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Intussusception is a common pediatric surgical emergency that occurs when one segment of the intestine slides into another segment, like a telescope.. Currently, the exact cause of intussusception in children has not been clearly identified. However, studies suggest that this condition may be associated with abnormalities in intestinal peristalsis (the movement of the muscles to […]

Tumors of the urinary system are abnormal growths of cells in organs of the urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. These tumors may be benign or malignant (cancerous) and can affect the body’s ability to filter blood and excrete waste. Urinary system tumors can be classified based on their anatomical location, whether […]

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is currently a major global health burden with high economic costs for healthcare systems. In Vietnam, approximately 0.012% of the population has end-stage chronic kidney disease, and this rate is increasing by 8.1% per year, with about 21,000 people receiving renal replacement therapy. Therefore, providing health education and counseling to maintain […]

Heat stroke, also known as sunstroke, is a condition in which the body temperature rises excessively after prolonged exposure to high temperatures during daily activities or work in hot environments. When body temperature increases significantly, it can disrupt the metabolism and function of organs, and may even become life-threatening. Common Causes of Heat Stroke Symptoms […]

What is pneumococcus? Pneumococcus (Streptococcus pneumoniae) is a dangerous pathogen, especially for children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Pneumococcal diseases can cause many serious conditions such as pneumonia, otitis media, meningitis, and septicemia. Despite significant advances in medicine, the global disease burden caused by pneumococcus remains very high. This article summarizes information […]

Global and Vietnam Epidemiological Situation Global situation Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is a common disease worldwide, especially in children. Before the introduction of vaccines, outbreaks occurred every 3–4 years in many countries. Thanks to vaccination and improved living conditions, the incidence decreased significantly (by 100–150 times) by 1970. However, during the 1980s–1990s, the number of cases […]

From early 2024 to the present, the number of measles cases has increased compared to the same period in 2023 and continues to rise in several localities. On August 27, 2024, the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City officially declared a measles outbreak, classified as a Group B infectious disease, across the entire city. […]

Specialist doctors in Paediatrics and Nephrology of the Urology Department, Hoan My Cuu Long Hospital, recently received and successfully treated a case of severe kidney injury. The five year-old patient “PNH” from Soc Trang Province, Vietnam, had injured his kidney in an accident. According to the boy’s grandmother, PNH tripped and fell on construction bricks, causing damage […]