Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia

The impact of swim bladder on urethral stricture in animal study: the study of changes in matrix metalloproteinase-1 and transforming growth factor-beta

Urethral stricture (US) is characterized by narrowing of the urethral lumen due to scar formation involving the epithelium and the corpus spongiosum. Effective antifibrotic therapies remain limited. This study hypothesizes that swim bladder extract may promote urethral wound heal...

The molecular spectrum of alpha- and beta-thalassemia pathogenic variants in Indonesia: implications for national screening and prevention

Abstract Background Thalassemia is classified globally as a rare disease; however, it represents a major public health burden in many low‑ and middle‑income countries due to its high prevalence and limited access to care. In Indonesia, one of the world’s most genetically diverse...

Bisphosphonate therapy for thalassemia-related bone disorders in children and young adults: a systematic review

Skeletal complications represent a major morbidity in transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT), particularly among children and young adults. Osteopenia and osteoporosis arise from marrow expansion, iron overload, endocrine dysfunction, and vitamin D deficiency, leading to impaire...

Television Health Talk Shows as a Media for Health Literacy for Stroke Survivors

This study examines television health talk shows as a medium for strengthening health literacy among stroke survivors, with particular attention to understanding, motivation, and adaptation to healthy lifestyles. Using a descriptive qualitative design, the study involved ten stro...