• THE POWER OF WORDS:EMBRACING PERSON-CENTERED LANGUAGE FOR A HOPEFUL WORLD

    By: Aly Diana Language shapes our beliefs and may influence our behaviors. Language matters. It impacts how we think about ourselves, as individuals within our families and within society. Language is a powerful tool; while some words may make a person feel uplifted or supported, others may make them feel disrespected, stigmatized, or harmed. We

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  • DIAGNOSTIC CHALLENGES IN TUBERCULOUS PLEURAL EFFUSION

    By: 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

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  • EMBARKING ON NEW BEGINNINGS: A DIVE INTO ENGLISH IDIOMS OF RENEWAL

    By: Dedy Hidayat Early this month, in the comfort of my couch, I was watching “The Big Bang Theory” on Netflix for the fifth time; yes, you read it right. The series is so charming and witty that I cannot help myself make it as my go-to movie when I need to relax and recharge.

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  • PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AS A VITAL SIGN

    By: Edrick Purnomo Putra In 2020, data from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicated that physical inactivity ranked fourth among the leading global risk factors for mortality.1 A lack of physical activity (PA) is associated with up to 3% of total direct healthcare expenditures in developing countries.2 Additionally, the absence of PA contributes to numerous

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