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Tapeworm Risks Behind an Extreme Culinary Tradition in Simalungun A research team from the Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), led by Prof. Dr. dr. Dewi Masyithah Darlan, successfully identified Raya Kahean District, Simalungun Regency, as a new endemic hotspot for Taenia asiatica tapeworm infection in North Sumatra. Through stool sample examinations of 428 residents, the study revealed a high taeniasis prevalence rate of 21.7%, with the primary risk factor being the consumption of raw or undercooked liver from domestic pigs and wild boars. Molecular confirmation using Multiplex PCR testing and phylogenetic analysis concluded that the circulating parasite is an ancient hybrid descendant of T. asiatica and T. saginata. These findings highlight the urgent need for sanitation interventions, public education on safe food practices, and mass treatment programs by local health authorities to prevent further transmission. 03 June 2026
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SWQI: Specific Water Quality Index for Tropical Coastal Lakes Discover how the Siombak Water Quality Index (SWQI) provides a solution for measuring water quality in tropical tidal lakes, such as Lake Siombak, with innovative parameters that overcome the limitations of the traditional Water Quality Index. 17 October 2024
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Solar Still: Solving Freshwater Crisis with Seawater Researchers from the Universitas Sumatera Utara and Muroran Institute of Technology developed solar still technology to produce freshwater from seawater, an innovative solution for remote villages facing a clean water crisis. The findings increase the efficiency of freshwater production by 28.9%, making it a cost-effective and sustainable option. 29 August 2024
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Exploring Waste Potential: Revolutionizing Fecal Waste Treatment in Malaysia Amidst the hustle and bustle of urban Malaysia lies an often overlooked yet critical challenge for environmental sustainability: fecal waste treatment. This is all the more urgent, with the threat of environmental viability looming over Malaysia. As is well known, the country is struggling with wastewater management. The impact of such inadequate treatment is immense, forcing a shift towards more comprehensive solutions. 29 May 2024
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Oil Palm Shell Powder: A Promising Seawater Purification Oil palm shells in solar distillation are proven to improve overall energy efficiency. Oil palm shells help maintain a high temperature in the distillation device, accelerating the evaporation and condensation processes. As a result, more fresh water is produced in less time. With increased energy efficiency, solar distillation devices using oil palm shells become more productive and useful, especially in areas with limited access to clean water 25 April 2024
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