Health and disease

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.

14p vihizuzen 26-05-2025 1 1   Download

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.

13p vihizuzen 26-05-2025 1 1   Download

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.

7p vihizuzen 26-05-2025 1 1   Download

Nutrition is a key element of health promotion and contributes to the management and prevention of many diseases. In all cases, nurses must be willing to provide medical advice, and certain patients are eager to hear a nurse's advice regarding. To describe the knowledge and practice of nutritional care of nurses at Thai Nguyen National Hospital in 2023 and analyze some related factors.

11p vihizuzen 26-05-2025 2 1   Download

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.

6p 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

The internet has become an indispensable part of daily life. However, excessive use of the internet can lead to internet addiction, a recognized mental health condition included in the International Classification of Diseases-11 Revision (ICD-11).

6p 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

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.

9p vijiraiya 19-05-2025 1 1   Download

Clonorchiasis infection is a food-borne parasitic disease that significantly impacts on public health. Among the three species of small liver flukes, Clonorchis sinensis (C. sinensis) is the most prevalent. It is estimated that approximately 35 million individuals worldwide are infected with C. Sinensis, with those affected having a risk of developing cholangiocarcinoma. This study employed an analytical descriptive study, conducting cross-sectional surveys involving 459 individuals aged 18 and older at the study site.

6p tuongmotranh 18-03-2025 4 1   Download

Internal combustion engines are extensively used in various modes of transportation, including ships and cars. However, their operation generated significant noise, which can disrupt daily life and poses health risks. Prolonged exposure to noise can lead to insomnia, cardiovascular diseases, and even death, making noise pollution a growing social concern.

8p viinuzuka 28-02-2025 2 1   Download

This study aims to describe the knowledge and practice of using antibiotics among women with children under 2 years old living in 3 wards in Thai Binh city in 2023. Method: An epidemiological study with a crosssectional survey was conducted on 380 mothers of children under 2 years old living in 3 wards in Thai Binh in 2023.

7p viyamanaka 06-02-2025 2 1   Download

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of the probiotic (Bacillus Liq-Vtech)-supplemented diets on growth performance, intestinal microbe, morphology of the intestine, and resistance to Edwarsiella ictaluri infection in striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus).

12p tuetuebinhan000 23-01-2025 2 2   Download

Dental caries is a multifactorial and dynamic disease caused by damage to dental hard tissues. It is known as the most common disease of oral health conditions in school-aged children. Caries can affect children’s quality of life, such as studying, recreational activities, and psychosocial well-being. In recent years, some studies done in other provinces of Vietnam reported that the rate of dental caries in primary and permanent dentition was still high.

7p viakimichi 17-01-2025 3 2   Download

Viet Nam was one of the countries with the highest abortion rate in the world, of which about 70% were of the adolescents. Nowadays, students at Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy are facing many problems related to reproductive health such as unwanted pregnancy, abortion, sexually transmitted diseases, homosexuality.

8p viakimichi 17-01-2025 2 2   Download

Pneumonia is a potentially fatal disease that greatly compromises the health of children. Utilizing laboratory tests is extremely beneficial in the diagnosis, monitoring, and prognosis determination of the condition. In the realm of pediatric pneumonia, effective diagnostic procedures include assessments for albumin levels and iron deficiency anemia.

7p vinara 11-01-2025 2 1   Download

Asthma, a pervasive chronic inflammatory ailment of the respiratory system, remains a global health conundrum. The Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) of 2019 underscores its widespread impact, revealing that asthma afflicts 262 million individuals worldwide, translating into an age-standardized prevalence of 3,416 per 100,000 population.

11p vinara 11-01-2025 1 1   Download

Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium associated with gastric diseases and disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract. The gram-negative bacterium Helicobacter pylori is known as a persistent colonizer of the human stomach, and this bacteria is also involved in extra-intestinal diseases. In 1994, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, World Health Organization classified H. pylori as a class 1 carcinogen, the only bacterium given this classification.

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Anxiety disorder is one of the issue that affects the patient's physical and mental health and reduces the effectiveness of treatment. At the moment, patients with underlying conditions, particularly those with hypertension, are more likely to experience anxiety problems. This lessens quality of life, accelerates disease progression, exacerbates illness symptoms, and decreases treatment compliance rates.

7p vinara 11-01-2025 3 1   Download

Whilst cervical cancer is a mostly preventable disease, it is currently one of the most frequent cancers that affect Vietnamese women. One risk factor (among others) leading to this status is the fact that women have not been systematically screened using an appropriate and easy-to-access screening test, and hence timely and effective treatment is delayed. Until the end of 2010, there were no screening, prevention and treatment guidelines at the national level in Vietnam.

11p viuchiha 06-01-2025 3 1   Download