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The Correlation of Giardiasis with Nutritional Status in Primary School Age Children at SD INPRES 104222 and SDN 101828 in Sei Glugur Village, Pancur Batu District Evita Sola Gracia; Adelina Haryani Sinambela
Journal of Endocrinology, Tropical Medicine, and Infectious Disease (JETROMI) Vol. 3 No. 3 (2021): Journal of Endocrinology, Tropical Medicine, and Infectious Disease (JETROMI)
Publisher : TALENTA Publisher, Universitas Sumatera Utara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (523.927 KB) | DOI: 10.32734/jetromi.v3i3.6393

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Background. Giardia lamblia is a protozoan that causes an intestinal infection called giardiasis. This infection can cause the process of absorption of nutrients is not optimal. Giardiasis can result in a decrease in nutritional status. The aim of study is to determain the relationship between giardiasis and nutritional status at the age of elementary school children. Method. This is cross-sectional study of 114 students at SD INPRES 104222 and 101828 in Sei Glugur Village in Pancur Batu District. Primary data collection was carried out by anthropometric examination and examination of stool samples using the formol ether concentration technique at the Parasitology Laboratory of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatra Utara. Results. From 114 children who met the inclusion criteria, the incidence of Giardia lamblia infection was 7%. Based on the weight  for height index, 8 (7%) people had poor nutritional status, 61 (53.5%) people with underweight nutritional status 27 (23.7%) people with moderate nutrition and 12 (10,5%) people with good nutrition. Overweight by 1 (0.9%) person and obese 5 (4.4%) people. There is no correlation between giardiasis infection with weight for height (p>0.05). Conclusion. The incidence of Giardia lamblia infection was low and there was no correlation between giardiasis with nutritional status in primary school-age children.
Studi Retrospektif : Karakteristik Pemeriksaan Radiologi di RSU Bunda Thamrin Medan Periode Januari 2024 - Juli 2024 Evita Sola Gracia
Jurnal Praba : Jurnal Rumpun Kesehatan Umum Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): September : Jurnal Praba : Jurnal Rumpun Kesehatan Umum
Publisher : STIKES Columbia Asia Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62027/praba.v2i3.161

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Background: Radiology plays a vital role in modern healthcare, offering diagnostic and therapeutic services. RSU Bunda Thamrin Medan provides comprehensive radiology services, ranging from X-ray to CT scan, MRI, and ultrasound. Objective: This study aims to analyze the characteristics of radiology examinations performed at RSU Bunda Thamrin Medan from January to July 2024. Methods: A retrospective, descriptive observational study was conducted. Data from 18,986 patients were collected from medical records, including age, gender, and type of examination. Results: X-ray was the most frequent examination (70.2%), followed by ultrasound (16.6%). Most patients were between 21-50 years of age, with a near-equal distribution between male and female patients. CT scan and MRI were used in more specific cases. Conclusion: X-ray and ultrasound dominate radiological examinations, reflecting their broad utility in diagnosis. CT and MRI, though less frequent, are crucial for complex cases. Continuous equipment maintenance and staff training are needed to support the increasing demand for radiology services.