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MATURE RETROVESICAL TERATOMA IN AN ADULT MALE: A CASE REPORT AND LITERATURE REVIEW Vera, Vera; Safriadi, Ferry
Indonesian Journal of Urology Vol 23 No 2 (2016)
Publisher : Indonesian Urological Association

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32421/juri.v23i2.262

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Objective:We reported a case of mature (benign) cystic retrovesical teratoma. Retrovesical teratoma is a very rare extragonadal tumour, especially in adults, moreover in male patients. Grading and classification of teratoma is important for management and prognosis.Material & method:The patient in this study was a 49-year-old male who had chief complaints of abdominal mass and difficulty in urination. We performed Ultrasonography (USG) and Abdominal Multislice Computed Tomography (MSCT) scan on the patient. Results: USG showed a large mass in the pelvic region demonstrating a well-defined hypoechoic mass with septations at posterior of vesica urinaria. MSCT scan showed a large inhomogeneous hypodense mass with thin septations as well as multiple areas of fatty collections and coarse calcifications in pelvic region. We performed complete surgical resection per laparotomy. Grossly, the mass measured 12 x 10 x 5 cm and had rubbery consistency. Cut section of the mass revealed multilocular cystic spaces, whitish-gray walls, scattered yellowish adipose tissue collection, mucus secretions, and areas of calcifications. Pathological diagnosis of the resected tumour was a matured teratoma. The diagnosis was made because the tumour showed signs of a mature teratoma such as lined by stratified squamous and respiratory columnar eptithelium, fat and muscle tissue, nerve tissue, and calcifications. Conclusion: There were no neuroepithelium appearance. To our knowledge, this is the first retrovesical teratoma case being reported in Indonesia.
A 87 YEARS OLD MALE WITH GIANT PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA AND BLADDER STONES, THE LARGEST PROSTATE REPORTED IN INDONESIA Vera, Vera; Pramod, Sawkar Vijay
Indonesian Journal of Urology Vol 24 No 2 (2017)
Publisher : Indonesian Urological Association

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32421/juri.v24i2.277

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Objective: The aim of this article is to report a case of Giant Prostatic Hyperplasia and see the correlation between volume of prostate and benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms. Giant BPH is defined as a prostate weight over 200 g or 500 g; the lower threshold was suggested by Japanese authors. It’s extremely rare, with only 16 cases exceeding 500 g till 2013. Case presentation: Patient was an 87-year-old male with chief complaint of haematuria. We performed Transabdominal Ultra Sonography (USG) on the patient. Discussion: Transabdominal USG showed enlarged prostate with median lobe protruding into the bladder measuring 86 x 102 x 76 mm and 348 cc in volume. We performed transvesical prostatectomy. The large prostate was enucleated completely in one piece with 23 stones measuring about 1 cm in size. Grossly, the mass measured 12 x 8 cm and weighed 300 g. Histopathology evaluation revealed BPH. Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is the first giant BPH case being reported in Indonesia. We would like to emphasize that severity of BPH symptoms does not correlate with volume of the prostate. Unfortunately, we can not conclude that there were correlation between body mass index (BMI) and volume due to lack of BMI data from the literature.
PENERAPAN SIRKUIT HAMILTON UNTUK MENENTUKAN RUTE TERPENDEK PERJALANAN SALESMAN PT HEALTH WEALTH INTERNATIONAL (HWI) Wijaya, Edi; Vera, Vera
Jurnal TIMES Vol 5, No 1 (2016)
Publisher : STMIK TIME

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis dan merancang aplikasi rute perjalanan salesman dengan Sirkuit Hamilton pada PT. Health Wealth International yang mencakup pembelian, penjualan, dan rute perjalanan. Metodologi yang digunakan untuk melakukan proses analisis dan perancangan pada penelitian ini adalah metode Breadth First Search (BFS). Tools yang digunakan untuk melakukan analisis dan desain adalah Data Flow Diagram (DFD). Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah Aplikasi Rute Perjalanan dengan Sirkuit Hamilton pada PT Health Wealth International yang terkomputerisasi yang dapat digunakan untuk menyediakan informasi rute perjalanan yang berguna dalam kegiatan pengiriman barang perusahaan.
Analisis Laporan Kejadian Jatuh pada Pasien Lansia Saat Rawat Inap di Rumah Sakit Immanuel Bandung Periode 2014-2016 Vera, Vera
Journal of Medicine and Health Vol. 3 No. 2 (2021)
Publisher : Universitas Kristen Maranatha

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.28932/jmh.v3i2.3127

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Jatuh merupakan salah satu masalah yang dominan terjadi pada lansia. Jatuh didefinisikan sebagai suatu kejadian yang mendadak, tidak diharapkan, dan tidak disengaja yang menyebabkan pasien berada di tanah atau level yang lebih rendah. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian deskriptif, menggunakan data laporan kasus jatuh yang masuk ke komite patient safety, dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui karakteristik klinis dari pasien lansia yang jatuh saat dirawat inap di Rumah Sakit Immanuel Bandung. Selama periode 2014-2016, didapatkan 12 laporan kejadian pasien lansia jatuh saat dirawat inap di Rumah Sakit Immanuel, komorbiditas yang paling banyak adalah diabetes melitus. Simpulan yang didapat, kejadian jatuh pada pasien lansia yang dirawat inap di RS Immanuel lebih banyak terjadi pada wanita dengan usia > 60 tahun, terjadi malam hari, di sekitar tempat tidur, dan saat tidak didampingi. Konsumsi lebih dari satu obat oleh pasien lansia sebaiknya dihindari karena berpotensi meningkatkan risiko jatuh dan menyebabkan hasil perawatan kurang baik.Kata kunci: jatuh, lansia, rawat inap
Clinical Profile of COVID-19 Older Patients Hospitalized in Immanuel Teaching Hospital Bandung Vera, Vera; Suprana, Yossie Guventri Eka
Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia Vol. 9, No. 2
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

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Introduction. It was reported that 11.2% out of the 78,572 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Indonesia was foundinolder people with a high mortality rate. There is no available data regarding functional and frailty status of these COVID-19 older patients. This study aimed to describe clinical profile of older COVID-19 patients in terms of geriatric aspect, in order to design better hospital policy for older patients in the COVID-19 isolation ward.Methods. This was a retrospective cohort study of confirmed COVID-19 patients aged >60 years which were admitted to Immanuel Teaching Hospital Bandung during the period of October 2020 - January 2021. Clinical characteristic data, frailty status, mode of oxygen therapy, functional status (activity of daily living – ADL) during and after hospitalization, as well as patient hospitalization outcomes were recorded from the medical record.Results. There were 100 COVID-19 older patients, more than half were aged 60-70 years, most with not frail status. This study found that 74% of older patients had decreased ADL scores, once they got infected with COVID-19. We also found that 43% of COVID-19 older patients died during hospitalization, dominated by frail patients. Among COVID-19 older survivor, 55%had increased ADL score when discharged. A month later, only 25%patients had better ADL scores.Conclusion. Typical symptoms of COVID-19 are not always found in older patients. Apart from its deadly consequence and prolonged hospitalization, the impact of COVID-19 on older patients is decreased functional status, so special management policy for older COVID-19 patients should be considered.
Determinan Diagnostik Klinis Defisiensi Vitamin D pada Wanita Berusia Lebih dari 50 Tahun Vera, Vera; Setiati, Siti; Govinda, Arya
Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia Vol. 2, No. 1
Publisher : UI Scholars Hub

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Pendahuluan: Prevalensi deifisiensi vitamin D pada wanita 50 tahun ke atas di Indonesia cukup tinggi namun pemeriksaan kadar vitamin D serum sangat mahal. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan alat penyaring defisiensi vitamin D yang cukup ekonomis dan sederhana untuk dikerjakan di layanan kesehatan primer. Metode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian diagnostik, menggunakan desain potong lintang (cross-sectional) sehubungan dengan pengambilan data hanya dilakukan sewaktu saja. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Kotamadia Bandung selama Agustus–Oktober 2012. Pada 240 subjek, dilakukan pengumpulan data berupa karakteristik responden, diabetes mellitus, penyakit ginjal kronik, riwayat jatuh, riwayat fraktur setelah menopause, nyeri tulang, skor paparan sinar matahari, skor proteksi sinar matahari, status gizi, kinerja fisik (5 timed chair-stands dan uji sikap tandem), status kesehatan (jumlah dan derajat berat penyakit kronis), kadar vitamin D serum. Untuk pengujian statistik hubungan antara dua variabel kualitatif dikotom dilakukan dengan uji Chi-square dilanjutkan dengan uji multivariat. Hasil: Penelitian ini menemukan hubungan yang bermakna secara statistik antara diabetes mellitus, skor proteksi matahari, kelemaan otot ekstremitas bawah dengan defiisensi vitamin D. Berdasarkan ketiga determinan tersebut, dapat dibuat sistem skoring yang dapat digunakan untuk menyaring kelompok wanita 50 tahun ke atas yang mempunyai probabilitas besar menderita defisiensi vitamin D. Simpulan: Determinan diagnostik defisiensi vitamin D berat yang ditemukan pada penelitian ini meliputi: adanya diabetes melitus, skor proteksi matahari, kelemahan otot tungkai bawah. Sistem skoring untuk menyaring defisiensi vitamin D berat pada wanita berusia 50 tahun ke atas dapat dibuat berdasarkan ketiga determinan tersebut di atas. Bobot untuk masing-masing determinan adalah: 1 untuk diabetes mellitus dan kelemahan otot tungkai bawah serta 2 untuk skor proteksi matahari. Bila penjumlahan dari skor ketiga komponen tersebut ³2, maka subjek tersebut diprediksi menderita defisiensi vitamin D berat.
PERAN RADIO DIGITAL DALAM MENINGKATKAN JUMLAH PENDENGAR RADIO VENUS Sisca Naftali; Vera, Vera; Fadel Mubarak; Irnawati, Irnawati
Triwikrama: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Vol. 2 No. 11 (2024): Triwikrama: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial
Publisher : Cahaya Ilmu Bangsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.6578/triwikrama.v2i11.1871

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dan menganalisis bagaimana peran radio digital dalam meningkatkan pendengar radio Venus. Dengan melakukan observasi dan wawancara secara langsung terhadap pihak radio Venus. Radio Venus dipilih sebagai subjek penelitian karena merupakan salah satu radio lokal yang masih hist sampai sekarang, dengan berbagai program-program yang mengikuti perkembangan zaman dan teknologi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kegiatan streaming yang merupakan implementasi dari radio digital menunjang peningkatan jumlah pendengar. Secara keseluruhan, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk memperkaya wawasan dan pemahaman kita.
STRATEGI PENYIARAN LIVE STREAMING YOUTUBE PROGRAMA 1 RRI MAKASSAR Annisa Mardi; Vera, Vera; Nur Ahsmi; Syarifuddin, Syarifuddin; Suryani Musi
Triwikrama: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial Vol. 4 No. 3 (2024): Triwikrama: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial
Publisher : Cahaya Ilmu Bangsa

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.6578/triwikrama.v4i3.4411

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Fokus penelitian ini membahas tentang Strategi Penyiaran live streaming youtube programa 1 RRI Makassar. Penelitian ini berfokus untuk menjawab rumusan masalah yaitu 1). Bagaimana strategi penyiaran live streaming youtube RRI Makassar? 2). Bagaimana hambatan penyiaran I live streaming youtube programa 1 RRI Makassar ? jenis penelitian ini menggunakan deskriptif kualitatif berlokasi di kantor Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) Makassar, pendekatan penelitian ini dilakukan dengan cara pendekatan komunikasi massa. Dalam penelitian ini data yang disusun berdasarkan dari hasil berbagai sumber seperti, wawancara, dokumentasi dan juga observasi di lokasi penelitian. Adapun teknik pengolahan data yang digunakan adalah reduksi data, penyajian data dan penarikan kesimpulan serta pengujian keabsahan data Hasil penelitian ini menujukkan bahwa 1). Melakukan Promosi di Platfrom Media Sosial Promisi radio dimedia sosial mengacu pada strategi yang digunakan oleh stasiun radio untuk mempromosikan diri mereka dan konten mereka kepada audiens yang lebih luas menggunakani platform media sosial seperti Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, dan TikTok. 2) Penentuan konten live streaming youtube Programa 1 RRI Makassar dimulai dengan identifikasi target audiens. Memahami siapa yang menonton adalah langkah pertama yang krusial. Informasi demografis seperti usia, lokasi dan minat audiens perlu dikumpulkan dan dianalisis. 3). Melakukan kerja sama dengan Instansi Pemerintah Kerja sama radio dengan instansi, baik pemerintah maupun non- pemerintah, merupakan upaya strategis untuk mencapai tujuan bersama melalui kolaborasi dan sinergi. 4). Menyabarkan informasi melalui youtube pun mempunyai berbagai macam hambatan, begitupun dengan hambatan yang dialami oleh programa 1 dalam live streaming youtube yaitu: Kurangnya internet yang bagus bisa menjadi kendala dalam upload video ataupun live streaming serta penonton lebih cenderung lebih aktif di facebook.
Antioxidant and Antiaging Potential of Salak Fruit Extract (Salacca zalacca (Gaert.)Voss) Widowati, Wahyu; Dani, Dani; Vera, Vera; Yuninda, Viranda Andria
Majalah Obat Tradisional Vol 28, No 3 (2023)
Publisher : Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/mot.83995

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Natural skin aging is indicated by a loss of skin structure and integrity caused by external factors including UV exposure. This exposure causes oxidative stress on skin cells, initiates aging, and degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM) structure which is composed of many proteins, including collagen and elastin. ECM degradation is caused by the increased activity of proteolytic enzymes, one of which is elastase (closely related to wrinkling). To inhibit oxidative stress during the photoaging process, the skin needs antioxidant compounds. Salak (Salacca zalacca (Gaert.)Voss) is a fruit that is rich in antioxidants because it contains flavonoid, phenolic, and polyphenolic compounds, including chlorogenic acid. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the antioxidant activity and antiaging properties of salak fruit extract (SFE) as a candidate for active ingredients in the prevention of aging. To determine the antioxidant activity of SFE, 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazil (DPPH) scavenging and ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays were performed, while elastase assays were performed to determine the anti-aging properties of SFE. The IC50 values for DPPH scavenging and FRAP activity of SFE were 107.52 μg/mL and 16.82 μg/mL with the highest activity at 68.79% and 97.96%, at concentrations of 200 and 50 μg/mL, respectively. Meanwhile, the anti-aging properties determined through the elastase assay showed an IC50 value of 19.71 μg/mL with the highest inhibition 72.50% at a concentration of 66.67 μg/mL. SFE has the potential as an active ingredient in preventing aging through its antioxidant activity and anti-aging properties.
Potential of Clitoria ternatea L. Extract Towards Insulin Receptor Expression and Marker of Inflammation in Diabetes Mellitus Rats Model Rusmana, Djaja; Tiono, Hartini; Widowati, Wahyu; Lucianus, Johan; Darsono, Lusiana; Onggowidjaja, Philips; Tjokropranoto, Rita; Vera, Vera; Setiabudi, Edwin; Obeng, Selonan; Kusuma, Hanna Sari Widya; Novianto, Agung
HAYATI Journal of Biosciences Vol. 31 No. 4 (2024): July 2024
Publisher : Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.4308/hjb.31.4.803-810

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Metabolic abnormalities caused by the accumulation of human, environmental, genetic and lifestyle variables can be found in diabetes mellitus (DM). An increase in blood glucose carried on by a reduction in insulin production can also result in DM. Insulin resistance often occurs as a result of obesity and a lack of physical activity and aging. Telang flower extract (Clitoria ternatea L.) is reported to have several qualities such as being able to treat DM, chronic bronchitis, goiter, mucosal disorders and leprosy. This study’s objective was to elucidate anti-dibetic effect of C. ternatea extract (CTE) in rats with diabetic complications related to dyslipidemia. Rats suffering from diabetes will be examined after being given oral doses of Simvastatin 0.9 mg/kg BW, Glibenclamide 0.45 mg/kg BW, and 200, 400, and 800 mg/kg BW CTE, model induced by streptozotocin. The expression of the insulin gene (INS-1) was investigated by qRTPCR, Tumor Necrosis Factor-α (TNF-α), and Interleukin-1β (IL-1β) pancreatic DM rats model using the Immunohistochemistry (IHC) test. Both descriptive and quantitative data were acquired for the data. After utilizing ANOVA to evaluate quantitative data, the Tukey post hoc test was used to analyze the data, the expression of TNF-α and IL-1β was found to decrease while INS-1 expression increased in response to CTE. This effect was attributed to the modulation of TNF-α, IL-1β, and INS-1 expression. These findings suggest that CTE possesses antidiabetic properties.