The objective of this research was to investigate the anthelmentics activities of Zingiber cassumunar rhizome n-hexane extract against Ascaris suum in-vitro. The experiments were carried out by using immersion method. The worm were soaked in extract of Zingiber cassumunar rhizome . One hundred and forty four ascaris worms were divided into 8 groups; each Petri contain 6 wors of Ascaris suum…
Background: Escherichia coli(E. coli) bacteria have developed into pathogenic bacteria that caused diseases such as hemorrhagic colitis (HC), hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), sepsis, pneumonia, neonatal meningitis, and urinary tract infections. Pathogenic E. coli have acquired pathogenic/virulence genes from other bacteria in their environment. E. coli that normally lived in the human gut had a…
Cryptococcus neoformans infection is one of the opportunistic infections in HIV patients, it caused cryptococcal meningitis, which can be detected earlier using the antigen contained in the polysacharide capsule. The availability of this antigen test is very limited that other parameter are needed for early detection of cryptococcal meningitis. That parameter is C-Reactive Protein (CRP). The ai…
Background: Cholesterollevel in blood has become one of the risk factors of heart disease. One of the risk factors of heart disease is high cholesterol level. This article analyzes variables that injluence high cholesterol level in blood. Method: Data were obtained from national health research in 2007. Data consist of 21.178 respondents was cleaned up to become 4.566 cleaned data ready to be…
Worldwide, the proportion of people aged 60 and over is growing faster than any other age group. It has been well-established that the aging process can be associated with increased susceptibility to chronic conditions, disability, and co-morbidity, which however may be minimized or even partially reversed by physical activity. The assessment of physical activity is becoming an increasingly imp…
As older persons are steadily increasing in number and there are no specialized comprehensive healthcare services for older persons in Indonesia, including East Kalimantan, the aim of the present study was to determine the extent of the problems facing healthcare staff and officials in Tarakan City, East Kalimantan, in providing comprehensive healthcare services attuned to the needs of older pe…
Sedentary lifestyle gives rise to important health problems in the world, such as cardiovascular disorders and hypertension. Hypertension is an important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is the most significant risk factor for stroke. There is mounting evidence that physical activity is beneficial for the elderly, and may have positive effects on chronic disorders, such as …