All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the 1st International Conference on Lifestyle Disease and Natural Medicine (1st ICOLIFEMED), held on December 5, 2024, at Universitas Prima Indonesia, Medan, Indonesia. These articles have been peer-reviewed by the members of the International...

Hemodialysis, which involves regular visits to the hospital, increases the risk of social disability, where lack of social support contributes to mental and emotional problems experienced by patients undergoing hemodialysis. This study aims to determine the effect of social support and family functionality...

Urolithiasis, or urinary tract stones, is a solid mass that forms in the upper (kidneys, ureters) or lower urinary system (bladder, urethra). This study evaluates urinary tract stone risks based on demographics, kidney function, and urinalysis results using a quantitative, cross-sectional survey design...

Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a chronic condition marked by insulin resistance and high blood sugar. This study evaluated the hypoglycemic effect of Pediococcus acidilactici strain LBSU8 (PALBSU8), a lactic acid bacterium isolated from buffalo rumen, in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. PALBSU8...

Gastritis is a global health issue affecting all age groups, including university students. This study aimed to identify dominant risk factors for gastritis among students in Medan City in 2024. An analytical observational study with a cross-sectional approach was conducted on 513 respondents selected...

Diabetes is the fourth leading cause of death globally, causing 1.6 million deaths annually. This study aimed to analyze the risk factors for type II diabetes mellitus at the Siulak Gedang Community Health Center, Siulak District, Kerinci Regency. Using a cross-sectional design with accidental sampling,...

Hiang Health Center is a health center with the highest number of visits from diarrhea sufferers out of 21 health centers in Kerinci Regency. The incidence of diarrhea in toddlers aged 0–5 years at Hiang Health Center in 2020 was recorded at 132 cases in toddlers aged 0–5 years. Waste sanitation for...

Background: Chlorine is used by the tea industry as a bleaching and disinfecting agent for paper, but excessive consumption poses health risks. Ascorbic acid can reduce chlorine levels, and student knowledge plays a role in public awareness. Objective: To evaluate how ascorbic acid reduces chlorine in...

Hypertension is a non-communicable disease contributing significantly to global mortality, especially among individuals with middle to lower economic conditions. Financial constraints often lead to more attention to routine health checks. This study aims to summarize research on risk factors contributing...

Dyspepsia can be caused by eating and drinking habits such as consuming spicy food, excessive acidity, alcoholic drinks, carbonated and caffeinated beverages like coffee, smoking, stress, Helicobacter pylori infection, use of certain drugs, and a history of diseases (gastritis and stomach ulcers), all...

Hospital waste includes solid, liquid, paste (gel), or gas forms from hospital activities, often containing infectious microorganisms, and is categorized into medical and non-medical waste. Proper management is crucial to preventing disease transmission, with health workers playing a key role in compliance....

A preliminary study explored the construction of an IoT monitoring system in home care nursing. Heart rate measurements were conducted to compare contact and non-contact devices, and the results confirmed that the non-contact device demonstrated accuracy comparable to the contact-type device, indicating...

This study is an 11-month observational study aimed at evaluating the impact of bed exit sensor notification settings and response completion times on fall prevention. Data was collected from 47 patients with prior falls to monitor alert frequency, notification settings, and response times. Analysis...

Prior research has examined musculoskeletal disorders in dentistry, but clinical year dental students face unique risks due to the demanding educational process, practical examinations, and psychological pressure from fulfilling graduation requirements. This study aimed to identify risk factors for musculoskeletal...

Fraud or fraud is an act that is against the law and is carried out intentionally for certain purposes that harm other parties. This research aims to find out some of the efforts made by RSU Royal Prima Medan in detecting and preventing fraud in BPJS claims. The method used in this research is a qualitative...

The relationship between a doctor and a patient is built on acceptance and service, forming a contractual relationship to find the best solution for the patient’s recovery. This study explores the legal updates in doctor-patient relationship patterns under Law No. 17 of 2023, replacing the previous Law...

This study evaluated the effects of Curcuma zedoaria extract on blood glucose, Placental Growth Factor (PlGF), and kidney histopathology in diabetic nephropathy (DN) Wistar rats. DN, a severe diabetic complication, leads to progressive kidney damage. Using a post-test-only control group design, diabetes...

Shamandar, or beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.), is a member of the Amaranthaceae family. It has been used as a kidney protector, emmenagogue, carminative, hemostatic, and cardiovascular protector. Extracts from Beta vulgaris L. roots have been shown to have hepatoprotective, antihypertensive, hypoglycemic,...

This study investigates the potential of Vitex trifolia (legundi) extract to reduce resistance to radiation and chemotherapy in epithelial cancer by targeting the Bcl-2 apoptosis pathway. The objectives include (1) characterizing Casticin and Labdane-Type Diterpene compounds; (2) analyzing Bcl-2 gene...

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance and chronic hyperglycemia. Low adiponectin levels are associated with increased T2DM risk. Andaliman, with its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, may influence adiponectin levels and improve insulin...

This study explores the role of bioactive compounds from Paraboea leuserensis in enhancing vascular endothelial growth factor expression, a critical factor in wound healing. Using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, compounds such as quercetin, kaempferol, ellagic acid, myricetin, and betaine...

The Body weight is body mass which is usually used to measure a person’s nutritional status. Each person’s ideal body weight varies according to race, ethnicity, gender, age, and socioeconomic status. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2014 more than 1.9 billion adults aged more than...

Sunkist orange and lime peels contain flavonoids with strong antioxidant properties, capable of preventing lipid oxidation and neutralizing free radicals. These antioxidants are promising for addressing pancreatic cell damage in diabetes, which is often caused by oxidative stress. This study evaluated...

The administration of a high-fat creamer will cause hyper-lipidemia, an atherosclerosis risk factor. If atherosclerosis occurs in the renal arteries, it can cause impaired kidney function. Inulin, a prebiotic, can be used as a creamer ingredient to produce a low-fat creamer. This study aims to determine...

Diabetes Mellitus is a globally prevalent metabolic disease, with cases rising yearly. Currently, approximately 171 million individuals worldwide are affected, and projections suggest this will reach 366 million by 2030. Among them, 15–20% experience diabetic foot ulcers, with around 15% of these cases...

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease with many causes and is characterized by elevated blood sugar levels caused by failure of insulin secretion or insulin action. Many plant secondary metabolite compounds can be used as medicine. Kersen Leaves (Muntingia Calabura L.) have secondary...

Skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Propionibacterium acnes, Candida albicans, and Malassezia furfur are prevalent in tropical regions, aggravated by antimicrobial resistance. This study explores the antimicrobial potential of ethanol extracts of palm oil (Elaeis guineensis) leaves, as a...

This study evaluated the effects of Curcuma zedoaria extract on blood glucose, Placental Growth Factor (PlGF), and kidney histopathology in diabetic nephropathy (DN) Wistar rats. DN, a severe diabetic complication, leads to progressive kidney damage. Using a post-test-only control group design, diabetes...

Diabetes Mellitus is characterized by impaired insulin secretion or impaired insulin function (insulin resistance) in the liver and muscles. The liver is one of the largest organs in the body and the center of metabolism in the body. The study aims to determine the effect of Andrographis paniculata leaf...