Infection of the middle ear, or otitis media, is the most common affliction requiring medical therapy for children younger than five years. ARE THERE RISK FACTORS FOR DEVELOPING AN EAR INFECTION? WHY ARE CHILDREN SO PRONE TO EAR INFECTIONS? The Eustachian tube (the connection between the back of the nose and the ear) tends to […]
WHAT ARE SINUSE? Sinuses are air-filled cavities in the bones of the face and head. They are connected to the inside of the nose through small openings called ostia. There are four groups of sinuses: frontal (in the forehead), ethmoid (between the eyes), maxillary (in the cheekbone area) and sphenoid sinuses (in the middle of […]
When growing up, Dr Nguyen Manh Hung was advised that while he wouldn’t starve, choosing to practice medicine would never make him rich, and, compared to other jobs, there would be considerably more things to worry about.
Laser tattoo removal is the most effective way of removing unwanted tattoos. Tattoos may not be wanted anymore for a variety of reasons: young age when getting it, personality change, employment, family pressure, change of lifestyle or partner, poorly done or non-meaningful tattoo, medical indications like tattoo reactions. Tattoo removal is a multi-treatment process, for […]
Dr Pham Manh Tuan graduated from Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine in 2009 and received Specialisation Level I degree in Haematology & Blood Transfusion from the same university in 2017.
Dr Nguyen Quang Trong graduated from the University of Medicine, Tay Nguyen, Buon Me Thuot City in 1988 and went on to further obtain a Specialization Degree Level I from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine in 2009
WHAT IS REPETITIVE TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION (rTMS)? rTMS is a non-invasive form of brain stimulation therapy. Magnetic fields, generated by a simple coil (a type of electrode) placed on the scalp, are used to stimulate a small area on the surface of the brain. In rTMS, pulses are given repeatedly for therapeutic effect, the objective […]
What is congenital heart disease? Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect. Approximately eight of every 1,000 newborns born have a form of CHD. Some forms of CHD cause no or very few problems in the health, growth, and development of the newborn. However, critical CHD can bring a significant risk of […]
Lasers can remove unwanted hair faster, more comfortably and more reliably than many other methods. Whether you are a man or a woman, young or old, laser hair removal is an alternative to plucking, shaving, waxing, electrolysis or chemical depilatories. How does hair grow? Age, sex, weight, metabolism, hormones, genetics, ethnicity, medications, location of hair, […]
What are varicose veins? Arteries bring oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body and veins return oxygen-poor blood back to your heart. Varicose veins are swollen veins that you can see through your skin. They often look blue, bulging, and twisted. Left untreated, varicose veins may worsen over time. Varicose veins […]
What is coronary artery disease? The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart. There are two main arteries, the left and right, which in turn divide into branches. Coronary artery disease is due to the narrowing or blockage of one or more of these arteries by fatty deposits called atheroma. The pain or discomfort, usually […]
What is Needle Biopsy of Abdominal Mass? An intra-abdominal mass is a solid lesion, an area of abnormal tissue located within a solid organ of the abdomen such as liver, pancreas, kidney, or a pathological lymph node located within the peritoneal cavity. These masses are most often detected by ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) examinations. […]
