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.

Resident doctors work without pay, tuition fee 65 million VND/year

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Although resident doctors are trained according to the highest clinical practice standards of the Vietnamese health system, treatment policies are not commensurate.

Ministry of Health updates list of health insurance drugs, the biggest update in 8 years

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Based on the current list, the Ministry of Health has reviewed 1,037 active ingredients specified in Circular 20 on the list of health insurance drugs.

23-week-old newborn escaped critical condition after nearly 100 days of active treatment

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HCMC - On November 28, Hung Vuong Hospital announced that it had successfully raised a 23-week-old extremely premature baby.

Why is a resident doctor not yet recognized as a master's degree?

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Many opinions disagree when the Ministry of Education and Training believes that the inpatient and specialist doctor program is "training - practice", not granting degrees like a master's or doctorate.

People with underlying diseases struggle with influenza A, doctors speak out to warn

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In recent weeks, many people with underlying influenza A infections have had to be hospitalized in serious condition, with symptoms of chest pain, purple, shortness of breath, sudden fatigue...

Nearly 80 workers and students hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning

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On November 27, medical facilities in Ho Chi Minh City recorded about 80 cases of workers and students hospitalized in suspected food poisoning.

Hung Yen temporarily suspends and revokes licenses of 2 clinics to ensure patient safety

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Hung Yen - On November 27, the Department of Health issued an important notice on the temporary suspension of health examination activities and revocation of licenses for 2 medical facilities in the area.

5 exercises recommended for the elderly

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Knee pain is a common condition in the elderly, but appropriate knee exercises can help restore health and stability.

The weather turns cold, Hanoians postpone exercise to avoid respiratory diseases

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Hanoi - To adapt to winter weather, many people have proactively postponed exercise or switched to light exercise indoors to protect their health.

Warning of stroke causing memory disturbances and risk of mental decline

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Stroke can cause people with memory disorders and face the risk of mental decline. Doctors recommend early recovery to improve memory.

Hand, foot and mouth disease in the Mekong Delta is alarming, children are at risk of getting sick 2-3 times

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Mekong Delta - A child can have hand, foot and mouth disease 2-3 times, or even more in the first years of life; it can happen many times a year.

Comprehensive ban on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products is in line with the global trend

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Experts affirmed that the current global trend is to completely ban e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.

Many cases of influenza A are hospitalized late, have difficulty breathing, have pneumonia and have not been vaccinated

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At E Hospital, the number of patients with influenza A admitted to the hospital late increased, many cases arrived at the hospital with difficulty breathing, pneumonia and had not been vaccinated against influenza.

Signs of stroke that are easily overlooked make patients in critical condition

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HCMC - Coming to the hospital in a state of hemiplegia, drowsiness, and slurred speech, the 50-year-old patient was determined to have a cerebral infarction.

Details of the list of 162 products of Mailisa beauty salon with recalled nationwide

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162 cosmetic products of Mailisa beauty salon were recalled by the authorities.