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The Additive Effect Of Rosmarinic Acid For The Reduction Of Glomerular Nf-Kb Expression In Diabetes Rat That Was Given Telmisartan, Mochamad Fachrureza, Nur Samsu, Achmad Rudijanto

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Diabetic nephropathy is one of the common complications of diabetes, which one of its causes is the increase of free radicals through the activation of NF-kβ and Angiotensin II. Rosmarinic acid has the activity as the anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory, and the telmisartan is the partial PPAR-γ agonist that has the anti-fibrotic effect. This study aimed to identify the effect of rosmarinic acid and telmisartan in the reduction of subunit p65 NF-kB expression on the glomerular diabetes rat. Methods. An experimental study with a post-test only controlled group was conducted in a group of rats (Rattus norvegicus). Rats were randomly …

Factors Affecting Rapid Decline In Glomerular Filtration Rate In Hiv/Aids Patients Using Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate, Prima Yuriandro, Evy Yunihastuti, Maruhum Bonar H Marbun, Pringgodidgo Nugroho

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) treatment in HIV/AIDS patient has particular effect to the kidney, which is rapid decline in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) (> 5 cc/min/1.72 m2 one year after using the drug). The incidence rate for rapid decline in GFR and factors affecting it are still contradictive and not assessed completely. This study was done to identify cumulative incidence and factors affecting TDF related nephrotoxicity. Methods. A retrospective cohort study was conducted in HIV/AIDS outpatient clinic Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta. We included patients who start taking TDF as their medication from January 2010 until January 2015 with consecutive …

Arterial And Venous Thrombosis In Patients With Myeloproliferative Neoplasms, Lugyanti Sukrisman

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) is a hematologic disorder that consists of polycythemia vera (PV), essential thrombocythemia (ET and primary myelofibrosis (PMF) and complication of thrombosis is frequently found in patients with MPN. This study was conducted to observe complication of thrombosis in patients with MPN. Methods. A descriptive study was conducted among patients with MPN at MMC Hospital. Clinical data was obtained from medical records of patients with MPN who sought treatment with investigator between 2010 and 2018 and the data was collected consecutively. Evaluation on JAK2 mutation was performed at either the Research and Development Laboratory of Dharmais Cancer …

Meningoensefalitis Manifestation In Wegener’S Granulomatosis With Anca Negative: Case Report, Triyanti Kurniasari Ananta Putri Sudibyo, Deshinta Putri Mulya, Eko Budiono, Sekar Satiti, Levina Prima Rosalia

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Wegener’s granulomatosis is a vasculitis that affects small to medium blood vessels, generally occurring at the age of 64- 75 years with an incidence of 8-10 / 1,000,000 people. Meningoencephalitis manifestations are rarely found in Wegener’s granulomatosis with the incidence only in the range of 0-7%. Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) is often used in diagnosing Wegener’s granulomatosis, but negative ANCA can be found in 10-20% of cases. A 30-year-old man came with a decrease in consciousness. His anamnesis and physical examination showed signs that led to Wegener’s granulomatosis, despite negative ANCA examination results. After getting therapy according to the management …

Tenofovir Dan Gangguan Fungsi Ginjal Pada Hiv, Ni Made Hustrini

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

No abstract provided.

Polycythemia: A Clinical Approach, Rahmat Cahyanur, Ikhwan Rinaldi

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Polycythemia or erythrocytosis is an increase in the number of red blood cells in circulation marked by the increase in hematocrit. Polycythemia is a case that still raises questions and dilemma for doctors. In this paper, it will be discussed about the diagnostic approach and management of polycythemia. The initial complaints of polycythemia are generally nonspecific, such as weakness and dizziness due to blood hyperviscosity. It is also essential to know accompanying diseases, routine medications, habits, and family histories of the patients. Patients with polycythemia commonly exhibit plethora. In vital sign examination, hypertension can be found in polycythemia vera. In …

Use Of Clinical Parameters And Strain Echocardiography To Predict Stenosis Severity Based On Gensini’S Score In Stable Coronary Artery Disease, Arif Sejati, Idrus Alwi, Muhadi Muhadi, Hamzah Shatri

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. In patient with stable coronary artery disease (CAD), severity of stenosis is closely related to prognosis. It is known that several clinical parameters and recently-developed strain echocardiography can predict severity of stenosis. Assessment of clinical parameters, altogether with strain echocardiography is expected to make better prediction. This study aim to determine whether clinical factors, i.e. age, sex, diabetes, typical angina, and history of myocardial infarction, and strain echocardiography parameter, i.e. global longitudinal strain (GLS), can predict severity of coronary artery stenosis measured with Gensini score,and to further develop a prediction model based on significant parameters. Methods. This is a …

Peripheral Blood Count Characteristics, Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio, And Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients With Depression, Hamzah Shatri, Reinaldo Alexander, Rudi Putranto, Cleopas Martin Rumende

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) had an increased risk for depression up to 1.53 times from a large cohort study. Studies have found an increase in the neutrophil - lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in various mood disorders including depression, also the value of the platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) associated with major depression accompanied by psychotic symptoms. This study aimed to describe the peripheral blood characteristics, NLR, and PLR in pulmonary TB patients with depression. Methods. A cross-sectional study of 106 non-multidrug-resistant pulmonary TB patients was done at outpatient department of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Jakarta from August to October 2018. The …

Penanda Respons Imun Perifer Pada Penyakit Kronik: Sudahkah Dapat Menjadi Pedoman Adanya Inflamasi Sistemik?, Andhika Rachman

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

No abstract provided.

Association Between Silica Dust Exposure And Serum Transforming Growth Factor-Β1 In Stone Quarry Workers, I Putu Eka Krisnha Wijaya, Ida Bagus Ngurah Rai, I Putu Andrika

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Silicosis is a disease that most often occurred as a result of silica dust exposure. Silica dust particles will stimulate alveolar macrophages to secrete proinflammatory mediators for fibroblast proliferation and collagen deposition. TGF-ß1 is one of the most extensively involved mediators in the development of fibrosis. To date, several studies have not shown consistent results regarding the association between silica dust exposure and TGF-β1. This study examined silica dust exposure and serum TGF-β1, which aims to determine the risk of silicosis in stone quarry workers. Methods. An analytic cross-sectional study was conducted at Company X, Karangasem in March 2016. …

Correlation Between Proper Antibiotics Administration To Community Acquired Pneumonia Patients Based On Alur Gyssens With Clinical Response, Cleopas Martin Rumende, Lie Khie Chen, Anis Karuniawati, Joyce Bratanata, Rezyta Falasiva, Truly Panca Sitorus, Erwin Christian Susanto

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. The proper of antibiotics treatment will increase the improvement of the patient with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and also counteract antimicrobial resistance. Community-Acquired Pneumonia is commonly found in Indonesia with an incidence of 2.4%. This study aimed to determine the proper of antibiotic selection for CAP based on IDSA-ATS 2007 guidelines with Gyssens method and evaluate the relationship between the proper of antibiotic treatment with the clinical response of patients. Methods. A retrospective cohort study was conducted with secondary data from the previous study. Study was conducted in three hospitals in Jakarta, namely Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, Budhi Asih Hospital, …

Correlation Between Glycemic Control In Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients With Natural Killer Cell Activity, Dian Ristanti, Gatot Soegiarto, Hermina Novida

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Most of the previous studies showed decreased polymorphonuclear cells and monocytes/macrophages in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Natural killer (NK) cell functions were rarely studied in T2DM. This study aimed to evaluate NK cell activity and determine its correlation with glycemic control in T2DM patients. Methods. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients who regularly visit the diabetes outpatient clinic of Dr. Soetomo General Hospital during July – August 2018 and fulfill the inclusion-exclusion criteria were recruited to the study. The HbA1c level was measured according to the standard procedure. The NK cell activity was measured using flow cytometry and …

Survival Kidney Transplantation From Related And Emotionally Related Living Donors In Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital 2010-2015, Utami Susilowati, Bambang Sutrisna, Maruhum Bonar H Marbun, Endang Susalit

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

No abstract provided.

Conn’S Syndrome Due To Adrenal Adenoma, Haerani Rasyid, Syakib Bakri, Hasyim Kasim, Andi Rahmat Hidayat, Syarif Syarif, Abd Azis

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Conn’s syndrome is characterized by an increase in aldosterone level causes sodium retention and an increase in urine excretion of potassium. This syndrome is characterized by trias hypokalemia, hypertension, and metabolic alkalosis. This article discussed a case report of a patient with uncontrolled hypertension with neuromuscular symptoms caused by recurrent hypokalemia. After an evaluation of the imaging test, we found a left adrenal tumor then we performed unilateral adrenalectomy surgery. Histopathology examination from the excised tumor revealed the adrenal adenoma. After unilateral adrenalectomy, the patient showed clinical and laboratory improvement.

Peripheral Arterial Disease And Cardiovascular Mortality In Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus, Dekta Filantropi Esa, Adelia Nova Prahasary, Dicky L. Tahapary, Em Yunir

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is one of the macrovascular complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), which increases the risk of cardiovascular mortality. Ankle-brachial index (ABI) is one of the simple and widely available tool to diagnose PAD. The authors aim to find out the cardiovascular mortality in T2DM patient with PAD. Bundo et al. study found HR 2.45 (95% CI: 0.84 to 7.17). Mostaza et al. study reported HR 1.64 (95% CI: 0.64 to 4.49). Aboyans et al. study declared HR 2.21 (95% CI: 1.16 to 4.22). Mohammedi K et al. claimed HR 1.35 (95% CI: 1.15 to 1.60). …

Ulcus Vulvae Acutum - A Rare Case, Irene Dorthy Santoso, Ika Anggraini, Wresti Indriatmi, Yudo Irawan, Hanny Nilasari, Melani Marissa, Sondang P. Sirait, Rahadi Rihatmadja

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Ulcus vulvae acutum, also known as Lipschütz ulcer, is a rare condition characterized by multiple, painful, and acute genital ulceration in young women without venereal infections, associated with systemic symptoms like malaise, fever, and inguinal lymphadenopathy.

Case Illustration: A 24-year-old woman developed multiple and painful vulvar ulcers that recurred for almost a year. The patient was primarily diagnosed and treated as genital herpes in several hospitals with only slight improvement and no complete healing. The patient came to our hospital for examinations to rule out sexually-transmitted infection (STI) (genital herpes, syphilis, HIV, and chancroid) and possibility of …

Clinical Diagnostic Matrix (Cdm) As A Tool To Diagnose Subtypes Of Epidermolysis Bullosa Cases In Children, Suci Widhiati, Benazier Marcella, Susanti Rosmala Dewi, Anggana Rafika Paramitasari, Endra Yustin Ellistari, Indah Julianto

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a rare genetic skin disease characterized by trauma-induced blisters, which appear shortly after birth. Immunofluorescence antigen mapping and mutational analysis are essential for establishing an accurate diagnosis of EB. However, in limited resource settings like in Indonesia, such techniques are not always readily available, forcing many clinicians to diagnose EB based on clinical features alone that is often inaccurate. Recently, a novel clinical diagnostic matrix (CDM) tool has been developed to improve the diagnostic accuracy of EB in such settings.

Case Illustration: We examined clinical photographs and medical records of patients registered at …

Efficacy Of Inosine Pranobex As An Adjuvant Oral Therapy In Anogenital Warts: An Evidence-Based Case Report, Benny Nelson, Indina Sastrini, Lidwina Anissa, Patricsia Manalu, Peppy Fourina, Rahmaniar Desianti Kuraga, Wresti Indriatmi

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes the most prevalent sexually transmitted infection and is an important etiological factor in genital cancer. HPV infection manifests in broad spectrum, from genital warts to cervical intraepithelial neoplasia and cancers. Genital warts remain a frequent problem in primary care. Current modalities provide unsatisfactory result in curing genital warts completely. To date, there are many convincing studies encouraging oral inosine pranobex as an adjuvant therapy to improve post-conventional therapy cure-rate.

Aim: To assess the efficacy of inosine pranobex as an adjuvant oral therapy in anogenital warts.

Methods: Literature search was performed using Pubmed, …

Gastroesophageal Reflux Risk Factor Analysis At Saiful Anwar Hospital In Malang, Ricky C. Tarigan, Bogi Pratomo

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a pathological condition as a result of reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus with various symptoms that arise due to the involvement of the esophagus, larynx, and airways. The prevalence of GERD has increased lately. In Indonesia, 22.8% cases of esophagitis were reported. Analysis of the risk factors for GERD is very important in reducing the prevalence of GERD. This study aimed to identify the most influential risk factors for GERD patients so that it could become a reference to reduce the prevalence of GERD in the following year. Methods. This study was …

Recurrent Perianal Wart Therapy With 90% Trichloroacetate (Tca) Solution In Aids Patients, Sri Linuwih Sw Menaldi, Ika Anggraini, Hanny Nilasari

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Being the most commonly found sexually-transmitted infection (STI), anogenital warts are mainly caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) type 6 and 11. These infections are often recurrent, leading to loss of time and medical expenses. Various therapeutic modalities can be chosen singularly or in combination with varying results. Treatments with less responsive results usually occur when acquired comorbidities are present, such as HIV infection.

Case Illustration: A 28-year-old homosexual male was reported to have a recurrent perianal wart for the duration of eight months. He was also diagnosed with AIDS and pulmonary tuberculosis. Initially, patient was treated …

The Effect Of Face Washing Frequency On Acne Vulgaris Patients, Rini Hastuti, Etty Farida Mustifah, Imroatul Ulya, Muhammad Risman, Prasetyadi Mawardi

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Patients with acne often wash their faces twice a day, but there are not many studies supporting this practice.

Methods: A single-blind randomized clinical trial was conducted in 38 subjects, divided into three groups based on face washing frequency (once, twice, and thrice a day). All groups used the same cleanser. The acne vulgaris severity and the number of lesions were assessed prior to study. After eight weeks, we re-assessed the acne severity, the number of lesions, the adverse event and patient’s self-evaluation. SPSS 17 was used to analyze the face washing frequency and the number of …

Dapsone Hypersensitivity Syndrome Overlaps Reversal Reaction In Leprosy Patient, Chesia Christiani Liuwan, Medhi Denisa, M Yulianto Listiawan

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous infectious disease that primarily involves the skin and peripheral nerve and is caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Clinical features may vary depending on the patient’s immune response. Reversal reaction due to increased immunity is common after treatment in patients with borderline leprosy. Dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome (DHS) is an adverse effect from dapsone therapy that may occur in 5-6 weeks to 6 months after initial treatment.

Case Illustration: A 47-year-old female complained of a spreading red patches on the skin of her trunk and extremities for three weeks duration. She also felt itchiness and …

Efficacy And Safety Of 5% Imiquimod Cream Compared To 10% Koh Solution For Elimination Of Molluscum Contagiosum Lesions In Adults, Marsha Bianti, Agung Muhammad Rheza, Arinda Marina, Rizka Farah Hilma, Sarah Mahri, Teffy Nuary, Rahadi Rihatmadja

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a benign infection caused by the Molluscipox virus that most often affects children and sexually active adolescents. Various topical therapeutic options are available, however, no single intervention is convincingly effective. Potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution is widely used but its usefulness is hampered with adverse effects. Newer preparation, 5% imiquimod cream seems to be as, if not more, effective. However, it is not legally available yet in Indonesia.

Aim: To assess the efficacy and safety of 5% imiquimod cream in treating adult molluscum contagiosum.

Methods: Literature search was done through Pubmed, EBSCO, dan …

Influence Of Demodex Mites On Life Quality Of Patients With Acne And Rosacea, Anzhela Kravchenko

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Ulcus vulvae acutum, also known as Lipschütz ulcer, is a rare condition characterized by multiple, painful, and acute genital ulceration in young women without venereal infections, associated with systemic symptoms like malaise, fever, and inguinal lymphadenopathy.

Case Illustration: A 24-year-old woman developed multiple and painful vulvar ulcers that recurred for almost a year. The patient was primarily diagnosed and treated as genital herpes in several hospitals with only slight improvement and no complete healing. The patient came to our hospital for examinations to rule out sexually-transmitted infection (STI) (genital herpes, syphilis, HIV, and chancroid) and possibility of …

Long–Term Patency Of Arteriovenous Fistula After Endovascular Salvage Procedure And It's Affecting Factors, Patrianef Darwis, Londung B. Sitorus, Akhmadu Muradi

The New Ropanasuri Journal of Surgery

Introduction. The limited durability of vascular access referred to the great challenges in hemodialysis. An immature arteriovenous fistula (AVF) that inadequately develops to support dialysis noted as the leading cause to immature AVF if stenosis found after creation. The endovascular fistula salvage (EFS) addressed for the preemptive repair of immature AVF despite surgicalrevision. However, no study on EFS proceeded in Indonesia with its specific characteristics. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of EFS and its influencing factors. Method. A retrospective cohort study carried out on those with immature AFV who underwent EFS procedures during the period ofJanuary 2016 …

Profilaksis Pasca Pajanan Terhadap Hepatitis B, Hepatitisc, Dan Human Immunodeficiency Virus Pada Petugaskesehatan, Alvina Widhani

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

No abstract provided.

Validation Of Ariscat Model Score To Predict Postoperativepulmonary Complications In Tertiary Referral Hospital Inindonesia, Muhammad Alkaff, Ceva Wicaksono Pitoyo, Aldy Heriwardito, Sukamto Koesnoe

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. There are several prediction model score instruments that can help to assess pulmonary preoperative evaluation and it is believed that ARISCAT model score is very simple to do and have good performance, but not widely used. This score has not been yet validated in Indonesia. This study aimed to assess the performance of discrimination and calibration of ARISCAT score in predicting postoperative pulmonary complication who underwent surgery in a tertiary referral hospital in Indonesia. Methods. A retrospective cohort study was conducted to assess the external validation of ARISCAT scores in the Indonesian population. This study involved patients underwent surgery …

A Case Series Hemichorea-Hemiballism Syndrome Related Tononketotic Hyperglycemia: A Challenge To Diagnostic Process, Laksmi Sasiarini, Rahmad Budianto, Ricky C. Tarigan

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Diabetes mellitus is quite familiar to health-care personnel but occasionally presents with unusual manifestations. One of them is hemichorea-hemiballismus syndrome, a spectrum of involuntary, continuous non-patterned movement involving one side of the body which is related to nonketotic hyperglycemia in uncontrolled diabetes. Here we present two cases of nonketotic hyperglycemic diabetic patients who presented with the hemichorea-hemiballismus syndrome. First – a 57 years old woman was presented with involuntary, arrhythmic, and repetitive movement on the right arm and leg, accompanied by twitching on the right face for two weeks. She had an uncontrolled history of diabetes mellitus. The second- a …

Invasive Candidiasis Prevalence Among Patients In Intensivecare Unit, Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Hafizh Ridwan Maulana, Uun Sumardi, Raspati C. Koesoemadinata

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Intensive care unit (ICU) patients have a high risk of invasive candidiasis (IC), which increase mortality and prolong length of stay in hospitals, resulting greater costs. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of IC and associated risk factors in ICU patients. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted including medical records of patients treated in ICU Hasan Sadikin Hospital Bandung admitted in June 2016-June 2017 whose blood sample were sent for culture. The prevalence of IC and corresponding 95% confidence interval (95% CI) was determined. A case-control study was done comparing the characteristics of patients with positive culture for …

Profil Of Implementation Of Post Exposure Prophylaxis Of Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C And Human Immunodeficiency Virus To Health Care Worker In Cipto Mangunkusomo Hospital 2014-2016, Dewi Mira Ratih, Evy Yunihastuti, Regina Lestari, Andri Andri Sulaiman, Ikhwan Rinaldi

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Health care workers (HCW) have a high risk of infectious substance exposure. Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are some diseases transmitted by body fluid or body tissue. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta has been implementing post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)s towards HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. This study aimed to identify the implementation of post-exposure prophylaxis of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C among HCW in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta. Methods. A cross-sectional study was conducted to exposed workers in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta between 2014-2016 who had been recorded by report. Demographic data were collected through …