused by infection may also trigger insulin resistance resulting in hyperglycemia and related to diseas... see more
Salma Rahmadianti,Irine Sofianty,Lisa Aslamiah,Febrian Khoirul Insan,Maria Engzelita Sihombing,Vidia Afina Nuraini,Hernawati Hernawati
Background: Diabetic wounds are difficult to treat, causing persistent infections and often leading to limb amputation. One convenient way to manage diabetic wounds is by applying wound dressings. This study aimed to develop a wound dressing in form of a ... see more
Afiat Berbudi,Jannatin Karlen,Kurnia Wahyudi
Background: Hypertension is a serious health problem worldwide. Many studies on the determinants of hypertension have been done, however studies in West Java are still very minimal. This study aimed to determine the risk factors for hypertension amo... see more
Fitria Sholihah,Hermin Aminah Usman,Birgitta Maria Dewayani
Background: Acral melanoma (AM) is a subtype of malignant melanoma (MM) that has a predilection for glabrous skin and is the most common type of melanoma among Asians. Depth of invasion is one of the prognostic factors in AM. VDR may have an association w... see more
Ketut Edy Sudiarta,Joan Khan,Monicha Zalzabilla Aldinasyah,Efyluk Garianto,Retno Budiarti
Background: Inflammation, either sterile or infection-related, may lead to premature rupture of membranes (PROM). The non-histone nuclear proteins, high mobility group box-1 (HMGB1), and nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-?B) transcription factors have been exten... see more
Evi Sovia,Hernandi Sujono,Rinaldi Farizi,Sutrisno Sutrisno,Adilfi Risma Nurhadianti,Yenny Febriani Yun
Background: Hand sanitizers generally contain alcohol. However, it can cause dry and irritated skin. Therefore, it is necessary to find antibacterial alternatives that are safe for the skin. One of the plants that has antibacterial activity is Terminalia ... see more
Eddy Fadlyana,Rodman Tarigan,Kusnandi Rusmil,Rini Mulia Sari,Cissy B Kartasmita,Behesti Zahra Mardiah,Muhammad Gilang Dwi Putra
Background: In order to fulfil the requirements of the national immunization program and sustain the production capacity of the monovalent Hepatitis B vaccine, this study aimed to assess the safety and immunogenicity of the recombinant Hepatitis B Vaccine... see more
Sherin Felicia Liemen,Felicia Kurniawan,Nanny Djaya
Background: Some children aged 6-9 years have started to enter the pre-pubertal rapid growth period. Therefore, the need for nutritious food has begun to increase significantly. The role of mothers in providing food is very much needed. This study aimed t... see more
Yayat Ruhiyat,Deni Kurniadi Sunjaya,Sharon Gondodiputro,Kuswandewi Mutyara,Budi Sujatmiko,Nita Arisanti
Background: Perceptions of patient satisfaction influence the quality of the public health center (Pusat Kesehatan Masyarakat, Puskesmas) services. This study aimed to determine the differences in the level of patient satisfaction with national health ins... see more