01/12/2020 Dr Hoang Quang Minh Joined FV Cardiology Department Dr Hoang Quang Minh graduated from University of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City in 2007.
01/12/2020 Dr Le Quang Huy joined Orthopaedics & Hand Surgery Department of FVHospital Dr Le Quang Huy graduated from University of Medicine, Hue in 2011, achieved his Masters of Medicine, Surgery in 2015.
30/11/2020 Uveitis DEFINITION Uveitis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) in the eye. It often affects the middle layer of your eye (uvea) which is made up of three structures: The iris: the part of your eye that gives it colour; The ciliary body: a small ring-like muscle that sits behind your iris and which helps the eye […]
25/11/2020 Retinal Detachment Retinal detachment is an emergency situation in which a thin layer of tissue (the retina) at the back of the eye pulls away from its normal position. The retina is the part of your eye that sends visual signals to the brain along the optic nerve. This allows you to see. Retinal detachment separates the […]
25/11/2020 How to Use Eye Drops and Eye Ointments HOW TO APPLY EYE DROPS Follow these steps when applying eye drops: Wash your hands; Tilt your head back; Put a finger under your eye and use it to gently pull your lower lid downward. Keep that finger in place; Using your other hand, hold the dropper between your thumb and index finger; Position the […]
25/11/2020 Age-Related Macular Degeneration WHAT IS THE MACULA? The macula is part of the retina at the back of the eye. It is only about 5mm across but is responsible for our central vision, most of our colour vision and the fine detail of what we see. The macula has a very high concentration of photoreceptor cells – the […]
25/11/2020 Dry Eye Dry eye, also called keratoconjunctivitis sicca, is dryness of the membranes surrounding the eye. It happens when there are not enough healthy, natural tears in the eyes. The eyes must remain moist at all times. A small amount of tears is constantly produced by the tear glands (lacrimal glands). These glands are located under the […]
25/11/2020 Virtual Colonoscopy (CT Colonography) WHAT IS A VIRTUAL COLONOSCOPY? Virtual colonoscopy, also called CT colonography, is a method of screening the colon for precancerous polyps using a CT scanner. CT scanning is a non-invasive medical test that combines special x-ray equipment with sophisticated computers to produce multiple images of the inside of the body. CT colonography provides an interior […]
25/11/2020 Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation of Liver Tumours WHAT IS RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION OF LIVER TUMOURS? Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive, repeatable procedure with few complications used to treat small, often inoperable, metastatic (particularly from colon cancer) and primary (hepatocellular carcinoma) tumours of the liver. Percutaneous RFA is an effective treatment option for patients who might have difficulty with surgery or those […]
16/11/2020 What is Polysomnography? WHAT IS POLYSOMNOGRAPHY? Polysomnography (PSG) is a test used to diagnose sleep disorders, usually done at the hospital. It measures how well you sleep by recording your brain waves, the oxygen level in your blood, heart rate and breathing, as well as eye and leg movements during the study. This test can help your doctor […]
16/11/2020 Ultrasound WHAT IS ULTRASOUND? Diagnostic ultrasound, also called sonography or diagnostic medical sonography, is an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within your body. The sound waves are recorded and displayed as a real-time visual image. No ionising radiation (X-ray) is involved in ultrasound scanning. In most ultrasound examinations, a […]
16/11/2020 How To Prepare Jelly Drinks JELLY WITH GELATINE – RECIPE FOR 6 GLASSES (REGULAR DIET) Jelly cola Jelly lemon Jelly coffee Jelly tea 1 litre of sugar-free cola drink 25 g of gelatine 1 litre of water 25 g of gelatine 25 g of sweetener 15 g of fresh lemon juice 1 litre of water 25 g of gelatine 20 […]
