Healthy Inspirations
Examination for Detecting PCOS
Wed, 19 Jun 2024Examination for Detecting PCOS PCOS is often detected when women undergo fertility programs (in cases of infertility), resulting in delayed treatment. Although pregnancy can occur after proper treatment, it is advisable to conduct examinations early, during adolescence, especially if there are symptoms and signs of PCOS as mentioned above. This is particularly important for women experiencing obesity, menstrual disorders, and those with a genetic or familial history of PCOS. Examinations t...
Read MoreHow to Differentiate Chest Pain Due to Heart Disease and GERD?
Wed, 5 Jun 2024To differentiate chest pain caused by heart disease from GERD, a doctor will take an anamnesis to ask about the history of the disease and perform a physical examination. To make a diagnosis of heart disease, examinations need to be carried out, including: 1. An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a recording of the heart's electrical activity. This examination can assess the presence of ischemia (obstruction of blood flow to the heart muscle) due to coronary artery disease. 2. An echocardiogram...
Read MoreWorkplace Risks: Prevent with Lab Checks
Wed, 15 May 2024To minimize the risk of injuries, accidents, or work-related illnesses, it’s wise to assess the health status of both prospective and current employees. This can be achieved through health examinations or medical checkups (MCUs). Health checks or MCUs can early detect common health issues and reduce the risk of complications through timely and appropriate treatment. They also help gauge the severity of work-related health problems. In the workplace, the well-being of employees should never be...
Read MoreDiabetes Mellitus Examination Panel
Wed, 24 Apr 2024Diabetes Mellitus monitoring panel for screening, therapy and control, consists of several services, namely: 1. 3 Monthly Diabetes Mellitus Monitoring ▪Fasting sugar: Screening and diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus (DM), monitoring DM therapy, and supporting DM control; diagnosis and treatment of several metabolic disorders such as: acidosis, ketosis, dehydration, and diabetic coma. ▪Sugar 2 hours PP: Screening and diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus (DM), monitoring DM therapy, and suppo...
Read MoreAfter Eid, Let's Take a Medical Check Up
Wed, 17 Apr 2024The Eid season is over and now most Indonesians have started to return to their routine. However, before returning to carrying out daily activities, we need to do a health check first. This is because typical Eid foods that are often consumed contain salt, fat, high sugar and high calories which are not good for health. The phenomenon of experiencing health problems after celebrating Eid is often experienced by many people. Generally, this is because we often go crazy when eating food during...
Read MoreGetting to Know Cholesterol and Uric Acid Tests
Wed, 3 Apr 2024Cholesterol testing, also known as a lipid profile, is a procedure to measure the levels of fats in the blood. It's important to monitor and be aware of the risk of fatty plaque buildup in artery blood vessels, a cause of various cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension to stroke. This test includes the measurement of four types of fats: Total Cholesterol, LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein), HDL (High-Density Lipoprotein), and Triglycerides. This test is recommended for: Individuals wit...
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