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%.

Dangerous complications from the habit of holding bamboo toothpicks after meals

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Ho Chi Minh City - A 65-year-old man fell into a dangerous complication due to stray bamboo toothpicks entering the liver, causing deep abscesses and prolonged infection.

Warm Tet Eve at the Rehabilitation Department of Cho Ray Hospital

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Ho Chi Minh City - In the midst of the days leading up to Tet, the Department of Rehabilitation, Cho Ray Hospital organizes a special year-end party, connecting patients who have been and are being treated.

Tet is approaching, the blood stock needs an additional 10,000 units to save people

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Faced with the risk of blood shortage for treatment during Tet, the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion calls on the community to donate an additional 10,000 units of blood.

Many patients before Tet, hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City increase personnel

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Ho Chi Minh City - In the last days of the year, the number of patients coming for examination and hospitalization at hospitals has increased compared to previous months.

X-ray takes 6 minutes to pay: People are discouraged, doctors shake their heads in dismay

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X-ray takes 6 minutes to pay - a regulation that seems to only exist on paper but makes it difficult for both patients and doctors.

List of 34 establishments designated for food safety testing

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The Ministry of Health has just announced a list of 34 establishments designated to conduct testing to serve state management of food safety nationwide.

Dog bite seriously injures limbs, 75-year-old woman in danger of Tet

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The patient was seriously injured in all limbs by a dog bite, at high risk of infection and seriously threatening motor function and life.

Cold weather with little thirst, doctors guide how to correctly replenish water for the body

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In the cold season, due to reduced thirst, many people are often lazy to drink water, doctors have given some tips to help maintain the habit of drinking enough water this season.

Ho Chi Minh City inspects food safety at 130 wedding restaurant

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Ho Chi Minh City - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Food Safety has inspected 130 convention centers and wedding restaurants. Among them, 1 establishment violated, the fine amount is 25,000,000 VND.

Children with dengue fever have rare complications

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Ho Chi Minh City - Gia Dinh People's Hospital has just successfully rescued a child with dengue fever, a rare acute hemolytic complication due to genetic G6PD enzyme deficiency.

Eggs left in the refrigerator for a long time can be harmful to health when used

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Using eggs left in the refrigerator for a long time poses a risk of poisoning, especially when eggs are expired or show signs of quality changes.

Can Tho Chairman visits and wishes Tet to doctors and nurses of the Central General Hospital

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Can Tho - Mr. Truong Canh Tuyen, Deputy Secretary of the City Party Committee, Chairman of Can Tho City People's Committee visited doctors and nurses of Can Tho Central General Hospital.

200 billion VND hospital that once experienced subsidence in Lao Cai is about to reach the finish line

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Lao Cai - Once having to temporarily suspend construction due to subsidence, the Bac Ha General Hospital project with an investment of 200 billion VND is being accelerated.

234 pharmacies on duty for Binh Ngo Tet 2026 in Hanoi

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Hanoi has 234 pharmacies, including hospital and private pharmacies, arranged to be on duty selling medicine during the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year 2026.

Can Tho City Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital organizes many events to welcome Spring 2026

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Can Tho - Can Tho City Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital inaugurates the renovation and upgrade project of the Department of Surgery - Anesthesia and Resuscitation - Anti-poison; opening of Spring Flower Street.