Biography

Prof. Dr. dr. Yuda Turana completed his medical degree at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, in 1998 and earned his Ph.D. from Universitas Indonesia in 2013. He is a neurologist with in-depth knowledge of dementia, stroke, elderly health, and hypertension. As an educator, Prof. Yuda teaches important courses, including Biochemistry, Advanced Physiology, and Neurology, as well as Mental Health and Behavior. Prof. Yuda has made significant contributions to the diagnosis and management of cognitive disorders and hypertension. His works, such as "Textbook Approaches to Neurocognitive Disorder Diagnosis" and research on the role of central blood pressure in hypertension management, demonstrate his dedication to improving patient understanding and care. He also investigates the impact of acute stroke on patients' cognitive and functional abilities, as well as the relationship between cognitive disorders and chronic diseases in the elderly in West Jakarta.

Education

Prof. Dr. dr. Yuda Turana completed his medical degree at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, in 1998. He then earned his Ph.D. from Universitas Indonesia in 2013, deepening his knowledge in the field of health.

Expertise

He is an expert in health, particularly in neurology. Prof. Yuda's expertise encompasses important topics such as dementia, stroke, elderly health, and hypertension. His knowledge and experience make him one of the authorities in the field of neurology in Indonesia.

Teaching

As an educator, Prof. Yuda teaches several relevant courses in the field of health, including Biochemistry and Advanced Physiology, Biostatistics and Epidemiology, as well as Neurology. He also teaches Medical Emergencies, Mental Health and Behavior, and Health Entrepreneurship. In his efforts to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills, Prof. Yuda also covers topics such as Pathology Concepts 2, Research Methodology, Neurobiochemistry, Neurogeriatrics and Dementia, Neuroscience, as well as Palliative Care and the Musculoskeletal System.

Recent Publications

Prof. Dr. dr. Yuda Turana Sp.S. is a neurologist who has made significant contributions in the field of diagnosis and management of cognitive disorders and hypertension. In 2019, he published several important works, including "Textbook Approaches to Neurocognitive Disorder Diagnosis (Volume I)" and "Textbook Approaches to Neurocognitive Disorder Diagnosis (Volume II)," which provide a comprehensive guide on diagnostic methods for neurocognitive disorders. Additionally, in the publication titled "Central Blood Pressure for the Management of Hypertension: Is It a Practical Clinical Tool in Current Practice?" (2019), Prof. Yuda explores the role of central blood pressure in hypertension management, assessing whether this tool can be practically applied in current clinical practice.

In another study, he researched "Cognitive and Functional Impairment, and Perception of Illness in Acute Stroke Patients" (2019), discussing the impact of acute stroke on patients' cognitive and functional abilities and how their perceptions of the illness affect them. Furthermore, in the publication "Cognitive Impairment and Chronic Diseases in Hypertension of Urban Elderly in Community Dwelling of West Jakarta, Indonesia" (2019), Prof. Yuda examines the relationship between cognitive disorders and chronic diseases among the elderly living in communities in West Jakarta, Indonesia. These works demonstrate Prof. Yuda's dedication to understanding the complexities of neurocognitive diseases and hypertension, as well as his efforts to improve patient diagnosis and care.