Assessment methods

Chronic liver disease has a high global burden and death toll. Early diagnosis is important to halt disease progression to cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and eventually death. At present, there are many methods used for liver disease assessment, such as liver biopsy, elastography, serum biomarkers, and surrogate markers.

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To assess the value of routine ultrasound (US) imaging and histopathological results of ultrasound-guided core needle biopsy (US-CNB) of abnormal cervical lymphadenopathy. Subject and method: From September 2022 to August 2023, a total 112 patients with clinical suspected cervical lymph nodes (CLNs) and/or have suspected signs on US (width ≥ 5mm, round in shape and absent hilus of CLNs) underwent US-CNB at 108 Military Central Hospital.

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This study aimed to screen for cognitive impairment using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scale in patients with vascular risk factors, such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, and obesity. Subject and method: A total of 263 outpatients diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, obesity, and/or a history of smoking were screened using the MMSE scale at 108 Military Central Hospital between March 2023 and October 2023.

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To evaluate effects of targeted temperature management by surface cooling device in patients suffering from acute brain injury with refractory fever. Subject and method: Patients of traumatic brain injury, intracerebral hemorrhage with refractory fever in the first 24 hours and without exclusion criteria.

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To predict the survival probability of septic patients over time, integrating the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score with other key clinical features. Subject and method: Using stepwise and exhaustive search techniques, we analyzed time-dependent data from 125 patients in the Intensive Care Unit of the 108 Military Central Hospital, collected during a cohort study conducted between December 2019 and February 2021.

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To evaluate the effects of auriculotherapy on treating insomnia at Department of Traditional Medicine and Physical Therapy, Tan Phu District Hospital, Ho Chi Minh city. Methods: Includes 64 patients were treated with auriculotherapy, according to the research methodology, clinical trial, assess the results before and after treatment.

5p vijiraiya 19-05-2025 1 1   Download

Surface electromyographic (EMG) devices are becoming more and more popular to assess sleep bruxism. Objectives: To evaluate characteristics of sleep bruxism using EMG Logger. Materials and Methods: A convenient sample of the patients at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital who had clinical signs related to sleep bruxism was collected.

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This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours related to medical professionalism among fifth-year medical students by using three assessment tools aligned with different competency levels in Miller’s Pyramid and to analyse correlations among these assessment approaches.

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Using widely accepted scientific research methods in sports and physical education, we evaluated the current practices for testing and assessing learning outcomes in the Aerobics course for Physical Education majors at Bac Ninh Sports University. The findings reveal that, while the evaluation process adheres to the Ministry of Education and Training regulations, the assessment content lacks scientific depth and practical relevance.

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This study employs various research methods and identifies 54/100 usable questions, 46/100 questions that require modification or replacement. This assessment was based on the evaluation of the difficulty level of 10 multiple-choice theoretical test sets for the Foundation module in Physical Education.

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To investigate liver enzyme changes and assess liver function in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer who have undergone surgery and are preparing for radioiodine therapy (131I therapy). Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study on 163 patients with differentiated thyroid cancer 4 - 6 weeks after surgery at the Military Institute of Radiation Medicine and Oncology from April 2023 to April 2024.

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To determine the prevalence of depression symptoms and geriatric characteristics of dementia patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 87 dementia patients ≥ 60 years old at the Outpatient Department, National Geriatric Hospital. Data were collected using designed tools, including general information, Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL), Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Mini Nutrition Assessment Short Form (MNA-SF).

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To evaluate the quality of life (QoL) among elderly patients with heart failure (HF) treated at Thong Nhat Hospital in 2023. Methods: A crosssectional descriptive study was conducted to assess the QoL of 300 elderly inpatients (≥ 60 years old) diagnosed with HF from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023. Data were collected using the SF-36 and Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ) tools.

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To evaluate the prevalence of sarcopenia and its associated factors in lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at a tertiary hospital in Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 89 lung cancer patients. Sarcopenia was assessed using the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 criteria, including measurements of handgrip strength (HGS), appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM), and physical performance.

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To assess the clinical outcomes of primary long-stem cementless bipolar hip arthroplasty as a treatment option for unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures in geriatric patients. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 67 elderly patients aged > 70 years old with unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures.

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This article explores the impact of the Extensive Reading method on the reading skills of first-year English majors at a Vietnamese university. Conducted over 13 weeks, the study assessed changes in the reading comprehension of students before and after the intervention.

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The loss of life in floods is due to both drowning and/or the spread of disease epidemics. The objectives of this study is to focus on estimating appropriate methods and functions for assessing the potential damages to human life in river basin due to floods.

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The paper will present the design of techniques for building an application for testing and evaluating knowledge in the Data Structures and Algorithms course. This application will be a useful tool for both instructors and students, thereby enhancing the quality of teaching and learning in Information Technology-related subjects.

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This study aims to explore the opinions of HIU students about the Google Form tool in reviewing and testing English Grammar knowledge. The research team used qualitative and quantitative methods to collect data from 94 first-year students of the English Language Department of Hong Bang International University

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This article presents a comprehensive assessment of self-esteem and well-being among high school students in Ho Chi Minh City using a questionnaire interview method. A 5- point Likert scale was employed to evaluate the perceptions of self-esteem and wellbeing.

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