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{"title":"Proportion of Hypogonadism in Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia Patients and Its Contributing Factors.","authors":"Dian Anindita Lubis, Imam Subekti, Em Yunir, Cosphiadi Irawan, Andon Hestiantoro, Silvia Werdhy Lestari, Aria Kekalih, Merci Monica Br Pasaribu, Santi Syafril","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Beta thalassemia is a lifelong disease involving malformed red blood cells (RBC). One of the disease's complications is hypogonadism, in which adults tend to exhibit regression in sexual characteristics, experience sexual dysfunction, and therefore have a lower quality of life. Around 3-10% of the Indonesian population carries the beta-thalassemia gene. This study aimed to see the proportions of hypogonadism in transfusion-dependent thalassemia patients and its contributing factors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a cross-sectional study involving 60 male patients admitted to three Indonesian general hospitals from July 2022 to July 2023. All patients were diagnosed with beta-thalassemia via chromatography hemoglobin analysis. We performed a single-time physical examination and laboratory examinations to determine FSH, LH, and free testosterone levels. The correlation between Hb and sexual hormone levels was analyzed using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient. ROC curve analysis was conducted afterward. All statistical analysis was done in SPSS version 29.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>31 out of 60 thalassemia patients had hypogonadism. Pre-transfusion Hb count was found to be linearly correlated with FSH (r = 0.388, p = 0.049), LH (r = 0.338, p = 0.008), and free testosterone (r = 0.255, p = 0.049). ROC analysis indicated that pre-transfusion Hb was viable as a predictor for hypogonadism (AUC = 0.655, 65.5% sensitivity, 67.7% specificity).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We confirmed the role of pre-transfusion Hb count as a potential predictor for hypogonadism due to the tissue hypoxia mechanism and transfusion-related iron overload in TDT patients. Decreased Hb is linearly correlated with FSH, LH, and testosterone levels. Decreased Hb also downregulates these factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":6889,"journal":{"name":"Acta medica Indonesiana","volume":"56 1","pages":"13-19"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140334255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Significant Inverse Correlation of Serum Levels of Osteoprotegerin (OPG) and Transferrin Saturation in Thalassemia Dependent Transfusion (TDT) Patients.","authors":"Indra Wijaya, M Lucky Nurdiansyah Prameswara, Dimmy Prasetya, Laniyati Hamijoyo, Bachti Alisjahbana, Andri Reza Rahmadi","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Osteoporosis is a major problem in transfusion-dependent thalassemia patients (TDT) patients. Osteoprotegerin (OPG) is one of several bone markers that are closely associated with osteoporosis in TDT patients. OPG is a glycoprotein that functions as a feedback receptor for the Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor kappa B Ligand (RANKL), which is an alpha tumor necrosis factor receptor. One of the causes of decreased bone mass density is iron toxicity, which can be identified by showing elevated transferrin saturation. Bone mass dual X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) is a gold standard for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, these procedures are not commonly available in Indonesia. This study was conducted to analyze the correlation between serum levels of OPG and transferrin saturation in TDT patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A correlational study with a cross-sectional approach analyzed data from TDT patients at Hemato-Oncology Medic Outpatient Clinic, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia. Primary data were obtained through blood sampling and anthropometry measurement while secondary data were obtained from the patient's medical records. OPG and transferrin saturation levels were assessed using the ELISA method. Research data were analyzed using the rank Spearman correlation test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Data were collected from 51 research subjects (30 women dan 21 men). The median OPG level was 380 (170-1230) pg/mL and the median transferrin saturation level was 89.4 (66.7 - 96.2)%. Analysis of correlation showed a significant correlation between and transferrin saturation level with a coefficient value of r -0.539 and p-value <0.001.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There was a significant inverse correlation between OPG with transferrin saturation in TDT patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":6889,"journal":{"name":"Acta medica Indonesiana","volume":"56 1","pages":"20-25"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140334257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Consensus Guidelines for Influenza Vaccination in Patients with Diabetes.","authors":"Sukamto Koesnoe, Anshari Saifuddin Hasibuan, Ketut Suastika, Cissy Kartasasmita, Andi Makbul Aman, Ida Ayu Kshanti, Wismandari Wisnu, Samsuridjal Djauzi, Iris Rengganis, Alvina Widhani, Suzy Maria, Erwanto Budi Winulyo, Hindra Irawan, Heri Nugroho, Nanny Soetedjo, Sobagijo Adi, Hendra Zufry, Nabilla Gita","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Influenza is a prevalent health issue encountered in daily practice. Patients with diabetes mellitus face a higher risk of infections, including influenza, owing to the compromised immune system associated with diabetes. This susceptibility arises from the potential of diabetes mellitus to weaken the immune system. Moreover, elevated blood glucose levels can create a conducive environment for the growth of bacteria and viruses. This consensus is formulated by a multidisciplinary team to serve as practical guidance for the administration of influenza vaccinations to patients with diabetes mellitus in daily practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":6889,"journal":{"name":"Acta medica Indonesiana","volume":"56 1","pages":"126-133"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140334280","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Secondary Polycythemia and Non-Islet Cell Tumor-induced Hypoglycemia in Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Case Report.","authors":"Maria Satya Paramitha, Dekta Filantropi Esa, Ni Made Hustrini, Nadia Ayu Mulansari, Irsan Hasan, Agnes Stephanie Harahap","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Continuously holding its position as the sixth most common cause of cancer and the third leading cause of cancer death, globally, Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) remains as a healthcare priority. Production of various substances may result into systemic or metabolic complications, often known as paraneoplastic phenomena of HCC. A 56-year-old male with history of untreated chronic hepatitis B arrived with generalized weakness and intermittent headache in the last two days prior to admission. Laboratory findings demonstrated elevated hemoglobin (20.5 g/dl), alpha-fetoprotein (29,845 ng/dl), and d-Dimer (2,120 ng/ml) levels. Hypoglycemia (44 mg/dl) was documented with normal basal insulin level, confirming non-islet cell tumor hypoglycemia. Abdominal multiphasic CT-scan demonstrated a large solid lesion involving the whole right liver lobe, hyper-enhanced at arterial phase and wash-out pattern at venous and delayed phases, with portal vein thrombosis; thus, confirming HCC BCLC C. Further examinations revealed hypercellularity from bone marrow biopsy with the absence of JAK2 mutation. He underwent serial phlebotomy and received 80 mg acetylsalicylic acid orally, as well as cytoreductive agent to reduce the risk of thrombosis. Despite applications of different interventions, control of hypoglycemia could not be achieved without parenteral administration of high dextrose load. He was planned to receive oral multikinase inhibitor, however, he passed away due to severe hospital-acquired pneumonia. Paraneoplastic phenomena are common in HCC. Increased risk of blood hyper-viscosity and thrombosis attributed to polycythemia, as well as medical emergency resulting from hypoglycemia showed that both conditions should not be overlooked since they may worsen the patient's prognosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":6889,"journal":{"name":"Acta medica Indonesiana","volume":"56 1","pages":"93-101"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140334256","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Impact on Working Conditions and Income Amongst Internists in Indonesia: Lesson Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic.","authors":"Sally Aman Nasution, Lugyanti Sukrisman, Simon Salim, Ni Made Hustrini, Rudi Hidayat, Evy Yunihastuti, Ceva W Pitoyo, Andhika Rachman, Sayang Rahmadini, Ginulur Gensyaf Adgani, Nurul Inayah Rahmani","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Internists are at the forefront of providing care for COVID-19 patients. This situation adds more strain on already overburdened internists, particularly in Indonesia, where resources are scarce and unevenly distributed. The pandemic altered working conditions due to restrictions and regulatory changes. Multiple evidence exists for the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on physicians' well-being, but less is known about its impact on their work dynamics and livelihoods. This study provides some lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding the changes in working conditions and earnings experienced by Indonesian internists. There were 3,115 and 1,772 participants in the first and second survey, respectively. After one year, the proportion of internists handling COVID-19 cases, including critical COVID-19 cases, increased; with fewer internists over 60 years old involved. Working hours, number of patients, and monthly earnings decreased for the majority of internists. The increased workload was experienced by most participants one year of the pandemic, predominantly reported by female internists. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a considerable impact on working conditions and income amongst internists in Indonesia. These findings may provide information to institutions in formulating strategies and tools to improve the working conditions and livelihoods of internists in Indonesia amidst the pandemic and potential public health emergencies in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":6889,"journal":{"name":"Acta medica Indonesiana","volume":"56 1","pages":"116-125"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140334259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A Life-Threatening Complication During the Fourth Pregnancy Due to Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: A Case Report.","authors":"Ismy Azizah Sisnawati, Kezia Salay, Listiana Nur Fadillah, Indi Jazilah, Jessica Amelinda Mintarjo, Atiyatum Billah, Agung Sunarko Putra, I Dewa Made Widi Hersana, Citra Novita","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Incidents of leukemia in pregnancy are infrequent with only one case found from 75,000 to 100,000 pregnancies. The pathophysiological mechanism of leukemia during pregnancy is still unclear. Leukemia which occurs in pregnancy is usually acute and predominantly the myeloid type.A 35-year-old woman in her fourth pregnancy with a gestational age of 38-39 weeks, came to the emergency department (ED) with complaints of contractions since 4.5 hours before admission. The contraction was not accompanied by discharge, mucus, or blood, and fetal movements was still active. She denied complaints of fever, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, shortness of breath, weakness, fatigue, lethargy, and bleeding. Physical examination results, both palpebral conjunctiva were pale. Laboratory examination results of a complete blood count, white blood cell count were 2,930/uL, hemoglobin 8.3 g/dL, Hct 24.10%, erythrocytes 2.78x106/µL, platelets 62,000/µL. Bone Marrow Aspiration (BMA) revealed Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL).APL is a subtype of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML). Persistent fatigue, recurrent infections, and bleeding are common manifestations of APL. The diagnosis of APL is made by bone marrow aspiration examination, and it is safe for pregnancy. APL therapy in pregnancy uses All-Trans Retinoic Acid (ATRA) and Arsenic Trioxide (ATO). ATRA and ATO are highly teratogenic, but recent studies have reported no fetal abnormalities.Accuracy and speed in diagnosing and initiating APL therapy in pregnancy are essential in preventing serious complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":6889,"journal":{"name":"Acta medica Indonesiana","volume":"56 1","pages":"76-83"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140334278","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness and Safety of Nebulized Magnesium as Last Line Treatment in Adults with Acute Asthma Attack: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Danny Darmawan, Iris Rengganis, Cleopas Martin Rumende, Hamzah Shatri, Soekamto Koesnoe, Yogi Umbarawan, Rudi Putranto, Sally Aman Nasution","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Asthma is a disease characterized by chronic airway inflammation, however one-third of asthmatic cases did not respond adequately. Inhaled magnesium has been proposed as a treatment for unresponsive asthma cases. However, its role remains controversial. This review evaluates the effectiveness and safety of nebulized magnesium compared to standard therapy (Beta Agonist, Anticholinergic, Corticosteroid) in adults with acute asthma attacks.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The protocol has been registered in PROSPERO. A literature search was conducted through PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane, ProQuest, and Google Scholar, and using the keywords \"inhaled magnesium\" and \"asthma\". Manual searches were carried out through data portals. Journal articles included are randomized controlled trials. The assessment risk of bias was performed using Version 2 of the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There are five articles included in this review. There is no significant difference in readmission rate and oxygen saturation in the magnesium group compared to control (RR 1; 95% CI 0.92 to 1,08; p= 0,96 and MD 1,82; 95% CI -0.89 to 4.53; p= 0.19, respectively). There is a significant reduction of respiratory rate and clinical severity in magnesium (MD -1,72; 95% CI -3,1 to 0.35; p= 0.01, RR 0.29; 95% CI 0.17 to 0.69; p <0.001, respectively). There was a higher risk of side effects in the magnesium group (HR 1.56; 95%CI 1.05 to 2.32; p= 0.03). However, the side effects are relatively mild such as hypotension and nausea.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Inhaled magnesium improves the outcome of asthmatic patients, especially in lung function, clinical severity, and respiratory rate. Moreover, inhaled magnesium is safe to be given.</p>","PeriodicalId":6889,"journal":{"name":"Acta medica Indonesiana","volume":"56 1","pages":"3-12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140334281","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the CODE ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Program: A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis.","authors":"Eka Ginanjar, Arif Mansjoer, Lusiani Rusdi, Rizky Ramadantie, Hadiki Habib, Lies Dina Liastuti, Sally Aman Nasution, Idrus Alwi, Abdul Rashid","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The code ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) program is an operational standard of integrated service for STEMI patients carried out by Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital. The emerging coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak brought about many changes in the management of healthcare services, including the code STEMI program. This study aimed to evaluate the healthcare service quality of the Code STEMI program during the COVID-19 pandemic based on the Donabedian concept.  Methods: This was a mixed-methods study using quantitative and qualitative analyses. It was conducted at the Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, a national referral hospital in Indonesia. We compared the data of each patient, including response time, clinical outcomes, length of stay, and cost, from two years between 2018-2020 and 2020-2022 as the pre-COVID-19 code STEMI and COVID-19 Code STEMI periods, respectively. Interviews were conducted to determine the quality of services from the perspectives of stakeholders.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 195 patients participated in the study: 120 patients in pre-COVID-19 code STEMI and 75 patients in COVID-19 code STEMI. Our results showed that there was a significant increase in patient's length of stay during the COVID-19 pandemic (4 days vs. 6 days, p < 0.001). Meanwhile, MACE (13% vs. 11%, p = 0.581), the in-hospital mortality rate (8% vs. 5%, p = 0.706), door-to-wire crossing time (161 min vs. 173 min, p = 0.065), door-to-needle time (151 min vs. 143 min p = 0.953), and hospitalization cost (3,490 USD vs. 3,700 USD, p = 0.945) showed no significant changes. In terms of patient satisfaction, patients found code STEMI during COVID-19 to be responsive and excellent.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The implementation of the code STEMI program during the COVID-19 pandemic revealed that modified pathways were required because of the COVID-19 screening process. According to the Donabedian model, during the pandemic, the code STEMI program's healthcare service quality decreased because of a reduction in efficacy, effectiveness, efficiency, and optimality. Despite these limitations attributed to the pandemic, the code STEMI program was able to provide good services for STEMI patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":6889,"journal":{"name":"Acta medica Indonesiana","volume":"56 1","pages":"46-54"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140334286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Association between Anemia and Mortality of Severe Pneumonia COVID-19 Patients in the High Care Unit of a Tertiary Hospital in Jakarta.","authors":"Wulyo Rajabto, Gurmeet Singh, Calvin Kurnia Mulyadi, Vitya Chandika, Maria Pyrhadistya","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Numerous studies explored the association between anemia and mortality in patients with severe pneumonia due to COVID-19. However, the findings were inconsistent. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the association between anemia at HCU admission and in-hospital mortality in severe pneumonia COVID-19 patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective cohort study obtained data on 110 COVID-19 patients with severe pneumonia who were admitted to the HCU between January, 1st 2021, and May 31st, 2021. Patients were categorized as anemic and non-anemic based on the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines. The demographic and clinical characteristics of the subjects were described. The Chi-squared test was carried out followed by a logistic regression test to determine the association of anemia and mortality.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Anemia was observed in 31% of 110 patients with severe pneumonia COVID-19. The source population consisted of 60.9% men and 39.1% women with a median age of 58 years. The most prevalent comorbidity was hypertension (38.2%), followed by diabetes mellitus (27.2%), renal diseases (19.1%) and heart diseases (10%). TAnemia on HCU admission was associated with in-hospital mortality in patients with severe pneumonia COVID-19 (RR: 2.794, 95% CI 1.470-5.312). After adjusting comorbidities as confounding factors, anemia was independently associated with mortality (RR: 2.204, 95% CI: 1.124-4.323, P < 0.021). The result also showed anemic patients had longer lengths of stay and higher levels of D-dimer than non-anemic patients. The median duration length of stay among the anemic and non-anemic was 16 (11-22) and 13 (9-17) days, respectively. The median D-dimer among the anemic and non-anemic was 2220 μg/ml and 1010 μg/ml, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There is a significant association between anemia at HCU admission and mortality in patients with severe pneumonia COVID-19 during hospitalization.</p>","PeriodicalId":6889,"journal":{"name":"Acta medica Indonesiana","volume":"56 1","pages":"63-68"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140334258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Identifying Predictors of Mortality in Sepsis Patients with Malignancy: A Retrospective Cohort Study.","authors":"Leonard Nainggolan, Rido Prama Eled, Ikhwan Rinaldi, Cleopas Martin Rumende, Chyntia Olivia Maurine Jasirwan, Suryo Anggoro Kusumo Wibowo, Robert Sinto, Khie Chen Lie","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Sepsis is a major problem that contributes to a high mortality rate. Its mortality is especially high in patients with malignancy. One study reported that sepsis patients with malignancy have a 2.32 times higher risk of mortality compared to patients without malignancy. For this reason, factors that influence mortality in sepsis patients with malignancy become especially important to provide effective and efficient therapy. This study aims to identify factors that influence mortality in sepsis patients with malignancy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study is a retrospective cohort study using medical records of sepsis patients with malignancy who were treated at Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital from 2020 to 2022. A bivariate analysis was carried out and followed by a logistic regression analysis on variables with p-value<0.25 on the bivariate analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the 350 eligible sepsis subjects with malignancy, there was an 82% mortality rate (287 subjects). Bivariate and multivariate analyses revealed significant associations between mortality and both SOFA score (adjusted Odds Ratio of 5.833, 95%CI 3.214-10.587) and ECOG performance status (adjusted Odds Ratio of 3.490, 95%CI 1.690-7.208).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>SOFA score and ECOG performance status are significantly associated with sepsis patient mortality in malignancy cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":6889,"journal":{"name":"Acta medica Indonesiana","volume":"56 1","pages":"39-45"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140334285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}