Postoperative antibiotic therapy patterns in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) patients

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlarged prostate disease benign or a condition when the cells are present the prostate gland has an increased proliferation rate. There are several treatment options, including conservative (watchful waiting), medical, and surgery. Antibiotics in BPH cases can be prophylactic antibiotics or empiric antibiotics. This study was an observational study. The samples were BPH patients who received antibiotics for period January - November 2019. The pattern of prophylactic antibiotic use shows that most of the patients received ceftriaxone therapy. Operation on BPH patients is TURP which is an operation classified into surgery with a clean-contaminated category so that prophylactic antibiotics are required. There are two patterns of use for empiric antibiotics in BPH patients: single (88%) and combination (12%). The pattern of single or combined use is given to patients depending on the complications of the disease and the patient's clinical condition. BPH cases occur in men mostly occurs at the age of 60-74 years. Prophylactic antibiotic therapy in BPH patients, namely ceftriaxone 1 gr IV once daily was 48 patients (90.6%), a broad spectrum. Meanwhile, the most use of empirical antibiotics with a single pattern is Ceftriaxone 1 gr IV twice daily (35.6%).

Studies on antioxidant activity of red, white, and black pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) peel extract using DPPH radical scavenging method

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) has high antioxidant activity. In Indonesia, there are red pomegranate, white pomegranate, and black pomegranate. The purpose of this study was to determine the antioxidant activity of red pomegranate peel extract, white pomegranate peel extract, and black pomegranate peel extract. The extracts prepared by ultrasonic maceration in 96% ethanol, then evaporated until thick extract was obtained and its antioxidant activity was determined using the DPPH radical scavenging method. This study showed that all pomegranate peel extract varieties have potent antioxidant activity and the black pomegranate peel extract has the highest antioxidant power.

Isolation of terpenoid compound of n-hexane extract of Marsilea crenata Presl..

Isolation, identification, and structure elucidation of terpenoid compounds from an n-hexane extract of Marsilea crenata Presl., had been done. The leaves of M. crenata was extracted using n-hexane solvent. The extract then separated with vacuum column chromatography and open column chromatography to obtain the isolate. Furthermore, the isolate was identified and elucidated using UV-Vis, FT-IR, 1H-NMR, 13C- NMR, and 2D-NMR (COSY, HMQC, and HMBC). The identification and elucidation of the isolated structure from an n-hexane extract of M. crenata leaves indicate the isolate was a pentacyclic triterpenoid.

Antidiabetic activities of 96% ethanol extract of Abelmoschus esculentus on Balb-C mice strain

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a progressive metabolic disease that continues to increase every year. Treatment therapy using oral hypoglycemic drugs to treat DM has side effects, and alternative approaches must be taken. Abelmoschus esculentus has been known to be used as an alternative to DM because it has antioxidant activity due to its high flavonoid content. The purpose of this study was to determine the antidiabetic activity of 96% ethanol extract of Okra leaves against male mice of balb-c strain. Male mice were acclimatized for seven days and divided into five test groups and then fasted for 18 hours. Then the mice were induced with 150 mg / 20 g BW alloxan and measured on the 3rd day. Ethanol extract 96% okra leaves were then given in a dose of 5.6 mg / 20g BW; 11.2 mg / 20g BW; 22.4 mg / 20g BW, CMC Na 0.5% as negative control and glibenclamide 0.026 mg / 20g BBs as positive control for 14 days. The results of therapy with 96% ethanol extract of okra leaves can reduce blood glucose levels in mice so that the okra leaves contain flavonoid compounds that have antioxidant activity and can reduce blood glucose levels.

Phytochemical screening and determination of total phenolic and total flavonoid contents of pear peel extracts

The study was carried out to investigate the presence of different phytochemicals as well as to determine the total phenolic and flavonoid contents of green pear/european pear peels and yellow pear/asian pear peels. Phytochemical screening of the pear peels was carried out following standard protocols. Total phenolic content was determined by Folin-Ciocalteu method and total flavonoid contents was determined by Aluminum Chloride Colorimetric method, measured using n-hexane, etil acetate, and methanol. Phenolics, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, and saponins are present in green pear and yellow pear peels. The total phenol and flavonoid contents are highest in methanol extracts in which green pear peels have a higher concentration than yellow pear peels. In conclusion, the green and yellow pear peels are rich in phenolic compounds and have great potential as natural antioxidants. Therefore, the results of this research should be considered to provide the possibility for future developments of highly functional antioxidants.

Transdermal delivery of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): a mini review

The transdermal route has several advantages over the oral route, especially for the drugs which significantly experience the first-pass effect in the liver. Another advantage of drug administration via the transdermal route is its non-invasive way and can be used by patients themselves. Also, it allows long-term use, thereby increasing patient compliance and is generally inexpensive. The development of transdermal preparation itself is not easy because of the permeability factor of drug ingredients through the skin is relatively low compared to the gastrointestinal route or mucous membrane because the skin is part of the body's defense system and prevents foreign materials to entering the body. The biggest challenge for drug administration via the transdermal route is that the limitations of drugs can be administrated through this route. NSAIDs are drugs that are widely used in chronic conditions and can cause serious gastrointestinal side effects. Therefore the transdermal route is expected to be a promising alternative in the future. The drug-loaded nanoparticle delivered using the iontophoresis method can improve the bioavailability of NSAIDs via the transdermal route.

Benefit administration of vitamin B1, B6, and B12 on the depression symptom in hemodialysis patients

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a disease that causes a decrease in kidney function, which can be seen from GFR (Glomerulus Filtration Rate) value, which is less than 60 ml/minute/1.73 m2 in minimum three months. Depression is a psychological problem in a patient with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis. The previous study has shown that giving vitamin B combination can improve depression symptoms. To measure the benefit of vitamin B1, B6, B12 parenterally for depression symptoms in chronic kidney disease patients undergoing hemodialysis. This study used an experimental design (one group pre and post-test) in 117 patient that obtained using a consecutive sampling method. Depression score was measured by the HADS questionnaire before given vitamin B (pre-test) and after given vitamin B (post-test). Data were statistically analyzed using a licensed SPSS program with paired t-test/Non-Parametric Wilcoxon. The relationship between the history of the use of the antihypertensive, antidiabetic, folic acid drug, and depression scores were not showing significant results (p > 0.05). The relationship between administration of vitamins B1, B6, and B12 and the patient's depression score showed a decrease but not significant (p = 0.522). There was no significant difference after the administration of vitamin B1, B6, and B12 on the depression score of patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis at Bethesda and Panti Rapih Hospital in Yogyakarta.

Factors affecting in the use of antihipertension drugs with the health belief model approach in Puskesmas Pandanwangi Malang

Hypertension is a condition where systolic blood pressure is 140 mmHg or higher, and diastolic blood pressure is 90 mmHg or higher. Generally, hypertension patients use captopril and Amlodipin as treatment of hypertension. It is necessary to take various efforts to improve the obedience of hypertensive patients during drug therapy. One theory studies that obedience behavior is the Health Belief Model. The HBM theory covers perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barrier, along with self-efficacy. To investigate factors affecting the obedience of hypertensive patients during the antihypertensive captopril and amlodipine medications treatment in the Puskesmas Pandanwangi, Malang, this study using the approach of HBM theory and instrument. Sampling was done through a purposive and accidental sampling method. The data analysis was done through multivariate analysis, which used multiple regression to determine the effecting factors based on the HBM theory on the obedience of hypertensive patients during the antihypertensive captopril and amlodipine medications therapy. Factors of HBM theory that affect the obedience of hypertensive patients are self-efficacy, perceived severity, and perceived barrier. Whereas, the unaffected factor are perceived suspectibility and perceived benefits. Overall, factors of HBM theory affect obedience.

The influence of marketing mix and service quality of Puskesmas Bojong Nangka against BPJS patient satisfaction

This study aims to analyze how the influence of the service marketing mix in this product, price, promotion, location, people, physical evidence, and the process, and the quality of health services in this case direct evidence (tangibles), reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy at the Puskesmas Bojong Nangka\, Gunung Putri District, Bogor Regency towards patient satisfaction BPJS. The research method used a cross-sectional or cross-sectional descriptive analysis method. The place of research was at the Puskesmas Bojong Nangka, Gunung Putri, Bogor. The research sample amounted to 100 people. Data collection techniques are questionnaires and observations. Analysis of research data is by the Multiple Linear Regression test with Y1 = 1.515 + 0.064X1 + 0.073X2. The study concludes that the marketing mix and the quality of health services affect the satisfaction of BPJS patients in partial and both. Puskesmas quality variables more influence BPJS patient satisfaction compared to service marketing mix variables.

Correlation of illness perception, asthma control, and lung function value to the quality of life of asthma outpatients

Asthma is a heterogeneous disease and chronic inflammation of the respiratory tract that has an impact on the decreased quality of life. The design of this research is non-experimental cross-sectional. The variables of this study are illness perception, control of asthma, lung function values, and life quality of asthma patients. The relationship of asthma control, illness perception, lung function value, and life quality of asthma patients can be seen with structural equation modeling using Smart-PLS software. The results are only control of asthma affects life quality, where the coefficient value is 0.511, which is positive and significant (p = 0,000). Lung function value and asthma quality indicate that lung function has a positive relationship direction seen from the coefficient value of 0.306 but not significant (p = 0.061). The correlation between illness perception and life quality of asthma was negative, where the coefficient value was - 0.142 and not significantly different (p = 0.332). This means that the direction of the relationship is reversed; it means the quality of life of asthmatic patients, which affects illness perception by 14.2%. The conclusion is that the life quality of asthmatic patients is influenced by the control of asthma and lung function. But it’s different from illness perception, where there is a negative relationship between illness perception and life quality of asthma patients. Which means illness perception affects the life quality of asthma patients.