Medical

Pharmaceutical companies warn about antibiotic resistance

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According to the World Health Organization, there were nearly 300,000 deaths due to antibiotic resistance in Vietnam from 2020 to 2023.

Appointment of Director of Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital

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HCMC - Dr. Diep Bao Tuan - Deputy Executive Director of Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital was appointed to the position of Director of Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital.

Infectious disease prevention needs to be done early and strictly

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According to Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Vu Trung - Director of the Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City, infectious disease prevention is an issue that must be done early and regularly.

High intensity bodybuilding exercise, male trainer suffers myocardial infarction

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At the Cardiovascular Center, E Hospital has just successfully intervened to save the life of a fitness trainer who suffered an acute myocardial infarction due to high-intensity sports training.

Arbitrary purchase of drugs for treatment, warning of drug resistance

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Patients have the habit of using drugs inappropriately, causing drug resistance to increase.

A series of violations discovered at a clinic in Ho Chi Minh City

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HCMC - According to the HCMC Department of Health, the clinic located at 166A Tan Son Nhi Street, Tan Phu District has many illegal acts.

Thai Binh records 1 child suspected of having measles

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Thai Binh - CDC Thai Binh recommends people to strengthen measles prevention and control after a child patient was suspected of having this disease.

Timely surgery for 15 year old boy with testicular torsion

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Hanoi Andrology and Infertility Hospital has just successfully performed surgery and preserved a case of testicular torsion in a 15-year-old male student.

Reasons why Ho Chi Minh City lacks radioactive drugs for cancer diagnosis

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HCMC - The demand for PET/CT scans to diagnose and monitor cancer treatment is huge, but the supply of radioactive drug F-18 FDG is not enough to meet the demand.

Removing the shortcomings, patients have the opportunity to access new drugs

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Amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Pharmacy Law is expected to ensure the supply of treatment drugs, helping patients have increased access to new drugs.

E-cigarettes increase smoking addiction

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E-cigarettes attract and increase the number of smokers, destroying efforts to prevent the harmful effects of conventional cigarettes.

Breakfast tips to maximize calcium intake

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Food.NDTV offers tips on eating breakfast to maximize calcium absorption and help strengthen bones.

Proposal to create conditions and benefits for health insurance participants

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The draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Health Insurance is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly this October with many new points to increase the benefits of health insurance participants.

Reorganize the drug distribution and business system

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The Department of Drug Administration, Ministry of Health is restructuring the business and distribution system of drugs and pharmaceutical ingredients.

Ministry of Health responds to the allowance level of leaders of District Health Centers

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The Ministry of Health has just responded about the leadership allowance level at the District Health Center.

Health insurance payment level when having to go out to buy medicine

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The Ministry of Health has just officially issued regulations on direct payment of medicine and medical equipment costs for people with health insurance cards.

Ministry of Health continuously renews drug registration certificates

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The Ministry of Health continuously renews the registration of drugs and pharmaceutical ingredients to ensure drug supply and medical examination and treatment.

Tightly manage drug prices to stabilize the market

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It is impossible for pharmacy A to sell the same medicine at one price and pharmacy B at another. How can we ensure that people can use medicine safely and at a consistent price?

40% of tuberculosis patients in the community are undetected

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With 40% of TB cases in the community remaining undetected, it is a challenge to end TB by 2035.

Health insurance pays directly to patients if there is a shortage of medicine

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The Ministry of Health has just issued Circular 22/2024/TT-BYT regulating the direct payment of drug and medical equipment costs for people with health insurance cards.