Healthy Inspirations
Get to Know the NS1 Test: An Early Step in Detecting Dengue Fever
Mon, 4 Aug 2025Dear 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...
Read MoreWhat Are the Normal Values for a Cholesterol Test?
Mon, 28 Jul 2025Maintaining 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...
Read MoreWhat is NIPT?
Mon, 21 Jul 2025During pregnancy, every expectant parent certainly wants to ensure their baby grows healthily from the womb. One important step to support this is by undergoing Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT), a recent innovation in early detection of genetic disorders in the fetus. NIPT is a screening method that analyzes fetal DNA fragments found in the pregnant mother's blood. Through this advanced technology, NIPT can detect the risk of various chromosomal abnormalities such as trisomy 21 (Down synd...
Read MoreExamination of a Newborn with Jaundice
Mon, 14 Jul 2025Jaundice or yellowing in babies is a common condition that often occurs in the first few days of a newborn’s life. This condition is marked by a yellow discoloration of the skin and the whites of the eyes. The main cause is an increased level of bilirubin, a waste product from the breakdown of red blood cells that has not yet been efficiently processed by the baby's still-developing liver. PRAMITA friends need to know that while mild jaundice is physiological and may resolve naturally, some c...
Read MoreSensitive to Certain Foods? Let's Get a Food Sensitivity Test!
Mon, 7 Jul 2025Not all foods that look healthy are suitable for the body. Some types of food can trigger unnoticed immune reactions, leading to various symptoms such as skin complaints, digestive issues, and mood changes. The Food Detective test is a fast, practical, and accurate solution to help PRAMITA friends identify foods that may cause hidden health problems. What is the Difference Between Allergy and Food Sensitivity? Food allergy is an immune reaction that occurs quickly and is usually mediated by...
Read MoreHPV Screening Made Easier with Urine Sample
Thu, 26 Jun 2025Early Cervical Cancer Detection Is Now as Easy as a Urine Test Dear Sahabat PRAMITA, Cervical cancer is one of the most common types of cancer affecting Indonesian women. Ranking second after breast cancer, it is often diagnosed at an advanced stage due to the absence of early symptoms. In fact, over 90% of cervical cancer cases are caused by HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infection, which is detectable early. Now, screening is easier than ever. The HPV DNA urine test offers a practical, co...
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