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.

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.

How to control psoriasis well, avoid complications

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Every year, Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital receives more than 52,000 patients for examination and treatment of psoriasis.

Appointment of director of unit under Hai Phong Department of Health

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Hai Phong - Hai Phong City People's Committee has decided to transfer and appoint the Director of the Drug, Cosmetic and Food Testing Center under the Department of Health.

Measles outbreak at risk, 5 deaths

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Since the beginning of the year, Vietnam has recorded more than 20,000 suspected measles cases, including nearly 5,000 positive cases and 5 measles-related deaths.

Warning: Many lifestyles in young people can easily cause ovarian failure

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According to doctors, in addition to causes due to chromosomal changes, chemotherapy, radiotherapy... lifestyle also has a significant impact on ovarian failure in young people.

Tired of waiting for your turn to get health insurance at Tien Giang hospital

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Tien Giang - Patients are tired of waiting for their turn to see a doctor for health insurance treatment. Some people only come to get medicine and have to wait until noon.

Stopping anticoagulants without permission, risk of kidney removal

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HCMC – The patient stopped taking anticoagulants for 5 days, then had colic pain in the lumbar region and abdomen; as a result, he suffered a kidney infarction, with the risk of kidney removal.

Is diphtheria a widespread disease?

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The Ministry of Health assesses that diphtheria is still under control, and the risk of a large-scale epidemic is low. However, people should not be complacent.

Cosmetic injections applied to the skin: What does the hospital report to the Department of Health?

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Can Tho - The Dermatology Hospital has reported after the request of the Department of Health regarding the case of using cosmetics to inject into the patient's face.

Ministry of Health guides beneficiaries of preferential occupational allowances

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The Ministry of Health has just responded to regulations and instructions for beneficiaries of preferential occupational allowances.

A woman died of rabies, suspected to have been scratched by a cat

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Ba Ria - Vung Tau - A case tested positive for the virus, died of rabies, suspected to be due to being scratched by a cat and bleeding nearly 6 months ago.

Playing with homemade fireworks, 3 teenagers had their hands crushed in an accident

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In two consecutive days, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital received three cases of accidents caused by the use of homemade fireworks.

Large brain tumor detected after traffic collision

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Can Tho - On November 26, news from S.I.S Can Tho International General Hospital, the hospital has just performed surgery to remove a brain tumor from a 62-year-old female patient.