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PREMATURE BABY DAY CELEBRATION
2.314 16/11/2023November 17 marks World Premature Baby Day, aimed at raising awareness among families and society about premature infants. With 1 in 10 births being premature, approximately 15 million premature babies are born worldwide each year. The day aims to increase awareness of... Read more
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Surgical delivery without labor, 2 newborns in critical condition
2.350 15/11/2023In just under a week, the Neonatal Care Center at the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital has admitted 6 actively delivered newborns experiencing severe complications, requiring mechanical ventilation, maintenance of heart support medications, and circulatory support. Notably, 2 cases resulted in severe lung... Read more
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Newborn with complicated heart disease was collaboratively saved by the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital and Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital right in the delivery room.
2.103 07/11/2023"On the morning of November 7, Prof. Dr. Tran Minh Dien - Director of the Vietnam National Children's Hospital, and Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duy Anh - Director of Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, visited and encouraged baby M.A and her family. This... Read more
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Girl unexpectedly attacked by a dog – Warning of danger when children are bitten by dogs
2.190 31/10/2023Children being bitten by dogs is a common accident. Since the beginning of October, the Department of Orthopedics of the Vietnam National Children's Hospital has received 3 cases of children bitten by dogs requiring hospitalization. The hospitalized children were all in critical... Read more
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Child Bathing Safety
3.856 10/10/2023Bathing is an essential daily task when caring for children. However, there are safety concerns in the bathroom that parents need to be aware of to prevent risks such as drowning, scalds, electrical hazards, and potential exposure to toxic substances. Bathing Safety:... Read more
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Two pediatric patients with complex epilepsy recovered miraculously 6 days after surgery thanks to the method of placing deep electrodes on the surface of the cerebral cortex – for the first time in Vietnam
2.227 30/09/2023Two children with complex epilepsy have made remarkable recoveries just six days after undergoing deep brain surface electrode placement surgery for the first time in Vietnam. With the assistance of seven specialists from Children's Hospital Alabama in the United States, the doctors... Read more
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Nutrition for Overweight and Obese Children
2.211 13/09/2023The global prevalence of overweight and obese children, including in Vietnam, is increasing rapidly. Excess weight increases the risk of developing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and other chronic illnesses. Overweight and obese children require a scientifically balanced diet to... Read more
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Pediatric Sepsis/Setic Shock: A Common Yet Deadly Condition
Pediatric sepsis is a severe systemic infection in children, resulting from an excessive immune response to infectious agents (bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi), leading to multi-organ failure and rapid death. Annually, an estimated 20 million children under 5 worldwide suffer from sepsis, with... Read more
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Vietnam’s First Deep Brain Electrode Surgery Maps Dynamic Seizures, Leading to Successful Comprehensive Treatment for 2 Drug-Resistant Epileptic Children
2.118 09/09/2023On September 8th, a complex epilepsy surgery for a child named N.N.M was successfully performed at the Neurology Center of the Vietnam National Children's Hospital, with the support of experts from the Alabama Children's Hospital in the USA. The procedure involved placing... Read more
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Guide to Proper Sleep Hygiene for Adolescents
3.762 09/09/2023Sleep and rest are essential aspects of health and well-being, influencing the overall health of individuals and, specifically, adolescents. In today's modern world, many parents express concerns about sleep disorders in adolescents. Proper sleep hygiene can help improve the quality of sleep... Read more
