Cross sectional study

Hand, foot and mouth disease is contagious illness transmitted from person to person, often leading to outbreaks, caused by enteric viruses. Describing some epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory characteristics of hand, foot and mouth disease in children.

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Evaluate the relationship between bone mineral density, osteoporosis, and certain risk factors such as age, body mass index, lifestyle, glucocorticoid use in the study subjects. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 142 elderly men who attended health checkups at Hue Central Hospital from April 2023 to August 2024.

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting communication and behavior. The prevalence and risk factors for oral diseases in Vietnamese children with ASD remain unclear. The study aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors associated with dental caries, gingivitis and oral care practices among 6-12-year-old children with mild-to-moderate ASD.

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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.

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The relationship between ABO blood and EGFR mutations in lung adenocarcinoma is still unclear. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between ABO blood and EGFR mutations percentage in patients with lung adenocarcinoma. Subject and method: A cross-sectional descriptive study, 276 lung adenocarcinoma patients were tested for EGFR mutations and ABO blood from January 2020 to April 2023.

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Sepsis is increasingly difficult to control due to the complex and evolving antibiotic resistance of Escherichia coli strains, making it a significant challenge in modern medicine. This study analyzes the antibiotic resistance in treating sepsis caused by E. coli at Can Tho City General Hospital from 2022 to 2023, based on a cross-sectional descriptive analysis of patient records.

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Allergic rhinitis (AR) is one of the most common inflammatory diseases, leading to health and economic burdens. Genetic and environmental factors may influence the development of AR in early life.

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To evaluate the diagnostic value of PTGER4 (Prostaglandin E Receptor 4) gene methylation in plasma for lung cancer detection compared to healthy controls. Methods: A cross-sectional, case-control study was conducted on 149 non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients and 100 healthy individuals. Peripheral blood samples were collected for PTGER4 methylation analysis using real-time methylation-specific PCR (MSP).

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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.

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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 describe clinical and paraclinical characteristics of Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) during pregnancy at the Department of Infectious Diseases, Military Hospital 103 in 2023. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 162 pregnant patients diagnosed with DHF and treated at the Department of Infectious Diseases during the 2023 epidemic (from January 2023 to December 2023).

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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.

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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 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 estimate the frequency of depression among older adults with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and identify relevant factors that are associated with depression at the time of discharge. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 117 elderly patients with ACS who were discharged from Thong Nhat Hospital between March 2024 and June 2024.

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To determine the prevalence and characteristics of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), including steatosis and fibrosis, in patients with fatty liver detected by ultrasound. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 303 patients diagnosed with fatty liver by ultrasound at People’s Hospital 115 from August 2019 to October 2020.

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To evaluate gastric conduit perfusion (GCP) images based on indocyanine green (ICG) flow signal timing in thoracoscopic surgery for esophageal cancer (EsC). Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 70 patients who were applied ICG to evaluate GCP during thoracoscopic surgery to treat EsC at 108 Military Central Hospital and Military Hospital 103 from June 2022 to June 2024.

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To survey the clinical characteristics and some factors related to the dysmenorrhea of female students at Phenikaa University Method: Cross-sectional descriptive study on 333 female students at Phenikaa University from October 2024 to January 2025.

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To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity and identify associated factors among adults in Thai Binh Province in 2024. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,330 adults across 8 districts/cities in Thai Binh Province from June to July 2024. Data were collected via anthropometric measurements, interviews, and blood tests, analyzed using logistic regression.

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To describe the clinical characteristics of contact dermatitis patients examined and treated at Thai Binh Dermatology Hospital, Facility 1, in 2021. Method: A cross-sectional descriptive study of 52 contact dermatitis patients examined and treated at Thai Binh Dermatology Hospital, Facility 1, from March 2021 to September 2021.

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