For sahabat PRAMITA who loves jogging, there is one “faithful friend” that can make steps feel lighter and running distance longer: earphones. Listening to music while running turns out not only to be entertainment, but also can increase motivation and make exercise feel more enjoyable. Music Makes Running Further A number of studies show that music can stimulate the brain and give a sense of happiness. When jogging while listening to favorite songs, the body tends to be more relaxed, the mi...

Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and organ dysfunction, especially in the kidneys and liver. This condition can endanger the lives of both mother and baby if not detected early. Important examinations to identify preeclampsia include urine test to detect protein, 24-hour urine, blood test to assess liver, kidney, and platelet function, and placental growth factor measurement. Early detection through regular check-ups at PRAMITA Clinical Labora...

A healthy pregnancy is every woman’s dream, but conditions such as preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, hyperemesis gravidarum, urinary tract infection, TORCH infection, anemia, and depression and anxiety can pose risks for both mother and baby. In addition, abnormalities like placenta previa, oligohydramnios, stillbirth, and congenital disorders should also be watched closely. Early detection through regular check-ups and doctor consultations at PRAMITA Clinical Laboratory helps prevent serious...

Recently, many claims have surfaced suggesting that using high-SPF sunscreen will always lead to vitamin D deficiency. Before believing this, let’s first help Sahabat PRAMITA understand the relationship between vitamin D, sun exposure, and sunscreen use. What is Vitamin D and how does sunscreen work? Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin” because the body can produce it when the skin is exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. This nutrient helps maintain bone strength, immune function,...

Understanding Sugar Blood: Check Fasting & After Eat, What Difference? Friend PRAMITA, maintaining level of blood sugar is one of main pillars for a healthy life and quality. Too high or uncontrolled level of blood sugar can trigger various health problems. Therefore, it is important to understand how to detect it through laboratory examination that is precise. 1. What Is Diabetes Mellitus? In simple terms, Diabetes Mellitus is a condition where the body loses the ability to control the l...

Maintaining good well-being is essential to prevent and manage diabetes effectively. PRAMITA offers comprehensive laboratory tests for early detection and monitoring of diabetic complications, including Fasting Blood Glucose, 2-Hour Postprandial Glucose, Random Blood Glucose, Oral Glucose Tolerance Test, HbA1C, Complete Hematology, Urinalysis, Liver Function, Kidney Function, Lipid Profile, Lipoprotein A, Apoprotein B, hs-CRP, Insulin, HOMA-IR, Glycated Albumin, C-Peptide, ECG, and Treadmill Tes...