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Combating Tuberculosis in Disaster Affected Areas: Lesson Learnt from Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis Phenomenon after 8 Years of Tsunami in Aceh

Tristia Rinanda,1 Mulyadi2 1Bagian Mikrobiologi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Syiah Kuala 2Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Syiah Kuala Abstract The tsunami on December 26, 2004 has provided a tremendous impact for the people of Aceh. One of the real impacts of the disaster was an increase in mortality and morbidity of infectious diseases, […]

Interleukin-10-1082G/A Gene Polymorphism as a Potential Host Susceptibility Factor in Patients with Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis

Novita Eva Sawitri,1 Reviono,1 Suradi,1 Afiono Agung Prasetyo2 1Bagian Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, RSUD Dr. Moewardi, Surakarta 2Laboratorium Mikrobiologi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta Abstract Background: This study was conducted to determine the association between polymorphism of interleukin (IL)-10 -1082G/A gene on susceptibility of multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Polymorphism […]

Neurology Clinical Features of Lung Cancer Patients with Brain Metastases in Dharmais National Cancer Hospital, Jakarta

Fariha Ramadhaniah,1 Evlina Suzanna,1 Sri Erni Istiawati,2 Sariningsih3 1Subbagian Registrasi Kanker, Bagian Penelitian dan Pengembangan, Rumah Sakit Kanker Dharmais, Jakarta, Indonesia 2Staf Medis Fungsional Saraf, Rumah Sakit Kanker Dharmais, Jakarta, Indonesia 3Instalasi Radiodiagnostik, Rumah Sakit Kanker Dharmais, Jakarta, Indonesia Abstract Background: Lung cancer is the most common cancer spreads to the brain and become a […]

The Relationship between Smoking Cessation with The Severity of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Based on GOLD 2013

Danar Pratama Putra, Nurfitri Bustamam, Aulia Chairani Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran, Jakarta Abstract Background: Smoking is responsible for approximately 90% of COPD. Smoking cessation is one of nonpharmacological managements for COPD patient. This study was aimed to determine the relationship between smoking cessation and the severity of COPD based on GOLD 2013. Methods: […]

The Accuracy of Transbronchial Needle Aspiration to Determine Staging of Lung Cancer

Ikhfana Syafina,1 Noni Novisari Soeroso,1 Pantas Hasibuan,1 Putri Chairani Eyanoer2 1Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sumatera Utara, RSUP H. Adam Malik, Medan 2Epi Treat Unit Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (LPPM) Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan Abstract Background: Mediastinal nodes metastasis is one of the important factor in determining the action of […]

Relationship between Degree and Exacerbation of COPD in COPD Patients with Components of Metabolic Syndrome

Nanda Aulia Putri, Oea Khairsyaf, Irvan Medison, Yessy S Sabri Bagian Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas, Padang Abstract Background: Inflammation that occurs in patients with COPD are lung inflammation and systemic inflammation. Systemic inflammation also occurs in other chronic diseases include metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and depression. The metabolic syndrome […]

Related Factors of Asthma Control Level in Dr. Soetomo Hospital

Ni Wayan Candrawati, Muhammad Amin Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Airlangga, RSUD Dr. Soetomo, Surabaya Abstract Introduction: Identifying and treating modifiable risk factors associated with asthma control can optimalize asthma control. Factors associated with uncontrolled asthma are age, sex, educational level, smoking, FEV1, co-morbidities and overweight. The aim of study was to […]

Metabolic Syndrome in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Iceu Dimas Kulsum, Faisal Yunus Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia, RSUP Persahabatan, Jakarta Abstract Metabolic syndrome is a complex disorder and an emerging clinical challenge, recognized clinically by the findings of abdominal obesity, elevated triglycerides, atherogenic dyslipidemia, elevated blood pressure, high blood glucose and/or insulin resistance. Metabolic syndrome is 1.5-3 times […]

Various Clinical Features of Lung Cancer Patient in Dharmais National Cancer Hospital Jakarta

Fariha Ramadhaniah, Pradnya Sri Rahayu, Evlina Suzanna Subbagian Registrasi Kanker, Bagian Penelitian dan Pengembangan, Rumah Sakit Kanker Dharmais Jakarta Abstract Background: Lungs are the respiratory system that resides in the bottom of the chest cavity adjacent to the heart and mediastinum. Based on Jakarta Population-Based Cancer Registry 2005-2007, the incidence of lung cancer was ranked […]

Increase of Malondialdehyde Serum Level After Pulmonary Rehabilitation Reduce Depression and Improve Quality of Life in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients

Dewi Kartikaningsih, Susanthy Djajalaksana, Moch. Ridwan, Harun Al Rasyid Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Brawijaya, Malang Departemen Ilmu Kedokteran Fisik dan Rehabilitasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Brawijaya, Malang Departemen Ilmu Kesehatan Masyarakat, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Brawijaya, Malang Abstract Background: Depression is a major comorbid for COPD patients and associated with decline in health […]

COPD Assesment Test Score, Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale With Forced Expiratory Volume In One Second and Exacerbation Risk In Stable COPD

Dewi Manihuruk, Pandiaman Pandia, Amira Tarigan, Putri Chairani Eyanoer Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sumatera Utara, RSUP H. Adam Malik Medan Abstract Background: COPD is considered as a complex disease and global problem that is predicted to be the third most common cause of death by 2030. The 2014 GOLD (Global Strategy for […]

Association between Serum Magnesium Level and Degree of Asthma Control

Hendresta, Yessy S Sabri, Masrul Basyar, Oea Khairsyaf Departemen Pulmonologi dan Kedokteran Respirasi, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Andalas Abstract Background: Magnesium has important rule to prevent bronchoconstriction in asthma, effected smooth muscle relaxation. Hypomagnesemia related to bronchial hyperresponsivity that can lead to poor control of asthma. The aim of this study is to determine association between serum […]