Determinant Factors of Stunting in Children with Congenital Heart Disease at Siti Khodijah Sepanjang Muhammadiyah General Hospital

Determinant Factors of Stunting in Children with Congenital Heart Disease at Siti Khodijah Sepanjang Muhammadiyah General Hospital Feelin Fatwa Titiharja1*, Edim Hartati2 , Taufiq Hidayat3, Mahrus Abdur Rahman3 Abstract Introduction: Stunting, a chronic condition of impaired linear growth due to malnutrition and recurrent infections, remains a severe public health issue

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Comparative Effects of Empagliflozin and Semaglutide on Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in HFpEF Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Comparative Effects of Empagliflozin and Semaglutide on Left Ventricular Diastolic Function in HFpEF Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials Syed Ali Hussein Abdi*, Dena Hamza, Ariana Seyfi, Alan Deiar Al-Talabani, Sudad Ali Abdulmunim, Hala Najjari, Zahra Shah, Fatimah Shah Abstract This systematic review evaluates

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Spontaneous Quadriceps Tendinopathy Management and Prevention: A Case Report

Spontaneous Quadriceps Tendinopathy Management and Prevention: A Case Report Gede Dhananjaya Putra Wirawan1*, Komang Mahendra Laksana2, Dominicus Dimitri3 Abstract Introduction: Quadriceps tendon rupture is a rare injury that significantly impairs knee function, especially in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This case report highlights the diagnostic and management challenges of

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The Role of Phosphorylated-Tau 181 in Enhancing Neuroplasticity After Ischemic Stroke

The Role of Phosphorylated-Tau 181 in Enhancing Neuroplasticity After Ischemic Stroke Lasta Arshinta, Ketut Widyastuti*, I Putu Eka Widyadharma Abstract Ischemic stroke is a predominant cause of neurological impairment globally. Notwithstanding progress in acute treatment, the long-term functional recovery of individuals continues to be constrained. Recent research has concentrated on

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The Role of DKK-1 in HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder: A Clinically Relevant Therapeutic Target

The Role of DKK-1 in HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder: A Clinically Relevant Therapeutic Target Nathasia Yunita Winarta1, Anak Agung Ayu Putri Laksmidewi2*, Ni Made Susilawathi2 Abstract Introduction: HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND) remains a prevalent and debilitating complication in people living with HIV, even in the era of effective antiretroviral therapy. The

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Awareness and Practices Towards Sun Exposure and Use of Sun Protection Among the General Population in Ajman, UAE: A Cross-Sectional Study

Awareness and Practices Towards Sun Exposure and Use of Sun Protection Among the General Population in Ajman, UAE: A Cross-Sectional Study Verena Farag, Zeina Rady*, Alyzeh Habib, Rozhina Ghanbari Abstract Objectives: The awareness and practices towards sun exposure and the use of sunscreen on skin health are overlooked. We assessed

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