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...

BE ALERT TO THE OCCURRENCE OF TYPE 1 DIABETES IN CHILDREN Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and abnormalities in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism, resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. This disease not only affects adults but also children. According to data from the Indonesian Pediatrician Association (IDAI), there were 1,220 children with Type 1 DM in Indonesia. The incidence of Type 1 DM in chil...

Several studies have shown that erectile dysfunction is experienced by approximately 20-85% of individuals with diabetes. This is certainly a significant number. One study in Semarang indicated that 84.4% of male diabetes patients experience erectile dysfunction. Most of them are over 46 years old, experience job-related stress, have low physical activity, are overweight, smoke, have had diabetes for more than 5 years, and have high blood pressure. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a condition charac...