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.

Surgery for patients with complicated pebble-on-pebble syndrome

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Gia Dinh People's Hospital, facility 2, Ho Chi Minh City, said that it has just successfully operated on a patient with complicated pebble-on-pebble condition.

Respiratory disease increases by 30%, be careful of dangerous complications when it gets cold

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Can Tho - Near Tet, cold air is increasing, the number of respiratory diseases in the elderly is estimated to increase by 20 - 30%, doctors warn of factors that easily cause complications.

Craving fish bones, 85-year-old woman has to have neck augmentation surgery

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Doctors at Thong Nhat Hospital have just treated two cases of fish bone choking with complicated progression, potentially life-threatening risks due to improper self-treatment.

Functions of health stations in Hanoi begin to "revive

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On January 14, for the first time in Hanoi, people coming to the ward health station can be examined and treated by doctors from central-level hospitals.

Rescuing a newborn baby in case of complicated complications in a twin

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Ho Chi Minh City - A team of doctors rescued a newborn baby in a case of complicated complications in a twin.

Da Nang officially manages Quang Nam Central General Hospital

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Da Nang receives Quang Nam Central General Hospital, heading towards a specialized treatment center in the Central - Central Highlands region.

The reason why just walking is not enough for long-term health

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Walking brings many benefits, but according to the trainer, lack of strength training will reduce metabolism and hinder long-term health.

Near Tet Nguyen Dan, respiratory diseases increase sharply

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Can Tho - The number of patients examining for respiratory diseases is increasing, warning that the disease is likely to increase until the Lunar New Year.

Prolonged headache, a dangerous disease warning sign

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Prolonged headaches accompanied by abnormal neurological manifestations are a serious, even life-threatening, warning sign of the disease.

Rescuing a patient in critical condition due to abortion with medicine at a private clinic

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Doctors warn that drug abortion is only safe when performed and monitored at licensed medical facilities with full emergency equipment.

Firecrackers cause serious injuries: Patient detonates gas cylinder, doctor discovers the truth

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At the beginning of the new year 2026, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital continuously received many emergency cases due to firecracker accidents, and many serious cases.

People in Ho Chi Minh City no longer have to travel far from home whenever they need medical examination

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After merging administrative boundaries, the Ho Chi Minh City health sector has promoted the consolidation and connection of the public health system.

Hai Phong penalizes dental clinics for providing services without a license

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Hai Phong - A dental clinic in Hung Dao ward, Hai Phong was fined 56.5 million VND for violating 4 administrative acts.

Patient with repeated respiratory circulatory arrest rescued

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Ho Chi Minh City - On January 13, Thong Nhat Hospital said that it successfully treated a male patient with multiple respiratory arrests, with a very high risk of death.

COVID-19 still poses a risk of severe development

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Although classified as a group B infectious disease, severe COVID-19 cases are still sporadically recorded at the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases.