Health is an essential need for humans as it is closely linked to the quality of human resources. In the past, people would usually go to the doctor only when they were sick or had complaints, but now more and more people are concerned about their health and realize that prevention is better than cure. As a preventive measure, a Medical Check-Up can be conducted to assess one's health condition and detect diseases at an early stage. The earlier a disease is detected, the sooner appropriate...

A Medical Check-Up (MCU) is a comprehensive health examination procedure conducted in a laboratory or hospital. It's vital for everyone, not just for men but also for women. Many people assume that medical check-ups are only for the elderly. However, illness does not discriminate by age, and the principle of prevention being better than cure also applies to young children. MCUs can be performed from childhood, though it is more recommended from the early twenties. Specifically, for women, it...

GETTING TO KNOW THE PANCREAS ORGAN The pancreas is a glandular organ in the abdomen that plays a crucial role in the digestive system. The pancreas itself has two (2) functions. First, the exocrine function that produces several important enzymes to aid in the digestion process, such as trypsin and chymotrypsin for digesting proteins, amylase for carbohydrate digestion, and lipase for breaking down fats. Second, the endocrine function where the pancreas produces and releases two hormones, ins...

In November 2023, China reported a spike in respiratory diseases that were similar to the symptoms of pneumonia (lung inflammation) and attacked school-age children. Initially this disease was called Mysterious Pneumonia (the cause is not yet known). However, according to the statement by the Director of the National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases in Shanghai, WHO and the Indonesian Ministry of Health, the cause of this new outbreak is Mycoplasma Pneumoniae (M. Pneumoniae). M. Pneu...

Understand the Differences Between Nasal Polyps & Sinusitis There's often a misconception in society that nasal polyps and sinusitis are the same disease. This assumption is understandable due to the similarities in complaints and symptoms experienced by individuals. However, there are recognizable differences in the nature of these diseases. Common symptoms for both nasal polyps and sinusitis typically include a runny nose, nasal congestion, throat mucus, reduced smell function, facial pa...

In 2023, the cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in Indonesia increased. According to data from the Ministry of Health, the transmission of cases is dominated by housewives, accounting for 35%. One of the contributing factors is the low knowledge about prevention and the effects of the disease, as well as having a partner with risky sexual behavior. It is important to note that HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) are two different conditio...