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Uric acid levels as a predictor of cognitive function in the elderly Yuniati, Nilasari Indah; Zerlinda, Visca; Purwanti, Sugi
Science Midwifery Vol 13 No 3 (2025): August: Health Sciences and related fields
Publisher : Institute of Computer Science (IOCS)

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This study aimed to examine the association between serum uric acid (SUA) levels and cognitive function among elderly individuals. An observational case-control study was conducted involving 37 elderly participants aged 60–75 years from As-Sakinah Elderly Integrated Health Post in Grendeng Sub-District, North Purwokerto, Indonesia. SUA levels were measured using a point-of-care testing (POCT) device, while cognitive function was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment–Indonesian version (MoCA-Ina). The mean SUA level was 5.52 ± 1.57 mg/dL, and the mean MoCA-Ina score was 19.05 ± 5.07, indicating that most participants demonstrated cognitive impairment. Pearson correlation revealed a non-significant negative association between SUA and cognitive scores (r = –0.225, p = 0.180). However, simple linear regression showed a significant inverse relationship (B = –0.214, p < 0.001), higher SUA levels were associated with lower cognitive performance. These findings suggest that while SUA may contribute to cognitive decline, it is not a standalone biomarker. Further longitudinal studies with larger samples are warranted to clarify its predictive value.
Perbandingan Koefisien Fenol Desinfektan Berbasis Benzalkonium Klorida, Sodium Hipoklorit, Dan Pine Oil Terhadap Staphylococcus aureus Yuniati, Nilasari Indah; Khasanah, Nur Aini Hidayah
Jurnal Bina Cipta Husada Vol 20 No 2 (2024): Jurnal Bina Cipta Husada
Publisher : STIKes Bina Cipta Husada

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Berbagai jenis desinfektan kini banyak muncul di pasaran sebagai bentuk pencegahan terhadap kemungkinan adanya infeksi bakteri. Kandungan senyawa aktif yang terdapat pada desinfektan juga semakin beragam. Untuk menentukan efektivitas desinfektan, koefisien fenol umum digunakan sebagai standar pengukuran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membandingkan koefisien fenol tiga jenis desinfektan berbasis benzalkonium klorida, sodium hipoklorit, dan pine oil dalam membunuh bakteri Staphylococcus aureus. Koefisien fenol dihitung dengan cara membagi pengenceran tertinggi desinfektan dengan fenol yang mematikan mikroorganisme dalam 10 menit, tetapi tidak mematikan dalam 5 menit. Desinfektan dikatakan memiliki efektivitas yang baik jika memiliki nilai koefisien fenol >1. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan nilai koefisien fenol benzalkonium klorida, sodium hipoklorit, dan pine oil, masing-masing 4,5, 3,5 dan 3,0. Hasil uji Kruskall Wallis menunjukkan bahwa nilai koefisien fenol ketiga jenis desinfektan tidak berbeda signifikan, dengan p-value <0,05 (p = 0,368). Dapat disimpulkan bahwa benzalkonium klorida, sodium hipoklorit, dan pine oil memiliki efektivitas yang sama terhadap S. aureus.