• AIR POLLUTION, RESPIRATORY DISEASES, AND OUR STEPS TO ADDRESS

    By: Erni, Adhella Menur Breathing is a vital right for every living creature, and good air quality is essential for environmental survival and sustainability. Concerns over air pollution levels continue to grow, as over 95% of the world’s population breathes polluted air. Air pollution is described as a ‘silent public health emergency’ and ‘the new

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  • TOP FOUR NEGLECTED RODENT-BORNE PATHOGENS IN INDONESIA

    By: Upi Nurhayati, Aly Diana, Dewi Lokida, Adhella Menur Revisiting the top four rodent-borne pathogens (Yersinia pestis, Leptospira spp., Rickettsia typhi, and Seoul Orthohantavirus) in Indonesia: neglected yet significant *Plus, a report from dr. Dewi Lokida, Sp.PK (K) supervision on the PESTO-RITA research in Pasuruan District, East Java Each year, infectious diseases kill about 7

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  • DENGUE: PREVENTABLE AND TREATABLE SOON?

    By: Herman Kosasih Historically, dengue-like illnesses occurred almost simultaneously in Asia, Africa and North America around 200 years ago. The term ‘dengue’ originated from the Swahili phrase Ka-dinga pepo, which translates to “cramp-like seizure.” It wasn’t until 1943 that Ren Kimura and Susumu Hotta successfully isolated the virus (DENV) during an epidemic in Nagasaki. Subsequently,

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  • THE SHIFT TO A CENTRALIZED LABORATORY APPROACH IN CLINICAL RESEARCH

    By: Yan Mardian Clinical research is a vital aspect of the healthcare industry that aims to improve patient outcomes and advance medical knowledge. One of the critical components of successful clinical research is accurate and reliable laboratory testing. However, laboratory testing can be challenging to standardize, and results can vary significantly depending on the testing

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