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To determine the prevalence of MH and its correlation with cardiovascular risk factors and target organ damage in patients at C Hospital, Da Nang. Methods: This study involved 120 participants aged 40 to 70 years who visited C Hospital, Da Nang, between April 2021 and September 2022. The participants were divided into two groups: 60 individuals with cardiovascular risk factors and 60 individuals diagnosed with hypertension.

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Little is known about gender differences of coronary heart disease patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in low-and middle-income nations, despite its rapid uptake across Asia. Objective: to report on gender clinical characteristics and in-hospital outcomes for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention at a leading cardiac centre in Vietnam.

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This study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of transperitoneal laparoscopic pyeloplasty in treating ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) in children. Methods: This was a prospective study, including pediatric patients aged ≤16 years who underwent transperitoneal laparoscopic pyeloplasty from June 2021 to June 2024.

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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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Thyroid primary mucoepidermoid carcinoma is a malignant tumor classified as a salivary gland-type carcinoma of the thyroid. This type of tumor is extremely rare, with only a dozen cases reported to date, and has a high incidence in females. Due to its rarity, misdiagnosis can occur in clinical practice.

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Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health challenge, with early and accurate diagnosis being critical for effective disease control. Traditional acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear microscopy has limited sensitivity, particularly in smear-negative cases. The advent of molecular techniques, such as the GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay and real-time PCR, has significantly improved the rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) and rifampicin resistance.

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Vertebral artery dissection (VAD) is a rare cause of ischemic stroke in young patients. The largely nonspecific symptoms and delayed presentation pose a serious diagnostic challenge. Patients with VAD usually describe a trivial minor neck trauma preceding the event. Such traumas may be associated with spinal manipulation or sudden movements of the neck. We present an unusual case of vertebral artery dissection in a 27-year-old female patient following an episode of neck massage.

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In this article, we report a case of herpes zoster duplex unilateralis occured in an immunocompetent man. A 70-year-old man presented with painful erythematous grouped vesicles on his left trunk and left buttock.

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Hereditary angioedema (HAE) is a rare autosomal dominant disease, characterized by recurrence swelling of the skin or mucosal tissue, and may cause airway obstruction. It is caused by C1-esterase inhibitor (C1-INH) deficiency, or dysfunction of C1-INH, therefore increased bradykinin and kallikrein production, which causes vasodilation, increases vascular permeability and localized fluid extravasation results in angioedema.

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Candidal granuloma is a rare disease and treatment is still difficult in clinical practice. This disease is common in immunocompromised patients. Herein, we report a case of a 63-year-old man who presented with Candidal granuloma caused by Candida parapsilosis. The diagnosis was confirmed according to fungal culture. The patient was successfully treated with oral fluconazole and terbinafine.

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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.

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To learn about some clinical and histological characteristics of bladder cancer, as well as investigate about some factors related to muscle-invasion in newly diagnosed bladder cancer. Subject and method: A descriptive retrospective study was conducted on 416 patients with newly diagnosed bladder cancer who underwent transurethral resection of bladder tumor within 6 years from 2018 to 2023 at 108 Military Central Hospital.

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To evaluate the pain relief treatment for patients after transurethral prostatectomy in general and the effectiveness of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). Subject and method: Including 124 patients undergoing transurethral resection of benign prostate hyperplasia at 108 Military Central Hospital from June 2023 to June 2024.

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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of high-flow nasal oxygen as the sole method of gas exchange in apneic conditions for airway management during laryngeal surgery. Subject and method: From April to August 2023, 45 patients aged 30 to 69 underwent laryngeal surgery.

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To evaluate the outcomes of episiotomy and perineal suturing in vaginal delivery at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital. Subject and method: This is a prospective descriptive study involving all vaginal delivery patients who underwent episiotomy and perineal suturing at the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology from November 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.

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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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Levofloxacin (LEV) is the common quinolone antibiotic and a practical option in H. pylori eradication regimens. The LEV resistance can be acquired through variant sequences of a gyrA. This study investigated the correlation between gyrA genetic diversity and LEV resistance in H. pylori.

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Study on ultrasound measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) for prognostication in acute intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) patients. Subject and method: This descriptive, longitudinal study was conducted on 60 patients with acute ICH admitted to the Stroke Department of the 108 Military Central Hospital from October 2021 to August 2024.

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