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Convalescent Plasma Therapy: The Early Use in Moderate to Severe COVID-19 Patients in Hospitals with Limited Resources Mahdi, Bagus Aulia; Suryantoro, Satriyo Dwi; Romadhon, Pradana Zaky; Windradi, Choirina; Widiyastuti, Krisnina Nurul; Novendrianto, Dwiki; Widiasi, Etha Dini; Agustin, Esthiningrum Dewi; Firdausa, Sarah; Alkaff, Firas Farisi
Indonesian Journal of Tropical and Infectious Disease Vol. 9 No. 3 (2021)
Publisher : Institute of Topical Disease Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/ijtid.v9i3.29113

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COVID-19 cases in Indonesia in the period of June-July 2021 showed a catastrophic spike. During this period, a recently discovered variant, the delta variant, appeared to be one of the sources of COVID-19 infection. Treatment modalities are limited due to reduced stock of drugs. A case of a 63-year-old man has been reported, with a history of having been vaccinated with two doses of Sinovac, experiencing moderate-to-severe symptoms of COVID-19 infection then given convalescent plasma therapy since his initial admission to the hospital. Three days after being given convalescent plasma therapy, the improvement was noticeable. Shortness of breath, cough, fever, and weakness were less complained. On the seventh day the patient fully recovered and got discharged. Convalescent plasma therapy was e ective in early stage and was able to improve outcomes. Indonesia needs sucient stocks of convalescent plasma as a therapy to overcome the limitations of medicines.
Association between depression and HbA1c levels in the elderly population with type 2 diabetes mellitus during COVID-19 pandemic Zahra, Zulfa; Ramadhani, Cut T.; Mamfaluti, Teuku; Pamungkas, Subhan R.; Firdausa, Sarah
Narra J Vol. 2 No. 1 (2022): April 2022
Publisher : Narra Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52225/narra.v2i1.51

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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic progressive disease affecting the metabolic hormonal system and its prevalence in the elderly population is high. Depression is one of the psychiatric disorders in diabetic patients in particular during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. People with depression are more susceptible to leading an unhealthy lifestyle; therefore, depression and diabetes have a negative influence on life quality and aggravate complications and symptoms. The aim of this study was to determine the association between depression and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels in elderly with type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted where a total of 42 diabetic patients from the Puskesmas Belakang Padang, Batam of Indonesia was recruited. The HbA1c level, the main determinant of optimum glycemic control, was measured using ion-exchange high-performance liquid chromatography while the level of depression was assessed using Geriatric Depression Scale-15 (GDS-15). The association between depression and HbA1c levels was analyzed using the chi-squared test. Our study found that that 69% of the elderly with diabetes experienced a depression, classified as mild (40.5%), moderate (21.4%) and severe (7.1%). There were 61.9% of the subjects had poor HbA1c control. Our data suggested that the depression level was associated with HbA1c (p=0.002). In conclusion, there is a significant association between depression and HbA1c levels in the elderly with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Normal intellectual ability and hyperprolactinemia as unique clinical manifestations of congenital hypothyroidism: A case report and review of hypotheses Zulfa, Putri O.; Debbyousha, Maulina; Sucipto, Krishna W.; Ekadamayanti, Agustia S.; Firdausa, Sarah; Zufry, Hendra
Narra J Vol. 3 No. 3 (2023): December 2023
Publisher : Narra Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52225/narra.v3i3.205

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Congenital hypothyroidism is the deficiency of thyroid hormone in infants and hyperprolactinemia is frequently observed. Previously reported cases typically involve intellectual disability, highlighting this particular unique case report to the first reported patient demonstrating normal intellectual ability despite experiencing growth and gonad dysfunction. This study aims to present a case and review medical hypotheses related to the patient's condition. A 19-year-old female presented with a chief complaint of irregular menstruation for up to 40 days or not occurring at all. The patient experienced the first menstruation at the age of 16 years old. The patient's height was 133 cm, body weight 40 kg, and body mass index 22.61 kg/m2; other family members were normal. Physical examination showed no abnormalities, and laboratory examination showed suppressed serum free T4 (FT4) level (6.41 pmol/L), elevated thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level (333.700 µIU/mL), and elevated prolactin hormone level (32.03 ng/mL). Ultrasound of the thyroid gland found hypoplasia of the left and right thyroid glands. The patient was a college student enrolled in a public national university and had never complained about academic performance throughout the patient's education. The patient was diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism and hyperprolactinemia. The patient was administered up to 100 μg daily of oral levothyroxine, which improved the patient’s menstrual cycles. The patient's delayed diagnosis may be attributed to central congenital hypothyroidism being underdiagnosed. We hypothesized that thyroid-releasing hormone receptor (TRHR) gene mutation might contribute to the underlying cause of hyperprolactinemia and normal intellectual ability of the patient. Further study on the significance of TRHR gene mutations in congenital hypothyroidism is required to improve diagnosis and treatment.
Comparative analysis of accuracy between fine-needle aspiration biopsy and postoperative histopathology for detecting large thyroid nodules: A retrospective observational study Zufry, Hendra; Nazaruddin, Nazaruddin; Zulfa, Putri O.; Sucipto, Krishna W.; Kamarlis, Reno K.; Ekadamayanti, Agustia S.; Beočanin, Anđelija; Firdausa, Sarah
Narra J Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): August 2023
Publisher : Narra Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52225/narra.v3i2.206

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To avoid unnecessary surgeries, ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is an effective and reliable procedure for the preoperative evaluation of thyroid nodules. However, there have been only a limited number of studies exploring the ability of preoperative FNAB to distinguish malignancy compared to postoperative histopathology in thyroid nodules larger than 4 cm. The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of FNAB compared to postoperative histopathology in distinguishing malignancy in thyroid nodules larger than 4 cm. A single-center retrospective observational study was conducted at Dr. Zainoel Abidin Hospital, Banda Aceh, Indonesia, between January 2014 and December 2018. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and diagnostic accuracy were calculated. A total of 83 patients were included in the study. The results showed that preoperative FNAB may have the ability to distinguish malignancy compared to postoperative histopathology. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and diagnostic accuracy were 42.85%, 98.38%, 90.00%, 83.56%, and 84.33%, respectively. These data suggested that ultrasound-guided preoperative FNAB is a reliable diagnostic tool in the preoperative evaluation of thyroid nodules larger than 4 cm, but it has limited capability in distinguishing malignancies. In conclusion, although FNAB may be useful in reducing unnecessary surgeries, histopathology remains the preferred method for confirming malignancy in thyroid nodules.
Complexity of diagnosis and management of a giant thyroid nodule: A case report and a concise literature Firdausa, Sarah; Zufry, Hendra; Ekadamayanti, Agustia S.; Sucipto, Krishna W.; Burhan, Henry W.; Pratama, Sergio; Benalcazar, Andrés MMB.
Narra J Vol. 3 No. 3 (2023): December 2023
Publisher : Narra Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52225/narra.v3i3.224

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It is crucial for doctors to decide whether a thyroid nodule is benign or malignant when a patient presents with one, as it will significantly impact how the patient is managed in the future. However, it is not as straightforward to determine between the two; even a physical examination, thyroid function test, ultrasonography, and biopsy have been well performed. It can be more stressful if a patient has an increased risk of malignancy, such as age (below 20- and above 60-year-old), solid nodule, rapid growth, hoarseness, lymphadenopathy, and microcalcifications on the ultrasonography. The aim of this case was to present the management of a giant thyroid nodule with malignancy presentation and a benign biopsy finding. A 41-year-old male complained of a palpable neck mass, hoarseness, and dysphagia. The thyroid function test was normal. Ultrasonography revealed suspicion of malignancy with category 4 of American College of Radiology-Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (ACR-TIRADS). The biopsy revealed follicular neoplasm, and was classified as Bethesda IV. The patient underwent a total thyroidectomy due to the large tumor size and symptoms. Histopathological findings post-surgery revealed a follicular thyroid adenoma. This case highlights a complex diagnosis and management of follicular thyroid neoplasm due to their potential for both benign and malignant. Comprehensive pre- and post-operative care is essential to determine the nature of nodules. Post-operative follow-up care might improve the patient’s outcome and prevent complications.
Severe hypocalcemia as a cause of transient ischemic attack? A debatable case and evidence from literature Zufry, Hendra; Debbyousha, Maulina; Firdausa, Sarah; Ekadamayanti, Agustia S.; Sucipto, Krishna W.; Sari , Julia
Narra J Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): August 2023
Publisher : Narra Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52225/narra.v3i2.228

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Hypocalcemia and transient ischemic attack (TIA) are different medical disorders; however, limited evidence suggests a possible link between the two. The underlying pathomechanisms by which hypocalcemia may cause cerebrovascular damage are difficult to comprehend. The aim of the study was to present an individual experiencing TIA that possibly due to severe hypocalcemia that associated with hypoparathyroidism after total thyroidectomy; and to explore the available evidence of its cause-effect relationship through available literature. A 68-year-old man presented to Dr. Zainoel Abidin Hospital, Banda Aceh, Indonesia with complaints of weakness, especially in the right limbs that had worsened in the last week. The patient experienced unconsciousness for an hour before the admission; disorientation and anterograde amnesia over the time of recovering of consciousness. Other complaints included frequent muscle cramps, numbness in both arms and legs, dizziness, swallowing difficulty, nausea, and vomiting. The patient had a history of total thyroidectomy for a large struma diffuse 18 years ago and was prescribed several medications. However, the patient was overwhelmed by forgetfulness which had become more frequent in recent months resulting in medication nonadherence. The vital sign was stable and Chovsteck's sign was positive. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) revealed impairment in the visuospatial/executive component and delayed memory. Laboratory tests revealed severe hypocalcemia, altered thyroid function, hypomagnesemia, elevated D-dimer and fibrinogen, and vitamin D deficiency. TIA and severe hypocalcemia were proposed as the diagnosis. Prompt initiation of appropriate treatment, including calcium supplementation, anticoagulation, and neuroprotective agents, led to significant clinical improvement. Evidence from available literature suggests that there is a possible link between severe hypocalcemia and TIA that occurred in this patient. However, more studies are warrant to establish this cause-effect relationship.
Co-incidence of COVID-19 and hepatocellular carcinoma during pregnancy: Double punches to disease severity and mortality? Abubakar, Azzaki; Yusuf, Fauzi; Firdausa, Sarah; Maghfirah, Desi; Gunawan , Andrie; Sari, Fitrah
Narra J Vol. 3 No. 3 (2023): December 2023
Publisher : Narra Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52225/narra.v3i3.264

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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a considerable leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, is the most common primary liver cancer with poor prognosis and outcome. Many advances in prevention, screening, and new technologies in diagnostics and therapy have been achieved, but its incidence and mortality remain increasing. Co-infection of another viral disease in HCC patients with pregnancy might exacerbate the condition and double the mortality rate. The aim of this case report was to describe the co-infection of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in an HCC patient during pregnancy. A 26-year-old woman with 16–17weeks of gestation was admitted to Dr. Zainoel Abidin Hospital, Banda Aceh, Indonesia with shortness of breath. The patient also reported that the abdomen expanded rapidly in the last three weeks, followed by severe pain and collateral vein appearance. Laboratory findings revealed anemia, leukocytosis, HBsAg reactive, hypoalbuminemia, hyperbilirubinemia, elevated liver enzymes, increased alpha-fetoprotein (AFP), and cancer antigen 125 (CA-125). Ultrasonography indicated gestation with a single fetus, an enlarged liver with a 9.9 x 9.4 cm nodule, and massive ascites. The patient was also RT-PCR-confirmed COVID-19. On day 8 of hospitalization, the patient suddenly reported severe abdominal pain. Ultrasonography revealed fetal distress immediately followed by fetal death. Adequate management of cancer pain, continuous evacuation of ascites, and other supportive care could not save the patient who died on the day 17 of hospitalization. In this case, we found no proof that the patient experienced cirrhosis prior to HCC. Pregnancy through hormonal alteration is thought to be the aggravating factor that accelerates the progression of pre-existing liver disease into carcinoma and infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) worsened the outcome in this patient.
The impact of COVID-19 on resident doctors as the frontline in health services Maghfirah, Desi; Yusuf, Muhammad; Pamungkas, Subhan Rio; Firdausa, Sarah; Eljatin, Muhammad Ridho Akbar; Febriyanti, Sherina Arfi
International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) Vol 13, No 2: June 2024
Publisher : Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11591/ijphs.v13i2.22871

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As the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 increases, the workload due to the pandemic can affect health workers and increase the risk of psychological stress. Psychological factors such as anxiety can cause various physiological responses, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms. The persistent symptoms of GERD can reduce the patient's quality of life. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in October 2021 at the Dr. Zainoel Abidin Regional General Hospital, Banda Aceh. A total of 91 Specialist Medical Education Program responded to the study. Data from respondents were collected through the generalized anxiety disorder-7 (GAD-7), GERD-Q, and WHOQOL-BREF questionnaires. The statistical analysis used was the contingency coefficient test. The results showed that 9.9% of respondents experienced suggestive GERD, minimal anxiety (92%), and good quality of life (51.6%). There was a significant relationship between anxiety levels and quality of life and the GERD prevalence of Specialist Doctor Education Program Participants during the COVID-19 pandemic (p<0.05). Most Specialist Medical Education Program participants did not suffer from GERD with minimal anxiety, followed by mild and moderate anxiety. The majority had a good and moderate quality of life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Efek Edukasi Tatap Muka versus Media Dalam Inisiasi Insulin Terhadap Pengetahuan dan Kualitas Hidup Pasien DMT2 di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Firdausa, Sarah; Irwansyah, Irwansyah; Ariani, Reva; Nadya, Ahsana
Journal of Medical Science Vol 2 No 2 (2021): Journal of Medical Science
Publisher : LITBANG RSUDZA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (309.661 KB) | DOI: 10.55572/jms.v2i2.42

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The Covid-19 pandemic is a threat for diabetic patients as they are prone to be worse once they got infected with the Sars-Cov-2 virus, especially in uncontrolled diabetes patients. Insulin is one of the modalities of diabetes treatment, especially in patients who have not reached the therapeutic target. Initiation of insulin is still often hampered due to lack of good education to patients. Providing face-to-face education during the Covid-19 pandemic poses a greater risk of virus transmission, therefore insulin initiation education needs to be carried out with effective communication methods. This study aims to implement interpersonal education in initiating insulin in type 2 diabetes patients using technology such as videos and educational booklets at the Hospital Dr. Zainoel Abidin, Banda Aceh. This study uses a quasi-experimental design with a pre and post-test approach. The sample collection technique was total sampling, namely all diabetic patients who received insulin initiation in July - October 2021. There were 38 respondents divided into 17 respondents for the control group and 21 respondents for the intervention group. Questionnaire data was collected before and before the intervention. Knowledge data is presented descriptively, data and quality of life before and before intervention were analyzed by t-test. The results showed that the knowledge of the respondents before and before education was good, there was no difference in knowledge before and before the intervention, both in the oral group, and in the video group. After the intervention, the mean quality of life scores improved significantly in both the oral and media groups. Conclusion: There is no significant difference between face-to-face education (oral) and education using media (videos and booklets). The effect of education orally or through the media on the knowledge and quality of life of diabetic patients is the same.
Knowledge Enhancement: Peran Edukasi Perawat Tentang Terapi Insulin Terhadap Kepatuhan Menggunakan Insulin pada Pasien Diabetes Melitus Rawat Inap Firdausa, Sarah; Zufry, Hendra; Sukri Ekadamayanti, Agustia; Suhanda, Rachmad; Wardhana Sucipto, Krishna
Journal of Medical Science Vol 4 No 2 (2023): Journal of Medical Science
Publisher : LITBANG RSUDZA

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55572/jms.v4i2.76

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Penanganan diabetes di ruang rawat inap lebih kompleks dan intensif dibanding rawat jalan. Kebanyakan pasien rawat inap menggunakan terapi insulin. Perawat ruangan adalah tenaga kesehatan garda depan yang intensif berhadapan dengan pasien sehingga sangat potensial menjadi edukator dalam maintenance terapi insulin. Penelitian ini bertujuan meningkatkan kapasitas pengetahuan dan keterampilan perawat serta mengevaluasi kepatuhan pasien diabetes menggunakan insulin setelah keluar dari rawat inap. Pengetahuan perawat dievaluasi melalui kuesioner sebelum intervensi knowledge enhancement berupa workshop insulin. Pengumpulan sampel penelitian cross sectional ini secara total sampling yaitu seluruh perawat ruang rawat inap non akut di RSUDZA selama Agustus−September 2022. Objek penelitian adalah pasien diabetes yang menggunakan insulin selama perawatan di rumah sakit.  Data karakteristik responden, pengetahuan, asuhan keperawatan dan kepatuhan pasien ditampilkan secara deskriptif, untuk menilai kepatuhan pasien sebelum dan sesudah intervensi digunakan analisis independent t-test. Jumlah responden yang berpartisipasi 354 orang, 50,8% memiliki tingkat pengetahuan baik, namun hanya 29,7% berketerampilan baik dalam hal injeksi insulin. Berdasaran hasil asesmen tersebut, dilakukan workshop insulin untuk menjawab gap pengetahuan dan keterampilan. Kepatuhan pasien diukur sebelum dan sesudah workshop. Pasien dengan kepatuhan tinggi sebanyak 44,4% sebelum intervesi dan 40% sesudah intervensi, sedangkan pasien dengan tingkat kepatuhan rendah berkisar di atas 20% baik sebelum maupun sesudah intervensi. Studi ini menyimpulkan bahwa knowledge enhancement terhadap perawat ruang inap tidak berpengaruh terhadap kepatuhan pasien menggunakan insulin. Hal ini mungkin disebabkan peningkatan kapasitas perawat tentang injeksi insulin tidak menjamin terjadinya peningkatan edukasi perawat terhadap pasien, dan belum membudayanya edukasi terapi insulin yang komprehensif terhadap pasien yang dirawat inap.
Co-Authors Agustin, Esthiningrum Dewi Alkaff, Firas Farisi Ariani, Reva Azzaki Abubakar, Azzaki Benalcazar, Andrés MMB. Beočanin, Anđelija Burhan, Henry W. Desi Salwani, Desi Ekadamayanti, Agustia S. Eljatin, Muhammad Ridho Akbar Etha Dini Widiasi Fauzi Yusuf, Fauzi Febriyanti, Sherina Arfi Gunawan , Andrie Hendra Zufry, Hendra Hijra Novia Suardi Husna, Fauzul Irsyah, Abid Dhiyauddin Alfani Irwansyah Irwansyah Kamarlis, Reno K. Maghfirah, Desi Mahdi, Bagus Aulia Mamfaluti, Teuku Maulina Debbyousha Maysarah, Hilda Muhammad Yusuf N. Nazaruddin Nadya, Ahsana Nauval, Iflan Nova, Vera Novendrianto, Dwiki Novita Andayani, Novita Pamungkas, Subhan R. Pratama, Sergio Rachmad Suhanda Ramadhani, Cut T. Romadhon, Pradana Zaky SAFUNI, NANI Sari , Julia Sari, Fitrah Subhan Rio Pamungkas, Subhan Rio Sucipto, Krishna W. Sukri Ekadamayanti, Agustia Suryantoro, Satriyo Dwi Suryawati, S Wardhana Sucipto, Krishna Widiyastuti, Krisnina Nurul Windradi, Choirina Yanti, Budi Zahra, Zulfa Zulfa, Putri O.