Preeclampsia is a pregnancy disorder characterized by increased blood pressure in the mother accompanied by the presence of protein in the urine.Preeclampsia occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy and can last up to 48 hours after delivery. Preeclampsia can cause complications to the brain and nerves (eclampsia).Initial information related to blood pressure before pregnancy will greatly assist health workers to distinguish chronic hypertension (pre-existing) from preeclampsia.Risk factors for PREECL...

Having a biological child is the dream of all women. You can go through the nine months of pregnancy until you give birth and see your own child onlap becomes a phase in life that you want to achieve. Unfortunately, not all mothers can get this experience, one woman is infected with HIV.So far, there is an assumption that women who are infected with HIV will definitely pass HIV to their fetuses. Though not necessarily. Transmission of HIV from mother to child can be minimized if prevention...

Sinusitis is inflammation of the sinus walls, which are small, air-filled cavities located behind the cheekbones and forehead. We often think of the sinuses,like the common cold and cough, can be contagious. Moreover, the sinuses are also characterized by coughs, nasal congestion, and colds. Myth / Fact?Myth! To date, no studies have proven that sinus infections are contagious. On the other hand, if the result of a viral infection is a cold, then the pathogen can be transmitted from person to pe...

Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become worn out and lose its strength, due to reduced density and quality, which can cause bones fractures,which causes pain, deformity and makes daily activities very difficult. In fact, women are 4 times more susceptible to osteoporosis than men.According to  International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) research it is estimated that 200 million women worldwide suffer osteoporosis.This disease generally attacks women's hip bone density, because wom...

Generally, mental illness is experienced by adults, but nowadays, mental disorders are more common in the younger generation, or so-called millennials.of course, there are many things that cause this condition, such as frequent experiences of unpleasant events that lead to trauma, both in the environment and in the family.This unresolved issues builds up and causes stress. Unfortunately, not many parents realize that their child has a mental breakdown. In fact, the symptoms are easily recognizab...

Laboratory tests for Metabolic Syndrome (SM) depend on the diagnostic criteria used. A person is said to have metabolic syndrome, if he has at least one3 of the following 5 criteria:1. Large waist circumference, which is more than 90 cm in men and more than 80 cm in women2. High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) or good cholesterol levels are less than 50 mg / dl3. Triglyceride levels in the blood more than 150 mg / dl4. Consistent blood pressure of 140/90 or more5. Fasting blood sugar levels of 100 mg...