The Community Pharmacist – A Health Gatekeeper Beyond simply dispensing medicine, today’s community pharmacists have become “community health gatekeepers,” on the front lines of early disease detection, guiding safe medication use, and disseminating health knowledge to the public. This was the key message shared at the seminar “Community Pharmacist – A Health Gatekeeper” organized by…
The Drug Administration of Vietnam (DAV) reported that, after a review, as of November 17, 162 products from MK Skincare Cosmetics Production, Trading, Service, Import-Export Co., Ltd. (part of the Mailisa ecosystem) had been granted product announcement certificates by the agency, with 81 of these certificates still valid. Following media reports suggesting that certain cosmetic…
Challenges from New Tobacco Products This was one of the key discussion points at the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11), held from November 17 to November 22 in Geneva, Switzerland. The event saw participation from member states of the World Health Organization (WHO). Numerous reports at the session indicated that instead of traditional cigarettes,…
Exterior view of Phuong Dong Asahi Retirement and Wellness Resort, featuring modern architecture and lush green surroundings.Located within the 10-hectare Phương Đông Medical Complex, Phuong Dong Asahi stands out with its modern architectural style, harmoniously blending volumes, materials, and natural light to create a unique, friendly, and life-filled resort space. Luxurious main lobby of Phuong…
On November 26, a representative of Thu Duc General Hospital (Ho Chi Minh City) announced that they had successfully treated and saved a patient suffering from acute invasive fungal infection with life-threatening complications. Life-Threatening Condition After Headache, Nasal Congestion The patient, Ms. S. (50 years old, residing in Tam Binh ward, Ho Chi Minh City),…
On November 28, Children’s Hospital 1 (HCMC) informed the press about a severe burn case due to a fire. The victim is a 5-year-old boy, who was transferred from An Khe, Gia Lai a month prior. Young boy recovering in a hospital bed after severe burn injuriesThe boy is recovering well after treatment (Photo: Dieu…
According to Dr. Nguyen Trung Nguyen, Director of the Poison Control Center (Bach Mai Hospital), new tobacco products cause horrific damage to smokers’ health. He vividly recalls a male patient, just over 20 years old, who was previously in perfect health, but upon hospital admission, suffered severe damage resembling a stroke. The patient’s brain showed…
Differentiating Refractive Surgery Methods The advancement of medical technology offers those with myopia numerous options to “say goodbye to glasses,” yet many are confused by a plethora of names such as Femto LASIK, SmartSight, ReLEx SMILE, or Phakic ICL. So, how do these methods differ, and who is suitable for each technique? Refractive eye surgery…
It’s common knowledge that eating nuts is good for your health. But which nuts truly excel in omega-3s, anti-inflammatory properties, brain protection, and reduced risk of heart disease? Based on evaluations by American expert Nicolette Pace and numerous extensive studies from Harvard and PubMed, below is a ranking of the 5 healthiest nuts based on…
On the afternoon of November 24, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health announced that, in response to the severe flooding causing extensive damage in Dak Lak province, the HCMC Department of Health held an emergency meeting and decided to establish 5 medical aid teams. These teams will be dispatched to the communes of…
