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Universa Medicina
ISSN 1907-3062 · Faculty of Medicine Trisakti University · 654 artikel di indeks
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Resveratrol protects against copper and iron toxicity in Drosophila melanogaster
Background Copper (Cu) and iron (Fe) are essential trace elements that when in excess are capable of causing cytotoxic effects leading to lipid peroxidation and promoting oxidative stress. Resveratrol (RES) is a natural polyphenol with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This study was…
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Hepatoprotective activity of Averrhoa bilimbi L. fruit extract on carbon tetrachloride-induced acute liver faiure in Wistar rats
Background Acute liver failure (ALF) is a state of rapid and progressive deterioration of liver function. Continuous exposure to chemicals and viruses can increase reactive oxygen species (ROS) which leads to prolonged inflammation due to the production of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-á) thus…
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Influence of interspecies interactions on biomass and extracellular polymeric substances of bacterial biofilms
Background Studies with emphasis on pure and mixed-species biofilms are of significant importance in understanding biofilm formation mechanisms during microbial infections. This research aims to evaluate pure- and dual-species biofilms of Escherichia coli (code A), Staphylococcus aureus (code B)…
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Effect of hypnotherapy on prolactin level in women after cesarean section
Background Postpartum depression occurs in women after cesarean section, due to increased cortisol and decreased prolactin levels, leading to delayed breast milk production. Hypnotherapy is one of the most effective and efficient complementary therapy options for reducing postpartum depression…
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Effect of aerobic and resistance exercises on body composition and quality of life in overweight and obese women: a randomized control trial
Background Obesity has become a major health issue in the world and directly reduces the quality of life. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of aerobic and resistance exercises on body composition and quality of life (QoL) in overweight and obese women. Method An experimental study…
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Determinants of coronary heart disease among adults: a case-control study
Background According to recent World Health Organization data, coronary heart disease (CHD) remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Although the risk factors of this disease are well known, the strength of these factors varies in different populations. The aim of the study was to assess the…
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Headache in healthcare workers related to personal protective equipment use in COVID-19 referral hospital
Background Studies show that wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) for long periods of time can lead to discomfort such as headaches, which could affect the performance of healthcare workers. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of headaches related to PPE in…
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Neuroprotective effect of South Sulawesi propolis on neurogenesis in primary cultures of rat cerebral cortical neurons
Background Neurodegenerative diseases have a significant risk factor, namely aging, which is associated with increased neuronal dysfunction and death. Propolis has been widely used as medicine due to its various benefits. This research study investigated the effect of propolis from the stingless…
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Pre-emptive versus preventive analgesia for postoperative pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Postoperative pain is a type of nociceptive pain that originates from tissue damage due to trauma caused by surgery. Pre-emptive analgesia is treatment that starts before surgery, to prevent or reduce the establishment of sensitization of dorsal horn neurons caused by tissue injury, the…
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Serum microRNA-126 expression as a biomarker of diabetic retinopathy
Background Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). Diabetic retinopathy causes permanent blindness in the productive age group and has a multifactorial pathogenesis. MicroRNA-126 (miRNA-126) regulates the expression of the vascular endothelial growth…
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Effect of Physalis angulata leaf extract cream on Interleukin-4, Interleukin-6, and Immunoglobulin-E in mice with induced atopic dermatitis
Background The prevalence of atopic dermatitis (AD) and allergic or irritant contact dermatitis has been increasing significantly in the general population. Interleukin- 4 (IL-4), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and immunoglobulin E (IgE) play a key role in the pathogenesis of AD. Physalis angulata (PA)…
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COVID-19 and the ageing immune system in an elderly patient : a case report
Background The severity of COVID-19 infection has an increasing trend in the elderly, which contributes to the high morbidity and mortality rates in this population. Aging itself is a prominent risk factor for severe disease and death from COVID-19. Case Description This case report a 71-year-old…
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Effect of spinal anesthesia with sufentanil on length of stages I and II of labor in singleton pregnant women: a randomized controlled trial
Background Labor pain is one of the most painful experiences in a women's life. One of the methods of pain relief is spinal anesthesia. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of spinal anesthesia with sufentanil on the length of the first and second stages of labor in singleton…
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Resistance genes of Neisseria gonorrhoeae to cefixime and azithromycin
Gonorrhea is the second most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection (STI), following Chlamydia. Neisseria gonorrhoeae resistant to antibiotics are increasing globally in the world. In recent years, many studies have reported reduced susceptibility of N.gonorrhoeae to almost all clinically…
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Emotional eating in relation to gastrointestinal symptoms and burnout among young women during the pandemic
Background The emergence of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), created unique constraints in everyday life. Emotional eating is a known phenomenon in disasters and is markedly associated with gastrointestinal symptoms. In this study, the aim was to assess the relationship of gastrointestinal…
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Nurses' knowledge, attitudes and practices related to physical restraint: the case from Turkey
Background Nurses are primarily for the care of patients and should ensure that physical restraint, which has many negative consequences, be applied according to standard practice. Therefore, they should have knowledge about physical restraint and apply physical restraint by observing existing laws…
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Prevalence of primary central nervous system tumors in Iran: a retrospective study
Background Tumors are the second-most common cause of death after cardiovascular diseases. Brain tumors are really different regarding location, symptoms and signs. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of different primary brain tumors in Iran. Methods This cross-sectional study…