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Effect of Combination Hemodialysis Hemoperfusion on Lowering Leptin Level in Patients with Kidney Failure Receiving Routine Hemodialysis: A Multi-Center Study Naraswari, Ilsya Asti; Puspitasari, Metalia; Wardhani, Yulia
Acta Interna The Journal of Internal Medicine Vol 13, No 1 (2024): Acta Interna The Journal of Internal Medicine
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/actainterna.101288

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Background: Leptin clearance during conventional haemodialysis (HD) has been found to be minimal or absent. Some authors reported the possibility of decreasing leptin serum levels with high flux membranes, but limited date are available. Leptin has been reported as a marker of inflammation and long-term complications such as cardiovascular events leading to increased quality of life deterioration. Haemodialysis hemoperfusion (HD+HP) has been reported to effectively decrease middle-sized and macromolecular toxin concentrations. In the present study, we compared the effectiveness of high-flux HD and HD + HP can effectively remove serum leptin levels, and is expected to reduce cardiovascular events in patients with kidney failure.Objective: To assess the influence of HD+HP therapy on serum leptin level in routine haemodialysis patients.Metode: Quasi experimental with pre and post exposure measurements in 26 kidney failure patients who received routine HD at three hospital sites were selected according to inclusion criteria and divided into intervention group (HD twice a week + Hemoperfusion once a week) and control group (HD twice a week). Serum leptin levels were compared before and after 8 weeks of therapy, and differences were then compared from each group.Result: Leptin levels reduced significantly (p = 0.017) in the control group (High-Flux HD). Serum leptin levels decreased in HD+HP group but there was no significant differences (p = 0.784). Significant differences were not observed between two modalities (HD and HD+HP) (p = 0.258).Conclusion: Haemodialysis plus hemoperfusion once a week for 8 weeks was not found effectively lowering leptin level compared high-flux HD alone.
The midwife said “It’s okay” – a qualitative study on the causes of delayed retinoblastoma treatment Darajati, Irene Titin; Sulistyoningrum, Evy; Wardhani, Yulia; Supriyati, Endah; Maharani, Erika; Kurniawati, Herlin Fitriana; Panggabean, Andre Stefanus; Aulia, Afkar; Muttaqqin, Habib Zahar Zaki; Puspitawati, Ira; Supriyati, Supriyati
BKM Public Health and Community Medicine Vol 41 No 08 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Gadjah Mada

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22146/bkm.v41i08.18401

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Purpose: Retinoblastoma is the most common primary intraocular tumour in children. Its prognosis varies depending on the stage of diagnosis. However, in developing countries such as Indonesia, retinoblastoma still has a poor prognosis as most patients present at advanced stages. This research aims to explore the factors influencing the delay in patients with retinoblastoma reaching referral health facilities from the perspective of their families. Methods: A qualitative study using a phenomenological approach was conducted to gather family perspectives through in-depth interviews via WhatsApp calls. Each interview lasted 20-25 minutes and included families of retinoblastoma patients who had visited the eye clinic at Sardjito General Hospital at a late hour. “Late” was defined as tumour spread beyond the eyeball (intraorbital, spread to the optic nerve, or intracranial spread) or involvement of more than one eye. Audio was transcribed verbatim using a mobile phone voice recorder, and open coding was performed using Open Code 4.02 software to identify meaning units, codes, and categories. Triangulation and peer debriefing were used to ensure validity and trustworthiness. Results: Several categories emerged, including reasons for seeking help, trust in medical professionals, family compassion, and challenges in health facilities. Challenges in health facilities, particularly diagnostic capabilities, communication, and education about eye tumours, along with negative emotions like denial from families, contributed to delays in seeking treatment for retinoblastoma patients. Conclusion: Family compassion plays a positive role in encouraging families to seek medical help. However, challenges in health facilities, particularly in diagnosis, communication, and education about eye tumors, as well as family denial, contribute to the delays in retinoblastoma patients reaching referral health facilities.