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Sumatera Medical Journal
Published by Universitas Sumatera Utara
ISSN : 26229234     EISSN : 26221357     DOI : 10.32734
Core Subject : Health, Science,
Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology
Sumatera Medical Journal (SUMEJ) provides a forum for publishing the full research articles in the area of Medical Science related to topics from the following subject areas: -Cancer and Related Aspects -Biomoleculer in Basic Sciences -Biomoleculer in Clinical Sciences -Tissue Engineering including Stem Cell -Medical and Health Sciences
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Analysis of Risk Factors Associated with Maskne in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic Az-Zahra, Salsabila; Jusuf, Nelva Kamilah
Sumatera Medical Journal Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023): Sumatera Medical Journal (SUMEJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v6i1.8015

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Background: The necessity to always use a mask in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to a new term called maskne. Maskne is the appearance of acne that is triggered by wearing a mask. It usually occurs specifically in the area covered by the mask, focused on the cheeks, chin, and nose. Objective: This study aims to determine the risk factors associated with the occurrence of maskne. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on the Faculty of Medicine students, Universitas Sumatera Utara class 2018. This study uses primary data from questionnaires and observation of respondents' face photos. Results: Based on statistical analysis, 99 out of 221 respondents (44.8%) experienced maskne. Bivariate analysis shows p-values <0.05 for gender, duration of mask use, and previous acne history. On the other hand, it was obtained p-value >0.05 for the type of mask and mask changing habit. Conclusion: Based on multivariate analysis, the p-value <0.05 for gender indicates that gender is the most dominant risk factor in the incidence of maskne. Furthermore, there is a significant association between gender and the occurrence of maskne. Females are twice as likely to experience maskne.
Identification of Soil-Transmitted Helminths in Soil of Sheep Farm in Manggis Village, Serbajadi District, Serdang Bedagai Regency Tesalonika, Natasya Cornelia; Carolina Panggabean, Yoan; Panggabean, Merina; Sugih Arto, Nindia
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v6i1.8039

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Background: More than one and a half million of whole world population are infected by Soil Transmitted Helminths. The most common types of Soil Transmitted Helminths found in human are Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura and Hookworm (Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale). Soil Transmitted Helminths infections are usually found on individuals with poor hygiene, low socioeconomic status, and high risk occupations, such as sheep farmer. Sheep farming in Indonesia is generally a small-scale farm with modest technology. Livestock herding on the pasture may cause the livestock to consume Soil Transmitted Helminths-contaminated grass. Soil is the medium for the maturing of Soil Transmitted Helminths fertilized egg into infective form. Modest handling aspect and poor sanitation allow Soil Transmitted Helminths to be found in farm soil. Objective: To identify Soil Transmitted Helminths in the soil of a sheep farm in Manggis Village, Serbajadi District, Serdang Bedagai Regency. Methods: This observational descriptive study was conducted with cross-sectional approach. 100 of soil samples were collected per 8 square meters through quota sampling from a sheep farm in Manggis Village, Serbajadi District, Serdang Bedagai Regency. The data was collected by carrying out flotation technique in laboratory.. Results: Soil Transmitted Helminths eggs were discovered in 17 (17%) out of 100 samples, Hookworm eggs in 14 samples (14%), and Ascaris lumbricoides eggs in 5 (5%) samples. Conclusion: There are Soil Transmitted Helminths in soil of the sheep farm in in Manggis Village, Serbajadi District, Serdang Bedagai Regency.
Association between Serum Alp Levels and Pre- Operative LDH towards Clinical Prognosis of Osteosarcoma Patients in H. Adam Malik Hospital, Medan Christoffel Tampubolon , Gerhard; Siregar, Otman; Andriandi
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v6i1.8991

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Background: Osteosarcoma remains a challenging disease, especially for young patients, due to its tendency to spread to the lungs and resist treatment. Identifying reliable markers at diagnosis could help doctors start more effective treatment earlier and improve patient outcomes. Two blood markers, ALP and LDH, may offer insight into a patient’s prognosis. Objective: This study explored whether pre-surgery levels of ALP and LDH could predict survival in osteosarcoma patients. Methods: Researchers reviewed medical records of patients diagnosed with osteosarcoma at RSUP Haji Adam Malik Medan from 2015 to 2017. This retrospective study included those who met the necessary criteria and had complete data. Results: The study found no strong evidence linking ALP or LDH levels to five-year survival. ALP had a very weak negative correlation with survival (r = -0.019), while LDH showed a weak positive correlation (r = 0.093). Median ALP was 212 U/L; LDH was 489 U/L. Sensitivity and specificity were moderate for both markers. Conclusion: There is no significant relationship between ALP and LDH with five-year survival.
Clinicopathological Characteristics of Invasive Breast Carcinoma on PDL-1 Immunohistochemical Expression in H. Adam Malik Hospital Medan Prawira Lesmana , Daniel Kristian; Rifsal Siregar, Denny; Hermansyah, Dedy
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v6i1.9061

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Background: Immune biologic markers that can predict clinical response to anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy are needed to identify and validate tumor immunotherapy studies. High PD-L1 expression is associated with increased clinical response in patients with various types of cancer treated with inhibitors of the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway. Objective: The researcher wanted to see the clinicopathological characteristics of invasive breast carcinoma according to the immunohistochemical expression of PD-L1. Methods: This study is a descriptive study with a cross-sectional, retrospective approach by looking at secondary data from the medical records of the Department of Surgery, Haji Adam Malik Hospital from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2021. Results: Immunohistochemical expression of PD- L1 was positive in 76.6% of invasive breast carcinomas and negative in 23.3% of invasive breast carcinomas. Immunohistochemical expression of PD-L1 was positive in non-specific IBCs that predominated in every molecular subgroup of breast carcinoma. Conclusion: Tumours can show positive or negative PD-L1 expression through several biological processes with different functional significance, namely the genetic mechanism of constitutive or oncogene-induced PD-L1 expression, PD-L1 expression induced in T cells, and absence of PD-L1 expression. Due to the absence of T cells and genetic events that block the expression of PD-L1 despite T cell infiltration.
Level of Knowledge of Early Detection of Breast Cancer in USU Faculty of Medicine Students, 2018–2019 Nadira Afia; Rifsal Siregar, Denny
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v6i1.7885

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Background: Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that grows in breast tissue can come from components such as fat tissue, blood vessels. Early detection is one of the breast cancer prevention efforts that can help reduce the incidence of breast cancer. There are three ways to prevent breast cancer including primary prevention, secondary prevention and tertiary prevention. Objective: To determine the level of knowledge regarding breast cancer prevention among students of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara for the 2018–2019 academic year. Methods: This study uses a descriptive type of research with a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study amounted to 495 students and the sample to be carried out in this study was 83 students of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara 2018–2019 who met the inclusion criteria. Data analysis used univariate analysis with frequency distribution table. Results: The level of knowledge of USU Faculty of Medicine 2018–2019 students was 61.5% good, 38.5% sufficient, and there were no students who had a low level of knowledge. Conclusion: Most medical students at the Universitas Sumatera Utara have a good level of knowledge about breast cancer prevention. This indicates a generally adequate awareness, which is essential for early detection and effective prevention efforts.
The Relationship between Score for Allergic Rhinitis and Total Nasal Symptom Score in Individual Suspected Allergic Rhinitis Zulfakri Abdullah, Mohd Hatimul Muqsit; Sofyan, Ferryan
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v6i1.7899

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Background: Allergic Rhinitis is a symptom disorder that mainly occurs in the nasal, induced after exposure to allergens and causes inflammation of the nasal mucosa mediated by Immunoglobulin E. Data quoted from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology shows that 10-30% of the world’s population is affected by allergic rhinitis and still increasing in numbers. To screen and evaluate the severity of allergic rhinitis with ease, two questionnaires have been formed, namely Score For Allergic Rhinitis and Total Nasal Symptoms Score. Objective: To identify the relationship between Score For Allergic Rhinitis and Total Nasal Symptoms Score in individual with suspected allergic rhinitis. Methods: This study uses a descriptive analytic research method with a cross-sectional study approach. The sample individual was selected using a non-probability sampling technique, namely purposive sampling with a sample size of 95 people. Results: Using Spearman Correlation Test, a significant relationship was found (p = 0.000) and a correlation coefficient value shows (p=0.535) there is a strong relationship between these two questionnaires. Conclusion: There is a strong and positive relationship between Score For Allergic Rhinitis and Total Nasal Symptoms Score questionnaire in patients with suspected allergic rhinitis.
Relationship between Stress Level of USU Faculty of Medicine Students and Primary Headache during Online Lectures Nasution, Afra Meutia; Hutagalung, Haflin Soraya
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v6i1.7943

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Background: COVID-19 has made lectures turn online. This sudden change can cause stress for students. Stress levels in students are ranging from mild, moderate, to severe stress. There are few symptoms of stress experienced by these students and headache is one of the common forms of stress.Objective: This study aims to determine the association between the stress level of USU Medical Faculty students with primary headaches during online lectures. Methods: The study used observational analytical methods by design cross-sectional study. The sample was 262 students of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara who met the inclusion criteria. The data used is primary data that will be obtained from questionnaires filled out online through the application Line, WhatsApp and Instagram. Results: Of the 77 respondents, 48 were female (62.3%), and 29 were male (37.7%). There are 42 students who experience primary headaches, and 27 suffer from moderate stress, 9 mild stress and 6 severe stress. In the chi-square test, there is a significant association between stress levels and primary headaches with a value of p=0.010 (p<0.05). Conclusion: There is an association between the stress level of USU Medical Faculty students and primary headaches during online lectures.
Relationship between Allergic Rhinitis to Quality of Life of Students of Faculty of Medicine Universitas Sumatera Utara Batch 2018 Delinda, Anna; Andrina Rambe
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v6i1.7996

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Background: Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation mediated by Immunoglobulin E (IgE) with symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, with or without itchy nose. Although allergic rhinitis is not a dangerous disease, this disease has an impact on decreasing the quality of life of the sufferer which can interfere with daily activities. Objective: This study use to determine the relationship between allergic rhinitis and quality of life among students of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, batch 2018. Methods: This study used an observational analytical method with a cross-sectional study approach. The research sample was determined by simple random sampling technique and used two questionnaires, namely SFAR to assess allergic rhinitis and SF 36 to assess quality of life. Results: Based on the study, the number of allergic rhinitis sufferers from 72 students of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, batch 2018, 38 students suffering from allergic rhinitis. The results of data analysis using the Chi Square statistical test showed that there was a significant relationship between allergic rhinitis and quality of life, p (p value) of 0.001 (p <0.05). Conclusion: There is a relationship between allergic rhinitis and quality of life in 2018 students of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara.

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