Pathogenesis, Clinical Spectrum, and Assessment of Spondyloarthritis: A Literature Review

Pathogenesis, Clinical Spectrum, and Assessment of Spondyloarthritis: A Literature Review Kaiser Gerald Handoyo1, Awalia2* Abstract Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is a family of chronic inflammatory rheumatic diseases that share inflammatory back pain, sacroiliitis, peripheral arthritis, enthesitis, dactylitis, extra-articular involvement, absence of rheumatoid factor, and a strong association with HLA-B27. Its presentation varies

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Associations Among Dental Anxiety, Pain Perception, and Cooperative Behavior in Children Receiving Dental Care: A Systematic Review

Associations Among Dental Anxiety, Pain Perception, and Cooperative Behavior in Children Receiving Dental Care: A Systematic Review Azka Faihaa, Betadion Rizki Sinaredi*, Prawati Nuraini Abstract A child’s experience receiving dental care is influenced by cooperative behavior, pain perception, and dental anxiety. However, the interpretation of the connections between these factors

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Clinicopathological Features of Thyroid Carcinoma in 32 Patients: A Retrospective Study

Clinicopathological Features of Thyroid Carcinoma in 32 Patients: A Retrospective Study Muhamad Saifuddin1*, Kiki Ahmad Rizki2 Abstract Objective: To describe the clinicopathological characteristics, histological types, recorded tumor stages, thyroid function tests, and surgical management of 32 patients with thyroid carcinoma. Study Design: A single-center retrospective descriptive study. Place and Duration

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Community Satisfaction with a Mining Community Development Programme: Outcome-Process Gaps in the MENTARI BRONANG Programme, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia

Community Satisfaction with a Mining Community Development Programme: Outcome-Process Gaps in the MENTARI BRONANG Programme, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia Jalu Tathit Pancapurna Satya1*, Yulius Nico Wahyu Marhendra1, Angela Rorezki Gultom1, Dian Maulik Saputra1, Muhammad Rum2, Fara Novanda Putra2, Puguh Pambudi3 Abstract Community development programmes run by mining companies are increasingly expected

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Antibacterial Efficacy of Bromelain and Pineapple-Derived Extracts against Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Streptococcus sanguinis: A Systematic Review

Antibacterial Efficacy of Bromelain and Pineapple-Derived Extracts against Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Streptococcus sanguinis: A Systematic Review Tania Saskianti*, Sindy Cornelia Nelwan2, Alda Winona Nur Ramadhani3, Choon Yee Fan4 Abstract Periodontal disease is a highly prevalent, biofilm-driven inflammatory condition, with severe periodontitis ranked among the most prevalent health conditions worldwide. Within

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Prevalence of Pulmonary Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria Among People with HIV: A Systematic Review

Prevalence of Pulmonary Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria Among People with HIV: A Systematic Review Aisara Najma Waleefa1, Deby Kusumaningrum2* Abstract Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) can cause pulmonary disease in people with HIV, and its clinical picture closely resembles pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), so NTM is often diagnosed and treated as TB without bacteriological confirmation.

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