Development of Gymnastics Models to Lower the Risk of Diabetic Ulcers in Diabetics

Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a conditioncharacterized by increased glucose levels in the blood. DMpatients are at risk of diabetic foot ulcers. To lower the risk,DM patients need to exercise to train aerobics, balance,endurance, and legs. For this reason, this study aims toproduce a gymnastics model that combines aerobics,balance training, resistance training, and leg training.Research … Read more

Ethyl p-methoxycinnamate isolated from Kaempferia galanga L. rhizome reduces airway remodeling in asthmatic rat models

Background: Asthma causes changes in the airway structure called airway remodeling due to chronic inflammatory reactions. Transforming Growth Factor-β (TGF-β) is one of the inflammatory mediators which has a significant role in the remodeling and inflammatory process. One of the medicinal plants known to have anti-inflammatory potential is Kaempferia galanga L. This study aims to … Read more

STRUCTURAL MODEL OF FACTORS RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENT OF WASTE PICKERS AT MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL IN EKS KARESIDENAN BESUKI, EAST JAVA, INDONESIA

Abstract As the most widespread method of waste management worldwide, municipal solid waste (MSW)landfills have different technology standards in developed and developing countries. Unfortunately, manyoccupational diseases and health impacts are associated with garbage picking. Therefore, this researchaims to explore the factors related to the work accident by waste pickers at the MSW landfill in EksKaresidenan … Read more

Sociodemographic predictors for smoking persistence among young males in Indonesia

ABSTRACT The prevalence and burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Indonesia areincreasing. One major risk factor for NCDs is smoking. Thus, this study assessedsociodemographic predictors of smoking persistence among young males in Indonesia, who areat high risk for smoking and NCDs. We analysed the Indonesian Demographic and Health Survey(IDHS) conducted in 2017, a nationally representative … Read more

Relationship of Ability of Family Caregivers and Society’s Stigma
to Prevent Relapse and Improve the Quality of Life for People with
Mental Disorders

Abstract BACKGROUND: People with mental disorders will experience a relapse even after 1 month of getting treatmentor care from a health facility. The high recurrence rate can cause a decrease in quality of life. Efforts to preventrecurrence by involving family caregivers and reducing stigma from the community.AIM: This study aims to analyze the relationship between … Read more

Systematic Review: A Comparison between Vancomycin and
Daptomycin for Sepsis Infection Antibiotic Therapy

AbstractBACKGROUND: Sepsis is a dangerous condition that threatens life because of immune system dysregulation causedby an infection resulting in organ failure. One of the most common resistant strain bacteria that can cause sepsis isMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Vancomycin is the first-line therapy for treating sepsis infectioncaused by MRSA, but recently there have been some MRSA … Read more

Barriers and strategies to successful
tuberculosis treatment in a high-burden
tuberculosis setting: a qualitative study
from the patient’s perspective

AbstractBackground: Previously treated tuberculosis (TB) patients are a widely reported risk factor for multidrug-resistanttuberculosis. Identifying patients’ problems during treatment is necessary to control TB, especially in a high-burdensetting. We therefore explored barriers to successful TB treatment from the patients’ perspective, aiming to identifypotential patient-centred care strategies to improve TB treatment outcome in Indonesia.Methods: A qualitative … Read more

Effects of Ethanol Extract of Propolis on Repair Optic Nerve Damage in a Rat Model for Diabetes Mellitus (Study of MDA, CRP, Caspase-3, and TGF-β Expression and Histopathological Changes on Optic Nerve Damage)

Abstract BACKGROUND: Hyperglycemia in diabetes increases oxidative stress in the body. It causes optic nerve damage and the risk of glaucoma. AIM: In this study, we evaluated and analyzed the effect of propolis ethanol extract on the repair of optic nerve damage in a rat model for diabetes mellitus (DM). STUDY DESIGN: Laboratory experimental using … Read more

Cost-Effectiveness of Sacubitril–Valsartan Compared to Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors in Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction

Abstract Objectives: The goal of this study was to compare cost-effectiveness of sacubitril/valsartan with angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors for treating chronic heart failure patients with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) from the published articles and explore the methodology applied in the studies. Methods: Systematic research was conducted in February 2021 using PubMed, Cochrane, and EBSCO. A … Read more

The Influence of Implementation of Health Promotion Model Precede-Proceed Towards Growing Child, Nutritional Status, and Quality Of Life of Children

Abstract Quality of life (QoL) is a broader concept than merely measuring morbidity and mortality. The quality of life of the child is an important factor in determining the human resources (HR) in the future and requires serious attention. District worthy of children is a comprehensive structure based on the study that precede-proceed model principle … Read more