Proposal to establish Bach Mai University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Associate Professor, Dr. Dao Xuan Co, Director of Bach Mai Hospital, said: Bach Mai Hospital proposed to the Government to approve the policy of establishing Bach Mai University of Medicine and Pharmacy on the basis of upgrading Bach Mai Medical College...
In response to Bach Mai Hospital's proposals, attending and speaking at the 70th anniversary of VN Physicians' Day on February 27 at Bach Mai Hospital, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested the Hospital to urgently develop a project and project, to complete it by the second quarter of 2025 at the latest; in which, Bach Mai University of Medicine and Pharmacy will operate under an autonomous model, the Government will provide initial support. See more
A hospital detects more than 700 cases of lung infections in 1 year
The above information was given at the 6th scientific workshop "2025 Global Mushroom Day" organized by the Central Lung Hospital on February 28, in response to the celebration of "World Aspergillosis Day".
Dr. Nguyen Bich Ngoc, Director of the Center for Treatment of Rare Lung Diseases and Respiratory Infections, said that the estimated rate of chronic fungal infections in Vietnam is over 155,000 cases, but the actual detection number is extremely small. In 2024 alone, the Central Lung Hospital recorded more than 700 cases of lung fungal infections, an increase compared to previous years.
In Vietnam, there are currently no specific data on Aspergillus lung disease. However, about 50% of patients have had tuberculosis and have come to a respiratory facilities for Aspergillus lung fungus. Vietnam is also the country with the 5th largest chronic mycorta burden in the world with over 55,000 cases. See more
Severe infection due to a small scratch on the face
Male patient N.T.H (41 years old, Hanoi) showed signs of swelling, pain, redness in the left cheek area, accompanied by a mild fever. Symptoms tend to increase gradually, causing discomfort when opening the mouth, chewing difficulty. It is known that Mr. H. had a small scratch on his cheek before.
At the hospital, the patient's blood test showed a very high CRP index - a sign of severe infection. The results of the inflammatory epidemic culture were positive for yellow platelets.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with left cheek cellulose inflammation, caused by yellow platelets, and needed to be hospitalized for timely treatment. See more
A company in Thanh Hoa was fined for trading in counterfeit drugs
On February 28, information from the Thanh Hoa Provincial Department of Health said that it had just issued a decision to administratively sanction in the health sector against.KG Pharma.com.vn Company Limited (address: 412 Le Hoan, Ba Dinh Ward, Thanh Hoa City) for the act of trading in counterfeit drugs.
This company was fined VND16 million for trading in counterfeit drugs in terms of use value and benefits (compressing 500mg of Cefuroxim film) with a quantity of 1,200 tablets, the company has not yet sold them on the market. See more
Severe abdominal pain, endoscopy to discover fish bone puncture in the stomach
On February 28, Hoan My Cuu Long Hospital (Can Tho City) received a female patient in a state of severe abdominal pain. The patient ate snakehead fish and after a day felt a stomachache in many areas of the navel. The abdominal MSCT scan results discovered a foreign object suspected to be a 4.5cm long fish bone, which was stuck tightly to the stomach wall.
Through endoscopy, the doctor found the fish bone stuck tightly to the stomach wall. Doctors used a tool to remove the foreign object through the endoscopy tube and carefully removed the fish bones safely. See more
