Malayan filariasis is still the major public health problem in Indonesia. In endemic area, when microfilaremia and clinical manifestations are absent, the diagnosis of malayan filariasis is extremely important, particurlarly for filariasis control. With the development of hybridoma technology, it is possible to produce monoclonal antibody against any stage of brugia malayi, which is capable of …
Morphological observations were made on the adult filaria worms of nonperiodic from of B.malayi (32 worms), the new subspecles of the causative agent of filariasis in East Kalimanan (3,4). The filaria parasites were compared to the old subspecies of noctumally subperiodic form of B. malai (25 worms) from Kendari and the animal filaria B. pahangi (20 worms) which were also sympatic in East Kalim…
A study on some anthropometry measurements of soccer and badminton athletes in Yogyakarta had been done. The objective of the study was to investigate the differences of anthropometry measurements for different types of sport on soccer and badminton athletes in Yogyakarta. The subjects of the study consisted of 20 soccer players and 20 badminton players, with the age of 17-15 years. The t-test …
Seven patients of open tibia type III C the Emergency Unit, Sardjito hospital from 1990 to 1995. Three patients underwent early amputation and four patients ultimately required secondary amputation from three to twelve days after vascular repair intervention. Open tibial fractures associated with vascular trauma need an imediate decision between early amputation and limb salvage. Proactive stud…
A case control study was carried out in Sardjito General Hospital Yogyakarta to evaluate the risk factors for gestational trophoblactic diseases. One hundred and seven cases of trophoblas diseases fulfiling the inclusion criteria were included in this study. Data were obtained from the hospital medical record, and every case was conducted by 2 controls (normal delivery). It was found that woman…
Cow's milk has been recognized as an almost ideal food because it serves as source of complete nutrients. Unfortunately, there are some people who drink milk (milk intolerance) because lack of lactose. High frequency of milk intolerance is found in developing or tropical countries and non-Caucasian race. It is a problem for public nutrition in those countries. Lactose is an inducible was influe…
Indonesia's second stage of the National Long-Term Development Plan is a determinant factor for the shape of the country by the year 2020. A new era of development in the next 25 years will be of an unprecedented magnitude and far reaching significance for future of the country as well as for South East Asia. Health development as one of the essential components, will play a significant role as…
From November 1992 through January 1993 a cross sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence and related factors of missed opportunities for immunization (MOI). The study involved 280 babies aged less than 12 months. Interview was performed by using a questionnaire as the babies left the clinic after seeing the clinic personnel (exit interview). The primary source of information wa…