Medical

Time to get a blood DNA test

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Bloodline DNA testing is performed when bloodline verification or completion of legal procedures are needed.

Proposal for 7 groups of people for home examination to still be covered by health insurance

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The new draft of the Ministry of Health proposes to expand health insurance benefits (HI), allowing 7 groups of people to receive medical examination and treatment at home and still be paid by the HI Fund.

Dengue fever increases, Ho Chi Minh City has 995 new cases in just one week

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On July 31, the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control (HCDC) said that the dengue fever epidemic situation in the city continues to increase.

Rescuing a 4-year-old boy with severe paracetamol poisoning

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Ho Chi Minh City - A 4.5-year-old boy was just rescued by the City Children's Hospital after suffering from acute liver failure and poisoning due to overdose of paracetamol.

Still infertile without disease, doctors point out the reason why many couples ignore it

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Many infertile couples even though the examination results are completely normal. Psychological pressure can be a silent cause hindering conception.

Removing obstacles to make people "interested" in health insurance

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The schedule for health insurance surgeries is often overloaded, leading to long waiting times and many patients with health insurance (HI) have to pay extra to use the on-demand surgery service. The Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Health Insurance Law, which will take effect from July 1, 2025, is expected to make patients more "interested" in using health insurance.

Hospital earns hundreds of millions thanks to processing medical plastic waste

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The initiative to recycle medical plastic waste has helped the Vietnam - Sweden Uong Bi Hospital (Quang Ninh province) earn hundreds of millions of VND.

AI supports early detection and radical treatment of cancer

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The application of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis, treatment and management of cancer patients has initially achieved remarkable results.

The only province to complete research on tobacco use

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Among the 44 provinces and cities participating in collecting data and reporting research on the harmful effects of tobacco, only Kon Tum province reached the finish line and was approved.

Warning of health decline in kidney patients when changing seasons

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People with kidney disease often have lower resistance than normal people. Therefore, when the seasons change, people with kidney disease are more susceptible to respiratory diseases and flu.

Quit smoking for 570 people in Quang Ngai district

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In 2024, Binh Son District Medical Center (Quang Ngai province) successfully helped 570 people quit smoking.

Hau Giang invests 3.7 billion VND in digital transformation of Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital

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Hau Giang - The Provincial People's Committee has just decided to invest in equipment and infrastructure to deploy electronic medical records at the Provincial Maternity and Pediatrics Hospital.

VinFuture 2024: Breakthrough in preventing stroke and cardiovascular disease

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Cardiovascular disease and stroke are the two leading causes of death in the world. Scientists attending VinFuture 2024 have come up with some impressive technologies to help prevent these diseases.

Natural Remedies for Nephritis

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According to Valeria Sabater - Nutrition and Obesity expert (Mexico), to reduce kidney inflammation, it is necessary to focus on diet and water.

No restrictions on the use of health insurance drugs at lower levels

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According to the Department of Health Insurance (BHYT), lower-level treatment units are covered by BHYT for drugs that have not been previously paid for, regardless of the treatment level.

End of year partying, be careful with parasitic diseases

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At the end of the year, when parties increase, the risk of many potential diseases, including parasitic diseases from unsanitary food and raw food, also increases.

How to sleep comfortably when you have a cold, prevent stuffy nose, difficulty breathing

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Colds and coughs can make it hard to sleep at night. Here are some ways to help you sleep better when you have a cold.

Ho Chi Minh City strengthens efforts to reduce pressure on cancer treatment

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Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital receives 4,700-4,900 patients every day. Therefore, the challenge of receiving and treating patients at the hospital is very large.

Female student in Can Tho suffered a critical liver rupture due to a traffic accident

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Can Tho - On December 5, news from Hoan My Cuu Long Hospital, the hospital has just successfully saved the life of a 17-year-old female student who suffered extensive liver damage and rupture due to a traffic accident.

Green, clean and beautiful hospital: The face of medical facilities has changed dramatically

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According to the Department of Medical Environment - Ministry of Health, the changes in hospitals when implementing the criteria of green, clean and beautiful medical facilities are "visible".