Medical
First night of operation, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital saves critical multiple injuries case
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On the first night of duty at Ninh Binh facility, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital activated the red alert, rescuing a man whose brain was pierced by a glass shark.
Doctors warn of the misconception of fasting to shrink cancerous tumors
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Many cancer patients believe that fasting will shrink the tumor. Doctors affirm that this is a misconception, easily causing malnutrition and affecting treatment.
13 days of operation, Bach Mai Hospital Ninh Binh facility is full of inpatient beds
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After 13 days of operation, Bach Mai Hospital Ninh Binh facility has recorded more than 27,000 outpatient visits, and the occupancy rate of inpatient beds always reaches the maximum level.
PET/CT scan costs 20-25 million VND, patients expect health insurance support
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The proposal to expand health insurance coverage for PET/CT scans is expected by many patients because it helps reduce the burden of cancer treatment costs.
Viet Duc Hospital in Ninh Binh opens to help reduce the burden on central-level healthcare
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On the afternoon of July 9, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital Ninh Binh facility officially went into operation, marking a major step forward in efforts to reduce the burden on central-level healthcare.
How does eating too much for 48 hours affect the intestines?
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Only after 48 hours of excessive eating, the digestive system can be disrupted, causing inflammation, bacterial imbalance and affecting both physically and mentally.
A child in Dak Lak dies from meningococcal meningitis
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Dak Lak - A child has just died from meningococcal meningitis in the area.
Passenger car plunges into abyss in Son La: The race to win life for victims
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On the afternoon of April 26, a passenger car plunged into a deep abyss in Son La, causing many injuries, including multiple severe injuries.
No prescription, 500 mg antibiotics are still sold through disease symptoms descriptions
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Although classified as prescription drugs, 500 mg antibiotics are still easily sold at some pharmacies just by describing the common symptoms of the disease.
Don't let bathing in the wrong way lead to stroke
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During hot holidays, the habit of showering immediately after sunbathing to cool down can cause heat shock, increasing the risk of stroke.
Only 6 days old, the patient was diagnosed with a rare disease
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Ho Chi Minh City - A 6-day-old infant was hospitalized due to abdominal distension and green discharge, but after examination, it was determined to have appendicitis, a rare disease at this age.
Dookki, Laboong fined for food safety violations
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Hanoi - Dookki restaurant, Laboong milk tea and many eateries in the city were administratively sanctioned in the field of food safety.
Parents reflect inadequacies when taking vaccines at a health station in Khanh Hoa
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Khanh Hoa - A parent complained about taking his child to the commune health station to get Rota vaccine but being refused because he had not registered in advance...
Endoscopic surgery saves patient stabbed through chest and abdomen by wooden branch
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Khanh Hoa - A patient whose chest and abdomen were pierced by a wooden branch has been successfully treated by doctors with modern endoscopic surgery.
Borrowing health insurance cards for medical examination may be fined nearly 20 million VND
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From May 15, 2026, acts of lending cards to others or using other people's health insurance cards when going for medical examination and treatment may be fined nearly 20 million VND.
Increasing cases of rabies in the hot season, people proactively get vaccinated
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In the first months of 2026, the number of rabies cases increased in many localities, and many people actively went for vaccination to prevent the disease.
Warning of the risk of rabies from animal slaughtering and transportation activities
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Doctors warn of other sources of infection, increasing the risk of rabies.
Strictly handle any obstacles causing delays in the Can Tho Oncology Hospital project
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Can Tho - For the Oncology Hospital (scale of 500 beds), the City Chairman requested to resolutely and strictly handle obstacles and delays in construction progress.
Early symptoms of acute encephalitis: Silentness, abnormal repetitive behavior
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From seemingly mild symptoms such as headache and dizziness, patients quickly fell into memory decline and were diagnosed with acute encephalitis.
Child sick, parents taking leave together are still entitled to social insurance benefits
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When a child under 7 years old is sick, if both parents participate in compulsory social insurance, each person has the right to quit their job to take care of the child and enjoy benefits according to regulations.
