Medical

Man in Da Nang accidentally swallows bamboo toothpick while sleeping

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Da Nang - Swallowing a toothpick and then falling asleep, a 67-year-old man accidentally swallowed a sharp bamboo toothpick, 5cm long, into his stomach, leading to critical condition.

Baby has prolonged shortness of breath, doctors discover a live leech more than 12cm long in the trachea

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Quang Ngai - The baby was hospitalized in a state of prolonged shortness of breath. Through endoscopy, doctors at the Provincial Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital discovered a leech over 12cm long living in the airway.

Successful surgery on a 1.1kg teratoma tumor for a newborn

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Ho Chi Minh City - Children's Hospital 1 has successfully operated on a giant tumor in the coccyx region weighing 1.1kg for a 2-day-old newborn.

Ministry of Health tightens management of free medicine program, preventing abuse for advertising

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The Ministry of Health requests the unified implementation of new regulations on the free drug support program to ensure transparency.

Ministry of Health warns of US recall of infant milk after 3 cases of poisoning

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The Ministry of Health issued an urgent warning about Nara Organics infant formula product after the US recalled all products due to 3 cases of Botulinum poisoning in infants.

The Drug Administration of Vietnam licenses 750 drugs and generic drugs

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The Drug Administration of Vietnam has just issued a drug circulation registration certificate, announcing the list of generic drugs for 750 drugs, including 51 generic drugs.

Exercises for people with type 1 diabetes

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Adjusting your exercise routine can help people with type 1 diabetes effectively control blood sugar levels.

Vietnam pledges to end tuberculosis by 2035

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Vietnam has maintained a measles prevention network in 100% of communes and wards; ensuring that 100% of the population has access to measles prevention services.

Male student seriously injured by homemade firecrackers

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Quang Binh - Vietnam - Cuba Dong Hoi Friendship Hospital has just saved the life of a male student seriously injured by homemade firecrackers.

Increasing measles vaccination, protecting children and the community

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HCMC - After being vaccinated against measles, the body will create antibodies and self-protection when children are infected with the measles virus or if they have the disease, they will be in mild condition.

Doctor warns that measles can grow without symptoms

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Hanoi - Measles is on the rise with many incidents but there are no clear signs, with the risk of dangerous complications.

Nghe An speeds up measles vaccination

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Nghe An - The provincial health sector strives to vaccinate over 95% of children against measles in March 2025.

The Ministry of Health proposes to regulate the age of organ donation

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The Ministry of Health proposes that people aged 30 and over with full civil act capacity can donate their body parts while they are alive to any person waiting for a transplant...

Many children with measles are hospitalized with severe conditions and complications

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HCMC - According to records, many children are hospitalized for measles treatment in severe condition, complications such as respiratory failure.

Accelerating measles vaccination to control the epidemic

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Provinces and cities are increasing measles vaccination and handling misinformation to control the epidemic, protect public health and prevent spread.

Announcing medical examination and treatment facilities in Yen Bai after the merger

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Yen Bai - The Provincial People's Committee has just announced the merger of specialized hospitals into the Provincial General Hospital from April 1, 2025.

Hot medical news: Reasons for Hanoi's deaths from measles

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Hanoi recorded the first death due to measles; Hai Duong City completed measles vaccination in March... are the medical hot news in the past 24 hours.

Hai Duong City completes measles vaccination in March

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Hai Duong - The People's Committee of Hai Duong City requires units to speed up the vaccination of measles vaccines in the area, to be completed in March 2025.

Medical hotline: Saving the life of a 900g premature baby given birth on the road

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3 months of "brain leg" saving the life of a 900g premature baby, born on the roadside; Reviving 7 lives from donated organs of a 44-year-old man... are the medical hot news of the past 24 hours.

The Ministry of Health responds to the scope of practice of preventive doctors

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The Ministry of Health has just responded and provided information on regulations on medical examination and treatment according to the approved scope of practice.