Medical

14-year-old boy in critical condition due to rabies after 6 months of being bitten by dog

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14-year-old boy in Thai Nguyen in critical condition after 6 months of being bitten by dog but not vaccinated against rabies.

Many large hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City are being expanded to reduce overload

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Ho Chi Minh City is expanding more medical facilities to reduce the burden on end-line hospitals and improve the quality of medical examination and treatment.

15 more pairs waiting for kidney transplants in the Mekong Delta

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In the Mekong Delta, there are currently 15 pairs waiting for kidney transplants at Can Tho Central General Hospital.

22-year-old pregnant woman saved from the blood of doctors

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Dien Bien - A 22-year-old pregnant woman was saved thanks to timely blood from doctors and nurses of Tuan Giao Medical Center.

Breast and cervical cancer screening can be covered by health insurance

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Ho Chi Minh City - For the first time, breast and cervical cancer screening services are oriented to be included in the health insurance list in the 2028-2030 period.

Unintentionally stopping cardiovascular medication, a man is in emergency because of severe chest tightness

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Hanoi - After voluntarily stopping cardiovascular medication when his health stabilized, a man suddenly experienced severe chest pain and had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment.

Replacing hip joints on both sides at the same time, patients practice walking again after 2 days

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Can Tho - Doctors have successfully performed hip replacement surgery on both hips in the same surgery using a direct front incision for the patient.

Risk of poisoning from swimming pools

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Summer is coming, many people have planned to swim to ensure their health. However, the incident of 18 people being hospitalized suspected of inhaling chlorine at an aquatic playground in Ho Chi Minh City recently raised the alarm about a less noticed health risk: Chemical poisoning at swimming pools and aquatic playgrounds.

Fisherman with reduced pressure while diving is rescued on Song Tu Tay island

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Khanh Hoa - Fishermen who suffered severe decompression while diving for seafood exploitation in the Truong Sa sea area were promptly rescued and treated by military doctors on Song Tu Tay island.

5-year consecutive health insurance may be lost just because of this

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Many people participating in health insurance do not know that just a small mistake can cause the 5-year continuous health insurance participation period to be interrupted.

Intermittent fasting can help lose weight and support obesity control

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Intermittent fasting can help with weight loss and improve metabolism, but it needs to be done properly.

Three Da Nang students in critical condition suspected of Botulinum poisoning after eating fish

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Da Nang - After eating fermented fish with their families, 3 students residing in Phuoc Nang commune (Da Nang city) had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment in critical condition.

Cancer, stroke, obesity... will be comprehensively monitored nationwide

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Cancer, stroke, obesity and many common non-communicable diseases may be included in the nationwide monitoring system according to a new proposal from the Ministry of Health.

Injecting filler to straighten legs at home, 29-year-old girl has deformed legs

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Injecting filler to straighten her leg at home, a 29-year-old girl had to be hospitalized with deformed calves.

Parents need to know the important thing before giving children medicine

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Many parents arbitrarily give their children medicine when they cough, have a fever or cold. However, using medicine incorrectly can be dangerous.

Man in emergency room due to nearly 200 mmHg high blood pressure

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Hanoi - The temperature difference between day and night, accompanied by high humidity, makes many people face the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular events.

Ho Chi Minh City fines many unlicensed medical examination and treatment facilities

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On March 9, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health said that it had sanctioned many establishments operating in the health sector for detecting a series of violations during inspections.

Poisoning case in Vung Tau: 28/51 specimens positive for Salmonella bacteria

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Ho Chi Minh City - The results of analyzing samples related to the suspected banh mi poisoning case in Vung Tau, show that 28/51 samples tested positive for Salmonella bacteria.

Establishing national standards for professional competence in the medical industry

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From 2027, doctors who want to officially practice medical examination and treatment in Vietnam will have to pass a professional competency assessment test.

Listening to music while working is not as good as you think

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According to a new study, the habit of listening to music while working or studying in many cases can make it harder for the brain to concentrate.