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Girl unexpectedly attacked by a dog – Warning of danger when children are bitten by dogs
473 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
2.112 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
2.023 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
2.000 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
1.927 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
2.008 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
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Age-Appropriate Sex Education for Children – A Critical yet Often Overlooked Issue
In recent times, there have been disturbing incidents involving children being sexually abused or engaging in premature sexual relationships, leading to early pregnancies. This has left many parents worried and anxious. To address this issue, experts recommend that parents educate their children... Read more
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Dengue Fever – Signs, Care Methods, and Prevention Parents Should Know
2.032 26/08/2023Dengue fever is an acute infectious disease transmitted through mosquitoes. According to statistics from the Tropical Disease Center at the Central Children's Hospital, from the beginning of 2023 to date, there have been 133 cases of hospitalization due to dengue fever. Especially,... Read more
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Beware of hand, foot and mouth disease season
2.154 07/07/2021No case of severe complications has been recorded at the National Children's Hospital Hand, foot and mouth disease in Vietnam is a year-round disease that is transmitted through the gastrointestinal tract and occurs in most of 63 provinces and cities. It is... Read more
