Medical
Ho Chi Minh City establishes inspection team for medical examination and treatment process in case of 1 death
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On June 8, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health decided to establish a comprehensive medical assessment team related to the case of patient death at Ba Ria General Hospital.
Hanoi's policy to support nearsightedness surgery attracts attention, doctors pay attention before treatment
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In the context of Hanoi preparing to implement a policy to support the cost of nearsightedness surgery for young people from July 1, 2026, doctors recommend some notes before treatment.
Rescuing a female patient stabbed multiple times in the neck in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City - Binh Duong General Hospital has saved a patient who was stabbed multiple times in the neck and hospitalized in critical condition.
Warning about cervical spondylosis from shoulder and neck pain, prolonged hand numbness
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Ho Chi Minh City - Neck and shoulder pain, hand numbness, headache are common symptoms but are easily overlooked. These may be warning signs of cervical disc herniation.
Showing off organ donation cards, potential risks of personal data leakage
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Organ donation is a humanitarian gesture, but publicizing cards and registration codes on social networks may potentially reveal personal information.
Hanoi supports young people in nearsightedness treatment
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From July 1, 2026, Hanoi supports the cost of nearsightedness treatment from 3 diopters or more, helping young people have more opportunities to take care of their eyesight.
Many hospitals operate facility 2, reducing worries about overload
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On June 1st, facility 2 of the National Children's Hospital officially went into operation in Hanoi. In the near future, facility 2 of Bach Mai Hospital, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital and Central Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital will also be put into operation in turn. These are final-line hospitals, receiving thousands of patients from provinces and cities across the country every day. Expanding scale with new facilities is not only an increase in the number of beds but also shows the determination to improve the capacity of the public health system.
AI in medicine is just a supporting tool, cannot replace doctors
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Ho Chi Minh City - Applying AI technology in diagnosis and treatment is becoming a trend in many hospitals, but doctors are still the ones who make the final conclusion.
Grassroots healthcare in Can Tho still faces difficulties, not synchronized
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Can Tho - Grassroots healthcare has received satisfaction from people for its expertise and dedication, but faces difficulties in infrastructure and equipment to meet digital transformation requirements.
Doctors warn of common mistakes in dialysis patients on hot sunny days
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Hot weather makes dialysis patients tend to drink plenty of water and eat fruits to cool down. However, this habit can increase the risk of dangerous complications.
Free health check-ups help Hanoi residents detect diseases early
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From July 1, 2026, people permanently or temporarily residing for 12 months or more in Hanoi will receive annual free health check-ups, contributing to early detection of diseases.
Experts guide how to replenish water for children on hot sunny days
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Nutrition experts have issued recommendations on how to supplement water and what types of drinks should be limited to protect children's health in the hot summer.
Donated heart brings new life to 13-year-old patient
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Ho Chi Minh City - A 13-year-old child with end-stage heart failure due to dilated myocardial disease has just had a successful heart transplant.
Heart transplant saves 13-year-old child with terminal heart failure in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City - From donated hearts, doctors successfully performed a heart transplant for a 13-year-old child with end-stage heart failure.
Successfully curing an 84-year-old woman with a colon tumor, with many complex underlying diseases
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Dak Lak - Doctors have successfully cured an 84-year-old woman suffering from a colon tumor accompanied by many underlying diseases.
Rejuvenated neck and shoulder pain, doctors warn about the habit of abusing electronic devices
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The habit of holding a computer for hours, sticking face to the phone in the wrong posture is the reason pushing many young people to face the risk of neck and shoulder pain.
Doctors show how to prevent cataracts for everyone
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Age is the main cause of cataracts, but modern lifestyles and some medical conditions can also accelerate the aging process of the eyes.
Village midwives and grassroots health workers receive support, the highest is over 1.77 million VND/month
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From July 15, 2026, village midwives and grassroots health workers can receive monthly support of up to more than 1.77 million VND according to new regulations.
Seemingly simple nosebleeds, a 72-year-old man has a stroke
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Ho Chi Minh City - A 72-year-old man who was taking anticoagulants suddenly had prolonged nosebleeds, then progressed severely and continued to experience stroke complications.
Regaining airways for patients with invasive thyroid cancer in the trachea
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On June 4, Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital announced that it had successfully performed a complex surgery for a rare thyroid cancer patient with endotracheal invasion.
