Dear PRAMITA friends, dengue fever remains one of the most common diseases in Indonesia, especially during the rainy season. One of the earliest and fastest ways to detect this illness is through the NS1 test. This test can identify a specific protein produced by the dengue virus—the cause of dengue fever. When a person is bitten by an Aedes aegypti mosquito carrying the virus, the virus enters the bloodstream and starts to multiply. In the early stage of infection, it releases a protein call...

Lately, an active lifestyle is mushrooming, especially among millennials. From morning running, yoga, zumba, to weight-lifting, exercise is not merely a healthy routine, but also already becomes part of self-identity. But, behind the sweating enthusiasm, there is one complaint that quite often appears—knees feel sore after exercising. Why Can (They) Hurt? The knee is one of the body parts that is busiest when moving. Every time running, jumping, or even a simple squat, the knee works hard...

Dear Sahabat PRAMITA, becoming a parent starts even before the baby is born. Did you know that chromosomal conditions like Down Syndrome can be detected early in pregnancy? Fortunately, there’s now a safe and comfortable test called NIPT (Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing). By analyzing a blood sample from the mother, NIPT can screen for chromosomal abnormalities without harming the baby. It’s accurate, painless, and can be done as early as 10 weeks. Want to know more? Watch our video to understand...

Hi Sahabat PRAMITA, ever heard of NIPT? It’s short for Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing, a powerful screening to detect chromosomal conditions like Down Syndrome early in pregnancy. The best part? It’s safe and simple—only a blood sample from the mother is needed, no risk to the baby. With NIPT, expectant parents can be better prepared, emotionally and medically, to welcome their child with love and knowledge. Curious about how it works? Watch the video and learn more about the comfort and confiden...

Dealing with Hiccups in Children Hiccups in children often seem trivial, but if they last too long or happen repeatedly, they can raise concerns. Especially when they disrupt mealtimes, sleep, or daily activities. Therefore, it’s important for PRAMITA friends to understand the causes and how to handle them properly. Why Do Children Get Hiccups? Hiccups occur due to sudden contractions of the diaphragm, the muscle that separates the chest from the stomach. When this happens involuntarily,...

Maintaining cholesterol levels within normal limits is an important step in preventing serious health problems such as heart attacks and blood vessel blockages. Although cholesterol is often considered harmful, the body of sahabat PRAMITA actually needs cholesterol to form healthy cells and produce important hormones. The problem arises when bad cholesterol (LDL) and other blood fats exceed normal limits. Cholesterol is a fatty substance that naturally exists in the body and plays an importan...