By: Putri Permata Sari, Titin Dani Martiwi, Adhella Menur Brief history of polio, outbreaks, and towards a polio-free world When we hear “polio” or “poliomyelitis,” we might imagine a child with a small and floppy, one-sided leg, emblematic of the spectrum of disabilities caused by poliovirus infection that has plagued humanity since ancient times. Evidence
Read moreBy: Ismi Wahyu Riyanti, Adhella Menur Pleural effusion overview The pleural cavity is a space between the parietal and visceral pleurae that aids in the optimal functioning of the lungs during breathing. Normally, a small physiological amount of pleural fluid (0.1-0.3 mL per kg) resides within this space. This delicate balance of fluid is maintained
Read moreBy: Rifa’ah Rosyidah, Adhella Menur Dengue virus infection in Indonesia Dengue is a mosquito-borne (Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus), acute febrile illness caused by dengue virus (DENV serotype 1-4) infection, a spherical, single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the genus Flavivirus in the family Flaviviridae. DENV infection has become a significant public health concern, and the
Read moreBy: Adhella Menur On November 5, 2023, the final episode of an epic anime called “Attack on Titan” (AoT) was aired, leaving the fans with vague feelings. At first, the dark fantasy written by Hajime Isayama was expected to be a cliche storyline centered on a boy heroine who wants to defeat gigantic man-eating humanoids
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