1.Ultrastructural study on Dengue virus type 1 in cultured Aedes albopictus C6/36 cells
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2005;15(5):46-49
Aedes albopictus C6/36 cells are susceptible to Dengue virus. The C6/36 cell line was infected with type 1 Dengue virus (DEN 1). At different time after these cells infected, morphological observations with electron microscope were conducted with super thin slicing method and the ultrastructural characteristics of DEN 1 virus in infected cells were recorded.
Dengue Virus
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Aedes, Cells
2.Some remarks on the microbiological contamination of the food hawking on the street in Thanh Hoa city 2007
Nhat Xuan Trinh ; Quang Huy Tran
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2008;97(5):71-74
Background: Quality, hygiene and food safety are the pressing questions that affects the public. Objectives: To discover some remarks on the microbiological contamination of food selling on the street in Thanh Hoa city and various suitable solutions in management and deployment. Subjects and method: A cross-sectional survey on the microbiological contamination of 310 different samples of food hawking on the street of 11 communes in Thanh Hoa province. Results:310 different samples were collected in Thanh Hoa city in 2007, we found micro biological contamination is still high, the highest rate was spring roll (76,7% contamined), lowest was food prepared from fish and other fish products (43,3%). Conclusion: The contamination rate varies with different organisms. The rate of food contaminated with 2 organisms was high (91.1%).To ensure the health of the public; it is necessary to have the measures to ensure that sellers provide the public with safe and hygienic food. \r\n', u'\r\n', u'\r\n', u'
microbiological contamination of the food selling
3.Immunoelectron microscopy and ultrastructural studies of rotaviruses in Vero cell and primary monkey kidney cells
Huy Quang Tran ; Thuy Thanh Nguyen ; Lien Thi Minh Nguyen ; Man Van Nguyen ; I.Dunia -- -- ; E.L.Benedetti -- --
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2007;17(6):17-22
Background: The method of immunoelectron microscopy has been found more than 20 years. It is widely applied to detect and identify some types of virus in medical waste samples.\r\n', u'Objectives: To identify antigen location of Rota virus in organelle of the Vero cell and primary monkey kidney cells after infecting and to study the interaction between the virus and host cells.\r\n', u'Subjects and methods: The study was conducted on Rota virus G1P8 (KH0118) isolated from patients with symptoms of acute diarrhea, primary monkey kidney cells collected from Macaca mulatta monkey and the Vero cell of WHO. \r\n', u'Results: Gold particles (10nm) coated protein A and polyclonal antibodies were used to interact directly with Rotavirus proteins \r\n', u'These gold particles with high electron density revealed the antigen location of the Rota virus in the lysosome, pouch and other compartments of the cytoplasm.\r\n', u'Newly assembled viral particles could be identified only after 18-20hours post-infection. It is also noteworthy that viral particles and empty capsides (virus like particles) were comprised into cytoplasmic vesicles associated with the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-Golgi system.\r\n', u'Conclusion: In order to better understand the interaction mechanism of virus and host cells, the use of this method together with specific monoclonal antibodies for each protein component of viruses and cells is essential.\r\n', u'\r\n', u'\r\n', u'
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4.Detection of viral nucleic acid by biosensor
Huy Quang Tran ; Thuong Thi Nguyen ; Thuy Thi Thanh Nguyen ; Tam Dinh Phuong ; Tuan Anh Mai
Journal of Preventive Medicine 2007;17(6):57-63
Background: DNA biosensor is based on micro-nano technologies aimed at developing a rapid diagnostic device of infectious diseases and diseases related to genetic change. Biosensors are compact size, high sensitivity and low cost\r\n', u'Objectives: To evaluate effect of biosensor in detecting specific gene fragments of Herpes Simplex virus type 1 and 2 (HSV)\r\n', u'Subjects and method: The electrical signals were recognized by means of transducer and from electrochemical detection of the hybridization between the probe 5\ufffd?AT CAC CGA CCC GGA GAG GGA C-3\ufffd?which were covalently immobilised onto the surface of micro electrodessensors in 3-aminopropyltri-ethoxysilance (APTS)-the conducting polymer matrix and the target (specific DNA sequences of HSV in the sample.\r\n', u'Results: The DNA sensor offers a very high sensitivity, a fast response time, less than 1 min with the DNA target concentration up to 1nM in aqueous media at room temperature.However, in order to detect target DNA in the real samples, samples must be extracted DNA, denatured DNA sequences from a double fiber to single fiber. The measurement should be done soon\r\n', u'Conclusion: The results show a large promise to develop quickly DNA sensors for widely application in bio-medical research \r\n', u'\r\n', u'
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CNBP protein
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5.Current status of the legal framework regarding nursing in Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietnam and Myanmar
Toyomitsu Tamura ; Miwa Sonoda ; Chiyoko Hashimoto ; Mayumi Hashimoto ; Noriko Mochizuki ; Nguyen Bich Luu ; Tran Quang Huy ; Phengdy Inthaphanith ; Touch Sokneang ; Keat Phuong
Journal of International Health 2015;30(2):87-92
Background
The Millennium Development Goals were put forth to strengthen maternal and child health, and because infectious disease has become a trend in the world, ensuring the quality and quantity of nursing is important. We report on a survey detailing the current status of legal frameworks and qualification systems in nursing in four countries: Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), Myanmar, and Vietnam.
Method
We conducted a semi-structured interview with nursing administrative officers, and then we confirmed those information in their countries in 2012 and 2013. We categorized the existing nursing legal framework, nursing qualification systems, professional association and council.
Results
The King of Cambodia stipulated to a royal decree, which was established by the nursing council. In Lao PDR, following the Law on Health Care, two nursing and midwifery related regulations were developed. The Union of Myanmar enacted the Nurse and Midwife Law. In Vietnam following the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment, two Circulars were issued by the Ministry of Health to regulate the scope of practices and norms. We report on the current situation of the qualification and registration systems for nursing of each country. In addition, the development of qualifications and regulations should be reported based on the ASEAN Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA).
Conclusion
We conducted a comparison of four countries to ensure the quality of nursing. A challenge for the future is compliance and dissemination of the laws and regulations that have been developed. ASEAN MRA has become a driving force for improvement of these legal systems.
6.Tomographic density imaging using modified DF–DBIM approach
Tran Quang HUY ; Nguyen Thi CUC ; Van Dung NGUYEN ; Ton That LONG ; Tran Duc TAN
Biomedical Engineering Letters 2019;9(4):449-465
Ultrasonic computed tomography based on back scattering theory is the most powerful and accurate tool in ultrasound based imaging approaches because it is capable of providing quantitative information about the imaged target and detects very small targets. The duple-frequency distorted Born iterative method (DF–DBIM), which uses density information along with sound contrast for imaging, is a promising approach for imaging targets at the level of biological tissues. With two frequencies f₁ (low) and f₂ (high) through Nf₁ and Nf₂ iterations respectively, this method is used to estimate target density along with sound contrast. The implications of duple-frequency fusion for the image reconstruction quality of density information along with sound contrast based ultrasound tomography have been analyzed in this paper. In this paper, we concentrate on the selection of parameters that is supposed to be the best to improve the reconstruction quality of ultrasound tomography. When there are restraints imposed on simulated scenarios to have control of the computational cost, the iteration number Nf₁ is determined resulting in giving the best performance. The DF–DBIM is only effective if there are a moderate number of iterations, transmitters and receivers. In case that the number of transducers is either too large or too small, a result of reconstruction which is better than that of the single frequency approach is not produced by the implementation of DF–DBIM. A fixed sum N(iter) of Nf₁ and Nf₂ was given, the investigation of simulation results shows that the best value of Nf₁ is [N(iter)/2 − 1]. The error, when applying this way of choosing the parameters, will be normalized with the reduction of 56.11%, compared to use single frequency as used in the conventional DBIM method. The target density along with sound contrast is used to image targets in this paper. It is a fact that low-frequency offers fine convergence, and high-frequency offers fine spatial resolution. Wherefore, this technique can effectively expand DBIM's applicability to the problem of biological tissue reconstruction. Thanks to the usage of empirical data, this work will be further developed prior to its application in reality.
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
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Methods
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Transducers
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Ultrasonography
7.Trichoderma asperellum Chi42 Genes Encode Chitinase.
Nguyen Hoang LOC ; Hoang Tan QUANG ; Nguyen Bao HUNG ; Nguyen Duc HUY ; Truong Thi Bich PHUONG ; Tran Thi Thu HA
Mycobiology 2011;39(3):182-186
Four Trichoderma strains (CH2, SH16, PQ34, and TN42) were isolated from soil samples collected from Quang Tri and Thua Thien Hue provinces in Vietnam. The strains exhibited high chitinolytic secretion. Strain PQ34 formed the largest zone of chitinase-mediated clearance (> 4 cm in diameter) in agar containing 1% (w/v) colloidal chitin. Analysis of the internal transcribed spacer regions of these strains indicated that they were Trichoderma asperellum. The molecular weights of the chitinases were approximately 42 kDa. Chitinase genes (chi42) of T. asperellum strains TN42, CH2, SH16, and PQ34 were 98~99% homologous to the ech42 gene of T. harzianum CB-Pin-01 (accession No. DQ166036). The deduced amino acid sequences of both T. asperellum strains SH16 and TN42 shared 100% similarity.
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Vietnam
8.Zika preparedness and response in Viet Nam
Dong T Nguyen ; Hung T Do ; Huy X Le ; Nghia T Le ; Mai Q Vien ; Trieu B Nguyen ; Lan T Phan ; Thuong V Nguyen ; Quang C Luong ; Hung C Phan ; Hai T Diep ; Quang D Pham ; Thinh V Nguyen ; Loan KT Huynh ; Dung CT Nguyen ; Hang TT Pham ; Khanh KH Ly ; Huong NLT Tran ; Phu D Tran ; Tan Q Dang ; Hung Pham ; Long N Vu ; Anthony Mounts ; S Arunmozhi Balajee ; Leisha D Nolen
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response 2018;9(2):1-3
This article describes Viet Nam Ministry of Health’s (VMoH) activities to prepare for and respond to the threat Zika virus (ZIKV), including the adaptation of existing surveillance systems to encompass ZIKV surveillance.
9.Study Design for the 2016 Baseline Survey of a Health System Strengthening Project in Quoc Oai District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Van Minh HOANG ; Juhwan OH ; Bao Ngoc NGUYEN ; Le Minh DAT ; Jong Koo LEE ; Thi Giang Huong TRAN ; Van Huy NGUYEN ; Seung Pyo LEE ; Kyung Sook BANG ; Youngtae CHO ; Sun Young KIM ; Hwa Young LEE ; Quang Cuong LE ; Narshil CHOI ; Thai Son DINH ; Ngoc Hoat LUU
Journal of Korean Medical Science 2019;34(5):e42-
BACKGROUND: In order to provide essential scientific evidence on the population's health status and social health determinants as well as the current capacity of the health care system in Vietnam to health policy makers and managers, Vietnam Ministry of Health, Hanoi University of Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, and Ho Chi Minh University of Medicine and Pharmacy collaborated with Seoul National University (Korea) and conducted a health system survey in the Quoc Oai district (of Hanoi capital) that represented northern rural Vietnam. METHODS: The study design was a cross-sectional study. The survey covered different topics (more than 200 questions) and was administered in three separate questionnaires: 1) Basic information of all household members; 2) Household characteristics; and 3) Individual characteristics. Socio-demographic characteristics among the households and individuals were collected from 2,400 households sampled by multi-stage cluster sampling method: more than 200 questions. RESULTS: The household size of Quoc Oai was larger than the national average and there was no significant difference in gender composition. In addition, the proportions of pre-elderly, age 55–64, and elderly group (65 years old and over) were higher than the national population statistics. In this context, demographic transition has begun in Quoc Oai. CONCLUSION: This study design description provides the basic information about a baseline survey of a future prospective cohort (as a part of a collaborative project on strengthening the health system in Vietnam) to the prospective data user of this survey.
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Delivery of Health Care
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Family Characteristics
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Vietnam
10.Parenchymal-sparing anatomical hepatectomy based on portal ramification of the right anterior section: A prospective multicenter experience with short-term outcomes
Truong Giang NGUYEN ; Thanh Khiem NGUYEN ; Ham Hoi NGUYEN ; Hong Son TRINH ; Tuan Hiep LUONG ; Minh Trong NGUYEN ; Van Duy LE ; Hai Dang DO ; Kieu Hung NGUYEN ; Van Minh DO ; Quang Huy TRAN ; Cuong Thinh NGUYEN
Annals of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery 2024;28(1):25-33
Background:
s/Aims: Parenchymal-sparing anatomical hepatectomy (Ps–AH) based on portal ramification of the right anterior section (RAS) is a new technique to avoid unnecessarily transecting too much liver parenchyma, especially in cases of major anatomical hepatectomy.
Methods:
We prospectively assessed 26 patients with primary hepatic malignancies having undergone major Ps–AH based on portal ramification of the RAS from August 2018 to August 2022 (48 months). The perioperative indications, clinical data, intra-operative index, pathological postoperative specimens, postoperative complications, and follow-up results were retrospectively evaluated.
Results:
Among the 26 patients analyzed, there was just one case that had intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma The preoperative level of α– Fetoprotein was 25.2 ng/mL. All cases (100%) had Child–Pugh A liver function preoperatively. The ventral/dorsal RAS was preserved in 19 and 7 patients, respectively. The mean surgical margin was 6.2 mm. The mean surgical time was 228.5 minutes, while the mean blood loss was 255 mL. In pathology, 5 cases (19.2%) had microvascular invasion, and in the group of HCC patients, 92% of all cases had moderate or poor tumor differentiation. Six cases (23.1%) of postoperative complications were graded over III according to the Clavien–Dindo system, including in three patients resistant ascites or intra-abdominal abscess that required intervention.
Conclusions
Parenchymal-sparing anatomical hepatectomy based on portal ramification of the RAS to achieve R0-resection was safe and effective, with favorable short-term outcomes. This technique can be used widely in clinical practice.