Purpose This study aimed to measure the attitudes of Indonesian medical doctors and students toward new technology in genome editing. Materials and Methods Online questionnaires regarding attitudes toward genome editing on health and non-health conditions, both in somatic cells and embryo, were distributed through researcher networks, email and social media specific to medical doctors and students. The data of 1055 valid questionnaires were processed; descriptive and association analyses between sociodemographic factors and attitudes toward genome editing were performed. Email in-depth interview was performed to explore the respondents’ answers. Results The results showed that Indonesian medical doctors’ and students’ knowledge of genome editing was limited and correlated with gender, place of residence, religion, education, marital status, childbearing and experience abroad. More than half of respondents supported genome editing for the treatment of fatal and debilitating diseases both in somatic cells and embryos, implying their consent to edited gene inheritance. However, this approval decreased when applied to non-health-related aspects, such as physical appearance, intelligence and strength. Factors affecting their attitudes toward genome editing included their status as medical doctors or students, gender, age, education, religion, economic status and place of residence. Conclusion Increasing knowledge and awareness of Indonesian medical doctors and students regarding genome editing is important. Even though its application in health-related matter was supported by a majority of the respondents, discussion from ethical and religious perspectives is necessary to ensure the acceptance.

<p class="KEYWORDS">Alcoholic hepatitis is a common cause of non-viral hepatitis. Javanese turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza) contains xanthorrhizol and curcuminoid that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. The purpose of this research was to detect the effect of Curcuma xanthorrhiza in decreasing hydropic degeneration and lymphocytes in alcohol-induced mice. This experimental research used post-test only controlled design. Randomly, 35 mice were divided into five groups. Four groups were induced by alcohol 30% of 4ml/kgBW in 10 days, and one group was normal group (negative control). Three of the four alcohol-induced groups were given Curcuma xanthorrhiza extract at doses of 42, 84, and 168 mg/kgBW in 10 days, 1 hour after alcohol induction. Mice livers were taken for Hematoxylin Eosin (HE) staining.  Hydropic degeneration and lymphocytes in the liver lobules were examined under a microscope. The statistical analysis used in this research was the Kruskal-Wallis, the Mann-Whitney test, and the Independent Sample T Test. P-value is significant if &lt;0.05. The result of this research were all doses of Javanese turmeric extract significantly reduced hydropic degeneration. Doses of 84 and 168 mg/kgBW also reduced inflammatory lymphocytes (p&lt;0.05). The dose of 168 mg/kgBW reduced the lymphocyte inflammation maximally. There was no significant difference between increasing Javanese turmeric dose and decreasing hydropic degeneration and lymphocytes (p&gt;0.05). This research shows that Javanese turmeric (Curcuma xanthorrhiza) can attenuate hepatitis by decreasing hydropic degeneration and lymphocytes in alcohol-induced liver.</p>

BACKGROUND: Obesity is an important cardiovascular risk factor and associated with low grade inflammation in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. This study aims to assess the association between body fat with serum high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) level in CKD patients.METHODS: A cross-sectional study was performed in 71 CKD patients. Anthropometric measurements included body weight, height, body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage (BFP), skinfold thickness (SKF) of triceps and biceps were performed by trained physician. BFP was calculated using Kwok’s Formula and hs-CRP was measured by Particle enhanced Turbidimetry.RESULTS: The averaged BMI of our subjects was 25.8±4.4. There was no significant difference in BMI between pre-dialysis and hemodialysis CKD patients. Positive correlation was found between BFP and hs-CRP (r=0.266; p<0.05), while there was no significant correlation between BMI and hs-CRP.CONCLUSION: Body fat percentage was associated with hs-CRP. Hence, it will be more beneficial to assess nutritional status in CKD using BFP rather than BMI alone since it was demonstrated to correlate with hs-CRP in our studyKEYWORDS: CKD, obesity, inflammation, body fat, hs-CRP

Background: Psoriasis is a chronic and relapsing inflammatory disease of the skin, characterized by the presence of well-defined erythematous plaque covered by silvery-white scales. Methotrexate is a folic acid antimetabolic for psoriasis therapy and given systemically so unexpected effects can occur. Purpose: To evaluate the side effects of methotrexate as therapy in psoriasis. Methods: The descriptive research based on the medical record of psoriasis patients who were treated for hospitalization on at Kemuning I and II ward Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital Surabaya during the period January 2017 – December 2018. The sampling method used was total sampling. Result: Twenty two psoriasis patients receiving methotrexate therapy with the dose of methotrexate is 10-15 mg once weekly, there were 4.5% low erythrocyte level, 27.3% high leukocyte level, 13.6% high thrombocyte level, 18.2% high SGOT level, 22.8% high SGPT level, 18% nausea, 9.1% vomiting, 4.6% headache, and 4.6% shortness of breath. Conclusion: Methotrexate for psoriasis therapy may cause several side effects even not the severe ones, therefore careful dosing and side effect monitoring are necessary.

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a dangerous disease that may cause death within a short time and spread quickly. East Java is the province with the second-highest number of dengue cases in Indonesia. Blitar is one of the contributors to the high number of cases in East Java, with a CFR of 1.2% and Ponggok sub-district is one of the dengue-prone areas. Programs that have been promoted by the government are the 3M Plus Movement and the Eradication of Mosquito Nests (PSN). However, dengue disease still occurs every year because the community lacks the awareness to run these programs regularly and continuously. The purpose of community service through the 65th Airlangga University KKN-BBM program in the Health Sector were 1) increasing knowledge and awareness about DHF disease and its prevention, 2) improving skills in monitoring larvae independently, 3) reducing dengue transmission rates and improving the environmental health of the Candirejo Village community.  The method used were the dissemination of knowledge about DHF and its prevention along with jumantik and PSN 3M Plus training. The target of this activity was elementary school students and the surrounding community. The results of the evaluation showed that there were differences in the level of knowledge before and after the socialization of DHF. In addition, the jumantik training was able to encourage students to independently carry out larvae monitoring. The community actively participated and was very enthusiastic in the implementation of PSN. Overall, all the programs carried out are appropriate, easy, and effective ways to prevent DHF.