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Background: Breast-related new skin cancer cases have increased annually over the past decade. Current data on new skin cancer cases is essential as a preliminary step in preventing and reducing the incidence of new cases. This study aims to determine the incidence and characteristics of skin cancer patients at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, Palembang, from 2019 to 2021. Methods: This observational descriptive study employed a cross-sectional design using total sampling. Data were obtained from the medical records of skin cancer patients at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital between January 2019 and December 2021. The variables analyzed included demographic characteristics (age, gender, occupation, education, marital status, and residence), cancer type, cancer stage, and tumor location. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to determine the frequency and distribution of each variable. Results: The incidence and characteristics of skin cancer at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital were recorded in 38 patients. Basal cell carcinoma was the most common type, accounting for 44.74% of cases. Most patients were aged 45-64 years (52.6%), unemployed or housewives (65.8%), female (65.8%), had completed high school (44.7%), were married (89.5%), and resided outside Palembang (55.3%). Most cases were diagnosed at stage I (44.7%) and were primarily located in the head and neck region (76.3%). Early-stage diagnosis is associated with better survival rates, while advanced-stage cancers, are more aggressive and require prompt treatment for improved survival outcomes. Understanding these factors is crucial for optimizing patient management and resource allocation. Conclusions: The study shows basal cell carcinoma as the most common skin cancer at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, with a higher incidence in females, especially those aged 45–64, unemployed or housewives, married, and living outside Palembang. Most cases were diagnosed early and located in the head and neck

Background: Declining muscle mass is not always accompanied by declining muscle strength in older adults, challenging the notion that low muscle mass is the sole criterion for diagnosing sarcopenia. This review aims to find out the relationships between muscle mass and muscle strength with physical performance in older adults. Design: This article was a systematic review using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. Data Sources and Methods: We do a systematic search of observational studies that are published between 2013 and August 2023 in PubMed, ScienceDirect, Sage journal, Tripdatabase, Cochrane Library, Embase, and CINAHL. Two reviewers selected and extracted data independently and an association measure was recorded from included studies. Results: The review analyzed 17 observational studies conducted between 2013 and September 2023. The findings suggest that while declining muscle mass is often associated with sarcopenia, it may not always correspond to declining muscle strength in older individuals. The most common method used to measure muscle mass was bioelectrical impedance analysis, while handgrip strength was the predominant measure of muscle strength. Tests such as timed up and go and gait speed were used to assess physical performance. Conclusions: Physical performance in older adults is significantly related to muscle strength, whereas the relationship between muscle mass and physical performance is either weak or negligible. Therefore, when evaluating physical performance in older individuals, focusing on muscle strength is more important than muscle mass alone.

Background: Thyroid carcinoma is the most common endocrine malignancy with a rising prevalence. Understanding patients’ sociodemographic characteristics is crucial for improving diagnosis and management. This study aims to provide information about the characteristics of thyroid carcinoma patients. Method: This cross-sectional study analyzed medical records of patients diagnosed with thyroid carcinoma in the Inpatient Department of Dr. Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital, from January 2020 to December 2022. Data collected included age, gender, residence location, main complaints, histopathological variant, disease stage at diagnosis, past medical history, family history, radiation exposure, and type of surgical intervention. Results: Most patients were aged 50-59 years (26.1%) and female (78.3%). The majority came from lowland (90.6%) and rural areas (64.5%). The most common main complaint was a neck lump (63.0%). Papillary thyroid carcinoma was the most frequent variant (87.7%). Most patients were diagnosed at stage I (37.7%), and most patients underwent total thyroidectomy (84.1%). The most common past medical condition was goiter (76.8%). Additionally, 93.5% of patients had no family history of malignancy, and none had radiation exposure. Conclusion: Thyroid carcinoma patients at Mohammad Hoesin General Hospital are predominantly females aged 50-59 from lowland and rural areas. Most were diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma at the early stages and underwent total thyroidectomy.

Background: Understanding the relationship between muscle mass, muscle strength, and bone density in older adults is crucial for addressing age-related conditions like osteoporosis and sarcopenia. This review aims to evaluate the relationship between muscle mass and muscle strength with bone density in older adults. Methods: This systematic review, following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, involved a comprehensive search across seven databases from 2014 to April 2024. Included were observational studies in English and Indonesian on adults aged 60 and older. The Appraisal Tool for Cross-Sectional Studies (AXIS) tool assessed the risk of bias, and the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) framework evaluated the evidence quality. Study selection was independently reviewed, and consensus was reached through discussion. Results: Ten studies were included. For muscle mass and bone density, five studies showed a significant association, while four did not. For muscle strength and bone density, four of seven studies reported a significant association. However, the evidence quality was low due to inconsistency. Conclusion: The relationship between muscle mass, muscle strength, and bone density in older adults shows variability and inconsistent evidence.