A 17-year-old boy from Dong Nai had to be rushed to the hospital after following a fortune teller’s advice to remove his eyebrows to “improve his fate” at the beginning of the year. This case highlights the dangers of DIY beauty treatments without proper medical guidance. The Problem Starts with Misplaced Beliefs H.X.M., born in…
Tet is a time for family reunions and sharing joy and love. However, a tragic incident occurred when a 10-year-old boy in Hanoi was bitten by a dog while visiting relatives, resulting in severe injuries that required emergency medical attention. Severe Injuries from a Dog Bite The boy, named B.A., was brought to the Orthopedic…
Just before the Lunar New Year, Mrs. Hoa, 78 years old (name changed for privacy), began experiencing symptoms of coughing, chest pain, and difficulty breathing. After five days of self-treatment at home with no improvement, she was admitted to the hospital by her family. “My mother’s symptoms worsened daily. She would cough all day and…
Rush to Get Flu Vaccines Ms. Nguyễn Ngọc Diệp (38 years old) brought her 6-year-old daughter to get flu vaccines at VNVC Center Nguyễn Duy Trinh 1 in District Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City. Ms. Diệp shared that both she and her daughter suffer from asthma, which causes difficulty breathing and fatigue when the…
Professor Dr. Nguyễn Tiến Dũng, a leading medical expert, has pointed out that the presence of sugar in urine but undetected in fasting blood tests is a common issue, especially during the Tet holiday. This phenomenon affects not only adults but also children due to excessive consumption of sugary drinks and sweets. Warning: Frequent Urination…
Bone damage after exposure to computer cleaner A rare medical case has been reported involving a 28-year-old man from New England, USA, who suffered severe bone damage after inhaling chemicals from a computer cleaning spray. The patient experienced two years of symptoms such as difficulty walking, hip pain, and abnormal hand bone growth. Initial Symptoms…
In the Tet holiday, offering incense at ancestral altars and religious sites is an essential cultural practice for Vietnamese people. However, frequent exposure to incense smoke, especially from unsafe types of incense, can pose hidden health risks. Increased Exposure to Harmful Chemicals According to Dr. Du Du Manh, a member of the Vietnam Society of…
On January 21, Thanh Hoa Children’s Hospital announced joyfully: their medical team successfully treated and saved the life of a premature baby born at 30 weeks gestation. The infant not only faced acute respiratory distress but also developed a serious complication—pericardial effusion, which could have been life-threatening. Baby V.T.M. was born at just 30 weeks…
Disease outbreaks of suspected measles are becoming increasingly complex in Nam Tra My district, Quang Nam province. In response to this situation, the provincial Department of Health has swiftly implemented preventive measures to control and prevent the spread of the disease. Current Situation of the Epidemic According to Dr. Mai Van Muoi, Director of Quang…
On January 23, the National Children’s Hospital reported a concerning situation with 8 children admitted for rat poison poisoning. Particularly alarming was a cluster of cases in Tuyen Quang province that shocked the public. Cluster Poisoning Cases in Tuyen Quang This cluster involved 5 children aged 7-9, all admitted to the hospital with symptoms such…
