Al-Hayat: Natural Sciences, Health & Environment Journal

Formulasi Sabun Susu Antibakteri Dari Daun Kelor (Moringa Oleifera Lam) dan Minyak Cengkih

Jothy Andini, Lutfia Jamlika Laduni, Anindya Utami Siamsasi — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Skin is the outermost part of the human body which functions to protect the inner body from external disturbances such as protecting the body from attacks by bacteria, fungi, disease germs and sunlight. Therefore, skin cleanser is needed as protection, namely bath soap. Bath soap can be divided into two types, namely solid soap and liquid soap. Solid soap is soap made using Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) while liquid soap is made by reacting Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH). Add fillers in the form of Moringa leaf extract and clove oil to the soap making process as antibacterial ingredients. The flavonoid and antibacterial content in Moringa leaf extract can repel free radicals. The aim of this research was to determine the effect of Moringa leaf extract and clove oil on soap quality. The soap making method uses a cold process. Moringa leaf extract. Based on the soap test results, the highest water content was obtained, namely 4.64%, the pH value was between 9-9.5, and the antibacterial test results with the largest inhibitory power were 2.2 cm.

Dampak Remote Work Pasca COVID-19 terhadap Well-Being Karyawan

Dara Delila, Cholicul Hadi — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This study investigates the impact of remote work on employee well-being in the post-COVID-19 era. Through a literature review, the research highlights that remote work often leads to negative outcomes such as blurred boundaries between work and personal life, increased social isolation, heightened stress, challenges in work-life balance, and declines in performance and productivity. The findings suggest that organizations need to adopt effective strategies to manage these issues, including improving boundary management, enhancing social connectivity, and supporting employees' work-life balance to mitigate the adverse effects of remote work.

Perbandingan Induksi Menggunakan Misoprostol dan Oxytosin

Nurul Qalbi, Grace Novaline Tampanatu — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Labor induction is the process of starting labor artificially from 24 weeks of gestation. Many studies have been conducted to determine the effectiveness of misoprostol and oxytocin, even comparing the use of the two for labor induction. Based on these studies, there appear to be different effects of misoprostol and oxytocin. The aim of this literature review is to determine maternal and fetal outcomes after induction of labor with misoprostol and oxytocin.The method used is through literature review searches from electronic databases, namely Google Scholar, Biomed Research International, Sage Open Medicine. Research published between 2017 and 2023. Of the five articles used in this literature review, three of them prefer misoprostol as an alternative for labor induction. Misoprostol is a safe alternative to labor induction.

Hubungan Rasio Albumin Kreatinin Urin dengan Frekuensi Hemodialisis pada Gagal Ginjal Kronis

Chindi Y. Tomayahu, Astika Nur Rohmah, Suryanto — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health issue, with its prevalence increasing annually. CKD involves a pathophysiological process with diverse etiologies, such as uncontrolled diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, or chronic glomerulonephritis, which lead to progressive kidney function decline, requiring patients to undergo routine hemodialysis. This study aims to determine the relationship between the Albumin- Creatinine Ratio (ACR) and the frequency of hemodialysis in patients with chronic kidney disease. This research employs a systematic review method, collecting data from various research journals available on Google Scholar and PubMed. The results indicate that CKD patients were predominantly male and were most vulnerable between the ages of 40-59 years. Hemodialysis was typically performed 2-3 times per week. The longer the duration of hemodialysis treatment, the more significant its impact on the albumin and creatinine ratio. While the albumin-creatinine ratio can be used to identify early kidney disease, its relationship with albumin and creatinine examination parameters was weak The albumin-creatinine ratio (ACR) test can serve as an early diagnostic support for chronic kidney disease. Further research is needed on the quality of life of CKD patients based on the duration of hemodialysis. Additionally, there should be increased awareness among CKD patients about their dietary patterns, particularly protein intake.

Pengaruh Pandemi Covid-19 Terhadap Masalah Kesehatan Mental yang Muncul Pada Anak dan Remaja

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Adolescence is a time of transition from childhood to maturity, and as such, it requires self-control and psychological care because it is undoubtedly going through a process of self-discovery. Routine, education, leisure, and worry are all impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacts children's and adolescents' mental and psychological health. We used secondary data to investigate how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected children's and teenagers' mental health. 1182 people from different educational institutions in Delhi-NCR, ranging in age. Additionally, a survey of 56 US states was conducted. The paper used associative research techniques to determine how the COVID-19 pandemic affected various age groups' performance on online tests, health problems during social separation, and stress management. The survey's findings also revealed a yearly percentage increase in the difficulty of focusing, remembering, and making judgments in 56 US states using correlation and basic linear regression analysis. Better educational advice is needed for adolescents, as this is thought to have an impact on their mental health.

Greater Occipital Nerve Blockade in Chronic Migraine: Meta-Analysis

Dwiastri Iris Sarwastuti — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Chronic migraine significantly impacts quality of life and remains a therapeutic challenge, with many patients experiencing limited relief from traditional treatments. Greater occipital nerve (GON) blockade has emerged as a potential intervention, utilizing bupivacaine to alleviate migraine frequency and severity. This meta-analysis assesses the efficacy of GON blockade in reducing headache days per month in patients with chronic migraine. A meta-analysis was conducted, encompassing four randomized, placebo-controlled studies published between 2014 and 2024. The studies included a total of 202 participants (105 in the intervention group and 97 in the placebo group) who received GON blockade with bupivacaine or a placebo. The primary outcome measured was the mean difference in monthly headache days between the intervention and placebo groups. Statistical heterogeneity across studies was also assessed. The pooled analysis revealed a statistically significant reduction in monthly headache days in the GON blockade group compared to placebo, with an average difference of -5.7 days (95% CI: -8.5 to -2.9; p < 0.0001). Individual studies demonstrated consistent reductions in headache days in the intervention group, with mean differences ranging from -1.1 to -12.8 days. Heterogeneity was moderate (I² = 30.3%), indicating some variability across studies but an overall trend favoring the intervention. This meta-analysis supports the efficacy of GON blockade with bupivacaine as a promising treatment option for chronic migraine, showing a meaningful reduction in headache frequency. While GON blockade demonstrates short-term benefits, further research with extended follow-up periods and larger, more diverse samples is recommended to evaluate its long-term effectiveness and generalizability. These findings suggest that GON blockade may offer substantial relief for patients suffering from chronic migraines, providing a potential alternative for those who have not responded to conventional therapies.