Medical

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.

How will the salary and allowances of medical staff change from January 1, 2026?

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From January 1, 2026, medical staff such as medical doctors and pharmacists will be ranked from grade 2 when recruited and in some cases will enjoy 100% of professional preferential allowances.

Student health insurance reduces contributions from 2026

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From January 1, 2026, students will only have to pay about half of the health insurance premium compared to before thanks to the policy of increasing support from the state budget.

Health insurance not updated on VNeID, may lose benefits

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Social insurance requires people to check and update health insurance card information on the VNeID application to ensure medical examination and treatment benefits.

Lam Dong Health Department effectively operates "red alert" during New Year's Day

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Lam Dong - Health facilities in the province have effectively implemented the "red alert" system, ensuring medical examination and treatment during the 2026 New Year holiday.

Vietnamese organ transplants mark the world medical map

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From multiple organ transplants to the first heart-lung transplant, 2025 marked a strong breakthrough for Vietnamese organ transplantation on the world medical map.

Doctors are both skilled and knowledgeable about technology

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Digital transformation in healthcare is not simply bringing technology into hospitals, but a comprehensive revolution - from management thinking, methods of operating the healthcare system to how people access and enjoy healthcare services.

Healthy person suddenly needs emergency treatment due to myocarditis

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Ho Chi Minh City - Patient playing badminton suddenly felt shortness of breath, severe chest pain due to acute myocarditis caused by the virus.

Expert warns of potential risks from household humidifiers

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Moisturizers help improve dry air, but improper use can cause mold, bacteria and respiratory problems.

Critical patient being rescued by helicopter from the sea to the mainland

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Ho Chi Minh City - The patient is T.D, (54 years old, residing in Gia Lai), diagnosed with progressive cerebral edema due to left hemisphere widespread cerebral infarction.

Building "medical shields" in remote islands

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The dream of people in island communes in Ho Chi Minh City of accessing specialized medical services has now become a reality.

Saving a patient with a widespread cerebral infarction on Nam Yet Island

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Ho Chi Minh City – On January 2nd, Military Hospital 175 just rescued a critically ill patient by helicopter from Nam Yet Island to the mainland for treatment.

Surgery saves 76-year-old man with maxillary saliva tumor encroaching on eye sockets

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Quang Tri - Doctors performed endoscopic surgery to remove a large saliva cyst in a 76-year-old patient, preventing the risk of vision damage and facial deformities.

Invisible pressures that make young people easily depressed and psychologically hurt

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The synergy of multiple pressures at the same time is the main cause of the risk of psychological disorders and depression in young people.

Food poisoning in Son La, one child died, many people hospitalized

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Son La - On January 1st, the People's Committee of Muong Gion commune informed that a food poisoning incident had just occurred in the area, killing 1 person and many others had to be hospitalized.

Expected to have a guesthouse for people raising cancer in the Mekong Delta

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Can Tho - The health sector is performing many tasks to meet the needs of cancer patients, including building guesthouses for nursing patients.