December 2024 in “JAPI (Jurnal Akses Pengabdian Indonesia)” This study found that a community education program using group discussions and leaflets significantly increased knowledge and skills among Sungai Bilu residents in South Kalimantan for using riverbank plants as alternative medicine.
October 2024 in “Media Farmasi” In this in vitro study, researchers found that a combination of soursop leaf extract and doxorubicin moderately enhanced the anti-cancer effect against MCF-7 breast cancer cells, but they did not report on reducing doxorubicin's side effects.
October 2024 in “Journal of Education Health and Sport” This article reviews treatment options for Alopecia Areata, concluding that topical corticosteroids are effective for mild cases, while systemic therapies are advised for moderate to severe cases.
July 2024 in “jurnal ABDIMAS Indonesia” In this study, the authors observed that among elderly participants, 59.1% did not experience depression, correlating with measured average levels of apolipoprotein A and B. They suggest early screening can help manage apolipoprotein levels, potentially reducing depression risk and improving quality of life.
July 2024 in “Jurnal PKM Manajemen Bisnis” This article describes community efforts to increase awareness and effective utilization of guava plant resources in Pamulang, aiming to improve local economic welfare through better cultivation practices and innovative processing of guava for health benefits.
May 2024 in “ABDIKAN Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat Bidang Sains dan Teknologi” This study identified a high prevalence of Enterobiasis among children in Indonesia, linked to poor sanitation and healthcare access, and found that a holistic family medicine approach improved patient understanding and treatment compliance, thereby enhancing their quality of life.
May 2024 in “Journal of drug delivery and therapeutics” This study found that women with polycystic ovarian syndrome at a gynecology clinic in Nnewi exhibited significant oxidative stress and hormonal imbalances compared to controls.
May 2024 in “Deleted Journal” In this study, dutasteride was found to be effective and safe in treating androgenetic alopecia in men who did not respond to finasteride, with improvements observed in hair loss and quality over 24 weeks.
April 2024 in “Jurnal Agroindustri Halal/Jurnal agroindustri halal” This study investigated formulations of hair tonic using Hormophysa triquetra seaweed and candlenut extract, finding that the variant with the highest seaweed extract content demonstrated superior physical stability and rapid hair growth in test animals due to its antioxidant properties.
This review reports that extracts from the plant Eclipta alba, traditionally used in herbal medicine, may promote hair growth by inhibiting TGF-β1 expression and functioning as a 5α-reductase inhibitor, potentially benefiting androgenic alopecia treatment.
April 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” In this randomized trial, lupus patients taking daily 200 μg selenium supplements for eight weeks showed significant improvements in metabolic markers like CRP, ESR, MDA, and GPX, as well as reduced clinical symptoms such as arthritis and alopecia, compared to those receiving a placebo.
April 2024 in “Cell death and differentiation” This study discusses how different modes of regulated cell death in keratinocytes affect skin stem cell niches, and their role in skin inflammation, injury repair, and cancer, based on findings from human dermatological conditions and experimental mouse models.
April 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this case study, a six-month-old cat diagnosed with skin and digestive issues showed improvement after receiving a treatment regimen of antiparasitics, antihistamines, and vitamins, along with topical sulfur soap bathing, within a two-week period.
March 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this case report, treatment involving anthelmintic pyrantel pamoate and antiparasitic sarolaner effectively reduced pruritus and physical symptoms of scabiosis and ancylostomyosis in a puppy, with notable improvements observed by day 14.
March 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study reviews the potential of electrospun nanofiber mats as innovative drug delivery systems for wound healing, emphasizing their ability to enhance drug release, improve cell adhesion, and promote tissue regeneration by incorporating antibiotics, growth hormones, or stem cells.
February 2024 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this study, a dog diagnosed with both ehrlichiosis and demodicosis showed significant clinical improvement after receiving a treatment regimen of doxycycline, ivermectin, diphenhydramine, vitamin B complex, and sulfur soap baths, noticeable by the 14th and 28th days of therapy.
February 2024 in “Buletin Veteriner Udayana” In this case report, treatment with ivermectin, antihistamines, vitamin B complex, and sulfur soap reduced skin lesions and itching in a 5-month-old dog diagnosed with demodecosis after 14 days.
February 2024 in “Health Sciences” This review discusses the non-cosmetic uses of botulinum neurotoxin A, including its effectiveness for idiopathic hyperhidrosis and potential use for androgenic alopecia, and reports no new clinical results; the authors highlight the need for more clinical trials.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this study, a two-month-old dog diagnosed with scabiosis and toxocariosis showed significant clinical improvement after being treated with sarolaner and pyrantel, evidenced by resolved skin lesions, hair regrowth, and a return to normal abdominal size and oral mucosa color after 30 days.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this veterinary case report, a mixed breed dog with Malassezia dermatitis showed significant improvement and hair regrowth after 28 days of treatment with ketoconazole and other supportive therapies.
January 2024 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In this case report, a 7-month-old local dog named Oreo was diagnosed with demodicosis and helminthiasis and showed improvement in skin condition after 14 days of treatment with ivermectin, antihistamines, vitamin B complex, fish oil, and sulfur soap.
January 2024 in “Journal of surgical case reports” In this case study, researchers reported a 61-year-old postmenopausal woman with virilizing symptoms like hirsutism and voice deepening was found to have an androgen-secreting adrenal tumor, emphasizing the importance of considering this diagnosis in similar cases.
This congress summary highlights the COMEF 2023 event, which focused on medical ethics, education, and health through discussions with the theme "Learn, practice, excel," but reports no new research findings.
January 2024 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine” This abstract describes the role of melanin in determining hair color and protecting against UV radiation, highlighting how its production affects hair health, growth, and vitality, with reduced production contributing to greying with age.
December 2023 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” This study observed that extracellular matrix scaffold membranes performed less effectively in wound healing for aged mice compared to younger ones, with senescent SPP1+ macrophages potentially hindering epidermal and fibroblast repair abilities.
December 2023 in “EPRA international journal of multidisciplinary research” In this review, researchers examined current knowledge on alopecia areata, finding it affects approximately 2% of individuals, with a likely autoimmune and genetic basis, and highlighting its association with other medical and psychiatric conditions, although no cure currently exists.
December 2023 in “International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)” This review article reports that many herbal drugs show potential for treating alopecia effectively and with fewer side effects compared to synthetic drugs, addressing a common issue among urban residents due to stress and environmental factors.
November 2023 in “Manuju” This paper discusses the complex relationship between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hyperprolactinemia, noting a decrease in prolactin levels following bromocriptine treatment, but reports no new clinical findings.
November 2023 in “Burns and trauma” This review discusses how the skin microbiome impacts different types of cutaneous wounds, such as acute and chronic, and explores therapeutic strategies targeting the microbiome to enhance healing outcomes.
November 2023 in “Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Hewan” In a case study, a 6-year-old Shih Tzu with both demodicosis and babesiosis showed improvement after treatment, which included medications like ivermectin and supportive care such as specialized shampoos and environmental spraying, evaluated up to the 21st day.