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Why complete acne treatment before pregnancy is essential

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I have severe acne, recently married, and plan to have children. Why do doctors often ask about pregnancy plans during treatment consultations and advise stabilizing acne before pregnancy? (Huong Nguyen, Ninh Binh province)

Is a prolonged cough a sign of lung cancer?

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Why wait for a flu outbreak to get vaccinated?

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Pneumonia and respiratory failure caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria

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When is tonsillectomy necessary?

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Young woman diagnosed with binge eating disorder

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Cardiac arrest after 4 hours of chest pain

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Mr. Canh, 73, experienced chest pain for 4 hours before sudden cardiac arrest; doctors diagnosed acute myocardial infarction and performed coronary stenting to restore blood flow.

Cellular-level digestive endoscopy deployed for the first time in Vietnam

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Cellular-level endoscopy technology enables early detection of microscopic mucosal lesions, contributing to identifying precancerous digestive risks from the initial stages.

Thanh Hoa enhances nurse training in chronic disease management

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Thanh Hoa's healthcare sector launches a nurse training program in response to World Adherence Day, aiming to improve counseling skills for patients with chronic diseases.

Does artificial intelligence cause memory decline?

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I frequently use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for work and study. Recently, I have been forgetful and unfocused. Could this be causing memory decline? (Manh Hung, 24 years old)

Hanoi records 17 Covid-19 cases, warns of "Ve sau" variant

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The Hanoi Center for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 17 Covid-19 cases last week, advising residents not to be complacent about the "Ve sau" variant.

Sexual dysfunction leaves wife unable to have intercourse

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After two years of marriage, a 27-year-old wife consistently experiences severe pain and involuntary muscle contractions during intercourse due to vaginismus.

5 less common symptoms of hypertension

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Beyond typical symptoms like headaches and shortness of breath, hypertension can also cause chest pain, dizziness, frequent urination, and swollen ankles.

Hormonal abnormalities in women in their 40s should not be ignored

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Fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone hormones in women in their 40s can lead to weight gain, persistent fatigue, thinning hair, and dry skin.

The consequences of exclusive mouth breathing

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Mouth breathing can lead to bad breath and gingivitis, while nasal breathing helps humidify and regulate air temperature before air enters the lungs.

Father and son suffer hundreds of honey bee stings

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A 39-year-old man and his 9-year-old son, while searching for a bird's nest on a hill, inadvertently disturbed a honey bee nest and were attacked by hundreds of bees.

Foods to pair with yogurt

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Almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and raisins, when combined with yogurt, provide essential vitamins and minerals for good health.

Anal abscess and fistula misdiagnosed as hemorrhoids

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Anh Dzung, 38, experienced anal pain and burning, which he mistook for hemorrhoids. After one week of self-medicating with topical creams, his condition did not improve, leading doctors to diagnose an anal abscess and fistula.

Husband opts for vasectomy after wife's two C-sections

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Anh Hung, 41, underwent a vasectomy at the hospital to ensure his wife would not have to face another pregnancy after two previous C-sections.

Warning signs indicating you should avoid fermented foods

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Individuals with lactose intolerance may experience abdominal pain, diarrhea, and nausea after consuming fermented foods such as yogurt, kimchi, and pickled vegetables.

Is vomiting blood a sign of cancer?

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Is suddenly vomiting blood a sign of late-stage cancer, making surgery or radiation therapy no longer possible? (Hoa, 56, Hanoi)

Reopening of a man's leg vein thrombosis

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Mr. Nguyen, 67, whose deep vein thrombosis over the past seven years caused leg swelling and ulcers, has now undergone a revascularization procedure by doctors.

Thyroid nodule progresses to metastatic cancer after two years

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Ms. Nhuong, 69, had multiple thyroid nodules but missed follow-up appointments for two years; a recent biopsy confirmed metastatic cervical lymph node cancer.

Why hand, foot, and mouth disease is surging with severe cases in the south?

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The resurgence of the highly virulent EV71 virus, coinciding with its three-year epidemic cycle, is driving a more than 350% increase in hand, foot, and mouth disease cases in Ho Chi Minh City, placing significant pressure on pediatric hospitals as many children rapidly develop severe complications.