An infant born at 39 weeks gestation, suffering from respiratory distress and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy after birth asphyxia, was saved by doctors who lowered the body temperature to 33.5°C for three days.
I went swimming with my 5-year-old son and noticed many cases of adenovirus causing pink eye and diarrhea. What other diseases can this virus cause? (Thuy Hanh, 38, Hanoi)
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) helps uncover hidden abnormalities that lead to fainting or cardiovascular events during high-intensity physical activity, even when routine cardiac exams appear normal.
Miners, construction workers, textile industry employees, and those regularly exposed to asbestos and chemicals face a heightened risk of developing occupational lung disease.
I am 16 weeks pregnant and taking Aspirin to prevent preeclampsia. Can I eat anything I want, or are there specific dietary considerations? (Quynh, Dong Nai)
The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has petitioned the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Finance, and Vietnam Social Security to resolve issues concerning health insurance payments for mobile medical examinations at social protection centers.
"I read online that a squatting posture makes defecating easier than sitting on a toilet. Is this true, and should one use a footstool when going to the bathroom?" asks Hung from TP HCM.
K Hospital introduces its first robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery training for six cancer types, marking a shift from technology adoption to proactive training and mastery of modern surgical techniques.
Hulo Care owns a factory certified by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health as qualified for cosmetic production, currently serving as a manufacturing partner for numerous cosmetic brands.
Eating a nutritious dinner, limiting electronic device use, and going to bed on time for sufficient sleep create favorable conditions for children's bone development.
Dedicate about 30 minutes to unwind before bed with activities like powering down electronics, reading, or deep breathing, which can promote deeper, more restful sleep.
Dr. Tran Ngoc Trieu, 53, deputy director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, has been assigned as director of Ba Ria General Hospital, as the facility aims to become a specialized medical cluster for the region.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women, individuals with chronic kidney disease, those on an unbalanced vegetarian diet, and post-gastric surgery patients are prone to calcium deficiency.
While orange juice offers a concentrated dose of vitamin C, nutrition experts recommend prioritizing whole oranges to maximize fiber intake, manage blood sugar, and limit excessive calorie consumption.
Meningococcal disease, Hib bacteria, Japanese encephalitis... can attack the central nervous system, cause consciousness disorders, and may leave many sequelae after recovery.
I stand frequently, leading to hard, painful calluses on my soles. I have no underlying health conditions. What is this condition, and can it be fully treated? (Mr. Nam, 56, Ho Chi Minh City)
A 13-year-old boy slipped into a deep hole while swimming in a pond, was submerged for nearly 10 minutes, fell into a coma, and stopped breathing, but was saved by doctors after three weeks of treatment.
Twenty-eight survivors of a sleeper bus crash on the Phap Van - Cau Gie expressway are receiving emergency treatment at various hospitals, including one with a traumatic brain injury.
Ho Chi Minh City is expanding its 115 emergency network, increasing satellite stations, and applying technology to shorten ambulance response times to patients to 15 minutes.