Many individuals find comfort only when raising their hands above their heads while sleeping. However, experts warn this practice could signal underlying damage to the cervical spine or shoulder joints.
Controlling uric acid can help reduce the risk of gout, protect kidney function, support blood pressure stability, and limit cardiovascular complications.
The honored products, including specialized treatment drugs and healthcare items, are part of Bidiphar's core domestic development and manufacturing portfolio.
A 60-year-old woman, who noticed a dark, oozing skin patch between her toes, received a surprising melanoma diagnosis after visiting the Central Dermatology Hospital.
Pharmacity establishes the club as an information hub, providing medical knowledge, applying health monitoring technology, and offering products to empower patients in managing their health.
Hai, 38, who had multiple uterine polyps hindering conception, successfully underwent hysteroscopic polypectomy and in vitro fertilization to give birth to two children.
After several days of swelling and pain in both parotid glands, 14-year-old Minh experienced fever, with his left scrotum becoming red and painful; doctors diagnosed orchitis as a mumps complication.
A 25-year-old man, who dismissed soaring blood pressure due to a busy schedule, was hospitalized months later with end-stage kidney failure, requiring lifelong dialysis three times a week.
Extended periods of high cholesterol can promote plaque formation, narrow arteries, impede blood flow, and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Vietnamese and Chinese doctors exchanged expertise, establishing a network for remote consultations and second opinions for cancer patients at a forum in Foshan.
My 12-year-old child suffers from recurrent adenoiditis, has enlarged tonsils, and frequently snores. Given their age, should tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy be performed in one procedure? (Minh Huong, 34 years old)
Despite maintaining a healthy diet and avoiding alcohol, many still develop colorectal cancer due to genetic influences, living environment, and the habit of skipping regular endoscopic screenings.
Embracing physical changes, letting go of the need to please others, and being flexible with life plans can help individuals over 50 live more peacefully and fully.
Steaming or boiling, eating the skin, using them to replace some starches, and combining them with protein and green vegetables help maximize the nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes.
A man who fell into a construction site while riding a motorcycle sustained injuries from two iron rods piercing his thigh and abdomen, but was saved by doctors at a hospital in Can Tho.
Many people say that only scratches from cats with long claws can transmit the rabies virus. I was scratched by a cat with trimmed claws while feeding it, should I be concerned? (Minh Canh, 33, Ha Tinh)
Ms. Nhung, 63, had her right leg paralyzed since childhood due to polio. Her left leg bore significant pressure, leading to severe degeneration and requiring a new joint replacement to walk again.
Glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and cataracts can progress over a long period with patients often noticing few changes in their vision.
Ms. Nhung, 59, has been experiencing recent forgetfulness about immediate actions and repetitive questioning for the past year, leading doctors to diagnose early-stage Alzheimer's.
Shokha, a 40-year-old Cambodian national, experienced prolonged breathing difficulties, leading doctors to discover a 2 cm glomus tumor in his trachea.
Mr. Nick, 70, experienced dizziness and a 40 mmHg blood pressure difference between his arms due to severe narrowing of brain-feeding blood vessels, requiring two surgical interventions.
