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Sumatera Medical Journal
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ISSN : 26229234     EISSN : 26221357     DOI : 10.32734
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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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Review Article: Characteristics of Ovarian Cancer Across Age, Epithelial Histopathology, and Stages Laksmi, Subhika; Rivany, Riza; Edianto, Deri; Rifsal Siregar, Denny
Sumatera Medical Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2024): Sumatera Medical Journal (SUMEJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v7i1.5651

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Background: Ovarian cancer is a disease that has a high mortality rate, it has 185 thousand deaths in 2018. In Indonesia, it is estimated that there are 100 cancer patients per 100 thousand people. Ovarian cancer is a malignancy with no specific symptoms, as a result advanced stage is commonly found at diagnosis and there is no effective screening test to date. However, genetic factors have been found to play a role in this disease. Aims: The aim of this study is to find out the characteristics of ovarian cancer patients. Methods: This research uses a review article research design, with a narrative type. Data collection was taken from a collection of journals sourced from Pubmed and met the inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the author and then summarized. Six journals that included the characteristics of  ovarian cancer patients are included in this review article. Results: According to the six journals, the mean age is 54 years old, the most stage found is stage 3, and the most epithelial histopathology found is serous. Conclusion: According to the six journals that were reviewed, the characteristics of ovarian cancer patients based on age, stage, and epithelial histopathology were found to be consistent with the theory that has been established.
Level of Knowledge among Medical Student Regarding The Role of Vitamin C For Skin Health in Universitas Sumatera Utara Nova Zairina Lubis; Hening Yumi Wardoyo Putri
Sumatera Medical Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022): Sumatera Medical Journal (SUMEJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v5i1.6514

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BACKGROUND: The main function of vitamin C for skin health is as an antioxidant, combating environmental oxidative stress, which helps the natural regeneration of environmental oxidative stressors, collagen formation and brightening the skin. Humans cannot synthesize their own vitamin C, so to meet the vitamin C needs of the body, humans must consume vitamin C from fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition to oral and topical use, the practice of using vitamin C by injection has also been widely spread in major cities in Indonesia. Taking vitamin C is not something bad, but using vitamin C that is not according to the recommended dosage can have unwanted effects on health. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to determine the level of knowledge of students at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara to regarding the role of vitamin C for skin health in 2020. METHODS: This study used a descriptive observational method with a cross sectional design. The sample size in this study was 247 people. The samples used were students of Faculty of Medicine at the Universitas Sumatera Utara class 2017, 2018, and 2019. Data on student knowledge levels collected from the results of filling out the questionnaire will be grouped using the Guttman scale and forwarded for further data processing using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) program 25 . RESULTS : In this study it was found that 86.3% of respondents had sufficient knowledge about the role of vitamin C for skin health, 91.2% of female respondents had sufficient knowledge, 81.5% of male respondents had sufficient knowledge. Based on how to use vitamin C, it can be seen that 41.9% of students have high knowledge about the use of vitamin C orally, 60% of respondents have sufficient knowledge about the use of vitamin C topically, and 50.4% of respondents have sufficient knowledge about its use vitamin C by injection. CONCLUSION: The level of knowledge of students at the Faculty of Medicine at the Universitas Sumatera Utara, for 2017, 2018 and 2019 regarding the role of vitamin C for skin health is sufficient. There are differences in the level of knowledge according to gender in this study, it was found that women have a better level of knowledge than men.
A Case Report The Evaluation of Malondialdehyde Level on Acne Vulgaris Treatment Muhammad Ridlo; Nelva K. Jusuf
Sumatera Medical Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): Sumatera Medical Journal (SUMEJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v5i2.6633

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Abstract: Acne vulgaris (AV) is a multifactorial disease of the pilosebaceous unit with varying degrees of severity, recurrent and characterized by polymorphic lesions. Recent studies have found that the etiopathogenesis of AV is caused by oxidative stress. Each factor that causes AV is interrelated and is under the control of hormones and immunity. Measurement of malondialdehyde (MDA) level in the blood becomes a biological marker or an indicator of cell and tissue damage caused by oxidative stress. Case: A 23-years-old female private employee visited the clinic for multiple comedones and papulopustular lesions scattered over cheeks, nose, and chin that spread to the whole face four months ago. There were multiple comedones, papules, pustules, nodules on the maxillary, nasalis, left and right zigomatic, mentalis and frontalis region. We also found multiple scars on the left and right buccal. She was diagnosed with Severe AV. Serum MDA level was measured according to the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method before and after therapy. She was treated with doxycycline 100 mg, 0.025% tretinoin cream, 5% benzoyl peroxide, 1.2% clindamycin gel, and broadspectrum sunscreen with SPF 50. Result: After eight weeks of treatment, there were noticeable improvements in acne lesions and overall healthier-looking skin. Serum MDA levels are decreased (22.6 nmol/ml to 17.9 nmol/ml) as the impact of the therapy. Keyword: Acne Vulgaris, Malondialdehyde, Oxidative Stress
Level of Knowledge of Early Detection of Breast Cancer in USU Faculty of Medicine Students, 2018–2019 Nadira Afia; Rifsal Siregar, Denny
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.v6i1.7885

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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
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.v6i1.7899

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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
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.v6i1.7943

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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
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.v6i1.7996

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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.
Comparison of Assessment of Abbreviated Burn Severity Index (Absi) and Belgian Outcome of Burn Injury (BOBI) at H. Adam Malik General Hospital Rifwanul Basir Nasution; Utama Abdi Tarigan; Frank Bietra Buchari
Sumatera Medical Journal Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): Sumatera Medical Journal (SUMEJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v5i2.8966

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Background: Assessment of length of stay and mortality in patients with burn injuries is essential to support clinicians in making clinical decisions. In Indonesia, there are several scoring systems used by hospital centers to assess the mortality of burn patients, such as the Belgian Outcome of Burn Injury (BOBI) and the Abbreviated Burn Severity Index (ABSI). However, different results were obtained in studies that examined the comparison of the results of the scoring system. Method: The type of research used in this research is unpaired comparative analysis research using a cross-sectional design. The data to be used is secondary data taken from medical records. Results: Respondents with death status were found in the serious, severe, and maximum ABSI categories, p=0.001 (p<0.05) and the BOBI 50% category as many as three people and 85% as many as one person, p=0.0001 (0<0.05). Length of stay based on the ABSI score for the length of stay was 23 days with an ABSI score of 12-13 (maximum), and based on the BOBI Score, the majority was 28 days with a BOBI score of 8 (85%). ABSI in this study had a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 86.4%, while the use of BOBI in this study had a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 88.1%. Discussion: The BOBI scoring system is more accurate than the ABSI. This difference may occur due to differences in demographics and quality of service in each region. Therefore, the analysis of the validity of the scoring model before the research is carried out in a new population is considered crucial to be carried out.
Association of Glycosyllated Hemoglobin (Hba1c) Levels to the Severity of Diabetic Foot Ulcer in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in RSUP. H. Adam Malik Medan Muhammad Ishaq Porkas Lubis; Marshal; Muhammad Ali Syahputra
Sumatera Medical Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022): Sumatera Medical Journal (SUMEJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v5i1.9060

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Abstrak Introduction: Diabetic ulcers with neuropathy require amputation or time to fully heal. The worse blood sugar control, it will worsen the condition of complications such as diabetic ulcers, diabetic neuropathy, and other complications. Wound healing in diabetic ulcers is influenced by controlled HbA1c levels. Methods: This study is an observational analytic study with a retrospective design used in this study with secondary data. This study is analytical because it aims to obtain the correlation of HbA1c with the severity of diabetic ulcers in patients with diabetes mellitus at H. Adam Malik Hospital. Results: The average age of the patients was 62 with the majority of respondents being male. The dominance of respondents came with Grade IV as many as 17 people, with uncontrolled HbA1c levels as many as 39 people. Using Spearman Corelation test, the value of r = 0.735, 0.736, and 0.785, respecttively for the corelation between HbA1c, Hb and ESR levels with the severity of diabetic foot ulcers ,with a value (p = 0.0001). Conclusion: We found a strong correlation and a significant relationship between HbA1c, Hb, and ESR levels with the severity of diabetic foot ulcers.
Skin Care in Dermatology: Between Organic Versus Synthetic Products Zulfa, Riefka Ananda; Jusuf, Nelva Karmila
Sumatera Medical Journal Vol. 7 No. 2 (2024): Sumatera Medical Journal (SUMEJ)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/sumej.v7i2.10427

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Background: Various skin care products have been used and played essential roles in maintaining good skin conditions. Over the last few decades, cosmetic industries and pharmacies have evolved and created skin care products according to the needs of each skin type, either based on organic or synthetic products. Objective: This article compares organic and synthetic products based on their ingredients, functions, and side effects.  Methods: This is a literature review to analyse the skin care in dermatology. Results: Natural or organic products were produced from natural ingredients, such as plants, flowers, and fruits, while synthetic products were made from a combination of organic chemical compounds. Conclusion: Both products work effectively on the skin according to their contents, but adverse effects can also occur, such as mucocutaneous reactions, edema, and allergies.

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