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Nuclear Medicine for Precisiondiagnosis of Malignant Melanoma: A Literature Review Karinnia Karinnia; Linda Julianti Wijayadi; Kelvin Kelvin
Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research Vol 7 No 2 (2025): Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research
Publisher : GLOBAL HEALTH SCIENCE GROUP

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37287/ijghr.v7i2.5475

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Malignant melanoma (MM) is a rare skin cancer that is increasing constantly. It accounts for the most cause of death of all skin cancer. High accuracy in MM staging is crucial to give exact information about the prognosis and facilitate the use of the most effective therapy available. The gold standard for skin cancer diagnosis is tissue biopsy, therefore precisely detecting the primary tumor site is crucial. It has high risk of dissemination to regional lymph nodes and visceral organs. Lymph node involvement and distant metastasis are the key prognostic value of MM. Nuclear medicine has been used to detect various primary and metastatic cancer including skin cancer. The aim of this literature review is to discuss about the role of nuclear medicine specifically positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission tomography (SPECT), and planar gamma imaging for the diagnosis of MM. We gather literature searches and books related using combined keywords such as “gamma camera”, “SPECT”, “PET”, “malignant melanoma”, “histopathology”. The data we use are limited to 10 years of this review article. Nuclear medicine technique, such as lymphoscintigraphy using gamma camera or SPECT/CT is recommended for early stage of MM, while PET/CT is recommended and have high sensitivity for advance stage of MM and evaluating disease recurrence. Utilising nuclear medicine to aid in acurate diagnostic of MM will give opportunity of a better outcome.
The Role of Lavender in Wound Healing: A Review of Clinical, in Vivo, and in Vitro Studies Karinnia Karinnia; Linda Julianti Wijayadi; Kelvin Kelvin
Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026): Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37287/ijghr.v8i3.1121

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Wound healing is a dynamic and complex biological process involving haemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and tissue remodelling. Disruption of any phase can lead to delayed healing or chronic wounds, the number of which is increasing nowadays. This give rise to growing interest in natural products, particularly essential oils as complementary wound-care agents. This literature review summarizes recent evidence (2015–2025) from in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies evaluating the wound-healing effects of lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and related species. Literature searches and screening were conducted in PubMed, SpringerLink, ProQuest, and Google Scholar from 2015 to 2025 using specific keywords. A total of 7,068 studies were retrieved, and after screening, 5 studies were included. Findings indicate that lavender, largely through its major constituents linalool and linalyl acetate, exhibits antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties that support granulation, re-epithelialization, and collagen remodelling. Advances in formulation are further enhancing the therapeutic efficacy of lavender, but clinical evidence remains limited and heterogeneous. Trials with standardized doses and formulations are needed to elucidate the effectiveness of lavender, particularly in wound management.