52 patients suffered from hepatic multi-abscess with different causes, suitable for selected study criteria have been treated in combination of internal therapeutics and ECHO controlled pus-sucking. The result: Male/female: 49/3; The biggest number of abscesses in the patient was 20, the smallest number was 2. At each percutaneous puntion, pus-suckings were done maximally for 3 abscesses, minimally for 1 abscess. In a performance, 2-3 percutaneous functions, were applied and pus-suckings were done maximally at 5 abscesses. Most abscesses (75.6%) needed one pus-sucking; 24.4% of the rest needed 2-3 times. Therapeutics result: all patients recovered (52/52).
Tuberculosis, Hepatic ; ultrasonography

Determine ultrasonic features of renal trauma patients at Viet Tiep Hospital, Hai Phong city. Subject: 21 renal trauma patients (14 males and 7 females) with mean age 30.71±13.85 years treated from April 2001 to April 2002. Method: Use ultrasound examination, classify renal trauma. Results: ultrasound examination is 1st choice of imaging diagnosis because it is fast, noninvasive, and easy using in emergency situations. Among 21 renal trauma patients (13 patients in grade I, 2 patients in grade II, and 6 patients in grade III), ultrasonic findings were contusion and parenchymal hematoma (71.42%), rupture (swallow or deep) (28.57%), perirenal hematoma (23.81%). In cases of grade III renal trauma, ultrasound imagines showed shallow or deep rupture (5 of 6 cases) and perirenal hematoma (4 of 6 cases)
Wounds and Injuries ; kidney ; Ultrasonography

Background: Helminth infection cause bad impacts on human health, especially for children.Helminth infection directly related to poverty, bad hygiene, low quality water supply, people awareness... Objective: To investigate the current situation of soil transmitted helminth infection in Son La province. Subject and Method: A total sample of 7,150 fecal specimen collected from72 hamlets, 18 communes in 6 districts of Mai Son, Muong la, Thuan Chau, Song Ma, Quynh Nhai and Yen Chau were examined for soil-transmitted helminths. Result: A cumulative infection rate of 93.45% was found, of which Ascaris: 85.85%, Trichuris: 24.52%, and hookworm: 18.92%. No different' infection rate was found between males and females but it was higher with ages. The prevalence of Trichuris and hookworm was higher in adults against children and higher with the older ages. The infection of Trichuris and hookworm in adults was higher than that in children. The single helminth infection rate was 82.17%, and mixed infection of two species was 15.9% and three species 0.43%. The helminth infection among Sinh MUD ethnic group: 97.2%, Thai ethnic group: 96.6%, La Ha ethnic group: 85%, Kinh ethnic group: 80.62%, and H'mong ethnic group: 45.96%. The hookworm infection rate of Kinh and H'mong groups was found higher that of the others ethnic groups. KAP surveys were conducted with 2,188 households showing a high latrine coverage of 90.6%, of which 92.9% of latrines were self-made. The more was the rate of self-made latrine, the higher was the helminth infection. Conclusion: Low awareness and knowledge of the local people on helminth infection was found so as they do not know how to prevent from helminth.
Helminth infection ; ethnic group ; Son La province

Background: Most abdominal surgery can be done by laparoscopic method. For urologic surgery, laparoscopic surgery is used to cut the kidney, prostate, seminal vesicles and get urinary stones, including the ureter stones.\r\n', u'Objectives: Contribute to improving treatment effects ureter stones by lapasoscopy tranperitoneal ureterolithotomy\r\n', u'Subjects and method: Laparoscopic transperitoneal ureterolithotomy was attempted in 90 patients (50 men and 34 women) with an age range of 22 \ufffd?75 years (mean 43.60+ 11.97 years). Learn characteristics of ureteral calculi (X-ray, ultrasound, urinary map vein) and surgical methods.\r\n', u'Results:The results showed that: Most ureterolith at L3 vertebral level (55.6%) and L4 (40.0%). The stone size ranged from 8 to 22mm (mean 13.87+ 3.25mm) and an average width 4 to 12mm (mean 6.96 + 1.82mm). Most cases of ureteral calculi with the situation fluid in the kidney level 2 (76.7%). The stone has impacted in the upper and mid ureter. Two 10-mm and one 5mm trocars were used. Most cases of stage 2 nasal. The mean operative time was 57.22 + 15.51 minutes (30-90 minutes). \r\n', u'Conclusion: The authors conclude that laparoscopic ureterolithotomy by the transperitoneal approach is a safe and reliable minimally invasive procedure. For large, hard, long-standing and impacted ureteric calculi, one laparoscopicureterolithotomy is an initial therapy\r\n', u'
Ureterostomy ; Laparoscopy

OBJECTIVESTwo assay methods, namely the neutral Comet assay andterminal desoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT) assay, were carried out for comparison to investigate the capability of using the neutral Comet assay as an alternative for detection of apoptosis.

MATERIALS AND METHODSChinese hamster ovary-K1 (CHO-K1) cells were exposed to gamma-rays with different doses and then the frequencies of apoptotic cells were determined at given points of time using the neutral Comet assay andTdT assay.

RESULTSApoptotic frequency of CHO-K1 cells after gamma-irradiation is dependent on both time after irradiation and radiation dose using either the neutral Comet assay orTdT assay. There are differences between the data obtained using the neutral Comet assay andTdT assay (p<0.01, Student's t-test).

CONCLUSIONSThe neutral Comet assay appears to be an appropriate tool for detection of radiationinduced apoptosis at the early stage of the process. Compared to the other methods such as theTdT assay, the neutral Comet assay is a rapid, simple and economical method for detection of apoptosis.

Anaplasma marginale and A. platys were detected and characterized (16S rDNA sequence analysis) from dairy and indigenous cattle, and the latter in domestic dogs in Vietnam. A phylogenetic tree was inferred from 26 representative strains/species of Anaplasma spp. including 10 new sequences from Vietnam. Seven of our Vietnamese sequences fell into the clade of A. marginale and 3 into A. platys, with strong nodal support of 99 and 90%, respectively. Low genetic distances (0.2–0.4%) within each species supported the identification. Anaplasma platys is able to infect humans. Our discovery of this species in cattle and domestic dogs raises considerable concern about zoonotic transmission in Vietnam. Further systematic investigations are needed to gain data for Anaplasma spp. and members of Anaplasmataceae in animal hosts, vectors and humans across Vietnam.
Anaplasma marginale ; Anaplasma ; Anaplasmataceae ; Animals ; Asian Continental Ancestry Group ; Cattle ; DNA, Ribosomal ; Dogs ; Humans ; Phylogeny ; Trees ; Vietnam

Cardio-oncology is an emerging multi-disciplinary field, which aims to reduce morbidity and mortality of cancer patients by preventing and managing cancer treatment-related cardiovascular toxicities. With the exponential growth in cancer and cardiovascular diseases in Asia, there is an emerging need for cardio-oncology awareness among physicians and country-specific cardio-oncology initiatives. In this state-of-the-art review, we sought to describe the burden of cancer and cardiovascular disease in Asia, a region with rich cultural and socio-economic diversity. From describing the uniqueness and challenges (such as socio-economic disparity, ethnical and racial diversity, and limited training opportunities) in establishing cardio-oncology in Asia, and outlining ways to overcome any barriers, this article aims to help advance the field of cardio-oncology in Asia.

Objectives: This study aimed to present the Asia-Pacific consensus on long-term and sequential therapy for osteoporosis, offering evidence-based recommendations for the effective management of this chronic condition.The primary focus is on achieving optimal fracture prevention through a comprehensive, individualized approach. Methods: A panel of experts convened to develop consensus statements by synthesizing the current literature and leveraging clinical expertise. The review encompassed long-term anti-osteoporosis medication goals, first-line treatments for individuals at very high fracture risk, and the strategic integration of anabolic and anti resorptive agents in sequential therapy approaches. Results: The panelists reached a consensus on 12 statements. Key recommendations included advocating for anabolic agents as the first-line treatment for individuals at very high fracture risk and transitioning to anti resorptive agents following the completion of anabolic therapy. Anabolic therapy remains an option for in dividuals experiencing new fractures or persistent high fracture risk despite antiresorptive treatment. In cases of inadequate response, the consensus recommended considering a switch to more potent medications. The consensus also addressed the management of medication-related complications, proposing alternatives instead of discontinuation of treatment. Conclusions This consensus provides a comprehensive, cost-effective strategy for fracture prevention with an emphasis on shared decision-making and the incorporation of country-specific case management systems, such as fracture liaison services. It serves as a valuable guide for healthcare professionals in the Asia-Pacific region, contributing to the ongoing evolution of osteoporosis management.