Highlights1. Lesions that are regularly diagnosed in the spine include TB of the spine and tumors that have spread throughout the body.2. The examined papers included 35 individuals with tuberculous spondylitis and 31 patients with metastatic spinal malignancies.3. A methodology for MRI imaging and an accurate medical history will aid in establishing an accurate diagnosis. AbstractBackground: Spinal tuberculosis and metastatic tumors are commonly diagnosed lesions in the spine. Tuberculosis spondylitis, also known as Pott's Disease, is the most common extrapulmonary tuberculosis disease. MRI is the gold standard for early diagnosis because there is no significant difference in the results of clinical manifestations and histopathological examination. A biopsy will usually be used for a final exam for diagnosis. Objective: To provide information to confirm the diagnosis of TB spondylitis cases and metastatic spinal tumors. Method: A literature search was conducted via PubMed, Science Direct, and Scopus by selecting studies according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The quality and risk of bias assessments were performed using Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) tools. Overall, 35 spinal tuberculosis and 31 metastatic spinal tumor patients from 2 studies were reviewed. Result: Of the 35 patients with tuberculous spondylitis and 31 patients with metastatic spinal tumors from the two studies reviewed. It was found that the thorax was the most common region. The following imaging findings were of statistical significance (p<0.05): skip lesion, solitary lesion, intraspinal lesion, concentric collapse, abscess formation (paraspinal, intraosseous, and epidural lesions), and syrinx formation. Conclusion: An MRI imaging protocol and correct medical history will help establish an accurate diagnosis. Skip lesions, abscesses, and modular lesion margins are considered for diagnosis.
Based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially the third point, namely "Good Health and Well-Being" to create a healthy and prosperous society, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is necessary to deliver fast and accurate information, one of which is educating the public. META WING (Mental Health Awareness during Pandemic) webinar is a community service activity that aims to increase public knowledge, understanding, and awareness regarding mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Webinars are conducted virtually (online) by utilizing video conferencing technology. The mental health themes discussed in the webinar are insecurity, suicidal thoughts, and self-harm. Achievement results regarding whether there is an increase in public knowledge about mental health during the pandemic are measured by comparing the values obtained through pre-test and post-test. 43.24% of all participants got a post-test score higher than the pre-test and the statistical test results obtained a p-value of 0.000 which means that there is a significant difference between the value of understanding before the presentation and the value of understanding after the presentation.
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