Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting communication and behavior. The prevalence and risk factors for oral diseases in Vietnamese children with ASD remain unclear. The study aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors associated with dental caries, gingivitis and oral care practices among 6-12-year-old children with mild-to-moderate ASD.

Osteopenia is a common bone disorder that is the most prevalent underlying cause of fractures. One of the causes of secondary osteopenia is spondyloarthritis. The rate of bone loss in patients with spondyloarthritis is relatively high in the early stages of the disease. Objectives: This study is evaluated the prevalence and risk factors of low bone mineral density by Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) in spondyloarthritis.

Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) is affecting approximately 24% of individuals and potentially leading to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. This study aims to assess the prevalence of MAFLD in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients and analyze their clinical characteristics.

To investigate the prevalence and associated factors of vertebral compression fracture (VCF) in older women with osteoporosis. Methods: A crosssectional study was conducted on 279 older women with osteoporosis at the Rheumatology and Neurosurgery Department and Rheumatology Clinic, University Medical Center, from August 2022 to May 2023.

To estimate the frequency of depression among older adults with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and identify relevant factors that are associated with depression at the time of discharge. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 117 elderly patients with ACS who were discharged from Thong Nhat Hospital between March 2024 and June 2024.

To determine the prevalence and characteristics of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), including steatosis and fibrosis, in patients with fatty liver detected by ultrasound. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 303 patients diagnosed with fatty liver by ultrasound at People’s Hospital 115 from August 2019 to October 2020.

To evaluate the prevalence of sarcopenia and its associated factors in lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy at a tertiary hospital in Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 89 lung cancer patients. Sarcopenia was assessed using the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 criteria, including measurements of handgrip strength (HGS), appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM), and physical performance.

To determine prevalence of hypothermia in elderly patients undergoing hip arthroplasty Methods: A prospective, cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted. Tympanic thermometers were used to measure body temperature in patients aged 60 years and older who underwent hip arthroplasty under general endotracheal anesthesia at the Department of Anesthesiology, Cho Ray Hospital, from December 2022 to December 2023.

To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity and identify associated factors among adults in Thai Binh Province in 2024. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,330 adults across 8 districts/cities in Thai Binh Province from June to July 2024. Data were collected via anthropometric measurements, interviews, and blood tests, analyzed using logistic regression.

A total of 319 nasal swab samples were collected to clarify the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of E. coli in the respiratory tract of goats in Can Tho, Vietnam. It indicated that E. coli was detected at a relatively minor rate (8.46%), and their prevalence in male goats and dairy goats was higher than that in others.

Chronic urticaria (CU) is defined by recurrent episodes lasting for six weeks or more and generally characterized by the sudden appearance of hives (wheal), angioedema or both. Most are idiopathic, however, one of the causes of chronic urticaria can be parasitic infection, especially Toxocariasis. Albendazol is used as a treatment for Toxocariasis.

Depression is a common mental disorder in both clinical psychiatry and primary care, increasing in different risk groups including patients with diabetes. However, this disorder could be missed as symptoms overlap with common medical conditions which might lead to bad outcomes of diabetes and mental health for patients.

Acne is a common disorder, associated with inflammation of the sebaceous and bacterial hair follicle units and has diverse clinical manifestations. The most commonly mentioned causes and factors associated with the onset of acne in adulthood are hormones, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and the use of drugs and cosmetics.

Physical activity (PA) plays a vital role in both physical and mental development of adolescents. This study aims to determine adolescent physical activity status and several related factors and to preliminarily evaluate its effect on the development of adolescent height and weight.

This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of depression among outpatients with type 2 diabetes at the Endocrine Center in Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 606 outpatients in 2019. Depression was assessed by using patient health questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9).

Drug-resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) is challenging public health problem in countries with high tuberculosis prevalence and limited resources. Developing and applying the most appropriate and effective methods for diagnosing DR-TB from clinical samples is necessary, allowing a more rapid detection method for large-scale screening.

Hepatitis B Infection is an occupational high risk factor. Immune response for vaccination was measured by Antibody to Hepatitis B surface antigen (anti HBs) levels. A course of Hep B vaccine yields a protective immune response (anti-HBs ≥10 mIU/mL) this study was designed to determine the anti HBs levels in Health Care Workers (HCWs) working as laboratory technician and staff nurses.

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