Medical
4-year-old child turns purple even when awake, SpO2 drops to 61% at night
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Ho Chi Minh City - Multiple sleep measurement results show that the apnea - decreased breathing index of 4-year-old children is up to 39.5 times/hour, the lowest SpO2 in the night dropped to 61%.
Patients use traditional medicine to improve erectile dysfunction, health improves but only weakness is seen
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Believing in the advertisement, a patient bought traditional medicine to improve erectile dysfunction. However, after use, the condition not only did not improve but also became weaker.
Small increase in COVID-19 cases, symptoms easily mistaken for flu
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COVID-19 in Hanoi increases slightly, symptoms are easily confused with flu. Young children, the elderly and people with underlying diseases need to pay special attention.
Dengue fever increases, demand for mosquito repellent increases accordingly
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Hanoi - Faced with the increasing developments of dengue fever, people's demand for mosquito repellent has also increased, leading to a slight increase in the prices of some products.
Health stations in Ho Chi Minh City lack human resources, facilities do not meet needs
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Ho Chi Minh City is bringing universal health check-ups closer to people, both permanent and temporary residents. However, grassroots healthcare is still lacking doctors to meet the needs of medical examination and treatment.
Nam Ha Pharmaceutical fined 125 million VND
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Nam Ha Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company was fined 125 million VND by the Drug Administration of Vietnam (Ministry of Health) for violating procedures for registration and notification of changes for 7 drug products.
Update on the health of victims of the accident on the Phan Thiet - Dau Giay expressway
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Ho Chi Minh City - On June 9, Cho Ray Hospital updated on the health status of a patient in the accident that occurred on June 7 on the highway, injuring 19 people.
Khanh Hoa strives for 100% of people to receive free health check-ups
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Khanh Hoa - Locality with a plan for periodic health check-ups or free screening for people in the province.
Successful reconstruction of penis for patient with electrical burns
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Military Hospital 175 HCMC has just reconstructed the penis with an outer forearm flap for a patient who suffered an electric shock accident during labor.
Ho Chi Minh City establishes inspection team for medical examination and treatment process in case of 1 death
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On June 8, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health decided to establish a comprehensive medical assessment team related to the case of patient death at Ba Ria General Hospital.
Hanoi's policy to support nearsightedness surgery attracts attention, doctors pay attention before treatment
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In the context of Hanoi preparing to implement a policy to support the cost of nearsightedness surgery for young people from July 1, 2026, doctors recommend some notes before treatment.
Rescuing a female patient stabbed multiple times in the neck in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City - Binh Duong General Hospital has saved a patient who was stabbed multiple times in the neck and hospitalized in critical condition.
Warning about cervical spondylosis from shoulder and neck pain, prolonged hand numbness
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Ho Chi Minh City - Neck and shoulder pain, hand numbness, headache are common symptoms but are easily overlooked. These may be warning signs of cervical disc herniation.
Showing off organ donation cards, potential risks of personal data leakage
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Organ donation is a humanitarian gesture, but publicizing cards and registration codes on social networks may potentially reveal personal information.
Hanoi supports young people in nearsightedness treatment
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From July 1, 2026, Hanoi supports the cost of nearsightedness treatment from 3 diopters or more, helping young people have more opportunities to take care of their eyesight.
Many hospitals operate facility 2, reducing worries about overload
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On June 1st, facility 2 of the National Children's Hospital officially went into operation in Hanoi. In the near future, facility 2 of Bach Mai Hospital, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital and Central Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital will also be put into operation in turn. These are final-line hospitals, receiving thousands of patients from provinces and cities across the country every day. Expanding scale with new facilities is not only an increase in the number of beds but also shows the determination to improve the capacity of the public health system.
AI in medicine is just a supporting tool, cannot replace doctors
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Ho Chi Minh City - Applying AI technology in diagnosis and treatment is becoming a trend in many hospitals, but doctors are still the ones who make the final conclusion.
Grassroots healthcare in Can Tho still faces difficulties, not synchronized
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Can Tho - Grassroots healthcare has received satisfaction from people for its expertise and dedication, but faces difficulties in infrastructure and equipment to meet digital transformation requirements.
Doctors warn of common mistakes in dialysis patients on hot sunny days
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Hot weather makes dialysis patients tend to drink plenty of water and eat fruits to cool down. However, this habit can increase the risk of dangerous complications.
Free health check-ups help Hanoi residents detect diseases early
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From July 1, 2026, people permanently or temporarily residing for 12 months or more in Hanoi will receive annual free health check-ups, contributing to early detection of diseases.
