Dr. Kariadi Hospital

Graphicflow ultrasound in fetal echocardiography: principles, hemodynamics, clinical applications, and future perspectives

BACKGROUND: Graphicflow is a commercially available ultrasound technology that uses trajectory-based blood speckle tracking to display intracardiac blood-cell movement in real time during fetal echocardiography. Unlike conventional Doppler ultrasound, which mainly measures blood-...

Lotus Birth in the Modern Era: An Integrative Review of Cultural Integrity, Ethical Dilemmas, and Clinical Realities in Obstetric Practice

Lotus birth, or umbilical non-severance, involves leaving the umbilical cord and placenta attached to the newborn until spontaneous separation occurs several days after birth. Although uncommon in mainstream obstetric care, interest has increased alongside greater emphasis on par...

The impact of the COVID-19 infections on pregnancy outcomes in Indonesia

Pregnant women face higher COVID-19 case fatality rates (CFR) alongside increased risks of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes, yet evidence from Indonesia remains limited. This study assessed the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infectio...