On March 1999, 482 female workers underwent an interview with a writing questionnaire and a gynecological examination concerning some diseases of genital tract, some pathogen of microorganisms, familial planning program and reproductive health. The statistical study shows that inflammations of the lower genital tract are the most common diseases.
female ; Manpower ; Gynecology

Recording the number or breech presentation delivery at NIPMN in the 1995-1996 year period, authors noted that: The rate of breech presentation comprises 3.95% (591 cases/14938) of 130 (22%) complete and 380 (64.3%) uncompleted breech presentation. 73.3% of cases required a surgical intervention and 24.3% required a perfusion of oxytocine. A high risk of fatality for the newborn was also noted, especially in the case of premature delivery.
Delivery, Obstetric ; diagnosis

Background: Bronchoscopy is an essential technique for diagnosis of some lung diseases by taking samples for histological and cytological tests. Objective: To assess the role of transbronchial lung biopsy procedure in diagnosis some parenchymal pulmonary diseases. Subjects and method: A retrospective study conducted in 50 patients with diffuse and localized lung diseases, who were admitted to the Department of Respiratory in Bach Mai Hospital, from January 2003 to December 2005. Results: Transbronchial lung biopsy confirmed the diagnosis in 30 of 50 (60%) cases; with localized malignant lesions (12%), diffuse lung disease (16%), tuberculosis (28%), and cystic fibrosis (4%). Following transbronchial lung biopsy, two patients had pneumothorax (1 patient had chest tube drainage) and five patients had hemoptysis but no of them required further treatment. Conclusions: Transbronchial lung biopsy offer good diagnostic accuracy and low complication rate.
Bronchoscopy/ contraindications ; Lung Diseases/ diagnosis

Background: To assess the alterations in exacerbation rates, other clinical outcomes, and to identify persistent challenges in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Vietnamese COPD management units (CMUs). Methods: A multi-center, prospective cohort study was conducted on COPD within the CMUs of three study sites. The primary endpoint was exacerbation frequency. Data on demographic and clinical characteristics were collected at the initiation of the study. Participants were followed for 12 to 15 months after enrollment. Results: Throughout the follow-up period, a decrease was noted in the prevalence of patients requiring hospitalization (from 42.3% to 34.4%) and intensive care unit/emergency department admissions (from 5.7% to 0.6%). The annual rates of exacerbation and hospitalization were 0.75±0.89 and 0.56±0.70, respectively. Factors such as symptom severity, degree of airflow obstruction, and body mass index were associated with increased exacerbation frequency and elevated annual exacerbation rates. Our findings underscore the complexities and obstacles encountered in managing COPD during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, including the rise in smoking prevalence, inadequate testing rates, and non-compliance with established treatment guidelines. Conclusion Our study elucidates the challenges and difficulties in managing COPD amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting issues such as increased smoking rates, insufficient testing, and deviations from established therapeutic guidelines. These insights lay the groundwork for future intervention strategies and policy enhancements.

Background: To assess the alterations in exacerbation rates, other clinical outcomes, and to identify persistent challenges in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Vietnamese COPD management units (CMUs). Methods: A multi-center, prospective cohort study was conducted on COPD within the CMUs of three study sites. The primary endpoint was exacerbation frequency. Data on demographic and clinical characteristics were collected at the initiation of the study. Participants were followed for 12 to 15 months after enrollment. Results: Throughout the follow-up period, a decrease was noted in the prevalence of patients requiring hospitalization (from 42.3% to 34.4%) and intensive care unit/emergency department admissions (from 5.7% to 0.6%). The annual rates of exacerbation and hospitalization were 0.75±0.89 and 0.56±0.70, respectively. Factors such as symptom severity, degree of airflow obstruction, and body mass index were associated with increased exacerbation frequency and elevated annual exacerbation rates. Our findings underscore the complexities and obstacles encountered in managing COPD during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, including the rise in smoking prevalence, inadequate testing rates, and non-compliance with established treatment guidelines. Conclusion Our study elucidates the challenges and difficulties in managing COPD amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting issues such as increased smoking rates, insufficient testing, and deviations from established therapeutic guidelines. These insights lay the groundwork for future intervention strategies and policy enhancements.

Background: To assess the alterations in exacerbation rates, other clinical outcomes, and to identify persistent challenges in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Vietnamese COPD management units (CMUs). Methods: A multi-center, prospective cohort study was conducted on COPD within the CMUs of three study sites. The primary endpoint was exacerbation frequency. Data on demographic and clinical characteristics were collected at the initiation of the study. Participants were followed for 12 to 15 months after enrollment. Results: Throughout the follow-up period, a decrease was noted in the prevalence of patients requiring hospitalization (from 42.3% to 34.4%) and intensive care unit/emergency department admissions (from 5.7% to 0.6%). The annual rates of exacerbation and hospitalization were 0.75±0.89 and 0.56±0.70, respectively. Factors such as symptom severity, degree of airflow obstruction, and body mass index were associated with increased exacerbation frequency and elevated annual exacerbation rates. Our findings underscore the complexities and obstacles encountered in managing COPD during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, including the rise in smoking prevalence, inadequate testing rates, and non-compliance with established treatment guidelines. Conclusion Our study elucidates the challenges and difficulties in managing COPD amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting issues such as increased smoking rates, insufficient testing, and deviations from established therapeutic guidelines. These insights lay the groundwork for future intervention strategies and policy enhancements.

Background: To assess the alterations in exacerbation rates, other clinical outcomes, and to identify persistent challenges in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Vietnamese COPD management units (CMUs). Methods: A multi-center, prospective cohort study was conducted on COPD within the CMUs of three study sites. The primary endpoint was exacerbation frequency. Data on demographic and clinical characteristics were collected at the initiation of the study. Participants were followed for 12 to 15 months after enrollment. Results: Throughout the follow-up period, a decrease was noted in the prevalence of patients requiring hospitalization (from 42.3% to 34.4%) and intensive care unit/emergency department admissions (from 5.7% to 0.6%). The annual rates of exacerbation and hospitalization were 0.75±0.89 and 0.56±0.70, respectively. Factors such as symptom severity, degree of airflow obstruction, and body mass index were associated with increased exacerbation frequency and elevated annual exacerbation rates. Our findings underscore the complexities and obstacles encountered in managing COPD during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, including the rise in smoking prevalence, inadequate testing rates, and non-compliance with established treatment guidelines. Conclusion Our study elucidates the challenges and difficulties in managing COPD amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting issues such as increased smoking rates, insufficient testing, and deviations from established therapeutic guidelines. These insights lay the groundwork for future intervention strategies and policy enhancements.

Background: To assess the alterations in exacerbation rates, other clinical outcomes, and to identify persistent challenges in the management of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in Vietnamese COPD management units (CMUs). Methods: A multi-center, prospective cohort study was conducted on COPD within the CMUs of three study sites. The primary endpoint was exacerbation frequency. Data on demographic and clinical characteristics were collected at the initiation of the study. Participants were followed for 12 to 15 months after enrollment. Results: Throughout the follow-up period, a decrease was noted in the prevalence of patients requiring hospitalization (from 42.3% to 34.4%) and intensive care unit/emergency department admissions (from 5.7% to 0.6%). The annual rates of exacerbation and hospitalization were 0.75±0.89 and 0.56±0.70, respectively. Factors such as symptom severity, degree of airflow obstruction, and body mass index were associated with increased exacerbation frequency and elevated annual exacerbation rates. Our findings underscore the complexities and obstacles encountered in managing COPD during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, including the rise in smoking prevalence, inadequate testing rates, and non-compliance with established treatment guidelines. Conclusion Our study elucidates the challenges and difficulties in managing COPD amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting issues such as increased smoking rates, insufficient testing, and deviations from established therapeutic guidelines. These insights lay the groundwork for future intervention strategies and policy enhancements.

Introduction: Many people are currently interested in improving and maintaining their health status by changing their dietary habits, like eating more natural foods; thus sprout products are becoming increasingly popular. In this context, sprouted brown rice grains are an excellent example of functional food, because besides their nutritive value, they also lower the risk of various diseases and/or exert healthpromoting effects. In this paper, we focused on the bioactive compound γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in germinated brown rice. GABA is known as an important amino acid that can help reduce hypertension and inhibit cancer cells development. Methods: We investigated the hydration characteristics of brown rice by drying them in a moisture analyser at 130°C until reaching a constant weight. The effects of soaking (duration and pH of soaking solution), as well as incubation conditions (temperature and time) on GABA biosynthesis in MangBuk brown rice of Vietnam were measured. Quantification of GABA was measured using a spectrophotometer. Results: GABA content in MangBuk type 1 brown rice was higher than in type 2. GABA content reached its highest value at 691.88 µg/g for type 1 rice and 596.48 µg/g for type 2 rice when MangBuk brown rice was soaked in a pH 7 water at 30°C for 12 hours, and then incubated at 35°C for 30 hours in aerobic condition. Conclusion: Germination conditions modified the content of biologically active compounds in MangBuk soft and hard rice varieties. GABA was synthesised during germination based on three factors, namely time of incubation, temperature of incubation, and pH of solution.