What every parent needs to know about some common childhood conditions
This information is about the common symptoms and infections of the ear, nose, throat and chest in children who are usually healthy.
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This information is about the common symptoms and infections of the ear, nose, throat and chest in children who are usually healthy.
To help children enjoy a happy International Children's Day, FV Hospital gave away balloons for children on June 1, 2018.
From July 5 to July 8, 2018, Prof. Donald Tan, a world-leading specialist in treating corneal diseases, will provide consultations and treatments for patients with corneal diseases at FV Hospital, Ophthalmology and Refractive Surgery Department. This is a great opportunity for patients to restore their eyesight at a lower cost than independent overseas treatment.
Cataracts are dense, cloudy areas in the eye lens which disturb vision. The most common causes of cataracts are aging, trauma and consequences of diabetes; some people have them from birth. Choosing the correct cataract treatment is important so that you can recover quickly and prevent the risk of permanent vision loss.
Smoking harms nearly every organ of the body and reduces the health of smokers and the people around them who breathe second hand smoke. In response to Vietnam’s National No-Smoking Week from May 25 to May 31, 2018, and World No-Tobacco Day, May 31, 2018, FV Hospital is communicating the message: “Stop smoking for better health" to promote a more positive environment for patients and staff. STOP SMOKING to protect your own health. STOP SMOKING to show respect for other people’s right to breathe clean air.
On May 27th, represents from FV Hospital participated in Career Day at Hue University of Medicine, along with the staff of 29 other medical centres from around the country. On this occasion, FV Hospital’s representatives had a chance to meet with the University’s Board of Directors to discuss partnership and cooperation opportunities.
FV Hospital is now applying stem cell therapy, in the form of platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, to treat joint degeneration and trauma. This therapy – known as "orthopaedic biology” as it combines modern technology with the natural healing power of the body – is extremely effective, painless and has no side effects. PRP treatment also requires less time than applying other methods such as drugs, physical therapy and surgery.
FV Hospital is now applying the latest generation, US FDA-approved micropulse laser technology in glaucoma treatment to help more patients retain their sight and optimise control of the illness. FV Hospital is the first health care institute in Vietnam to offer this technology to improve treatment efficacy and reduce the rate of recurrence; this treatment method also costs less than its predecessors.
On May 17, 2018, FVH held a ceremony to launch its international standard Cathlab Cardiology Intervention Centre. The operation of the US$ 1.6 billion facility will support the diagnosis, treatment and recovery of patients who suffer from vascular congestion disease anywhere in the body.
On May 12, FVH hosted a press conference to announce the relaunch of the Children of Vietnam Foundation, a charitable foundation first established in 2006 sponsored by FV Hospital and Thanh Nien Newspaper. Its purpose was to provide treatment for children and Vietnamese teenagers aged under 16 years from disadvantaged background.
Medical tourism is a type of health care that have recently captured a great interest of many people. In Asia generally and in Vietnam particularly, FV Hospital is one of the top choices in this field, thanks to the international standard JCI quality and service. Furthermore, FV Hospital was honored to be awarded the "Hospital of the Year in Vietnam 2017", which attracted 40 participants from the Global Health and Travel workshop to visit and take a survey on May 4, 2018.
The fight against cancer can often consume the daily lives of patients and their families. This disease, along with the side-effect of treatment – such as dramatic hair loss – seriously affects both the physical and mental health of everybody concerned.