Vitamin D Status during Pregnancy versus the Anthropometric Parameters of Two- and Four-Year-Olds: A Pilot Study

Apart from being associated with a well-documented risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes, maternal deficiency of vitamin D may also negatively affect the physical development of their children. The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between maternal as well as umbilical cord blood levels of vitamin D and the weight and height values of two- and four-year-olds. The study was conducted in a group of 52 ‘mother–child’ pairs. On the day of the delivery, total 25(OH)D concentration in blood was measured using immunological tests (LIAISON). Weight and height values were obtained from the database of routine health checks for children aged two and four, which are obligatory in Poland. Multiple regression analysis was used for statistical analysis. No association was detected between maternal-neonatal concentrations of vitamin D and weight and height values of the investigated two- and four-year-olds despite extreme differences in maternal (4.0–37.7 ng/mL) and neonatal (5.9–46.6 ng/mL) concentrations and the fact that vitamin D deficiency was detected in almost 54% of the mothers and 37% of the newborns. Therefore, no relationship between maternal-fetal vitamin D concentrations and the anthropometric parameters of the investigated children up to the age of four was found.

Assessment of Stunting Status and Stunting Prevention Efforts in Toddlers in Penajam District, North Penajam Paser Regency

North Penajam Paser Regency (PPU) is one of the 100 priority districts/cities for stunting intervention in Indonesia. The prevalence of stunting in PPU Regency is 27%, while the prevalence in East Kalimantan is 28.3%, and nationally, 36.4%. Stunting has an impact on impaired brain growth, physical growth, and development. The purpose of community service is to analyze the characteristics of stunting toddlers and stunting prevention through posyandu activities. The method of implementing descriptive-analytic through secondary data collection activities for stunted toddlers is described. Posyandu activities for toddlers through health checks, providing nutrition education to toddlers in the villages of Penajam, Gunung Steleng, Nipah Nipah, and Nenang. Literature study on the prevention of stunting under five by the local government of PPU Regency. The results showed that there were 92 stunting toddlers, 53 boys, and 39 girls, with 68 short toddlers and 24 very short toddlers, most of whom were >24 -60 months old, i.e. 59 toddlers. Stunting prevention includes health checks for children under five, education on stunting prevention at posyandu and strengthening of stunting prevention/control policies with Regent Regulations. More optimal efforts are needed in implementing the Regent's regulation for the prevention of stunting under five.

Evaluation of Various IVC Systems According to Mouse Reproductive Performance and Husbandry and Environmental Parameters

IVC systems are marketed for improving the health and management of mouse colonies. The current study compared mouse reproductive performance and husbandry and environmental parameters among 3 high-density (HD) IVC rack systems (RS1, RS2, and RS3), which were present in separate but comparable rooms. Three breeding trios each of Swiss Webster (CFW) and BALB/c mice were placed in each rack (n = 36 female, n = 18 male). Reproductive indices were measured for 3 breeding cycles over 2 generations; indices included time to parturition, litter size and pup weight, survivability, and interbirth interval. Over 18 wk, personnel used scoring systems to evaluate each RS daily to every other week according to cage dirtiness, need for spot changing, ease of cage changing, daily health checks, and cage wash processing. Macroenvironmental parameters (temperature, relative humidity, noise, total particulate matter) were measured weekly over 14 wks. Microenvironmental parameters (temperature, relative humidity, NH3, CO2, O2) of 2 cages each of male and female CFW mice (4 mice/cage) on each RS were measured at 6 time points over 2 wks. RS1 had significantly smaller mean litter sizes of CFW mice (mean ± 1 SD, 6.5 ± 2.9 pups) as compared with both RS2 (9.5 ± 1.7 pups) and RS3 (9.3 ± 3.8 pups). RS1 scored as beingsignificantly easier to process through the cage wash. RS2 had significantly lower room noise levels (46.0 ± 5.0 dBA) but higher humidity (58.6% ± 8.9%) as compared with both RS1 (43.7% ± 9.9%) and RS3 (46.0% ± 12.0%) over the 2-wk cycle, particularly at 8 and 12 d after cage change. In conclusion, in terms of mouse reproductive performance and husbandry and environmental parameters, each system had at least 1 advantage over the other 2. Therefore, various factors should be considered when choosing an IVC system for mice.

The Development of Indonesian Marriage Law in Jakarta Governor Regulation No. 185 of 2017

The Governor of DKI Jakarta regulates that any prospective bride and groom who intend to get married shall follow guidance and health checks. This policy is a condition for the implementation of marriage. The health checks carried out are not only Tetanus Toxoid vaccination, but also other health tests. If necessary, the doctor can provide a referral for further examination of medically found indications. The prospective bride and groom will then receive a marriage-worthy certificate. This certificate is one of the requirements to obtain the N1 form. This policy is significant leap taken by the Governor of DKI Jakarta. This present study concerns with the perspective of progressive law on DKI Jakarta Governor Regulation No. 185 of 2017 in the context of the development of Islamic family law in Indonesia. The study utilized library research approach with the descriptive analysis method. The primary data included the DKI Jakarta Governor Regulation No. 185 of 2017, and the secondary data were related literature. This study used the progressive legal theory and the Islamic law approach. The analysis and conclusion drawing were done deductively. The study revealed that the DKI Jakarta Governor Regulation No. 185 of 2017 is a progressive policy in preventing the transmission of infectious diseases among prospective brides and grooms, and in reducing maternal and infant mortality. This regulation shall bring goodness and benefit into domestic life, especially for the bridal couples and their descendants, as well as the society and nation. Further, the regulation shall give a positive impact on the development of marriage law in Indonesia.

The effect of age and sex on glycated hemoglobin in dogs

We investigated the effect of age and sex on canine glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) using a validated capillary electrophoresis assay. Aliquots of EDTA blood samples collected for routine health checks were used. HbA1c was measured using the Capillarys 2 flex-piercing system (Sebia). We included 58 clinically and hematologically healthy, normoglycemic dogs (29 males, 29 females), allocated to 3 age groups: young (14 dogs <1-y-old), adult (31 dogs 1–7.9-y-old), and senior (13 dogs ≥8-y-old). The mean (± SD) HbA1c was not significantly different ( p = 0.428) between the age groups (young: 1.68 ± 0.54%; adult: 1.59 ± 0.41%; senior: 1.80 ± 0.57%). The HbA1c was not significantly correlated with age (rho = 0.144, p = 0.280). The median (range) HbA1c was not significantly different ( p = 0.391) between male [1.7% (0.5–2.5%)] and female [1.5% (1.0–2.7%)] dogs. Age and sex do not appear to affect canine HbA1c; however, a study of geriatric dogs would be needed to fully exclude an effect of age on HbA1c.

PENYULUHAN KESEHATAN SEBAGAI UPAYA PENGENDALIAN HIPERTENSI PADA MASA NEW NORMAL DI DUSUN GUPAK WARAK YOGYAKARTA

ABSTRAKHipertensi merupakan masalah kesehatan yang membutuhkan perhatian karena menyebabkan kematian yang tidak dapat diidentifikasi penyebabnya. Prevalensi Hipertensi yang ada di Indonesia dari tahun ke tahun mengalami peningkatan yang signifikan. Faktor utama penyakit Hipertensi di sebabkan oleh faktor pola hidup yang tidak sehat. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini mempunyai tujuan untuk memberikan pemahaman kepada lansia agar dapat memahami dan mengetahui gejala hipertensi, faktor penyebab hipertensi, komplikasi dari penyakit hipertensi, dan cara menurunkan tekanan serta dapat membantu masyarakat dalam mengurangi angka peningkatan tekanan darah atau Hipertensi. Pelaksanaan kegiatan dilakukan di Dusun Gupak Warak, Desa Sendangsari, Bantul Yogyakarta. Kegiatan diikuti oleh 30 lansia dengan metode ceramah dan pemeriksaan kesehatan. Hasil evaluasi akhir dengan metode tanya jawab menujukan bahwa terjadinya peningkatan pemahaman dan pengetahauan yang dimiliki oleh lansia tentang hipertensi. Kata kunci: hipertensi; penyuluhan kesehatan; lansia ABSTRACTHypertension is a health problem that requires attention because it causes death whose cause cannot be identified. The prevalence of hypertension in Indonesia from year to year has increased significantly. The main factor of hypertension is caused by unhealthy lifestyle factors. This community service activity has the aim of providing understanding to the elderly so that they can understand and know the symptoms of hypertension, the factors that cause hypertension, complications of hypertension, and how to reduce pressure and can help the community in reducing the increase in blood pressure or hypertension. The activity was carried out in Gupak Warak Hamlet, Sendangsari Village, Bantul Yogyakarta. The activity was attended by 30 elderly people with lecture methods and health checks. The results of the final evaluation using the question and answer method showed that there was an increase in the understanding and knowledge possessed by the elderly about hypertension Kata kunci: hypertension; health education; elderly

Penanganan Pengungsi Luar Negeri Menurut Peraturan Presiden Nomor 125 Tahun 2016 Ditinjau dari Perspektif Fiqh Siyasah

The shelter for Rohingya refugees who were declared officially as refugees was initially rejected by the Lhokseumawe City Government, but pressure from the community made the Government finally accept the arrival of Rohingya refugees, this acceptance demanded the Lhokseumawe City Government to implement Presidential Regulation No. The formulation of the problem is first, how the form of handling given to Rohingya refugees in Lhokseumawe is reviewed according to Presidential Decree No. 125 of 2016. Second, how is the form of handling Rohingya refugees in Lhokseumawe reviewed according to fiqh siyasah. This study uses an empirical normative legal approach, using field research and library research, namely examining written law as well as facts in the field using descriptive analytical patterns to describe or provide an overview of the object under study through data or samples collected. have been collected by drawing conclusions. From the results of the study, it was found that the handling of refugees has been carried out by the Lhokseumawe City Government, namely in the form of rescue, security, shelter, and health checks for refugees, and if viewed from the fiqh siyasah their rights have also been fulfilled, especially the right to protect life, safeguard property. , worship, and a decent place to live. So it can be concluded that the handling of Rohingya refugees is in accordance with Presidential Regulation No. 125 of 2016 and fiqh siyasa through the fulfillment of the rights of refugees by saving lives and providing shelter for Rohingya refugees.

A Systematic Review of Automatic Health Monitoring in Calves: Glimpsing the Future From Current Practice

Infectious diseases, particularly bovine respiratory disease (BRD) and neonatal calf diarrhea (NCD), are prevalent in calves. Efficient health-monitoring tools to identify such diseases on time are lacking. Common practice (i.e., health checks) often identifies sick calves at a late stage of disease or not at all. Sensor technology enables the automatic and continuous monitoring of calf physiology or behavior, potentially offering timely and precise detection of sick calves. A systematic overview of automated disease detection in calves is still lacking. The objectives of this literature review were hence: to investigate previously applied sensor validation methods used in the context of calf health, to identify sensors used on calves, the parameters these sensors monitor, and the statistical tools applied to identify diseases, to explore potential research gaps and to point to future research opportunities. To achieve these objectives, systematic literature searches were conducted. We defined four stages in the development of health-monitoring systems: (1) sensor technique, (2) data interpretation, (3) information integration, and (4) decision support. Fifty-four articles were included (stage one: 26; stage two: 19; stage three: 9; and stage four: 0). Common parameters that assess the performance of these systems are sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, precision, and negative predictive value. Gold standards that typically assess these parameters include manual measurement and manual health-assessment protocols. At stage one, automatic feeding stations, accelerometers, infrared thermography cameras, microphones, and 3-D cameras are accurate in screening behavior and physiology in calves. At stage two, changes in feeding behaviors, lying, activity, or body temperature corresponded to changes in health status, and point to health issues earlier than manual health checks. At stage three, accelerometers, thermometers, and automatic feeding stations have been integrated into one system that was shown to be able to successfully detect diseases in calves, including BRD and NCD. We discuss these findings, look into potentials at stage four, and touch upon the topic of resilience, whereby health-monitoring system might be used to detect low resilience (i.e., prone to disease but clinically healthy calves), promoting further improvements in calf health and welfare.

Pelatihan Penggunaan Aplikasi SIPGAR Bagi Pemuda DAS di Kota Palangka Raya

During the Covid-19 pandemic, health factors in the form of maintaining physical fitness are very important. There are many ways to keep your body in shape. The most effective way to maintain physical fitness during the current covid-19 pandemic is to comply with health protocols and get used to exercising so that the body is always in a fit condition. Exercise can be used as an alternative to keep the body fit. Another important thing besides exercising during the current pandemic is checking physical fitness regularly and independently. One way that can be used is the SIPGAR application. An application published by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia to check a person's physical fitness independently via Android. The purpose of this activity is that participants get education about physical fitness and can do tests independently through the operation of the SIPGAR application. The method used in this activity is training. The training was conducted for 5 times, with different participants and places. The total number of participants who attended the training was 42 people. Based on the results of the training, there were several problems experienced by the participants including not all participants were able to download applications on the play store and register an account. This is because each participant's cellphone has different specifications. The solution is that participants who successfully register help their friends to register, while still using the identity of the participant who cannot register. After successful registration, then login using their respective cellphones. After the implementation of this activity the youth felt happy, this was because they already had new skills in operating the SIPGAR application. According to the participants, SIPGAR is an application that is easy and accurate to measure a person's physical fitness, besides that the test can also be carried out anywhere and does not require a special place, the most important thing is that the distance reached is 1600 meters. So that the participants will be able to check their physical fitness regularly and independently easily. Another hope that the participants want is training on other applications to support their skills in operating applications regarding self-health checks independently

Medical screening

Screening is early detection and early treatment of increased risk of chronic disease with the ultimate goal of improving the health of the screened. Today, early detection and early treatment occur often ‘haphazardly’ in routine clinical practice and general health checks rather than in systematic screening programmes. The success of a screening programme depends on the characteristics of the disease, testing, and treatments of early diagnosed patients. Screening can be made more cost-effective by screening in high-risk people, choosing a relatively high specificity, screening less frequently, and high management standards. The ultimate evaluation of the benefits and harms of screening must be drawn from randomized controlled trials. Randomized trials of various screening programmes and health checks in the past 50 years showed disappointingly screening was often ineffective or barely effective. This re-emphasizes the urgency of strengthening the criteria for introduction of new technologies for early diagnosis of disease.