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Majalah Kedokteran Bandung
ISSN : 0126074X     EISSN : 23386223     DOI : 10.15395/mkb
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Majalah Kedokteran Bandung (MKB)/Bandung Medical Journal publishes peer-reviewed original articles and case reports in basic medical research, clinical research, and applied medical science. This journal is published quarterly (March, June, September, and December) by Faculty of Medicine Universitas Padjadjaran. Articles are original research that needs to be disseminated and written in English. All submitted manuscripts will go through the double-blind peer review and editorial review before being granted with acceptance for publication.
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Neurodegenerative and Neurobehavioral Symptoms in Jember Agricultural Workers Caused by Oxidative Stress and Neurotransmitter Disturbance Narwanto, Muhammad Ihwan; Purwandhono, Azham; Sofiana, Kristianningrum Dian; Febianti, Zahrah; Jauhani, Muhammad Afiful; Kusumastuti, Inke; Putri, Elvia Rahmi Marga
Majalah Kedokteran Bandung Vol 56, No 2 (2024)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15395/mkb.v56.3508

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Increased use of pesticides can have detrimental health consequences, one of which is chronic neurotoxicity. The symptoms include degenerative and neurobehavioral issues. Chronic neurotoxicity occurs through oxidative stress, inflammation, and neurotransmitter disturbances. This study aimed to determine chronic neurotoxicity and test malondialdehyde and cholinesterase levels as neurotoxicity biomarkers among agricultural workers in Wuluhan, Jember, Indonesia. The 60-person research sample was divided into two groups: agricultural and non-agricultural workers. The interview utilized a mini-mental score examination, Chan's questionnaire, and the Patient Health Questionnaire to analyze the cognitive impairment, Parkinsonism, and depressive symptoms. The examination of serum malondialdehyde levels was performed using the TBARS method and cholinesterase levels by photometric kinetic method at a biochemistry laboratory from October to November 2022. Results showed cognitive impairment and depressive symptoms in agricultural workers, as well as high levels of malondialdehyde and low cholinesterase levels. This study concludes the presence of chronic pesticide neurotoxicity among agricultural workers in Jember, Indonesia, and that malondialdehyde and cholinesterase levels might serve as biomarkers of pesticide-induced neurotoxicity.
Traumatic Brain Injury and Covid-19 Tinambunan, Nicholas Christian; Faried, Ahmad; Djajakusumah, Teguh Marfen; Yohana, Raden; Rizki, Kiki Ahmad; Sobana, Mirna
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15395/mkb.v56.3229

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Head trauma is a head injury caused by external forces in the head or body that results in disruption of the normal functioning of the brain. According to the CDC, deaths from head injuries were about 60,000 in 2016, and rose to more than 61,000 in 2017. The COVID-19 pandemic had caused poor non-COVID patient care, especially in low- and lower-middle-income countries with limited access to health facilities, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality, including among patients with head injuries. The purpose of this study was to understand the characteristics, duration of hospital stay, and difference of time to surgery interval in Traumatic Brain Injury patients in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study was performed through analytical methods with a cross-sectional study design using analysis of medical records of head trauma patients treated in Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Indonesia in the period before the pandemic (February 2018-February 2020) and during the pandemic (March 2020 - September 2021). Data analysis showed significant differences in length of hospitalization and operating intervals before and during the pandemic (p=0.04 and p=0.03), showing that there are differences in interval operation and duration of stay between patients with head trauma before the pandemic and during the pandemic.
Risk Factors for Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in Arifin Achmad Hospital Riau, Indonesia Anggraini, Dewi; Rosdiana, Dani; Kasih, Rani Rindang; Triani, Zhana Daisya
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15395/mkb.v56.3484

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Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) bacteria that produce Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) isolates pose a global threat to human health, including in Indonesia. The availability of therapeutic options for ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae (ESBL-KP) is limited, making early recognition of patients with ESBL crucial to preventing the spread of these bacteria within the hospital. This study aimed to examine the risk factors associated with ESBL-KP in the Arifin Achmad General Hospital Riau, Indonesia. This prospective case-control study was performed from January to March 2018, with the diagnosis of ESBL established using the Vitek 2 compact automated tool. The risk factors examined were gender, age, specimen type, ward of origin, hospitalization exceeding seven days, history of antibiotic usage, presence of diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, immunocompromised status, ICU care, and hospitalization within the past month. Patients hospitalized for more than seven days were 4.75 times more likely to develop ESBL-KP, while immunocompromised patients were 2.92 times more likely to develop ESBL-KP. However, the history of antibiotic use, diabetes mellitus, chronic kidney disease, ICU care, and hospitalization within the past month did not exhibit statistically significant associations with ESBL-KP infection. Therefore, ESBL-KP infection should be anticipated in patients hospitalized for more than seven days and those who are immunocompromised. It is crucial to implement infection prevention and control measures, as well as selecting appropriate antibiotic therapy.
Histopathological Aspects as Predictor of Recurrency of Locally Advanced Breast Cancer Rizki, Kiki Akhmad; Djajakusumah, Teguh Marfen; Agustina, Hasrayati; Hidayat, Peri
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15395/mkb.v56.3193

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The histopathological aspect of breast cancer has been established as one of the important prognostic factors of recurrence. This study aimed to determine whether histopathological examination can be used as a predictor of the incidence of recurrence in locally advanced breast cancer patients. This was a cohort retrospective observational study with a correlative analytical approach. Subjects of this study were breast cancer patients who have undergone mastectomy and/or received additional therapy at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Indonesia, between January 2017 and September 2019. Data were collected through medical records and anatomical histopathology data. Subjects were divided based on their recurrency status. A total of 62 breast cancer patients were included in the study with 31 recurrent patients and 31 non-recurrent patients. A total of 29 patients in the recurrent group (93.5%) had lymphovascular invasion. Histopathology grading showed a difference in both groups, in which recurrent group patients were mostly (74.2%) in the high histopathological grade while 51.6% of samples in non-recurrent group were categorized as moderate histopathological grade. Complete histopathological margins were found in both recurrent and non-recurrent groups for 54.8% and 87.1% respectively. There is a correlation between histopathologic grading, lymphovascular invasion, and incision margin with the recurrence of a locally advanced stage breast cancer. It can be concluded that some histopathological aspects can be used as a predictor of recurrence in locally advanced breast cancer.
Effects of Yacon Leaf Extract on MCP-1 and IL-10 Expressions and Macrophage Phenotypes in CKD Mouse Model Sofyana, Meida; Wasityastuti, Widya; Ihsana, Nuni; Purwono, Setyo; Arfian, Nur
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15395/mkb.v56.3605

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Macrophages are essential in tissue homeostasis and immunity, but also contribute to disease development and progression. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by interstitial infiltration of macrophages, the density of which correlates inversely with kidney survival. Studies have shown that yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) has beneficial effects on CKD. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the effects of yacon leaf extract on mice with subtotal nephrectomy by evaluating the M1 and M2 macrophage counts and mRNA expressions of monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1 and IL-10. The mice were randomly divided into five groups: SO (negative control: underwent sham operation), SN (positive control: underwent subtotal nephrectomy), and yacon-treated groups: YK1, YK2, and YK3 (underwent subtotal nephrectomy, given peroral yacon leaf extract for 14 days with doses of 24,5 mg/kgBW/day, 49 mg/kgBW/day, and 98 mg/kgBW/day, respectively). The macrophage subtypes were assessed using immunohistochemistry anti-CD68 for M1 and anti-Arginase I for M2. MCP-1 and IL-10 mRNA expressions were analyzed using semi-quantitative PCR. Results showed that yacon leaf extract could significantly lower the M2 macrophage count (p<0.001) and the mRNA expressions of MCP-1 and IL-10 in all yacon-treated groups when compared to the SN group. However, the M1 macrophage count was only lower in the YK2 group (p=0.009). In conclusion, the administration of yacon leaf extract could attenuate kidney injury by lowering the macrophage count and the expression of MCP-1 and IL-10.
Correlation of Nutritional Status and Early Feeding with Post-Laparotomy Surgical Site Infection in Perforated Peptic Ulcer patients Pradana, Ibrahim Risyad; Sulthana, Bambang Am'am Setya; Hapsari, Putie
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15395/mkb.v56.3204

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A perforated peptic ulcer is an emergency requiring immediate treatment by laparotomy. Special attention needs to be established on systemic nutritional status. The postoperative early feeding is important to patients with preoperative non optimum nutritional status. This study aimed to examine the correlation between nutritional status, early feeding, and post-laparotomy surgical site infection in perforated peptic ulcer patients. This was a prospective observational study on 32 patients with perforated peptic ulcers underwent emergency laparotomy at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Indonesia, from October 2021–2022. The nutritional status was assessed using Albumin, SGA. Eleven subjects had severe hypoalbuminemia and six subjects had severe malnutrition (SGA C). Early feeding was not performed on 7 subjects. The highest surgical wound infection rate was found on the 7th day with an incidence rate of 18.8%. Among patients experiencing infection, six (6) had SGA C  (p<0.001) and severe hypoalbuminemia (p=0.001) and 4 subjects were given early feeding (p=0.451). On the 14th day, Three SGA C and one SGA B experienced infection (p=0.01), while 3 subjects and 1 subjects who experienced infection had moderate hypoalbuminemia and severe hypoalbuminemia, respectively (p=0.16), Three subjects were not given early feeding p=0.01. On the 21st day to the 30th day, 1 subject with SGA C (p=0.10) and severe hypoalbuminemia (p=0.37), and early feeding was not performed (p>0.05). There is no association among albumin level, SGA, and early feeding in post-laparotomy wound infection in perforated peptic ulcer patients.
Medical Student Performance in Diagnosing Common Findings of CT Scan Algharras, Abdulaziz; Alduraibi, Sharifa; Alghofaily, Khalefa; Alhumud, Saud; Ahmad, Alanoud; Almutairi, Muteb; Alotaibi, Shatha; Alhussain, Nour B.; Aldhilan, Asim; Alamer, Ali; Aldamegh, Mohammed
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15395/mkb.v56.3528

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Diagnostic radiology is a key diagnostic tool in many different conditions and ccrucial for monitoring, treating, and predicting outcomes. Accurately interpreting basic radiological images is a paramount skill for medical professionals. Therefore, this study aimed to assess clinical-phase medical students and interns' knowledge on evident findings on CT scans. This observational cross-sectional study was conducted in a single region in Saudi Arabia from May 2022 to December 2022. An electronic questionnaire were used to collect data. Twenty-one radiograph-based questions were used, for which students were asked to provide the best diagnosis and report their confidence for each question. Ethical approval was obtained. A convenience sampling technique was used to recruit the participants and SPSS were used for data analysis. Two hundred fifty-two medical students were included, with a mean age of 23.02 (SD=1.52) year. Of those, females comprised 65.1% and 86.1% of the total participants were in the clinical year. Most students with above-average knowledge were internship students (37.1%) compared to 9.7% among clinical year students (p=0.001). In addition, students with average knowledge had a higher level of confidence (7.62/10) compared with students with average knowledge (5.24) and students with below-average knowledge (5.24 and 5.057, respectively; p=0.001). In conclusion, the high percentage of incorrect responses reported by the current study reflects a strong deficit in the baseline CT knowledge among medical students. Further interventions are necessary to ensure better radiographic education for future physicians.
Smoking Parameters in Coronary Heart Disease Patients Treated at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital Bandung, Indonesia Prabhaswara, Agastya; Ikhsani, Rizkania; Bijaksana, Transiska Liesmadona; Wahjoepramono, Nicolaus Novian Dwiya; Tarsidin, Najmi Fauzan; Tiksnadi, Badai Bhatara
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15395/mkb.v56.3367

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The association between smoking and coronary heart disease (CHD) has been studied extensively, though smoking parameters that contribute to the development of CHD may still need to be studied further. This cross-sectional study aimed to describe the characteristics of smoking parameters, including the number of cigarettes smoked, age when started smoking, duration of smoking, and cessation of smoking, in CHD patients treated at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Indonesia. CHD patients aged ≥18 years were included from the cardiology outpatient clinic and hospital wards. Smokers (current smokers/quit smoking <6 months) and ex-smokers (quit smoking ≥6 months) were considered patients who had a history of smoking. The Brinkman index, i.e., duration of smoking x number of cigarettes/day, was used to measure the degree of smoking that were categorized into mild, moderate, and severe smokers. Eighty-seven subjects diagnosed with CHD were recruited in this study. Seventy-seven percent of the subjects were male, and the mean age of subjects studied was 58.5±10.4 years. Among all subjects, a history of smoking was found in 66.7% (37.9% smokers and 28.7% ex-smokers), with all composed of male subjects. The age of subjects who had a history of smoking was 20 (15-35) years. Most were moderate smokers (74.1%) from Brinkman Index measurement. Smoking history has a significant association with male sex, lower total cholesterol, and lower LDL levels (p-value <0.05).
Clinical Profiles of Obstructive Hydrocephalus in Patient with Von Hippel–Lindau Naqeeb, Mohammed R.; Abdulmannan, Dina M.
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15395/mkb.v56.3347

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Von-Hippel-Lindau (VHL) is an autosomal dominant disease that affects multiple systems that may result in benign and malignant multisystem tumors. The estimated incidence of VHL is 1 in 36,000 births. Disease incidence ranges from 10 to 40 years, with an average of 26 years, and it impacts diverse ethnic groups. VHL results from mutations in the germ line that have been mapped to chromosome 3P25. Currently, this is the only gene known to cause the syndrome. This study presented a case of obstructive hydrocephalus in a patient with VHL. A 19-year-old female was referred to the Eye Clinic for a diagnosis of papilledema. She began to experience vagal abdominal discomfort for no apparent reason. Per exam, the patient had 20/20 OD and 20/400 OS, with an intraocular pressure of 14 OU. The patient's MRI revealed a posterior fossa cranial cystic brain lesion that was obstructing the fourth ventricle and causing obstructive hydrocephalus. Early detection, management, and focal laser treatment of capillary hemangiomas in the retina's periphery led to favorable visual outcomes. Even after vitreoretinal surgery, the tumors may cause exudative retinal detachment and have an inferior visual prognosis if left untreated.
Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Potential of Sappan Wood Extract against Porphyromonas gingivalis Sugiaman, Vinna Kurniawati; Jeffrey, Jeffrey; Widowati, Wahyu; Ferdiansyah, Rival; Novianto, Agung
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15395/mkb.v56.3323

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Gingivitis inflammation triggered by microbial biofilms is one of the detrimental causes of periodontal diseases. When a periodontal disease occurs, tooth decay becomes inevitable, and can pose a serious threat to oral health, requiring appropriate treatment. Inflammation in periodontitis is mainly caused by oxidative stress; hence, antimicrobial and antioxidant-based therapies are suggested for periodontitis. Sappan wood is well-known for its brazilin compounds, which have the potential as herbal medicines and antibacterial agents to fight oral pathogens with minimal side effects. This study aimed to examine the antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of sappan wood extract (SE) as a candidate agent for preventing periodontal diseases. This study was conducted at Maranatha Christian University, Sekolah Tinggi Farmasi Indonesia, and Aretha Medika Utama from January-April 2023. The sappan wood was extracted using ethanol 96% and the antimicrobial evaluation was done by calculating the total colony of P. gingivalis while the antioxidant activity was evaluated by ABTS, H2O2, and FRAP Assays. This study revealed that SE was significantly effective in reducing the total colony of P. gingivalis up to 0 CFU/mL. The highest antioxidant activity of SE was found in 100 µg/mL with IC50 19.06 µg/mL for ABTS, 90.99 µg/mL for H2O2, and 564 µM Fe (II) for FRAP. Thus, SE presents its strong antimicrobial and antioxidant activity potentials by in vitro evaluation that could be analyzed further for its utilization as a periodontal-preventing agent. This study also provides basic information for future implication of sappan wood extract as ingredients for dental care products.

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