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Detection of an extremely rare blood group in a newborn boy during treatment at Vietnam National Children’s Hospital
37 06/05/2026During treatment, doctors at Vietnam National Children’s Hospital identified a highly unusual case: a newborn boy with an extremely rare blood group (sometimes referred to as the “diamond blood group”). This is the first time the Hospital has recorded such a case.... Read more
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Successful transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement in a 14-year-old girl with complex congenital heart disease: modern technology avoids a second open-heart surgery
57 28/04/2026After just 2 hours of intervention, doctors at Vietnam National Children’s Hospital successfully performed transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) for L.V. (14 years old, Nghe An). About 30 minutes later, the patient was awake, weaned off mechanical ventilation, and did not have... Read more
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World Hemophilia Day (17 April 2026): Understanding hemophilia (“bleeding disorder”) for timely treatment
Every year on 17 April, the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) marks World Hemophilia Day. This is an important occasion to raise public understanding of inherited bleeding disorders (commonly known in Viet Nam as “hemophilia”), helping people living with the condition overcome... Read more
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Meningococcal disease is on the rise; nearly half of cases occur in children under 15 years of age – Parents should take proactive measures for effective prevention
86 14/04/2026According to statistics from the Ministry of Health, from epidemiological week 1 to week 14 of 2026, Viet Nam recorded 24 cases of meningococcal disease, including 4 deaths. Cases were concentrated primarily in children under 15 years of age, accounting for up... Read more
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Airway foreign body “missed” for 13 months: Warning about everyday accidents that can put children at risk – what parents should watch for
80 13/04/2026Airway foreign body aspiration is a common and potentially life-threatening accident in young children. However, in many cases, it is overlooked because initial symptoms may be non-specific, leading to serious consequences. Recently, Vietnam National Children’s Hospital received a pediatric patient with a... Read more
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The journey of reviving her steps: A young girl walks on her own again after 6 years of being carried by her parents, thanks to a new orthopedic surgical technique
580 22/11/2025Thanks to the success of a pedicled periosteal flap transfer surgery using microsurgical techniques, after 6 years of wearing braces, being casted, unable to walk independently, and relying on her parents for all daily activities, N.L. (7 years old, from Ninh Bình),... Read more
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Liver transplant from a brain-dead donor revives a pediatric patient with end-stage liver failure, affirming the capacity for pediatric organ transplantation from precious donated organs
656 22/11/2025Vietnam National Children's Hospital has successfully performed its first liver transplant from a brain-dead donor for a 3-year-old pediatric patient with congenital biliary atresia. The surgery was conducted using an organ donated by a brain-dead individual at Can Tho Central General Hospital.... Read more
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2-year-old boy suffers severe respiratory failure after accidentally ingesting lamp oil – Experts strongly advise against inducing vomiting during first aid
560 15/11/2025Accidental ingestion of lamp oil is one of the dangerous household accidents in young children, potentially causing serious respiratory, neurological, and cardiovascular damage. From the beginning of 2025 until now, the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital has... Read more
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18-month-old Australian girl able to eat orally again after 14 months dependent on a feeding tube due to severe anorexia
591 05/11/2025M.L, an 18-month-old Australian girl who had been completely dependent on a feeding tube for the past 14 months due to severe anorexia, can now eat orally again. Currently, she is gradually catching up with the developmental milestones of her peers. This... Read more
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A new breakthrough in cerebral palsy treatment: Vietnam National Children’s Hospital successfully performs selective dorsal rhizotomy to restore mobility for children with lower limb spasticity
283 25/10/2025Selective dorsal rhizotomy under neurophysiological guidance – a new approach for cerebral palsy treatment Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of permanent disorders affecting motor development and posture, causing activity limitations due to non-progressive brain injuries occurring during fetal development or early... Read more
