http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/9683 2026-04-09T03:42:55Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/9696 Title: A Case Study on Neurological Outcome in Persistent Neonatal Hypoglycemia in Upper Middle-Income Country Authors: Primadi, Aris; Yuniati, Tetty; Aprilia Kadi, Fiva; Reviyani Suryaningrat, Filla; Hudayari, Devatri; Amalda, Natasha Abstract: In Indonesia, comprehensive management and monitoring of persistent neonatal hypoglycemia, is rarely reported. Despite the fact that there are studies highlighting the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in neonates with hypoglycemia, there seems to be limited comprehensive case reports detailing both the early diagnosis and the long-term growth and development monitoring in these neonates. A unique case report of a 10-day-old male baby, born at a term weeks gestation via caesarean section, diagnosed with persistent hypoglycemia and suspect of hyperinsulinemia is presented in this study. At birth, the neonate exhibited hypoglycemia with a blood glucose level of 25 mg/dL, accompanied by a one-minute seizure characterized by upward gaze and stiffening of the extremities. The neonate cried after seizure and there was no loss of consciousness and was admitted to the NICU due to worsening respiratory distress. Based on the thoracic X-ray examination, he was diagnosed with transient tachypnea of newborn (TTN). Blood glucose levels were monitored every four hours, and tests for cortisol, thyroid and growth hormone and routine urinalysis were planned. Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) were given with intravenous antibiotics. At 6 months of age, the infant was diagnosed with intellectual disability by the growth and development social pediatric unit. At 7 months, the infant began undergoing physiotherapy. This case was followed for 7 months in total and the findings highlight the challenges in managing neonatal persistent hypoglycemia and the potential long-term developmental implications in neonates with early-life hypoglycemia, emphasizing the need for continual growth and development monitoring. Keywords: Blood glucose, neonatal, neurodevelopmental, persistent hypoglycemi 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/9695 Title: Relationship between BMI and Urine pH in Nephrolithiasis Cases in Indonesia Authors: Abdurrahman, Fauzan; Tjahjodjati, Tjahjodjati Abstract: In nephrolithiasis/urolithiasis, urine pH is thought to modulate kidney stone formation at various stages, including crystallization, growth, aggregation, and retention. Moreover, numerous studies have demonstrated that an increase in Body Mass Index (BMI) correlates with a decrease in urine pH. This study aimed to determine the relationship between BMI and urine pH in cases of nephrolithiasis at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung. This was analytical observational study with a cross-sectional design, followed by correlation analysis is carried out. A total of 100 patients from January 2021 to December 2022 have met the inclusion criteria. From the results of the analysis, it was discovered that of the 21 patients with acidic urine pH, 42.11% had normal BMI, 26.32% were grade 1 obese, 15.79% were grade 2 obese, 10.53% were overweight, and 5.26% were underweight. The majority of patients who had normal urine pH also had a normal BMI (34.18%), followed by 30.38% with grade 1 obesity, 21.52% with grade 1 obesity, and 13.92% with grade 2 obesity. Of the 2 patients with alkaline urine pH, one person had a normal BMI and another had an overweight BMI. The results of the chi-square test presented a p value of >0.05, thus no significant relationship is observed between urine pH and BMI in nephrolithiasis patients. Keywords: Body mass index, nephrolithiasis, urine pH 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/9694 Title: Characteristics and Risk Factors of Diabetic Retinopathy Patients in West Java, Indonesia Authors: Setiawan, Grace; Rini, Mayang; Ratnaningsih, Nina; Karfiati, Feti; Dahlan, M. Rinaldi Abstract: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the major microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus (DM) and responsible as the leading cause of vision loss among working-age adults. With the estimated DM cases reaching 578 million in 2030, public health systems are faced with challenges of increasing costs of implementation and maintenance of DR screening program in people with DM. This study aimed to describe characteristics and risk factors of DR among patients of a Primary Health Care Center in West Java, Indonesia. This was a cross-sectional study during the period of March 2021 until June 2022 on 1,080 participants. Among these participants with DM, 28.89% (25.16–33.12% [95% CI]) were classified to have DR. A total of 32.69% (28.14–36.71 [95% CI]) participants with DR had vision threatening DR (VTDR). The prevalence of DR in this study was higher in women (77.23%) with a mean age of 57.26±9.17 and duration of DM of ≥5-years (56.01%), blood glucose level <200 mg/dL (63.79%), high systolic blood pressure (52.03%), high diastolic blood pressure (39.07%), normal BMI (55.5%), high waist circumference (43.7%), and high HbA1C (3.42%). A total of 1,041 (96.39%) participants were using antidiabetic drugs, and 9.63% of them were currently smoking. This study showed that diastolic blood pressure, abnormal abdominal circumference, and high HbA1C levels were more prevalent in DR and VTDR groups. The findings of this study represent the current characteristics of DR patients in West Java and can be used as a baseline or comparison data for other regions in Indonesia. Keywords: Diabetic retinopathy, public health, screening program 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/9693 Title: Vitamin D Supplementation and Colorectal Cancer Patients Outcomes Authors: Pratiwi Mulyadi, Noeray; Rudiman, Reno; Purnama, Andriana Abstract: Colorectal cancer is the third most encountered malignancy worldwide in 2018. Some earlier studies indicate a significant influence of vitamin D supplementation on the 5-year survival rate and the rate of metastasis progression in colorectal cancer patients. Studies investigating the effects of vitamin D supplementation on the outcomes of colorectal cancer patients are limited in Indonesia. Therefore, a double-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) of the effect of vitamin D supplementation on the outcome of colorectal cancer patients was conducted from April 2022 to March 2023 at the digestive surgery outpatient clinic of Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Indonesia. In this study, 36 patients received vitamin D and 34 patients received a placebo. Data analysis performed using the multivariate analysis with multiple regression revealed no significant relationship between vitamin D supplementation and colorectal cancer patient outcomes. Furthermore, ANOVA analysis indicated no relationship between the analyzed independent and dependent variables in this study. No relationship was found between vitamin D supplementation and the outcomes of metastasis, mortality, and Karnofsky scores in colorectal cancer patients. Further research with a larger population is still needed to determine the benefits of vitamin D supplementation on the outcomes of colorectal cancer patients. Keywords: Colorectal neoplasms, neoplasm metastasis, mortality, vitamin D , supplementation 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z