English in medicine

The orientation activity at the beginning of the school year is one of the important sessions for medical students, especially first-year students. Well-oriented medical students will contribute to training appropriate future medical human resources, especially in preventive medicine and public health with the motto that prevention is better than cure. To describe career orientation and feedback on the first-year orientation activities of medical students at the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health in 2022.

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Zingiber Mill. is one of the most diverse genera in Vietnam with 36 recorded species, many of which have been used as traditional medicine to treat several ailments. Reports of studies on Z. nudicarpum D. Fang are relatively scarce. This study aimed to determine the microscopic characteristics, total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of Z. nudicarpum.

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In this study, we assessed the status of antibiotic resistance of H. pylori isolates to antimicrobial agents at Hospital of Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Central Vietnam and identified the underlying molecular mechanisms related to tetracycline and amoxicillin resistance.

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Blended learning offers opportunities for the complexity of learning in clinical education. Student peer assessment is widely used as a form of formative assessment in early clinical exposure programs, especially clinical communication skills training. This study aimed to describe clinical communication skills competencies of second-year students and to identify the relationships between peer and faculty assessment of communication skills in a blended learning program format.

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Third molar extraction surgery often has many postoperative complications and the most common of them are pain, swelling and trismus. Currently, researchers pay attention and apply 810-nm diode laser in treatment to help patients return to normal daily life quickly. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of 810-nm diode laser after impacted lower third molar extraction surgery.

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Uvaria, a genus within the Annonaceae family, encompasses around 150 species of flowering plants. Uvaria boniana is extensively found throughout Vietnam and is utilized in traditional medicine practices. The aim of this study was to determine the microscopic characteristics and evaluate the antioxidant activity of Uvaria boniana.

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The study aims to describe the training need of bachelor’s degree holders in rehabilitation, providing insights for the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, to structure training programs in fields that align with societal demands.

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Integrating virtual reality (VR) into medical education can revolutionize teaching and learning clinical reasoning, yet it remains relatively limited in Vietnam. This study represents the first effort to develop and evaluate VR-based clinical cases for clinical reasoning training at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy.

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Psychological factors such as anxiety and depression have been recognized as the etiology of temporomandibular disorders. Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders in dental students and describe the state of depression and anxiety and related factors in the students with the disorders.

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Gastrointestinal cancers, including liver cancer, colorectal cancer, and stomach cancer, are the most common cancers in the world as well as in Vietnam, posing a leading threat to human health. The cost of treating these cancers is a major problem that burdens not only patients but also healthcare systems. The study aims to analyze treatment costs for the four most common types of gastrointestinal cancer nowadays.

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Cervical tooth wear is a common oral health issue that often leads to the loss of tooth structure integrity, making the teeth sensitive, prone to plaque buildup, affecting the dental pulp, and causing aesthetic concerns. To determine the prevalence and severity of cervical tooth wear in young individuals aged 18-25 and examine the association between brushing habits and cervical tooth wear.

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Fear and anxiety in dentistry are among the factors that hinder access to dental care. This study aimed to assess the level of fear and anxiety regarding dental treatments and related factors.

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The purpose of this study was to create an animal model of a mandibular alveolar bone defect without compromising the animal’s well-being. Materials and methods: A total of 24 New Zealand white rabbits underwent surgery to create mandibular alveolar bone defects.

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This study aims (1) to screen and assess the nutritional status of inpatients aged from 60 years old in Hue University Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital and (2) to identify some factors related to malnutrition.

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Asthma is either a chronic respiratory disease or a serious global health problem that is common in all ages at a high rate. outpatients at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital; (2) To assess factors associated with HRQoL among asthmatic outpatients at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital.

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Colorectal polyps are a relatively common diseases in the group of lower gastrointestinal tract diseases. The prevalence of colorectal polyps ranges from 20 to 50%. Objectives: (1) To describe some clinical and endoscopic features of colorectal polyps; (2) To evaluate the histopathological characteristics and the relationship between histopathology and some clinical and endoscopic features of colorectal polyps.

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This study aims to compare the prevalence and severity of periodontal disease in male smokers and male non-smokers visiting Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital and to investigate the relationship between smoking and periodontal disease.

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This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of in vitro fertilization (IVF) in infertile patients with adenomyosis and to identify relevant factors. Subjects and methods: Retrospective descriptive study of infertile cases with adenomyosis who received IVF therapy and embryo transfer from November 2013 to October 2022 at the Center for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, excluding cases of oocyte donation or surrogacy.

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To study the left ventricular myocardial function with two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography and the concordance of endocardial 2DSTE and coronary angiography on the localization of coronary artery stenosis. Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 60 patients with coronary artery disease at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital.

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In Vietnam, a number of recent epidemiological studies demonstrated that the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been rapidly increasing, especially in intensive care units (ICUs). Objectives: For patients in the ICU of Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital: (1) To survey of usage of antibiotics, and (2) to find out patient-related factors for antibiotic use.

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