Medical

Self-medicating gout, patients suffer from kidney failure, muscle atrophy

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After 10 years of arbitrarily using gout medicine of unknown origin, the male patient was hospitalized in a state of kidney failure, muscle atrophy and severe metabolic disorders.

Complete the installation of medical equipment at facility 2 of Bach Mai and Viet Duc Hospitals before June 30

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Ninh Binh - The investor of Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc Friendship Hospital facility 2 project committed to complete the installation of equipment before June 30.

32 provinces and cities will organize the Red Journey blood donation campaign in 2026

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On the morning of April 17, the Red Journey 2026 launched in 32 provinces and cities, setting a target of collecting 120,000 units of blood to thoroughly solve the blood shortage during the summer.

Ho Chi Minh City residents receive free health check-ups right in the locality

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Ho Chi Minh City - Entering the second screening phase, in response to National Health Day 2026, people are happy to receive free health care in the locality.

Number of children hospitalized increases due to hot weather, doctors warn of increased digestive diseases

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Ho Chi Minh City - Due to prolonged hot days, the number of children hospitalized at Children's Hospital 1 and Children's Hospital 2 increased by 15-20%.

How to care for children with chickenpox at home

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Children with chickenpox need proper care at home to limit complications and recover quickly.

Arbitrarily using topical medication, mild skin fungus spreads throughout the body

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On April 13, the Central Dermatology Hospital said that it had received and treated a patient with skin fungus with symptoms of many red patches peeling off all over the body, and severe itching.

Ho Chi Minh City strengthens food safety control at schools

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Ho Chi Minh City strengthens food safety assurance at establishments providing meals and food for schools, and at the same time, conducts regular actual inspections.

Fibroma relapses many times during pregnancy, pregnant woman saved in time

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Ho Chi Minh City - On April 12, Hung Vuong Hospital announced that it had just successfully saved a pregnant woman with a giant uterine fibroid, recurring many times during pregnancy.

From cancer to cycling journey across 5 countries

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Lang Son - Detecting late-stage lung cancer, Mr. Vu Minh Dinh in Na Sam still cycled alone 3,572 km through 5 countries as if stepping forward after the incident.

Man falls into critical condition after mistakenly drinking chemicals

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Ho Chi Minh City - On April 11, Thong Nhat Hospital announced that it had successfully saved a critical patient due to mistakenly drinking chemicals, after 6 days of intensive treatment.

Doctors warn measles can become complicated into pneumonia, meningitis

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If not treated promptly, measles can cause many dangerous complications such as pneumonia, meningitis and even death.

Chickenpox season, many families take children for early vaccination

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Spring-summer transition is the time when chickenpox easily breaks out due to erratic weather. Many parents have proactively taken their children for vaccination against the disease.

Hot summer season increases digestive diseases, warning of severe infection risk

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Ho Chi Minh City - In hot sunny days, digestive diseases such as food poisoning and intestinal infections tend to increase.

Doctors advise on how to protect reproductive health against the risk of infertility

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Doctors recommend proactive early prevention to protect the reproductive health of each woman, including some of the following measures.

Stem cells and applications in Vietnam - Scientific basis and legal corridor

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Stem cells are potentially rich, but in Vietnam they are still being studied, lacking a clear legal framework, posing strict management requirements.

Medical examination and free medicine distribution for about 500 Khmer people during the Chol Chnam Thmay Tet

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Vinh Long - About 500 Khmer people from poor and near-poor households were examined and given free medicine during the Chol Chnam Thay Tet.

Number of students suspected of food poisoning in Ho Chi Minh City increases to 184

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Ho Chi Minh City - As of the morning of April 11, there were 184 cases of suspected food poisoning at Binh Quoi Tay Primary School, coming for examination and treatment at 5 medical facilities.

Fining up to 10 million VND for importing medicinal herbs without indicating the origin of the medicinal herbs

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Article 64 of Decree No. 90/2026/ND-CP of the Government states the level of penalties for violations of regulations on packaging, drug labels, and drug ingredients.

Morning news 11. 4: Reasons why Bach Mai and Viet Duc Hospitals, facility 2, are not yet operating

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Reasons why Bach Mai and Viet Duc Hospitals, facility 2, have not yet operated; Ho Chi Minh City proposes scanning cards and electronic identification to take free buses...