1.Preliminary remarks on the use of CT scanner in comparing with pathologic anatomy in diagnosis of tumor of parotis saliva glandula
Journal of Practical Medicine 2004;483(7):17-18
17 patients aged 18-72 years old were treated in Ha Noi Odonto-maxil -facial Institute with the diagnosis of tumor of parotid saliva glandula. Pathologic-amatomical diagnosis using CT scanner was limited for parotid glandula, this did not suggest accurately about cytological cause, only pathological anatomy could play the affirmative role on diagnosis. CT scanning permits to assess precisely the location, the size, the intensity, the frontier and the broading of the tumor. However, this technique could not evaluate the branch duct system of the gland obviously, comprehensively and it requires modern equipments with high cost for the patient.
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Anatomy
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Pathology
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Neoplasms
2.Clinical feature of some cases of the mandibullar condylar fracture due to the trauma and treatment
Journal of Vietnamese Medicine 2001;263(9):139-140
A study on 696 patients with the mandibullar condylar fracture due to the trauma in the institute of the odonto stamotology and facio maxilogy during 1992-1996 was carried out to determine the cause, age, gender, position of fracture, clinical features and methods of the treatment. The results found that the early and presise diagnosis gave a good efficacy of the treatment and prevented from complications
Mandibular Condyle
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Mandibular Fractures
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diagnosis
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therapeutics
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Wounds and Injuries
3.Result of production of standard Albumin from human plasma.
Phan Trung Do ; Duong Tuan Pham ; Hien Thi Do ; Ha Diem Vo ; Thuy Thi Nguyen ; Thin Duy Ngo ; Phuc Hanh Hoang ; Tri Anh Nguyen
Journal of Medical Research 2007;52(5):1-6
Background: Human albumin was produced and used in many countries. Cohn's technique had been used to precipitate albumin from human plasma. This technique was easy and cheap and the quality of the product was good. In Vietnam, human albumin had to import, but the prices was very expensive. Vietnam was having good plasma in large quantity and high quality. That\u2019s why research on production plasma albumin was essential.\r\n", u"Objectives: This study aimed at using Cohn's technique improved by Drohan and Van - Aken to produce standard albumin from human plasma. Subjects and method: Human plasma detected VIII-factor was used for present study. Plasma \ufffd?albumin was precipitated by ethanol at low temperature and pH. The collected albumins have been liophilizated and storage at 40C. The quality and quantity of Albumin was evaluated by quantitative analysis and protein \ufffd?electrophoresis. Results: The 418g of albumin powder was produced from 16 liters of plasma detected F \ufffd?VIII. The quality of this albumin come up to standard (>95%) and quantity of albumin collected from one liter of this plasma was 26g. Conclusion: In the Vietnamese condition, the technique of Cohn can be used to produce standard albumin for treatment.\r\n", u'
Albumins/ standards
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Plasma
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4.Applied research into the production process of gama - Globulin from Human Plasma and Standard gama - Globulin with Rich of Anti \u2013 HBs
Phan Trung Do ; Duong Tuan Pham ; Hien Thi Do ; Thuy Thi Tran ; Thin Duy Ngo ; Phuc Hanh Hoang ; Hai Xuan Le ; Tri Anh Nguyen
Journal of Medical Research 2008;0(1):67-71
Introduction: The need for gama \u2013 globulin, especially gama - globulin - anti \u2013 HBs, is huge in Vietnam. A number of patients cannot to afford use them due to the high price as they are imported. Meanwhile, Vietnam has high quality input sources for producing gama \u2013 globulin. \r\n', u'Objectives: To study the production process of gama - Globulin from Human Plasma and Standard gama - Globulin with Rich of Anti \u2013 HBs. \r\n', u'Subjects and method: 168 samples of human plasma from voluntary blood donors, which had been screened with for transfusion transmittable infections (TTLs), were chosen as plasma with rich of anti - HBs. The plasma with anti - HBsAg was precipitated with ethanol 25%, pH 6,9 to gain gama - globulin with rich anti - HBs, which was dried by Dutch Ly - 3 - TTE machine. Activation of anti - HBs gama - globulin was identified by a standard method of the degree of antibody specific for anti - HBsAg kit of BIORAD, \r\n', u'Results: The purity of the gama - globulin achieved was 93%, which was almost equal with the results of some foreign researchers (7.8), the activation of anti - HBs was 1:128 dilution degree. The productivity of gama - globulin gaining from 1 litter plasma was 6.0 gram. This new issue was first demonstrated in Vietnam. \r\n', u'Conclusion: We can domestically produce anti-Bs gama - globulin with high degree of activeness (1:128) from human plasma by the precipitating method with ethanol, pH and low temperature. \r\n', u'
Human plasma
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gama - globulin - anti - HBs
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Precipitation of ethanol
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pH and low temperature
5.Identification of Enterovirus C105 for the first time in New Zealand
Cong Thanh Duong ; Tran Hien Nguyen ; Anh Tuan Nguyen ; Thi Thanh Ha Hoang ; Hong Thang Pham ; Thi THanh Ha Nguyen ; Anh Tuan Le ; Dai Quang Tran ; Hong Tram Tran ; Le Hai Nguyen ; Thi Thu Huong Phan ; Hai Son Vo ; Hoang Duc Bui ; Thien Nga Nguyen ; David Jacka ; Keith Sabin
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response 2015;6(1):52-54
In this report we describe a new approach in HIV sentinel surveillance that was piloted in Viet Nam in 2009 and is currently being rolled out in all provinces. It comprises a brief behavioural questionnaire added to the HIV sentinel surveillance surveys conducted routinely among people who inject drugs, female sex workers and men who have sex with men. Timely reporting of data from this system has resulted in improvements to HIV prevention efforts for most at-risk populations.
6.BONEcheck: A digital tool for personalized bone health assessment
Dinh Tan NGUYEN ; Thao P. HO-LE ; Liem PHAM ; Vinh P. HO-VAN ; Tien Dat HOANG ; Thach S. TRAN ; Steve FROST ; Tuan V. NGUYEN
Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia 2023;9(3):79-87
Objectives:
Osteoporotic fracture is a significant public health burden associated with increased mortality risk and substantial healthcare costs. Accurate and early identification of high-risk individuals and mitigation of their risks is a core part of the treatment and prevention of fractures. Here we introduce a digital tool called 'BONEcheck' for personalized assessment of bone health.
Methods:
The development of BONEcheck primarily utilized data from the prospective population-based Dubbo Osteoporosis Epidemiology Study and the Danish Nationwide Registry. BONEcheck has 3 modules: input data, risk estimates, and risk context. Input variables include age, gender, prior fracture, fall incidence, bone mineral density (BMD), comorbidities, and genetic variants associated with BMD.
Results:
Based on the input variables, BONEcheck estimates the probability of any fragility fracture and hip fracture within 5 years, subsequent fracture risk, skeletal age, and time to reach osteoporosis. The probability of fracture is shown in both numeric and human icon array formats. The risk is also contextualized within the framework of treatment and management options on Australian guidelines, with consideration given to the potential fracture risk reduction and survival benefits. Skeletal age was estimated as the sum of chronological age and years of life lost due to a fracture or exposure to risk factors that elevate mortality risk.
Conclusions
BONEcheck is an innovative tool that empowers doctors and patients to engage in wellinformed discussions and make decisions based on the patient's risk profile. Public access to BONEcheck is available via https://bonecheck.org and in Apple Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android).
7.Field and laboratory investigation of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N6 and H5N8 in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam, 2020 to 2021
Trong Duc TRAN ; Suwicha KASEMSUWAN ; Manakorn SUKMAK ; Waraphon PHIMPRAPHAI ; Tippawon PRARAKAMAWONGSA ; Long Thanh PHAM ; Tuyet Bach HOANG ; Phuong Thi NGUYEN ; Thang Minh NGUYEN ; Minh Van TRUONG ; Tuan Pham DAO ; Pawin PADUNGTOD
Journal of Veterinary Science 2024;25(2):e20-
Background:
Avian influenza (AI) is a contagious disease that causes illness and death in poultry and humans. High pathogenicity AI (HPAI) H5N6 outbreaks commonly occur in Quang Ninh province bordering China. In June 2021, the first HPAI H5N8 outbreak occurred at a Quang Ninh chicken farm.
Objectives:
This study examined the risk factors associated with HPAI H5N6 and H5N8 outbreaks in Quang Ninh.
Methods:
A retrospective case-control study was conducted in Quang Ninh from Nov 2021 to Jan 2022. The cases were households with susceptible poultry with two or more clinical signs and tested positive by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. The controls were households in the same village as the cases but did not show clinical symptoms of the disease. Logistic regression models were constructed to assess the risk factors associated with HPAI outbreaks at the household level.
Results:
There were 38 cases with H5N6 clade 2.3.4.4h viruses (n = 35) and H5N8 clade 2.3.4.4b viruses (n = 3). Compared to the 112 controls, raising poultry in uncovered or partially covered ponds (odds ratio [OR], 7.52; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.44–39.27), poultry traders visiting the farm (OR, 8.66; 95% CI, 2.7–27.69), farms with 50–2,000 birds (OR, 3.00; 95% CI, 1.06–8-51), and farms with ≥ 2,000 birds (OR, 11.35; 95% CI, 3.07–41.94) were significantly associated with HPAI outbreaks.
Conclusions
Combining biosecurity measures, such as restricting visitor entry and vaccination in farms with more than 50 birds, can enhance the control and prevention of HPAI in Quang Ninh and its spread across borders.
8.Suicidal ideation and adverse experiences among adolescents with their separated/divorced parents in Hue city
Thi Tra My TRAN ; Binh Thang TRAN ; Minh Tam NGUYEN ; Nu Hong Duc VO ; Van Thong NGUYEN ; Ngo Bao Khuyen NGUYEN ; Thi Thu Ha PHAM ; Uyen Phuong HO ; Hoang Linh VO ; Thi Thu Tham LUONG ; Tuan Anh HOANG ; Cao Khoa DANG ; Thanh Gia NGUYEN ; Minh Tu NGUYEN
Hue Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy 2023;13(6):25-
Background: Suicide continues to be a leading cause of death worldwide. Recently, more than 45,000 children in the age group of 10 to 19 years died by suicide, making it the second leading cause of death in the age group of 15 to 19, surpassed only by traffic accidents, tuberculosis, and fighting. Objective: To determine the prevalence of suicidal ideation among adolescents whose parents are separated/divorced; and to explore the factors associated with suicidal ideation and describe adverse experiences among adolescents. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in 309 adolescents with separated/separated parents in Hue City. Data was collected through direct interviews using a structured questionnaire. Suicidal ideation was defined as the presence of thoughts or plans related to suicide within the last 12 months. Multivariate logistic regression was applied to identify factors associated with suicidal ideation in adolescents with separated/ separated parents. Results: The study found that 15.5% (95% CI:11.7 - 20.1) of adolescents with separated /separated parents reported experiencing suicidal thoughts, in which men accounted 8.4% (95% CI:5.6 – 11.2) and women accounted 7.1% (95% CI:4.5 - 10.6). Several factors were identified as increasing the risk of suicidal ideation, including alcohol use (OR = 3.24; 95% CI:1.42 - 7.42), hyperactivity/inattention (OR = 4.96; 95% CI:1.58 - 15.605), and a poor quality of family relationships (OR = 4.82; 95% CI:1.26 - 18.50). On the contrary, certain factors were found to reduce the risk, including being in the 14-15 age group of 14-15 (OR = 0.26; 95% CI:0.10 - 0.69) and participating in physical activity (OR = 0.44; 95% CI:0.21 – 0.94). Conclusions: The research highlights a significant percentage of adolescents with separated / divided parents who experience suicidal ideation. Therefore, it is imperative for families, schools, and society to develop comprehensive strategies to monitor and address various risky behaviours among students simultaneously.