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View article: Validity and Reliability of the Indonesian Version of Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1 ID)
Validity and Reliability of the Indonesian Version of Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS-v1.1 ID) Open
View article: Gastroesophageal reflux in premature infants and the incidence of apnea, desaturation, and bradycardia events
Gastroesophageal reflux in premature infants and the incidence of apnea, desaturation, and bradycardia events Open
Background The diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux in premature infants is often based on clinical symptoms, namely apnea, desaturation, and bradycardia. This may lead to overdiagnosis and overtreatment in the management of gastroesophage…
View article: A Rare Case of High Physical Endurance in Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia Patients with Poor Cardiac Functions
A Rare Case of High Physical Endurance in Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia Patients with Poor Cardiac Functions Open
Background/Objectives: Chronic anemia and iron overload in thalassemia lead to organ failures, including the heart, liver, endocrine glands, and spleen. Comprehensive multidisciplinary management is pivotal in improving patients’ clinical …
View article: Psychological Burden among Pediatric Thalassemia Major Patients in Indonesia: A Review
Psychological Burden among Pediatric Thalassemia Major Patients in Indonesia: A Review Open
Thalassemia a common hereditary blood disorder resulting in anemia. It is an important public health problem, with a high prevalence in Southeast Asia and Mediterranean countries, and preventable through screening programs. However, due to…
View article: Gestational age, birth weight, and blood culture microbial patterns in late-onset neonatal sepsis
Gestational age, birth weight, and blood culture microbial patterns in late-onset neonatal sepsis Open
Background The three main causes of neonatal deaths in Indonesia according to the WHO are sepsis, prematurity, and asphyxia. A suboptimal hospital environment increases the risk of late-onset neonatal sepsis (LONS), which in turn can prolo…
View article: Acute transfusion reaction and its associating factors: An insight from Indonesian National Referral Hospital
Acute transfusion reaction and its associating factors: An insight from Indonesian National Referral Hospital Open
INTRODUCTION AND AIMS: Remarkable progress has been made in controlling infection, leaving transfusion reaction a great concern following blood administration. Optimal hemovigilance is the key in ensuring transfusion safety, yet many cente…
View article: Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Pre-Transfusion Hemoglobin Level and Frequency of Transfusion in Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia Patients in Indonesia
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Pre-Transfusion Hemoglobin Level and Frequency of Transfusion in Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia Patients in Indonesia Open
Transfusion-dependent thalassemia is the most severe form of thalassemia; patients require regular blood transfusions to maintain their hemoglobin level. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the routine measures for controlling chronic dise…
View article: Glucose and Lipid Profiles in Adolescents with Thalassemia Major and Its Association with Iron Overload in Specific Organs
Glucose and Lipid Profiles in Adolescents with Thalassemia Major and Its Association with Iron Overload in Specific Organs Open
BACKGROUND: Organ damage due to iron toxicity is one factor that increases the risk of getting cardiovascular and metabolic diseases in thalassemia patient. This study aims to determine glucose and lipid profiles in adolescents with thalas…
View article: Characteristics of Acute Transfusion Reactions and its related factors in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta, Indonesia
Characteristics of Acute Transfusion Reactions and its related factors in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital Jakarta, Indonesia Open
Latar belakang: Reaksi transfusi akut (RTA) merupakan sekelompok kejadian yang tidak diinginkan akibat pemberian transfusi darah. Manifestasi dari RTA bervariasi dari yang ringan hingga mengancam nyawa. Saat ini, data mengenai reaksi trans…
View article: The Importance of Maintaining High Pre-Transfusion Hemoglobin Level in Thalassemia Major Patients
The Importance of Maintaining High Pre-Transfusion Hemoglobin Level in Thalassemia Major Patients Open
Thalassemia patients who do not receive adequate transfusion are at risk of splenomegaly and growth impairment. This study was conducted to evaluate the relation between pre-transfusion hemoglobin (Hb) level with spleen size an…
View article: Liver iron overload and hepatic function in children with thalassemia major
Liver iron overload and hepatic function in children with thalassemia major Open
Background Routine blood transfusions and increased intestinal iron absorption lead to iron accumulation in various organs, especially the liver. To date, T2-star magnetic resonance imaging (T2*MRI) is a valuable tool to evaluate iron leve…
View article: Hemostatic abnormalities in children with thalassemia major and liver iron overload
Hemostatic abnormalities in children with thalassemia major and liver iron overload Open
Background Thalassemia major (TM) patients are susceptible to liver dysfunction due to iron deposition. Pediatric TM patients often present with bleeding. Blood loss necessitates transfusions, leading to increased iron absorption from the …
View article: Vaping as Smoking Cessation Methods: Is it a Solution or a New Problem ?
Vaping as Smoking Cessation Methods: Is it a Solution or a New Problem ? Open
Tobacco smoking has been responsible for 1 million deaths worldwide and predicted would kill 1 billion people in this century. Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or vaping become more popular in recent years and used by many tobacco smok…
View article: Prognostic factors of 30-day survival of patients with malignant pleural effusion
Prognostic factors of 30-day survival of patients with malignant pleural effusion Open
Low level of glucose in pleural fluid is an important factor related to 30-day survival in patients with MPE. It can be used to determine prognosis-based treatment objectively.