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Biomolecular and Health Science Journal
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Bimolecular and Health Science Journal (BHSJ) is a scientific peer-reviewed medical doctor which relevant to a medical doctor and other health-related professions by the Faculty of Medicine Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia. BHSJ provides a forum for original article, review article, editorial, case report(s), letter(s) to the editor, short communication and it will be published two times a year. Studies that focus on evaluating and understanding the complex medical importance are welcomed in BHSJ.
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Analgesic Effect Study of Young Coconut Water (Cocos nucifera L.) on Mice (Mus musculus) Induced with Pain using Acetic Acid Dini Indah Berlianti; Danti Nur Indiastuti; Gondo Mastutik; Shaohong Lai
Biomolecular and Health Science Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021): Biomolecular and Health Science Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/bhsj.v4i2.30176

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Introduction: Pain signals tissue damage that is capable of reducing thequality of life. Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) are known as effective analgesic drugs which have various side effects, therefore natural minerals are used as an alternative medicine for pain and inflammation, one of which is known to be coconut water. Hence this research was conducted to find out the differences of the analgesic effect between young coconut water (Cocos nucifera L.) with non-selective and COX-2 selective NSAID on mice induced with pain from acetic acid 0.6% 1 ml/100gBW of mice.Methods: True experimental, conducted at the Pharmacology Laboratory in Faculty of Medicine of Airlangga University involving the sample of 48 mice (6 groups). The recorded data was tested using the oneway ANOVA methodology before then continued with the posthoc test of LSD.Results: The addition of young coconut water (Cocos nucifera L.) with the dosage of 3 ml/100gBW, 4 ml/100gBW, and 4.5 ml/100gBW of mice doesn't give any significant analgesic effect even though the analgesic protection percentage increases accordingly to its dosage (12.32%, 18.72%, 26.88%), but non-selective and COX-2 selective NSAID give significant analgesic effect (p<0.05) on mice induced with pain from acetic acid 0.6% 1 ml/100gBW of mice.Conclusion: There are differences in the analgesic effect of young coconut water (C. nucifera L.) with non-selective and COX-2 selective NSAID on mice induced with pain from acetic acid 0.6% 1 ml/100gBW of mice.
Facial Abscess due to Staphylococcus aureus in Patient with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Case Report Dian Galuh Maharani; Hermina Novida
Biomolecular and Health Science Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021): Biomolecular and Health Science Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/bhsj.v4i2.30029

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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease with an increasing frequency over the last decade. DM patient has higher risk of infection than people without diabetes. Several literatures suggest a strong positive correlation between hyperglycemia and skin infections. Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs), including abscess which commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus, could lead to severe and life-threatening infections. The correct diagnosis and effective management therapy should be needed to prevent further complications and reduce morbidity and mortality. We report a case about facial abscess caused by S. aureus in diabetic patient that healed after got incision drainage and antibiotics.
Antibacterial mechanism of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) methanol extract on Streptococcus pneumoniae and Eschericia coli bacteria Hotimah Masdan Salim; Marinda Dwi Puspitarini; Yuani Setiwati; Michio Shimabukuro
Biomolecular and Health Science Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021): Biomolecular and Health Science Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/bhsj.v4i2.28933

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Introduction: Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical herbal plant native to the North Malay Peninsula, Malaysia and Thailand. In Indonesia, kratom us a typical plant of West Kalimantan, especially in Putussibau. Kratom leaf has many pharmacological effects, one of them is antioxidant. However, the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of Mitragyna speciosa leaf extracts are lacking. This study was to examine the effect of the methanol extract of Mitragyna speciosa (Rubiaceae Family) leaves on microorganisms Escherichia coli and Strepococcus pneumoniae.Methods: Kratom leaves were extracted with methanol as solvent. In this study, S. pneumoniae and E. coli bacteria have been used. Antibacterial activity tests were carried out at concentrations of 0.78%, 1.56%, 3.125%, 6.25%, 12.5%, 25%, 50% and 100%. Insilico was used to search for secondary metabolites and metabolite interactions in Mytragina speciosa. Results: Mitragyna speciosa leaf methanol extract was effective in inhibiting the growth of E. coli and S. pneumoniae significantly (P<0.001). The growth of e.coli was not identified from a concentration of 25% to 100%. However, there was no bacterial growth in S. pneumoniae from a concentration of 6.25% to 100%. In the insilico study it was found that the secondary metabolite of Mitragyna speciosa is quercetin, which interacts with the ATP1 protein as a predictor in the mechanism of Mitragyna speciosa as an antibacterial. Conclusion: In conclusion, there is no correlation between nutritional status and remission outcome of patients with ALL in the induction phase of therapy. However, high percentage of underweight patients shows nutrition needs special attention to improve therapy outcomes.
A 40-year-old Woman with Hypercalcemia Crisis Caused by Bone Metastasis in Stage IV Breast Cancer Wiharjo Hadisuwarno; Merlyna Savitri; Ami Ashariati; S. Ugroseno Yudho Bintoro; M. Noor Diansyah; Putu Niken Ayu Amrita; Pradana Zaky Romadhon
Biomolecular and Health Science Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021): Biomolecular and Health Science Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/bhsj.v4i2.29633

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Breast cancer is still global burden especially for woman with 2.3 million cases every year dan 15% mortality among cancer diseases. In developing countries, most of the cases are diagnosed at terminal stage when metastasis already found. Bone metastasis is the highest among other metastasis sites such as: lung, liver and brain. Bone metastasis will cause hypercalcemia and bone pain as complications.  Both will gradually decrease patient’s quality of life. Comprehensive and holistic management for these complications will reduce deterioration and hopefully increase patient’s quality of life even they were at terminal stage. We describe a 40-year-old woman who got hypercalcemia crisis. Hypercalcemia usually manifest as a consequence of other diseases. Epidemiologically, majority come from metastasis, but can be other diseases, such as multiple myeloma. Interestingly, during medical investigation through her medical history, and physical examination, and laboratory examinations, we conclude that her hypercalcemia crisis was caused by bone metastasis from breast cancer.
The Effect of Simvastatin and Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) Combination Therapy as Triglyceride Plasma Lowering Agent in White Dyslipidemic Male Rat (Rattus norvegicus) Jefferson Caesario; Soebagijo Adi; Ema Qurnianingsih
Biomolecular and Health Science Journal Vol. 4 No. 2 (2021): Biomolecular and Health Science Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/bhsj.v4i2.29762

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Introduction: Dyslipidemia is a major health problem in Indonesia which leads to other diseases. Triglycerides (TG) is one of the increased lipid fractions which is related to dyslipidemia. Simvastatin is the main therapy in Indonesia to lower TG levels. The use of virgin coconut oil (VCO) becomes popular as a blood cholesterol-lowering agent even though the effects on TG level remains elusive. Since there is no empirical evidence VCO as a complementary therapy of simvastatin on TG levels, this experimental trial is conducted to determine the effect of simvastatin and VCO combination therapy on blood TG levels in dyslipidemic male white rats.Methods: 42 white rats (Rattus norvegicus) divided into 5 treatment groups and preliminary test of dyslipidemia. The blood was collected intracardially and TG level was measured by using spectrophotometric methods. Independent variables are simvastatin and VCO and combination therapy while the dependent variable is TG levels of white rats. The data was afterwards analyzed using Mann-Whitney U test.Results: The control group’s triglyceride plasma level, receiving standard diet, is 59±13,4 mg/dl. The VCO-only group shows 72±35,4 mg/dl while simvastatin-only group shows 61,9±22,6 mg/dl triglyceride level. Combination therapy of simvastatin and VCO shows 62,3±31,3 mg/dl (p>0,05).Conclusion: There were no significant differences between groups with control. However,the use of VCO with particular dose and duration of therapy, will significantly decrease triglyceride level in the blood as effective as simvastatin. VCO has no efficacy while used as combination therapy of simvastatin.
Health Literacy and Pre-Eclampsia Knowledge of Pregnant Mother in Primary Health Care in Surabaya Daryan Alif Putra; Fundhy Sinar Ikrar Prihatanto; Pudji Lestari
Biomolecular and Health Science Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2020): Biomolecular and Health Science Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/bhsj.v3i2.22026

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Background: Health literacy is defined as individual’s ability to gather, communicate, process, and understand basic health information and services to make appropriate health decision. The purpose of this study was to find the connection between health literacy and knowledge of pre-eclampsia in Surabaya. Methods: Data collection used pregnant women at their first and second trimester as its research subjects from August to September 2018. The study used modified SAHL-E test and modified questionnaire for knowledge of pre-eclampsia. Data processing used Chi square. Results: There was a significant relationship between health literacy and the knowledge of pre-eclampsia (p= 0.029). Conclusions: This study showed that there was a relationship between health literacy of the participants and their knowledge of Pre-eclampsia.
Health Index for Tuberculosis Patients on Family Ability Based on Self-Care Suprajitno Suprajitno; Sri Mugianti; Abdulateef Al-Hadeethi
Biomolecular and Health Science Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022): Biomolecular and Health Science Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/bhsj.v5i1.30913

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Introduction: The health index of a patient of tuberculosis can be calculated using variables obtained from the indicators that were developed based on the sufferer and family's behaviors while preventing the disease based on the nursing theory of self-care. It is expected that a family must be able to treat infected members at home properly using technical treatment. Therefore, this study aims to construct a health index formula for tuberculosis patients.Methods: A cross-sectional design was used and further divided into two phases. The first is focus group discussions, which were carried out between tuberculosis treatment holders, Puskesmas nurses, and researchers to develop measurement instrument indicators. A survey was performed in the second phase for patients who were registered and treated in Public Health Center at Blitar, East Java, Indonesia. The 141 responses obtained were selected using a simple random sampling technique. The data were collected using a questionnaire developed from the focus group discussions and then analyzed using factor analysis.Results: A Goodness of Fit Index (GFI) value of 0.98 was recorded along with composite value reliability of 53%. The formula of Health index obtained from the analysis was (0.238* Home environment) + (0.226* Family prevention efforts) – (0.659* Coughing habits of patients) + (0.250* Impact of treatment). The index was then calculated in four categories, namely low, enough, good, very good.Conclusion: So, the health index formula of tuberculosis patients is illustrated as Health Index=0.238*X1+0.226*X2-0.659*X3+0.250*X4.
Renorrhaphy of Unilateral Grade V Blunt Renal Injury: Case Report Achmad Romy Syahrial Rozidi; Budi Suwarno; Ogi Bahaurini Gumilar; Shaohong Lai
Biomolecular and Health Science Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022): Biomolecular and Health Science Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/bhsj.v5i1.31053

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The kidney continues to be the most commonly injured organ in the genitourinary system, with the vast majority of cases being caused by blunt trauma. The majority of individuals with renal trauma are managed conservatively. However, hemodynamic instability, such as shock induced by renal hemorrhage or developing retroperitoneal hematoma (showing grade v renal trauma), renal pelvis or ureteral injury, as well as other renovascular pathologies, may signal the necessity for surgical intervention, which may include renorrhapy. Renorrhaphy in the setting of grade V renal trauma is very uncommon and has only been documented in a few cases in the preceding literature. We discuss a unique and complex case that was successfully managed, and we examine the relevant literature to give useful information for the management of blunt renal trauma patients.
Quality of Life of Chronic Hepatitis B Patients Consuming Nucleoside Analog: A Case-Control Clinical Study in Indonesia Natasya Ariesta Selyardi Putri; R. Haryanto Aswin; Izzatul Fithriyah; Ummi Maimunah; Muhammad Miftahussurur; Yoshio Yamaoka
Biomolecular and Health Science Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022): Biomolecular and Health Science Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/bhsj.v5i1.31409

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Introduction: Chronic hepatitis B raises serious concern due to its high morbidity, such as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, and mortality from 267 per 100,000 person-years. Up to now, medical therapy that successfully eradicates the hepatitis B virus is not available. Therapy is given in the long term for suppressing viral replication and disease progression. Nucleoside analog (NA) is a medication that is consumed orally once a day for years. Previous studies showed that patients who were treated with NA had a different quality of life (QoL) compared to naïve patients. This research aimed to analyze the QoL of chronic hepatitis B patients who consumed NA by comparing it with naïve patients at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital Surabaya. Methods: Subjects were recruited consecutively from chronic hepatitis B patients at Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital Surabaya during 9 February – 31 May 2021. Data about sociodemographic characteristics, hepatitis B therapy history, and QoL were gained by using the SF-36 questionnaire and medical records. Subjects were divided into NA and naïve groups which responses underwent an analytical comparison. Results: NA group had significantly higher QoL in a physical component score (PCS) and mental component score (MCS), with physical functioning (PF), role limitations due to physical health (RP), role limitations due to emotional problems (RM), energy/fatigue (VT), emotional well-being (MH), social functioning (SF), and general health perception (GH) subscales having p<0.05Conclusion: The QoL of patients who were treated with NA was significantly higher than that of naïve patients in terms of physical and mental components.
Protective Effect of Lemongrass Extract (Cymbopogon nardus) on Spermatozoa Cells Induced by Lead Acetate Putri Ayu Ika Setiyowati; Rofiatun Solekha; Dwi Dianita Irawan; Reny Rosalina; Karin Alifia Rachmadani; Angella Ananda Saputra
Biomolecular and Health Science Journal Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022): Biomolecular and Health Science Journal
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/bhsj.v5i1.31450

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Introduction: Male infertility can be caused by many factors. One of which is environmental pollution such as lead acetate. Lead acetate exposure can increase Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), affecting spermatozoa quality. Natural antioxidants and flavonoid on Lemongrass (C. nardus) have a great potential for protecting the male reproductive system. This study aimed to analyze the effect of giving various dosages of C. nardus extract on the sperm quality of mice. Methods: The Balb/C male mice were divided into five equal groups. The negative control group was injected with 0.01 ml Na-CMC 0.5% within 40 days, and the positive control group was injected with 0.01 ml lead acetate 7 mg/kg BW within 5 days, the treatment groups were injected by 0.01 ml lead acetate 7 mg/kg body weight within 5 days and continuously injected by 0.01 ml of C. nardus extract with various dosage 25 mg/kg BW, 50 mg/kg BW, and 100 mg/kg BW within 35 days. At the end of the experiment, mice were sacrificed, and sperm suspensions were collected from cauda epididymal to measure the morphology, concentration, and motility.Results: The results showed that giving C. nardus extract could repair morphology, concentration, and motility of spermatozoa with significantly different (p<0.05). The 25 mg/kg BW dose has a good protective effect. Conclusion: The C. nardus extract can repair the decreasing sperm quality caused by lead acetate exposure.