Chronic disease

To evaluate exercise capacity using the 1-minute sit-to-stand test (1MSTST) and investigate factors related to the results of the 1MSTST in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 61 stable COPD patients being hospitalized at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital. Clinical characteristics were collected, and the 1MSTST was performed. The data were analyzed to study factors related to the results of the 1MSTST.

8p vihizuzen 26-05-2025 1 1   Download

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.

5p vihizuzen 26-05-2025 3 1   Download

The 2 most common types of amyloidosis are light chain (AL) that is associated with plasma cell dyscrasias and reactive (AA) that is associated with chronic inflammatory conditions. This case demonstrates the importance of generating a broad differential and the pivotal role of physical examination and endoscopic findings in diagnosing uncommon diseases.

4p vihizuzen 26-05-2025 1 1   Download

Heatwaves pose a threat to public health in Vietnam, and unprecedented heatwaves have been recorded in Thua Thien Hue province over recent years. Objective: This study aimed to examine the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding self-protection and response to heatwaves among residents in some Thua Thien Hue province communes and investigate their associated factors.

8p vijiraiya 19-05-2025 1 1   Download

Mental health literacy (MHL) remains insufficiently addressed in Vietnam, especially among individuals with chronic diseases, who face increased vulnerability to mental health problems. This study examines MHL levels among patients with chronic physical diseases and explores the associated sociodemographic factors, aiming to inform targeted interventions for enhanced mental health care.

8p vijiraiya 19-05-2025 1 1   Download

Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) is affecting approximately 24% of individuals and potentially leading to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. This study aims to assess the prevalence of MAFLD in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients and analyze their clinical characteristics.

8p vijiraiya 19-05-2025 1 1   Download

To examine how phase angle (PhA) contributes to sarcopenia and factors influencing sarcopenia in patients with stable ischemic heart disease (SIHD). Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 52 SIHD patients who were recruited, and relevant data was gathered. Patients were diagnosed with sarcopenia based on the Asian Sarcopenia Working Group 2019 (AWGS 2019) diagnostic criteria.

9p vimitsuki 06-05-2025 1 1   Download

To evaluate the characteristics of multimorbidity in hospitalized elderly patients and identify factors associated with the length of stay and the number of comorbidities. Methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional study was conducted using 507 medical records of patients aged > 60 years.

10p vimitsuki 06-05-2025 1 1   Download

Tài liệu hướng dẫn chẩn đoán và điều trị "Bệnh thận mạn" thông tin đến bạn đọc những nội dung về: đại cương, nguyên nhân và yếu tố nguy cơ, các giai đoạn bệnh thận mạn, tiêu chuẩn chẩn đoán và phân loại theo độ lọc cầu thận (eGFR), biểu hiện lâm sàng và các xét nghiệm cận lâm sàng, nguyên tắc điều trị bảo tồn, kiểm soát các yếu tố nguy cơ, chỉ định và phương pháp điều trị thay thế thận (lọc máu, ghép thận), phòng ngừa biến chứng và theo dõi lâu dài.

10p tukhauquantuong1011 27-04-2025 1 1   Download

Bài viết trình bày đánh giá tình trạng dinh dưỡng (TTDD) và một số yếu tố liên quan của người bệnh thận mạn lọc máu chu kỳ. Đối tượng và phương pháp: Nghiên cứu mô tả cắt ngang được tiến hành trên 149 người mắc bệnh thận mạn (Chronic Kidney Disease-CKD) lọc máu chu kỳ tại Trung tâm Thận và lọc máu, Bệnh viện Đa khoa tỉnh Thanh Hóa từ tháng 4/2023 đến tháng 6/2024.

5p viormkorn 23-10-2024 5 1   Download

To evaluate the changes of clinical and paraclinical characteristics in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients after treatment of umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Subjects and method: 21 stable COPD patients were enrolled with C and D groups in accordance with GOLD 2018.

7p viengfa 28-10-2024 4 2   Download

In patients with end-stage chronic kidney failure, there are a number of disorders that cause bone damage. In particular, secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is related to chronic kidney failure, a calcium-phosphorus metabolism disorder that causes bone disorder.

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To survey some risk factors and cardiovascular characteristics in patients with end-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD), non-dialysis. Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional study on 73 patients with end-stage CKD, glomerular filtration rate (GFR) < 15 mL/min.

5p viengfa 28-10-2024 2 2   Download

Bài viết tập trung nghiên cứu (NC) này nhằm xác định các vấn đề liên quan đến thuốc (Drug-Related Problems, DRPs) xảy ra trên bệnh nhân (BN) bệnh thận mạn (Chronic Kidney Disease, CKD) nội trú.

8p vipanly 28-10-2024 2 1   Download

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disease. This study assessed the cost-effectiveness of secukinumab, an interleukin-17A inhibitor, versus standard of care (SoC) from Vietnam’s National Health Insurance (NHI) perspective. Model-based cost-effectiveness analysis, the structure was a 3-month decision tree leading into a Markov model.

10p vihyuga 04-03-2025 6 1   Download

Bài viết trình bày xác định mối liên quan giữa các chỉ số BMI (body mass index), SGA (subjective global assessement), MNA (mini-nutrition assessment) và một số đặc điểm lâm sàng, cận lâm sàng ở bệnh nhân (BN) bệnh phổi tắc nghẽn mạn tính (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - COPD) đợt cấp tại Bệnh viện Quân y 103.

10p vihyuga 20-02-2025 2 1   Download

To describe the clinical characteristics and sodium and potassium disorders in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis at Thai Binh University Hospital before dialysis sessions in 2024. A prospective, cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 84 patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis.

5p viyamanaka 06-02-2025 2 1   Download

To investigate the characteristics of heart patterns according to traditional medicine and to examine the relationship between pro-BNP, EF indices, and the occurrence of these syndromes in patients with cardiovascular disease.

9p viyamanaka 06-02-2025 3 1   Download

To assess the quality of life (QoL) of elderly patients with closed humeral shaft fractures treated with internal fixation at Thai Binh Provincial General Hospital. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 55 elderly patients with closed humeral shaft fractures, who underwent internal fixation with plate and screws at Thai Binh Provincial General Hospital from January 2020 to March 2024.

6p viyamanaka 06-02-2025 5 1   Download

U hạt mạn tính (Chronic Granulomatous Disease- CGD) là bệnh lý rối loạn miễn dịch tiên phát đặc trưng bởi sự suy giảm hoặc mất hoàn toàn chức năng thực bào do thiếu hụt enzym oxy hóa Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide Phosphate (NADPH) oxidase ở tất cả các tế bào thực bào (bạch cầu trung tính, đại thực bào). Bài viết mô tả hai ca bệnh u hạt mạn tính được chẩn đoán sớm và điều trị thành công bằng ghép tế bào gốc tạo máu tại bệnh viện Nhi Trung ương.

9p viyamanaka 06-02-2025 5 2   Download