Medical

Prolonged severe cold, wary of paralysis of the peripheral 7th nerve

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In the recent days of severe cold, the Central Tropical Diseases Hospital recorded many people with crooked mouths and faces, who had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment due to paralysis of the 7th nerve.

Pharmacy confused because customers demand to buy according to "Doctor" ChatGPT's prescription

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Phu Tho - "Medicine prescriptions" prescribed by Chat GPT are creeping into every highland village, causing many pharmacies to be confused.

Stroke increases when it gets cold, young people are no exception

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Da Nang - When the weather changes seasons, the number of patients hospitalized due to stroke at major hospitals tends to increase sharply.

Hanoi expands free meningitis vaccination at health stations

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Hanoi expands the implementation of free meningitis vaccination at health stations to increase vaccination coverage and prevent disease risks.

Firecracker explosion causes serious injury, teenage man faces permanent sequelae

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The Department of Surgery of the upper extremities and Microsurgery, Central Military Hospital 108, has just received a serious emergency case, a teenager's left hand was crushed by a firecracker.

Lam Dong Health Department effectively operates "red alert" during New Year's Day

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Lam Dong - Health facilities in the province have effectively implemented the "red alert" system, ensuring medical examination and treatment during the 2026 New Year holiday.

Vietnamese organ transplants mark the world medical map

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From multiple organ transplants to the first heart-lung transplant, 2025 marked a strong breakthrough for Vietnamese organ transplantation on the world medical map.

Doctors are both skilled and knowledgeable about technology

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Digital transformation in healthcare is not simply bringing technology into hospitals, but a comprehensive revolution - from management thinking, methods of operating the healthcare system to how people access and enjoy healthcare services.

Healthy person suddenly needs emergency treatment due to myocarditis

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Ho Chi Minh City - Patient playing badminton suddenly felt shortness of breath, severe chest pain due to acute myocarditis caused by the virus.

Expert warns of potential risks from household humidifiers

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Moisturizers help improve dry air, but improper use can cause mold, bacteria and respiratory problems.

Critical patient being rescued by helicopter from the sea to the mainland

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Ho Chi Minh City - The patient is T.D, (54 years old, residing in Gia Lai), diagnosed with progressive cerebral edema due to left hemisphere widespread cerebral infarction.

Building "medical shields" in remote islands

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The dream of people in island communes in Ho Chi Minh City of accessing specialized medical services has now become a reality.

Saving a patient with a widespread cerebral infarction on Nam Yet Island

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Ho Chi Minh City – On January 2nd, Military Hospital 175 just rescued a critically ill patient by helicopter from Nam Yet Island to the mainland for treatment.

Surgery saves 76-year-old man with maxillary saliva tumor encroaching on eye sockets

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Quang Tri - Doctors performed endoscopic surgery to remove a large saliva cyst in a 76-year-old patient, preventing the risk of vision damage and facial deformities.

Invisible pressures that make young people easily depressed and psychologically hurt

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The synergy of multiple pressures at the same time is the main cause of the risk of psychological disorders and depression in young people.

Food poisoning in Son La, one child died, many people hospitalized

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Son La - On January 1st, the People's Committee of Muong Gion commune informed that a food poisoning incident had just occurred in the area, killing 1 person and many others had to be hospitalized.

Expected to have a guesthouse for people raising cancer in the Mekong Delta

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Can Tho - The health sector is performing many tasks to meet the needs of cancer patients, including building guesthouses for nursing patients.

Signs of polycystic ovaries common in women of reproductive age

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine and metabolic disorder in women of reproductive age.

Plan to prepare blood sources for the 2026 Lunar New Year in Can Tho

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Can Tho - The Ho Chi Minh City Hematology and Blood Transfusion Hospital proactively implements a plan to prepare medical blood sources for the 2026 Lunar New Year.

Cold showers in winter: Benefits and risks to note

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Cold winter bathing brings health benefits but potential risks if applied incorrectly, especially for people with underlying diseases.