Medical

Surgery to remove 2 bolts to tighten the "little guy

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Can Tho - A patient with a metal screw that tightened his penis has just undergone successful emergency surgery at Can Tho Central General Hospital.

Meningococcal disease cases increase, doctors warn of risk of infection

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Meningococcal cases tend to increase in the first months of 2026, with many cases progressing rapidly and at risk of death.

Ministry of Health warns after the world has 3 deaths suspected of being caused by Hanta virus

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The Ministry of Health has just issued information after the world recorded 3 deaths suspected of being related to the Hanta virus on a cruise ship.

Rescuing a teenager who was stabbed in the lung and suffered severe bleeding in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - A teenager with a punctured lung and severe bleeding was saved by Ba Ria General Hospital after a stressful surgery lasting more than 3 hours.

38-year-old patient escapes death after heart-penetrating wound

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Ho Chi Minh City - A 38-year-old patient with a critical transverse heart wound was just saved thanks to activating the red alert and emergency surgery.

Endoscopic surgery saves 64-year-old patient suffering from 2 rare cancers at the same time

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Patients with 2 cancers at the same time underwent endoscopic surgery to treat two tumors at the same time in a 6-hour surgery, recovering after 24 hours.

Recall of 291 cosmetics containing banned substances nationwide

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Recalled 291 cosmetic products nationwide due to containing substances not allowed to be used in cosmetics according to current regulations.

Humid weather makes sinusitis and allergic rhinitis easily recur

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Increased air humidity in humid days causes many people to have recurrent sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, affecting daily life and health.

A hospital of the Ministry of Health is transferred to Phu Tho for management

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On March 2, Phu Tho Provincial People's Committee said that it had just received Central Hospital 74 under the Ministry of Health.

Warning of labor accidents during pepper harvest season

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Gia Lai - Doctors warn that grinders and pepper pickers pose a potential risk of serious accidents, causing serious injuries to workers.

The journey not alone of children with rare diseases

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Despite carrying a rare disease with a long and challenging treatment journey, these children are not alone. Behind them are resilient parents, dedicated medical staff and the joint efforts of the community, together nurturing hope and dreams.

Self-treating electric burns with leaves, man has foot necrosis

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After being electrocuted in the leg, the patient did not go to the hospital for examination but self-treated at home with leaves, after a month, the leg skin was necrotic and severely damaged.

Mekong Delta is expected to have the first liver transplant in 2027

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Can Tho - Information from Can Tho Central General Hospital opens up opportunities for patients in the Mekong Delta who need liver transplants.

Heavy burden of rare diseases: Diagnosis lasts 7 years, treatment costs exceed affordability

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Diagnosed rare diseases lasting for many years, high treatment costs make many families fall into poverty.

Drinking alcohol for a long time during Tet, cirrhosis patient had to be hospitalized for emergency because of vomiting 1 liter of blood

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Recently, a male patient in Hai Phong was hospitalized in a state of massive gastrointestinal bleeding, severe hemorrhagic shock on a background of cirrhosis due to prolonged alcoholism.

Refund of health insurance money in 2026 for people when falling into the following cases

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Health insurance participants may be refunded their contributions in some cases according to new regulations in 2026.

Rare strange tumor containing hair inside a female patient in Quang Tri

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Quang Tri - Quang Binh General Hospital successfully operated on 2 rare strange tumors, one containing a bun inside.

Fighting for the life of a premature baby girl weighing 500 grams

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The life of a 25-week premature baby girl weighing only 500 grams has just been successfully snatched by doctors at the Central Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital.

Binh Dan Hospital performs robot surgery in more than 3,800 cases

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Ho Chi Minh City - After 9 years of pioneering robot surgery, Binh Dan Hospital has performed robot surgery for more than 3,800 cases, including many complex diseases.

Many cases of liver and digestive diseases relapse after the Tet holiday

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After the Tet holiday with the habit of eating a lot of protein, grease and alcohol, the number of cases of liver disease and digestive disorders tends to recur.