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JMLS: Journal of Medical Laboratory and Science
ISSN : -     EISSN : 28291158     DOI : https://doi.org/10.36086/medlabscience.v2i2
Core Subject : Health, Science,
This journal encompasses original research articles, review articles, and short communications, including: Parasitology Immunology Serology Virology Bacteriology Toxicology Clinical Chemistry Haematology Food and beverage chemistry
Articles 102 Documents
GAMBARAN KADAR C-REACTIVE PROTEIN (CRP) PADA PENDERITA ASAM URAT DI RUMAH SAKIT UMUM DAERAH SITI FATIMAH AZ-ZAHRA PROVINSI SUMATERA SELATAN Refai, Refai; Nurhidayah, Siti; dani, hamril; Syailendra, Anton; Tarmizi, Muhammad Ihsan
Journal of Medical Laboratory and Science Vol 5 No 2 (2025): JMLS: Journal of Medical Laboratory and Science
Publisher : Jurusan Teknologi Laboratorium Medis, Poltekkes Kemenkes Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36086/medlabscience.v5i2.3718

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Latar Belakang: Asam urat merupakan penyakit metabolik yang ditandai dengan peningkatan kadar asam urat dalam darah (hiperurisemia) dan dapat memicu inflamasi. C-Reactive Protein (CRP) adalah protein fase akut yang meningkat saat terjadi peradangan dan dapat menjadi indikator inflamasi pada penderita asam urat. Pemeriksaan CRP dapat memberikan gambaran adanya inflamasi, terutama pada pasien dengan komorbiditas seperti hipertensi dan diabetes mellitus (DM). Tujuan: Mengetahui gambaran kadar CRP pada penderita asam urat di RSUD Siti Fatimah Az-Zahra Provinsi Sumatera Selatan. Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif observasional dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel sebanyak 30 penderita asam urat dipilih menggunakan teknik accidental sampling. Pemeriksaan laboratorium CRP dengan metode aglutinasi. Hasil: Sebanyak 30% responden memiliki kadar CRP tidak normal, sementara 70% normal. Pada responden dengan riwayat penyakit, kadar CRP tinggi ditemukan pada 36,4% kasus. Sementara pada responden tanpa riwayat penyakit tersebut, kadar CRP tinggi hanya sebesar 10,5%. Kesimpulan: Mayoritas penderita asam urat memiliki kadar CRP normal. Namun, kadar CRP lebih tinggi pada pasien dengan riwayat penyakit DM, yang menunjukkan peran komorbiditas dalam meningkatkan risiko inflamasi. Saran: Kepada para klinisi seyogyanya melakukan pemeriksaan asam urat untuk melihat tingkat inflamasi pada penderita asam urat, terutama bagi yang memiliki riwayat penyakit hipertensi atau diabetes melitus. Kata Kunci: Hiperurisemia, CRP, hipertensi, DM, inflamasi
THE NARCOTICS ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH STATUS AMONG ADOLESCENTS LIVING IN BOARDING HOUSES Tarmizi, Muhammad Ihsan; Achindri, Belia
Journal of Medical Laboratory and Science Vol 5 No 2 (2025): JMLS: Journal of Medical Laboratory and Science
Publisher : Jurusan Teknologi Laboratorium Medis, Poltekkes Kemenkes Palembang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36086/medlabscience.v5i2.3773

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Background: Narcotic abuse among adolescents living in boarding houses is often closely linked to their psychological conditions and the lack of parental supervision. This study aims to investigate the use of narcotics based on mental health status. Methods: Using a cross-sectional descriptive design, urine samples for testing were collected from 20 adolescents selected through purposive sampling. The instruments used were the SRQ-20 questionnaire for mental health screening and a Rapid Test Multi-Drug (6 parameters) for urine examination. Results: Out of 20 respondents, 2 (10%) were positive for narcotics, and 18 (90%) were negative. Mental health screening results showed that 2 respondents (10%) indicated poor mental health, while 18 (90%) reported good mental health. Crosstab analysis showed that 100% of respondents who tested positive for narcotics were those with poor mental health status, while 100% of respondents with good mental health showed negative narcotic results. Conclusion: The abuse of drugs in this population occurs in individuals experiencing mental health problems, supporting the self-medication hypothesis. Therefore, the integration of mental health screening services in adolescent living environments is needed as a preventive measure.

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