Clinical and Research Journal in Internal Medicine

The May 2025 edition of the Clinical and Research Journal in Internal Medicine (CRJIM), Volume 6 Number 1, offers a curated selection of high-quality scientific contributions that reflect current developments and emerging challenges in internal medicine. This issue includes several noteworthy original research articles, such as "ChatGPT as the Future of Discharge Reports? A Perspective from Geriatric Medicine" by Faisal Mohammad Rifqi Aqil et al., which examines the potential integration of artificial intelligence in clinical documentation, and "Performance of Soluble CD28 and CTLA4 as a Potential Marker of Immunosenescence" by Kusworini Handono et al., presenting new insights into immunological aging. Also featured is a validation study by Achmad Rifa’i et al., "Validity and Reliability of MoCA-Ina for Assessing Cognitive Function in Dialysis Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease," offering a robust cognitive assessment tool for a vulnerable patient population. In the realm of experimental therapeutics, the article by Caesar Ahmad Tidel et al., "Effect of Combination of Rosmarinic Acid with Valsartan and Irbesartan on NO and ADMA Levels in Diabetic Nephropathy Model Rats," explores the synergistic effects of phytochemicals and antihypertensive agents. This volume further includes a comprehensive review on the determinants of dengue incidence and a diverse array of case reports, such as acute pulmonary edema in dengue hemorrhagic fever, bee sting-induced rhabdomyolysis, and a rare case of hairy cell leukemia variant successfully managed with a modified chemotherapy regimen. Collectively, these articles contribute valuable clinical insights and research findings, underscoring CRJIM’s commitment to advancing evidence-based practice in internal medicine.