Medical

The health sector is determined to operate the two facilities of Bach Mai and Viet Duc Hospitals on schedule

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The Ministry of Health directs to speed up the completion of the second facility of Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc Friendship.

Skin cancer rates increase in the elderly, need to be careful when performing surgery

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The incidence of skin cancer is increasing, especially in older adults. Surgery is considered an effective treatment method, but caution and careful preparation are needed

In Vietnam, a doctor has less than 2 nurses to support, the pressure of the nursing profession is huge

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According to the Ministry of Health, in 2024, Vietnam will only have about 18 nurses per 10,000 people.

Increased cardiovascular disease, risks from modern lifestyle

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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world, with the number of cases doubling in the past 30 years.

Man panicked when he discovered parasitic worms in his brain causing convulsions and paralysis

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Regularly eating spring rolls and raw garlic, the male patient had many headaches, seizures and paralysis. When he went to the doctor, he discovered that the measles was parasitic in the brain.

Received about 2,500 units of blood for year-end treatment

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The 16th "Volunteer Heart" blood donation festival took place on December 1 and received about 2,500 units of blood.

Food at banh mi shop suspected of causing food poisoning is contaminated

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Ba Ria - Vung Tau - Test results show that all food in the banh mi shop suspected of causing food poisoning in Vung Tau is contaminated with bacteria that can cause food poisoning.

Healthy habits after turning 50 help you live longer

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Eating Well suggests three healthy habits to adopt after turning 50 to help you live longer.

Note symptoms to suspect measles in children

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Measles is an acute infectious disease caused by the measles virus, dangerous for children. Therefore, parents need to pay attention to suspected measles symptoms in children.

3-year-old boy in Dong Nai dies of suspected measles complications

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On November 30, the Dong Nai Province Department of Health recorded a case of a 3-year-old boy (residing in Bac Son Commune, Trang Bom District) who died of suspected measles complications.

Responding to National Action Month for HIV/AIDS Prevention

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In Ho Chi Minh City, the number of new HIV infections, AIDS cases and HIV/AIDS-related deaths has continuously decreased each year.

Create active immunity, limit risks when the number of dengue fever cases continues to increase

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In the context of increasing dengue fever cases in Ho Chi Minh City, active immunization with vaccines is a measure to help prevent the risk of disease, reduce the risk of hospitalization and severe illness. At the same time, eliminating mosquito breeding sites and preventing mosquito bites must be maintained regularly.

Hue Central Hospital successfully completed the 13th cross-Vietnam heart transplant

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HUE - Hue Central Hospital has just successfully performed the 13th cross-Vietnam heart transplant.

Binh Dinh leaders request not to let A/H1pdm flu spread

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On November 29, Vice Chairman of Binh Dinh Provincial People's Committee Lam Hai Giang directed the prevention and control of influenza (influenza A/H1pdm) in the province.

More than 300 people were poisoned, suspected to have been due to eating banh mi in Vung Tau: No results yet

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Ba Ria - Vung Tau - Vung Tau City Health Department confirmed that there are no official test results related to the food poisoning case in Vung Tau.

Rapidly performing multiple organ retrieval and transplantation from brain-dead people

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Recently, doctors from the 108 Military Central Hospital supported the 103 Military Hospital in organizing the retrieval of 7 organs from brain-dead donors.

Ministry of Health responds to the level of occupational allowance when transferring to another position

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The Ministry of Health has just responded about the regulations and levels of occupational allowances when transferring to the medical profession.

Recall and destroy a product of Hai Duong Cosmetics Company

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A batch of cosmetics, Skin Whitening Cream, Sunscreen SPF 30, produced by Hai Duong Cosmetics Company, was recalled nationwide by the Department of Drug Administration - Ministry of Health.

Why do strokes increase in winter and are the consequences more severe?

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In cold weather, the body's response increases the secretion of catecholamine hormones, leading to increased blood pressure, thereby increasing the risk of stroke.

Vietnam applies many techniques to treat blood diseases

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The Hematology - Blood Transfusion Department will focus on new techniques such as hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, CAR-T therapy, and targeted therapy with new drugs.