- Hermina Padang<\/a><\/li>
- 09 August 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Life Threatening Critical Illness<\/a><\/h3>
Life Threatening Critical Illness \n\n Critical illness is a disease condition that appears suddenly, gets worse quickly and requires treatment as soon as possible because it can be life threatening. Based on the Basic Health Research Report (Riskesda), critical illness is included in non-communicable diseases that are not caused by bacteria or viruses. These diseases which are classified as critical illnesses generally appear suddenly due to years of unhealthy lifestyles such as poor diet, smoking habits and lack of physical activity. \n\n The following types of diseases are classified as critical illnesses: \n\n 1. Cancer \n\n Cancer is a non-communicable disease characterized by the presence of abnormal cells/tissues that are malignant, grow quickly and uncontrollably and can spread to other places in the patient's body. \n\n Humans have aging or abnormal body cells and usually die and are replaced by new cells so that they can function normally again. However, when there are irregularities in the cell life cycle process, such as new cells are still being produced but old and abnormal cells do not die and are replaced, then that's when cancer can occur. Cancer cells are malignant and can invade and damage the function of these tissues. The spread of cancer cells can be through blood vessels or lymph vessels. Cancer cells can come from all the elements that make up an organ, on their next journey they can grow and multiply to form a tumor mass. \n\n Here are easy steps to recognize the signs and symptoms of cancer: \n\n \n Timing of defecation or urination and changes in habits or disturbances \n The digestive system is disturbed and it is difficult to swallow \n Hoarseness or cough that doesn't go away \n Breast or elsewhere there is a lump (tumor) \n Andeng-andeng (mole), which changes its nature to become large and itchy \n Blood or mucus that is abnormal from the body \n There are scabs or ulcers that don't want to heal \n \n\n 2. Strokes \n\n Stroke is a condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced due to a blockage (ischemic stroke) or rupture of a blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). Without a blood supply, the brain will not get oxygen and nutrients, so cells in some areas of the brain will die. This condition causes parts of the body that are controlled by damaged brain areas to not function properly. \n\n The following are easy steps to return to the symptoms and signs of a stroke (immediately go to the hospital) \n\n \n An asymmetrical smile (turned to one side), choking, difficulty swallowing drinking water all of a sudden \n The movement of half of the limbs suddenly weakens \n slurred speech / suddenly can't talk / can't understand words / speech doesn't connect \n Numbness or numbness, or tingling in half of the body \n Myopic, blurred vision in one eye, occurs suddenly \n Severe headaches that appear suddenly and have never been felt before, Impaired balance function, such as spinning, movements are difficult to coordinate. \n \n\n Stroke is an emergency condition that needs to be treated as soon as possible, because brain cells can die in just minutes. Quick and appropriate treatment measures can minimize the level of brain damage and prevent possible complications. \n\n 3. Heart disease \n\n Coronary heart disease is a condition when the heart's blood vessels (coronary arteries) are blocked by fatty deposits. At first, this condition may not cause symptoms. However, complete blockage of the coronary arteries can cause a heart attack. Coronary arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. Fat deposits in the coronary arteries make these blood vessels narrow and harden. As a result, blood flow and oxygen intake to the heart muscle is reduced. \n\n When oxygen intake is reduced, the heart muscle can be damaged so that its ability to work is also limited. This is what causes heart attack symptoms, such as chest pain and shortness of breath. \n\n Coronary heart disease begins when there is a buildup or fatty plaque (atherosclerosis) in the coronary arteries. Many factors can increase the risk of this condition, including: Age, Gender, Heredity/race, Smoking, Dyslipidemia, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Lack of physical activity, Overweight and obesity, Unhealthy diet, Stress, Alcohol consumption excess \n\n 4. Kidney failure \n\n The kidney is an organ located behind the abdominal cavity, below the liver and has a bean-like shape. The main function of the kidneys is to filter the blood which will produce waste or excess fluid which will later be excreted through the urine. \n\n Kidney failure is a condition of decreased kidney function in filtering waste from the body's metabolic waste from the blood and excreting it in the urine. This condition causes dangerous levels of toxins and fluids to settle in the body and can be fatal if left untreated. \n\n In the early phase, kidney failure often doesn't show any symptoms and can only be detected through laboratory tests. However, this disease can develop very quickly so that the sufferer experiences several symptoms, such as; shortness of breath, fatigue and difficulty sleeping, nausea, vomiting, change in frequency of urination, high blood pressure. \n\n So Hermina's friends are the types of diseases that fall into the critical illness category that we must be aware of. Do not let our daily bad lifestyle and habits become a boomerang that threatens our own lives. \n\n Remember, don't be afraid to immediately go for an examination or consult a doctor if Hermina's best friend experiences symptoms or signs that lead to the critical illness above, so that you can identify it quickly and get the right treatment. \n\n \n\n \n\n \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Medan<\/a><\/li>
- 29 May 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors<\/a><\/h3>
A woman's lifetime risk of getting ovarian cancer is about 1 in 75. Her lifetime chance of dying from ovarian cancer is 1 in 100. \n\n In the research conducted, only 1 percent of women were aware that frequent urination could be one of the symptoms of cancerovary. This includes other symptoms, such as loss of appetite and feeling full all the time. Even the slightest symptom and being responsive to some of the risk factors for ovarian cancer can help women save their lives. Want to know more about ovarian cancer? Consult with an oncology consultant obstetrician at RSU Hermina Medan \n\n Knowing the statistical data above, it is important to know the risk factors for ovarian cancer. The following is a description of the information. \n\n \n Age Increase \n \n\n All women can be at risk of developing ovarian cancer regardless of age. However, the rate of ovarian cancer is highest in women aged 55–64 years. The average age of women diagnosed with this disease is 63 years. \n\n \n Using Hormone Replacement Therapy \n \n\n Doctors usually prescribe hormone replacement therapy to relieve symptoms associated with menopause (hot flashes, night sweats, difficulty sleeping, vaginal dryness) that occur as the body adjusts to declining estrogen levels. Hormone replacement therapy usually involves treatment with estrogen alone (for women who have had a hysterectomy; removal of the uterus) or a combination of estrogen and progesterone. \n\n Women who use menopausal hormone therapy are at increased risk of developing ovarian cancer. It is possible that taking a combination of estrogen and progesterone for five years or more significantly increases the risk of ovarian cancer in women who have not had a hysterectomy. \n\n \n Never Pregnant \n \n\n Having never been pregnant or getting pregnant over the age of 35 is enough to have a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer. \n\n \n Using Fertility Treatments \n \n\n Fertility treatmentwith in vitro fertilization (IVF) appears to increase the risk of a type of ovarian tumor known as "borderline" or "low malignant potential". However, this research needs to be explored further. It's good before using fertility drugs, couples discuss the potential risks with a doctor. \n\n \n Dietary habit \n \n\n There was a reduced rate of ovarian cancer in women who ate a diet high in vegetables or a diet low in fat. The American Cancer Society recommends eating a variety of healthy foods, with an emphasis on plant sources. Limit the amount of red meat and processed meat. While the effect of these dietary recommendations on ovarian cancer risk isn't 100 percent certain, following them can help prevent some diseases and other types of cancer. \n\n \n Genetic Mutation \n \n\n The most significant risk factor for ovarian cancer is an inherited genetic mutation in one of two genes; breast cancer gene 1 (BRCA1) or breast cancer gene 2 (BRCA2). These genes are responsible for about 10–15 percent of all ovarian cancers. \n\n Because this gene is linked to breast and ovarian cancer, women who develop breast cancer also have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer. \n\n \n Obesity \n \n\n It turns out that there is a relationship between obesity and ovarian cancer. Obesity is associated with an almost 80 percent higher risk of ovarian cancer in women aged 50–71 years. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Pasteur<\/a><\/li>
- 25 February 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Blood Disorders Due to Chemotherapy in Children<\/a><\/h3>
Cancer or malignancy in children is a syndrome involving abnormal proliferation of cells and body tissues that develops in children before the age of 18 years. This further leads to the infiltration and proliferation of cells into other body systems. The most common cancer in childhood is leukemia, which accounts for one third of all childhood cancers. Other common malignancies in childhood are lymphoma and malignancies of the central nervous system. Multimodal therapies such as chemotherapy, surgery, and radiotherapy have played an important role in maintaining the survival of children with malignancies. Therapy can improve a child's general health and well-being, but there can be some side effects. These therapeutic agents cannot selectively differentiate between cancer cells and normal body cells, so the destruction of normal cells also occurs. As a result, there are several cytotoxic effects and organ-specific drug toxicity seen in children undergoing chemotherapy, one of which is bone marrow. Side effects of chemotherapy can make it difficult for the bone marrow to produce blood cells as it normally would (bone marrow suppression). The decrease in blood cell count varies depending on which agent is used for the treatment of childhood cancer. Red blood cells, which carry oxygen, white blood cells, which fight infection, and platelets, which control bleeding, can usually be low due to chemotherapy. The risk of anemia, fatigue, infection, and bleeding increases with bone marrow suppression. \n\n Some of the terms and symptoms of decreased blood cell counts include: \n\n 1. Anemia is the medical term for a decrease in the number of red blood cells. \n\n Symptom: \n\n -Fatigue that does not improve with rest; \n\n -Weakness; \n\n -Palor of the skin, lips, and nails. -Increased heart rate; \n\n -Dizzy; \n\n -Short breath \n\n 2. Neutropenia is characterized by a decrease in the number of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell that serves as the first line of defense against bacterial infections). \n\n Symptom: \n\n -Fever and chills \n\n -Rash \n\n -Diarrhea \n\n -Sore throat \n\n -Pain when urinating \n\n -Coughing or shortness of breath \n\n -Other signs of infection (swelling, pus, redness, warmth) \n\n 3. Thrombocytopenia is the term for a decrease in the number of platelets. \n\n -Easy bruising \n\n -Bleeding in the nose, gums, or mouth \n\n -Small red spots on the skin (petechiae) \n\n -Blood in the urine \n\n -Black or red bowel movements \n\n 4.Pancytopenia is the term for decreased red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. \n\n When a child is undergoing chemotherapy treatment, the levels of these blood cells will be monitored frequently. Treatment of bone marrow suppression due to chemotherapy will depend on the child's symptoms, age, severity, and general health. There are several things that can be done to prevent the side effects of bone marrow suppression in children, including: \n\n -Do not do activities that are too strenuous. \n\n -Avoid shaving areas of the body. \n\n -Do not eat vegetables or raw foods that are hard, rough, or can trigger injury to the body. \n\n -Use an alcohol-free antiseptic mouthwash. \n\n -Hands should be washed with soap. Closing and treating wounds \n\n -Avoid crowds and potential infection sources. Balance between rest and physical activity \n\n -Eat high-protein foods. \n\n -Drink lots of water. \n\n -Monitor the child's body temperature regularly. \n\n If you have a fever that doesn't go down, bleeding that is difficult to stop, symptoms that don't improve or even get worse, or new symptoms that are worrying, immediately come to a health care provider for further treatment. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Pasteur<\/a><\/li>
- 25 February 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Leukemia, Blood Cancer, let's see more<\/a><\/h3>
Do you believe that diabetes is the most common cause of death in Asia? \n\n According to GLOBOCAN 2020 data, the number of cases of kanker darah in Indonesia is on the rise, with 14.979 new cases and 11.530 deaths caused by leukemia in 2020. \n\n What is blood cancer? \n\n This cancer attacks the bone marrow, which is a place for producing blood components such as red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells. In cancer patients, blood cells don't function as they should, resulting in abnormal blood cell production and causing symptoms. \n\n Types of Blood Cancer \n\n 1. Leukemia \n\n Leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells that attacks the bone marrow. In people with leukemia, white blood cells are produced too much and suppress the production of other blood cells, causing symptoms. There are four types of leukemia: \n\n a. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Leukemia is most common in the population of children aged 3 to 4 years. \n\n b. Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia (AML) The elderly are more likely to develop acute leukemia. \n\n c. Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) Chronic leukemia is more common in people over 70 years of age, is two times more common in men, and is more common in the Caucasian population. \n\n d. chronic myelocytic leukemia (CML) or chronic granulocytic leukemia (LGK) Most cases of this cancer occur in the elderly age group, namely those aged 55–65 years, and are more common in men. \n\n Symptoms that can occur in people with leukemia are: \n\n \n Easy to get tired \n Anemia \n Recurrent infections \n Easy bruising and bleeding \n Bone pain \n Swollen \n Impaired vision \n Enlarged lymph nodes \n \n\n 2. Lymphoma \n\n Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that attacks the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system in our body includes lymph nodes, the spleen, the thymus gland, and bone marrow. \n\n symptoms in patients with myeloma, namely: \n\n \n Bone pain \n Fractures without an obvious bone injury \n Recurrent infections or infections that are difficult to treat \n Tired easily, palpitations, and shortness of breath \n Kidney disorders \n Easy bruising and bleeding \n \n\n Blood cancer risk factors \n\n The risk factors for blood cancer are not fully understood, although it is believed that blood cancer is influenced by genetic and environmental factors, such as: \n\n \n Intense radiation exposure \n Exposure to certain chemicals, such as benzene \n \n Human T-cell leukemia virus infection, Epstein-Barr, HIV \n \n \n Genetic syndrome: Down syndrome \n \n \n\n The diagnosis of blood cancer is established based on medical interviews, physical examinations, and additional examinations by doctors. Additional checks were carried out: \n\n General check-up \n\n This is done to determine the overall number of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and which blood cells increase or decrease in order to differentiate between different types of blood cancer. Blood tests can also assess whether there are signs of infection, disturbances from organs such as the kidneys and liver, and electrolyte balance disorders in cancer patients. \n\n A tissue or bone marrow biopsy \n\n is a diagnostic examination to determine the type of blood cancer with certainty. This examination is carried out by taking a small amount of bone marrow tissue or cancerous tissue and then viewing it under a microscope with a special stain. \n\n X-ray photo \n\n An X-ray is an examination using X-ray radiation to see the inside of the human body. In leukemia patients, X-rays can be useful to assess the presence or absence of complications in the form of respiratory infections, fractures, and other diseases. \n\n CT Scans and MRI \n\n is a type of radiological examination that is more sensitive and can see the location of cancer tissue more clearly. \n\n Blood Cancer Therapy \n\n Blood cancer treatment is influenced by blood cancer type, age, cancer development, and the spread of cancer to other organs of the body. \n\n - Chemotherapy \n\n Chemotherapy involves the use of drugs to destroy cancer cells. Drug therapy can be in the form of just one drug or a combination with other drugs and can be given by mouth or by injection. Chemotherapy can be used before, after, or in conjunction with other therapies. \n\n - Radiotherapy \n\n Radiotherapy is also known as radiation therapy. Radiation therapy uses X-rays to destroy cancer cells so they can't grow. In some cases, radiation therapy can be used as the main treatment or in conjunction with other treatments. \n\n - Stem cell transplant \n\n Healthy stem cell transplants can be obtained from a donor or from the patient's own body to replace damaged bone marrow. \n\n Reference : \n\n \n \n\n GLOBOCAN. (2020). The Global Cancer Observatory - All cancers. InternationalAgency for Research on Cancer - WHO, 419, 199–200. https://gco.iarc.fr/today/home \n\n Loscalzo, J., Kasper, D., Longo, D., et al. (2022). Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine. In McGraw Hill (21st ed., Vol. 1, Issue 1). McGraw Hill. \n\n Tseng, Y. D., & Ng, A. K. (2020). Hematologic Malignancies. Hematology/oncology clinics of North America, 34(1), 127–142. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hoc.2019.08.020 \n\n Understanding Acute Leukaemia, Cancer Council NSW, © 2020. Last medical review of source booklet: December 2020. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Kemayoran<\/a><\/li>
- 23 February 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Sports and Sudden Cardiac Arrest<\/a><\/h3>
Sudden cardiac death is the swift and unexpected ending of all heart activity. Breathing and blood flow stop right away. Within seconds, the person becomes unconscious and dies. Athletes in outdoor sports, who are less likely to encounter flying baseballs, face a much lower risk of commotio cordis, which is an extremely rare occurrence in any population. \n\n What can cause sudden cardiac death in young people? \n\n Sudden cardiac death is often caused by faulty electrical signaling in the heart. A very fast heartbeat causes the lower heart chambers (ventricles) to quiver uselessly instead of pumping blood. This irregular heart rhythm is called ventricular fibrillation. \n\n Any condition that puts a strain on the heart or damages heart tissue can increase the risk of sudden death. Some conditions that can lead to sudden cardiac death in young people are: \n\n \n Thickened heart muscle (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy). The most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young people is this genetic condition that causes the heart muscle to grow too thick. The thickening makes it hard for the heart to pump blood and can cause fast heartbeats. \n Heart rhythm disorders. Long QT syndrome is a heart rhythm condition that can cause fast, chaotic heartbeats. It's linked to unexplained fainting and sudden death, especially in young people. Long QT syndrome may be present at birth (congenital long QT syndrome) or caused by an underlying medical condition or medication (acquired long QT syndrome). \n \n\n Other heart rhythm disorders that can cause sudden cardiac death include Brugada syndrome and Wolfe-Parkinson-White syndrome. \n\n \n Blunt chest injury. A hard hit to the chest that causes sudden cardiac death is called commotio cordis. Commotio cordis may occur in athletes who are hit hard in the chest by sports equipment or by another player. This condition doesn't damage the heart muscle. Instead, it changes the heart's electrical signaling. The blow to the chest can trigger ventricular fibrillation if it strikes at a specific time in the signaling cycle. \n Heart structure problem present at birth (congenital heart defect). Some people are born with changes in the heart and blood vessels that can reduce blood flow and lead to sudden cardiac death. \n \n\n Being active has its benefits to health. \n\n However, taking care of your body is just as important. Heart conditions, when left alone, can often pose dangerous risks. If you are someone who’s actively into sports or thinking about taking on a new intensive sport, do consider speaking to your doctor and even undergoing a heart screening to assess your health and physical condition for the activity. Heart disease is no longer a disease of the elderly, young people like us today are also prone to heart disease. To avoid that, let's immediately control your heart health with RSU Hermina Kemayoran. Both routine heart care to post-heart attack care. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Bogor<\/a><\/li>
- 15 February 2023<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Recognizing Blood Cell Malignancy (Leukemia)<\/a><\/h3>
The spite of blood cells is leukemia cancer. According to data from the WHO (World Health Organization), in Indonesia alone, there were 11,314 cases of death caused by leukemia in 2019, cancer with the fifth highest number of deaths in Indonesia, after lung, breast, liver, and cervical cancer. \n\n Leukemia or commonly known as blood cell cancer is a type of cancer whose growth cannot be controlled by the formation of cells in the blood and the bone marrow. Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells caused by blood stem cells that produce too many abnormal white blood cells. This disorder affects the production and function of blood cells; most cases of leukemia begin in the bone marrow, where blood cell production is disrupted by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal blood cells. This cancer can occur in both adults and children. \n\n White blood cells are part of the immune system, these white blood cells are produced in the bone marrow. If the function of the bone marrow is disrupted, the white blood cells change and are no longer usually carrying out their role effectively. \n\n Leukemia can be acute or chronic. In chronic leukemia, cancer will develop slowly with mild initial symptoms. Whereas in acute leukemia, the development of cancer cells will occur very quickly with symptoms that can get worse in a short time. This causes acute leukemia more dangerous than chronic leukemia. \n\n Based on the type of white blood cells, leukemia is divided into four main types, namely: \n\n \n\n \n Acute lymphoblastic leukemia \n \n\n Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) Acute lymphoblastic leukemia occurs when the spinal cord produces too many white blood cells with immature lymphocytes (lymphoblasts). \n\n \n Chronic lymphocytic leukemia \n \n\n Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) occurs when the bone marrow produces too many abnormal lymphocytes and can slowly lead to cancer. \n\n \n Acute myeloblastic leukemia \n \n\n Acute myeloblastic leukemia (AML) occurs when the bone marrow produces immature myeloid cells or too many myeloblasts. \n\n \n Chronic myelocytic leukemia \n \n\n Chronic myelocytic leukemia (CML) this condition occurs when the bone marrow is no longer able to produce mature myeloid cells. \n\n \n\n Abnormalities cause leukemia in white blood cells that grow uncontrollably. But it is not known exactly why this happens, but several factors can increase the risk of developing leukemia, namely: \n\n \n Having a family history of leukemia \n Suffering from genetic disorders \n Suffering from a blood disorder \n Exposure to chemicals, such as benzene, in the work environment \n Have a smoking habit \n \n\n \n\n Symptoms of Leukemia \n\n Early symptoms of leukemia often do not cause signs of symptoms. Symptoms will appear when cancer cells grow and attack the patient's body cells. Leukemia has a variety of symptoms that occur, depending on the type of leukemia suffered. But in general, the symptoms experienced by people with leukemia are: \n\n \n The appearance of anemia symptoms \n Red spots on the skin \n Fatigue that doesn't go away even after resting \n Drastic weight loss and easy bruising \n The appearance of a lump in the neck due to swollen lymph nodes \n Swelling of the liver and spleen \n \n\n Severe symptoms can appear if cancer cells block blood vessels in certain organs. Severe symptoms that may appear include: \n\n \n There was a terrible headache \n The appearance of nausea and vomiting \n Pain in the bones, muscles lose control to seizures \n \n\n \n\n Leukemia treatment \n\n In the treatment of specialists, doctors will determine the method of treatment based on the type of leukemia and the person's overall condition. Here are some methods of treating leukemia: \n\n \n Chemotherapy a method of treatment using drugs to kill cancer cells. The process of using the medicine can be in the form of drinking tablets or infusion injections, such as cytarabine or fludarabine. \n Radiation Therapy radiation therapy can help destroy malignant cells and stop the growth of cancer cells by using radiation beams. \n A stem cell transplant is performed to replace damaged bone marrow with healthy bone marrow. The stem cells can come from the body itself or other people's bodies as donors. \n Targeted therapy can be given to attack malignant cells specifically, such as stopping the action of specific proteins on malignant cells that can inhibit the growth and development of the disease. \n \n\n \n\n Leukemia Prevention \n\n For the prevention of leukemia, there is no practical way to prevent it. However, some efforts can be made to reduce the risk of developing leukemia, including: \n\n \n Applying regular exercise \n Stop the smoking habit \n Use personal protective equipment (PPE), especially if Friends of Hermina work in an environment that is prone to chemical exposure. \n And undergo routine health checks to detect cancer early. \n \n\n \n\n Leukemia is challenging to diagnose and, if left unchecked, can cause complications to our health. Therefore, if Hermina's Friend experiences some symptoms, immediately go for a check-up to get immediate and appropriate treatment to prevent the development and growth of blood cell cancer. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Kemayoran<\/a><\/li>
- 27 October 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Can e-cigarettes cause popcorn lung?<\/a><\/h3>
Both Smoking and Vaping made people inhales smoke into their body. With traditional cigarretes, people inhales the smoke from the tobbacos. Vaping in the other hands, people inhales the liquid or vape juice that has been transform into smoke. Since vaping popularity increases, the term ‘popcorn lung’ is became this common topic that came out when we talk about Obstruction in the lung. \n\n So what is popcorn lung? \n\n Bronchiolitis Obliterans, its medical name, if you want to try asking you physician about this. BO could occur due to many chemicals exposure to your lung and causes inflammation and obstruction in someone’s bronchiole’s. The Scar tissue in the lung because of that process will then disturbing the function of the lung. The symptoms are very similar to COPD ( chronic Obstruction Pulmonary Disease), although bronchiolitis could happen in 2-8 weeks while COPD would need years or even decades for it to evolve. \n\n The main symptoms of bronchiolitis: \n\n \n Cough \n Trouble breathing \n Activity Tolerance decrease \n Wheeze \n Fatigue \n \n\n Although popcorn lung is a very rare disease, the early symptom is also very similar to the common cold. In a few weeks and months to come, it slowly evolving itself and make the people who had it worsen during time. If it not treated well and carefully, it can cause death due to respiratory failure. \n\n There is currently no specific medication to treat popcorn lung, but there are some medications that can be used to slowing down the evolution and process of the popcorn lung. According to its cause, Popcorn lung can be treated with antibiotic, immunosuppressant agent, and corticosteroid. Therapy to its symptoms such as cough and flu like syndrome, can also help. In severe and advanced cases, lung transplantation may be needed. \n\n Diagnosis popcorn lung has its difficulties. Although CT Scan dan Lung Function test can give us a bigger picture, the only test that can be counted to make a diagnose to Bronchiolitis is by lung biopsy through surgery. In some cases, few samples needed to be taken for diagnoses purposes. \n\n Start caring dan look after your lung condition early. You can start doing simple steps, like : \n\n \n Avoid using traditional or modern ciggaretes, both as an active user or a passive user. \n Avoid further infalmattion if you can \n Listen to your health provider advice \n Always using extra personal protective equipment \n \n\n Make sure to contact your health provider if there are symptoms and in a bad condition. It can be treated and reducing the chance of having further damage in your lung. \n\n If you have other chronic illness, maybe joining a support group will help. Sometimes sharing with people who had the same feeling brings out answers and perspective you didn’t know exists. A support group can be anyone, including caregiver, friend, or even family. The Right Time to Meet with a Pulmonologist, You can see a pulmonologist after receiving direction or referral from a general practitioner. In addition, you can also consult a pulmonologist if you experience some symptoms related to respiratory disorders, such as a severe or chronic cough. Coughing up blood Shortness of breath. Chest pain. Weight loss for no apparent reason. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Bekasi<\/a><\/li>
- 26 October 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
RADIOTHERAPY TO TREAT CANCER<\/a><\/h3>
Most people understand chemotherapy as the only therapy for cancer. In fact, there are various other types of therapy in dealing with cancer, including surgery/surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, as well as hormonal therapy and immunotherapy. The therapy can be given alone or in combination. Therefore, the cooperation of the oncology team consisting of specialists in surgical oncology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, as well as specialists or other supportive teams, in oncology is very important.\n\n50% of cancer patients receive radiotherapy as a treatment for their disease. Radiotherapy is a cancer treatment that aims to kill cancer cells using high-energy radioactive rays. Treatment with radiation therapy is given depending on the type of cancer being treated and depending on the purpose of radiation therapy, such as to treat cancer or to reduce symptoms of complaints. Radiotherapy plays a role in breast cancer, cervical cancer, prostate cancer, rectal cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, skin cancer , lymphoma, brain cancer, and others.\n\nTo provide comprehensive cancer treatment services, Hermina Bekasi Hospital currently has radiotherapy services with the latest technology, namely Linear Accelerator (Linac) which is able to provide targeted radiation therapy to cancer areas and protect normal organs around cancer. The radiation techniques provided include 3D Conformal Radiotherapy, Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), and Volumetric Arc Radiotherapy (VMAT – Rapid Arc).\n\n\nRadiation therapy is started by simulating radiation using a CT Simulator. The results from the CT Simulator are then used to determine the target and radiation dose. Patients will undergo radiation after the medical team has verified quality assurance to ensure quality therapy and is based on the safety of patients, staff and the surrounding community.\n\n\nWhen undergoing radiation and post-radiation therapy, patients can feel side effects in the area exposed to radiation which can be temporary and some are permanent. To monitor the emergence of side effects that occur and the management of side effects that occur, the patient will be routinely followed up by a Radiation Oncologist during radiation and after radiation.\n\n\nHermina Bekasi Hospital is committed to providing the best special services for cancer patients with specialist doctors and facilities with the best technology, we are ready to serve the treatment process for cancer patients. For further information, please contact the Radiotherapy Call Center at 0815-1019-4512 and 0815-1019-4513 \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Makassar<\/a><\/li>
- 21 September 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Beware, Burnt Food Can Cause Cancer!<\/a><\/h3>
Lately, various restaurants offer a barbeque menu with an all you can eat system which is made from grilled meat. This concept offers self-service to consumers to freely cook menus according to their own tastes. Some people cook meat with a low level of doneness, while some even like food with a high level of doneness (over cook) or what we call burnt. Some people think that charred food gives a better taste and feels more crunchy. But is charred food safe to eat for the body? \n\n \n\n Cancer is a disease regardless of age, race or ethnicity. Moreover, if a person's lifestyle is not healthy, this disease attacks and kills more quickly. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cancer has accounted for nearly 10 million deaths worldwide in 2020. Triggers for cancer consist of many things, one of which is often eating foods that are cooked at high temperatures, resulting in charred food. Moreover, we have encountered many restaurants that serve grilled meat menus in all major cities in Indonesia. \n\n \n\n In general, food cooked at high temperatures can produce certain molecules called acrylamide. The content is a chemical that is carcinogenic. When these substances enter the body, acrylamide can turn into glycidamide which can damage DNA in the body. Uncontrolled cell growth due to DNA damage in the body can trigger cancer. Therefore, we are advised not to eat charred food because it contains carcinogens that are harmful to our health. \n\n \n\n However, it is not impossible that the risk of cancer cannot be prevented. You can also reduce the risk of cancer by adopting a healthy lifestyle, consuming food, fruits, vegetables, low-fat milk and low-fat meat. \n\n \n\n Consult about consuming healthy food for your body with a clinical nutrition specialist at Hermina Hospital Makassar \n\n \n\n \n\n Greetings healthy \n\n \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Medan<\/a><\/li>
- 12 September 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Keep skin clean<\/a><\/h3>
Basically, healthy skin doesn't come by itself. Well, hermina Serpong friends must always maintain healthy skin by eating nutritious foods or using skin care products recommended by doctors.\nThe skin is one of the largest organs in the human body which consists of several layers, each layer of the skin has its own function. as the outermost layer serves to protect the skin from various things that can cause skin damage, such as dust, germs, and sun exposure.\nbelow the dermis layer which consists of blood vessels, hair follicles, and oil glands.\n\nGenerally on the skin, the last layer is the tissue that serves to protect the organs in the body and maintain a normal body temperature.\nOver time, skin conditions can experience aging or even damage until its function is disrupted. For hermina Serpong friends, it is very important to maintain the health and resilience of this protective organ by doing regular skin care. \n\n The damage caused can vary, ranging from irritation, sunburn, acne, wrinkles, black spots, and even skin cancer. Therefore, avoid the various habits above to maintain healthy skin and prevent skin damage.\nMaintaining healthy skin can be done in various ways, as follows:\n1. Consumption of fruits and vegetables\nIt is no secret that fruits and vegetables contain many nutrients that can maintain healthy skin. For example, vitamin C in oranges, strawberries, and broccoli is believed to be able to prevent the appearance of wrinkles on the skin.\nMeanwhile, vitamin E which can be found in avocados, grapes, and tomatoes also has an equally important function, namely preventing skin cell damage due to its antioxidant properties. Also make it a habit to drink at least 8 glasses of water per day, this is useful for maintaining skin moisture so that the skin does not dry out\n2. Use sunscreen\nThe use of sunscreen is one of the most important ways to maintain healthy skin. Sunscreen contains SPF and PA that can protect the skin from the dangers of excessive UV exposure, such as irritation, premature aging, to skin cancer.\nTo get protection, use a sunscreen that contains an SPF of at least 30 and repeat its use every 2 hours.\n3. Clean your face regularly\nCleansing your face at least 2 times a day is a powerful way to maintain healthy skin. You can also add a double facial cleansing using michelar water or cleansing oil, especially after using sunblock \n\n 4. Use a moisturizer\nNot only for owners of dry skin, owners of oily skin also need to use a moisturizer to maintain healthy skin. In addition to moisturizing, moisturizer can also prevent wrinkles and maintain the integrity of the skin barrier.\n5. Avoid prolonged stress\nManaging stress is one way to maintain healthy skin. This is because prolonged stress can trigger skin problems, such as acne, eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.\nTo get maximum benefits and protection, adjust facial care products to your skin type.\n\nIf hermina Serpong's friend has done various ways to maintain skin health but has not gotten the desired results, try to consult directly with dr. Febrina Andarini, Sp.DV to get treatment according to the needs that friends complained about \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Kemayoran<\/a><\/li>
- 26 August 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Incidence, mortality and risk factors of cervical cancer<\/a><\/h3>
Cervical cancer is a malignancy of the cervix, which located between the lower part of the uterus and vagina. In Indonesia, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women following breast cancer, up to 36,000 new cases in 2020. \n\n High risk type of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the main cause of cervical cancer, which can also cause cancer of vulva, vagina, larynx, and oropharynx; while the low risk type can cause disease such as non-malignant genital warts. HPV exposure could prevented by the immune system to case a disease, but in some cases, it stays inside the body and could develop into cancer cells. Cervical cancer could be prevented and detected earlier by regular pap smears, HPV-DNA, Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) examinations, and also vaccination to protect from HPV infection. Risk factors are young-age sexual intercourse, promiscuity, prior sexual transmitted disease, smoking, and immunocompromised condition. Symptoms occur are bleeding, vaginal bleeding out of menstrual cycle, post-menopausal bleeding, post-coitus bleeding, smelly vaginal discharge, and pelvic pain which usually occurs in an advanced stage. \n\n \n\n This disease can be treat with options based on disease’ stage from removal of uterus and lymph nodes, to chemotherapy and radiation therapy. During early stage, the 5-year survival rate reaches 90%. If proliferation into surrounding organs or lymph nodes occur, the 5-year survival rate decreased into 50%. Even after completing the cancer treatment, regular check-up is still recommended to determine the possibility of recurrence. Around one-third of women that have completed treatment, experience relapse with 1-22% of stage I-II and 28-64% of stage II-IV. \n\n It's important for women to carry out early detection and prevention of cervical cancer, aside from early recognized, it also prevent from developing into higher stages of disease, increasing the cure rate expected. Physicians will confirm the presence of HPV genetic materials (DNA) in the cervix of woman suspected having a cervical cancer by pap smear examination as one of the methods. It is not needed to wait for occurring symptoms to check with a gynaecologist. Scheduling a regular check-up to gynaecologist since teenage are well recommended. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/a><\/div>- Hermina Kemayoran<\/a><\/li>
- 24 August 2022<\/li><\/ul><\/div>
Successful Separation Surgery of Conjoined Twins<\/a><\/h3>
Conjoined twins are twins who were born with attached body-parts to each other. It occurs due to incomplete separation during identical twins were formed. There’s another theory states that it was caused by fusion of two fertilized eggs that were initially separated. It is a rare condition with an incidence of one in 200,000 live births. \n\n \n\n Conjoined twins’ type are differentiated based on attached body-parts: \n\n \n\n \n Thoracopagus (chest attachment) \n Omphalopagus (attached to the stomach) \n Pyopagus (attachment to the back and buttocks) \n Craniopagus (to the head) \n Ischiopagus (attached to the pelvis) \n Parapagus (attached to the side) \n Cephalopagus (attached to the face) \n Rachipagus (attached to the spine) \n \n\n \n\n Attached organs are vary from skin to organ system such as the brain, heart, liver, digestive tract, urinary tract, and pelvic bones. \n\n \n\n Separation of conjoined twins requires a multidisciplinary team involving pediatricians, neurosurgeons, pediatric surgeon, thoracic surgeon, orthopaedic surgeon, plastic surgeon, anaesthesia, medical rehabilitation, nutritionists, social workers and many others. Not all conjoined twins cases could be separated a holistic evaluation is needed to determine which part of the bodies are connected. Surgery is considered based on both babies’ condition of organ completeness, stability of health condition, difficulty level of surgery, possible complication and many more. For example, a condition that caused cancelation of surgery if both babies only have one heart. \n\n \n\n When the separation of conjoined twins was done, both babies should undergo follow-up care and rehabilitation to ensure appropriate growth and development, assisted by a medical rehabilitation team and social workers. \n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>"); $('#div_next_link').html(" <\/a><\/span>");
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