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View article: Effectiveness of a digital diabetes self-management education and support program in Vietnamese adults with type 2 diabetes
Effectiveness of a digital diabetes self-management education and support program in Vietnamese adults with type 2 diabetes Open
Diabetes mellitus remains a major global public health challenge. Mobile applications and digital platforms offer innovative opportunities to enhance diabetes self-management. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of diaB, a digitally de…
View article: Factors associated with positive blood cultures in children in nine African and Asian countries: the ACORN2 surveillance network
Factors associated with positive blood cultures in children in nine African and Asian countries: the ACORN2 surveillance network Open
Background Blood culture (BC) in children has relatively low diagnostic yield and high contamination rates, limiting cost-effectiveness. We aimed to determine readily available baseline characteristics to identify hospitalised children wit…
View article: Characteristics and trends of antibiotic resistance in several gram-negative bacteria responsible for pneumonia in intensive care patients in Northern Vietnam, 2022-2024
Characteristics and trends of antibiotic resistance in several gram-negative bacteria responsible for pneumonia in intensive care patients in Northern Vietnam, 2022-2024 Open
Gram-negative bacteria were responsible for a significant proportion of pneumonia cases in intensive care patients. Antibiotic resistance in bacteria was lower in CAP than in HAP. The trend of developing antibiotic resistance in A. baum…
View article: Continuous irrigation for refractory multidrug-resistant brain abscess in two patients
Continuous irrigation for refractory multidrug-resistant brain abscess in two patients Open
Introduction: Brain abscesses remain a significant clinical challenge, particularly in cases involving multidrug-resistant (MDR) organisms or failure of standard surgical and medical therapy. Newer adjunctive techniques, such as continuous…
View article: The effectiveness of a Digital Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Program empowered by coaching in Vietnamese Individuals with type 2 diabetes
The effectiveness of a Digital Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Program empowered by coaching in Vietnamese Individuals with type 2 diabetes Open
Background: Diabetes mellitus remains a global public health challenge. Mobile applications and digital platforms offer innovative solutions for enhancing diabetes management. Aim: This study evaluated the impact of a digital diabetes self…
View article: Treatment options to support the elimination of hepatitis C: an open-label, factorial, randomised controlled non-inferiority trial
Treatment options to support the elimination of hepatitis C: an open-label, factorial, randomised controlled non-inferiority trial Open
View article: Recognizing English as A Second Language in High School: The Role of Learner Motivations
Recognizing English as A Second Language in High School: The Role of Learner Motivations Open
View article: Diversity, functional classification and genotyping of SHV β-lactamases in Klebsiella pneumoniae
Diversity, functional classification and genotyping of SHV β-lactamases in Klebsiella pneumoniae Open
Interpreting the phenotypes of bla SHV alleles in Klebsiella pneumoniae genomes is complex. Whilst all strains are expected to carry a chromosomal copy conferring resistance to ampicillin, they may also carry mutations in chromosomal bla S…
View article: Generalizability assessment of AI models across hospitals in a low-middle and high income country
Generalizability assessment of AI models across hospitals in a low-middle and high income country Open
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare systems within low-middle income countries (LMICs) has emerged as a central focus for various initiatives aiming to improve healthcare access and delivery quality. In contrast…
View article: Higher dose corticosteroids in hospitalised COVID-19 patients requiring ventilatory support (RECOVERY): a randomised, controlled, open-label, platform trial
Higher dose corticosteroids in hospitalised COVID-19 patients requiring ventilatory support (RECOVERY): a randomised, controlled, open-label, platform trial Open
SUMMARY Background Low-dose corticosteroids (e.g. 6 mg dexamethasone) have been shown to reduce mortality for hypoxic COVID-19 patients. We have previously reported that higher dose corticosteroids cause harm in patients with hypoxia but n…
View article: Demand for mental health support services among health professionals in Vietnam: Lesson from COVID-19 Pandemic
Demand for mental health support services among health professionals in Vietnam: Lesson from COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Background This study aimed to measure the preferences for mental health support among health professionals, their willingness to support the mental health of colleagues and associated factors. Method A descriptive cross-sectional study wa…
View article: Detection of co-infection and recombination cases with Omicron and local Delta variants of SARS-CoV-2 in Vietnam
Detection of co-infection and recombination cases with Omicron and local Delta variants of SARS-CoV-2 in Vietnam Open
View article: 25. NGHIÊN CỨU MỐI LIÊN QUAN GIỮA CÁC BIẾN THỂ SARS-COV-2 VỚI MỘT SỐ ĐẶC ĐIỂM CẬN LÂM SÀNG Ở NGƯỜI BỆNH COVID-19
25. NGHIÊN CỨU MỐI LIÊN QUAN GIỮA CÁC BIẾN THỂ SARS-COV-2 VỚI MỘT SỐ ĐẶC ĐIỂM CẬN LÂM SÀNG Ở NGƯỜI BỆNH COVID-19 Open
Mục tiêu: Phân tích mối liên quan giữa các biến thể SARS-CoV-2 với một số đặc điểm cận lâm sàng ở người bệnh COVID-19. Phương pháp nghiên cứu: Nghiên cứu tiến cứu, mô tả có đối chứng so sánh, phân tích kết quả giải trình tự hệ gen SARS-CoV…
View article: Diversity, functional classification and genotyping of SHV β-lactamases in<i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>
Diversity, functional classification and genotyping of SHV β-lactamases in<i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> Open
Interpreting phenotypes of bla SHV alleles in Klebsiella pneumoniae genomes is complex. While all strains are expected to carry a chromosomal copy conferring resistance to ampicillin, they may also carry mutations in chromosomal bla SHV al…
View article: Genetic features of SARS-CoV-2 Alpha, Delta, and Omicron variants and their association with the clinical severity of COVID-19 in Vietnam
Genetic features of SARS-CoV-2 Alpha, Delta, and Omicron variants and their association with the clinical severity of COVID-19 in Vietnam Open
View article: Characteristics of nonconventional hydrogen bonds and stability of dimers of chalcogenoaldehyde derivatives: a noticeable role of oxygen compared to other chalcogens
Characteristics of nonconventional hydrogen bonds and stability of dimers of chalcogenoaldehyde derivatives: a noticeable role of oxygen compared to other chalcogens Open
The blue-shift is found in the C sp 2 –H⋯O hydrogen bond, while the red-shift is observed in C sp 2 –H⋯S/Se/Te ones.
View article: Generalizability Assessment of AI Models Across Hospitals: A Comparative Study in Low-Middle Income and High Income Countries
Generalizability Assessment of AI Models Across Hospitals: A Comparative Study in Low-Middle Income and High Income Countries Open
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare systems within low-middle income countries (LMICs) has emerged as a central focus for various initiatives aiming to improve healthcare access and delivery quality. In contrast…
View article: COVID-19 patients hospitalized after the fourth wave of the pandemic period in Vietnam: Clinical, laboratory, therapeutic features, and clinical outcomes
COVID-19 patients hospitalized after the fourth wave of the pandemic period in Vietnam: Clinical, laboratory, therapeutic features, and clinical outcomes Open
Severe and critical COVID-19 patients frequently have several comorbidities, multiple lung lesions along with a variety of clinical signs. Despite receiving antivirals, antibiotics, corticosteroids, anticoagulants, and even ECMO therapy, t…
View article: A giant thrombus in the right atrium of a patient with acute promyelocytic leukemia M3
A giant thrombus in the right atrium of a patient with acute promyelocytic leukemia M3 Open
Acute promyelocytic leukemia is a special type of acute myeloid leukemia. Patients with this disease are at high risk of complications. Right atrial thrombosis is a rare but potentially serious complication. A 55-month-old girl with acute …
View article: Traditional Vietnamese Medicine Containing Garlic Extract for Patients With Non-severe COVID-19: A Phase-II, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial
Traditional Vietnamese Medicine Containing Garlic Extract for Patients With Non-severe COVID-19: A Phase-II, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is still ongoing with the omicron variant. Low-cost, effective treatments are still needed, particularly in low-to-middle-income countries. This study assessed the safety and efficacy of TD006…
View article: Spatiotemporal Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Alpha and Delta Variants during Large Nationwide Outbreak of COVID-19, Vietnam, 2021
Spatiotemporal Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Alpha and Delta Variants during Large Nationwide Outbreak of COVID-19, Vietnam, 2021 Open
We analyzed 1,303 SARS-CoV-2 whole-genome sequences from Vietnam, and found the Alpha and Delta variants were responsible for a large nationwide outbreak of COVID-19 in 2021. The Delta variant was confined to the AY.57 lineage and caused >…
View article: Tracheal Reconstruction Surgery for Congenital Tracheal Stenosis
Tracheal Reconstruction Surgery for Congenital Tracheal Stenosis Open
Purpose Congenital tracheal stenosis is a rare but dangerous disease. Reconstructive tracheal surgery is a life-saving treatment but also a challenging procedure. This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of tracheal reconstruction surgery.…
View article: SG-APSIC1116: Assessing COVID-19 symptoms in infected healthcare workers in Vietnam
SG-APSIC1116: Assessing COVID-19 symptoms in infected healthcare workers in Vietnam Open
Objectives: In early 2021, when the COVID-19 vaccine was scarce in Vietnam, healthcare workers (HCWs) were prioritized for vaccination due to high risk of occupational exposure. However, there is some COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy within HCW …
View article: Spatiotemporal Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Alpha and Delta Variants during a Large Nationwide Outbreak in Vietnam, 2021
Spatiotemporal Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 Alpha and Delta Variants during a Large Nationwide Outbreak in Vietnam, 2021 Open
In 2021, Vietnam experienced a large nationwide outbreak of COVID-19, with over 1.7 million infections and 32,000 deaths. We generated 1,303 SARS-CoV-2 whole-genome sequences, and mapped out the public health measures alongside the evoluti…
View article: Post-traumatic intrahepatic pseudoaneurysm: A case of successful conservative treatment
Post-traumatic intrahepatic pseudoaneurysm: A case of successful conservative treatment Open
View article: Higher dose corticosteroids in hospitalised COVID-19 patients with hypoxia but not requiring ventilatory support (RECOVERY): a randomised, controlled, open-label, platform trial
Higher dose corticosteroids in hospitalised COVID-19 patients with hypoxia but not requiring ventilatory support (RECOVERY): a randomised, controlled, open-label, platform trial Open
SUMMARY Background Low-dose corticosteroids have been shown to reduce mortality for hypoxic COVID-19 patients requiring oxygen or ventilatory support (non-invasive mechanical ventilation, invasive mechanical ventilation or extra-corporeal …
View article: Barriers and enablers to blood culture sampling: a systematic review and theoretical domains framework survey in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam
Barriers and enablers to blood culture sampling: a systematic review and theoretical domains framework survey in Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam Open
Background Blood culture (BC) sampling is recommended for all suspected sepsis patients prior to antibiotic administration. Here, we aimed to identify barriers and enablers to BC sampling in three Southeast Asian countries. Methods We cond…
View article: Host Genetic Risk Factors Associated with COVID-19 Susceptibility and Severity in Vietnamese
Host Genetic Risk Factors Associated with COVID-19 Susceptibility and Severity in Vietnamese Open
Since the emergence and rapid transmission of SARS-CoV-2, numerous scientific reports have searched for the association of host genetic variants with COVID-19, but the data are mostly acquired from Europe. In the current work, we explored …
View article: Lecturer Attitudes and Behavioural Intentions to Use Learning Management Systems in Vietnam
Lecturer Attitudes and Behavioural Intentions to Use Learning Management Systems in Vietnam Open
This study aims to explore lecturer attitudes to, and intentions for, using a learning management system (LMS) in a Vietnamese university. Its two main purposes are to (a) identify the factors that influence lecturer attitudes and intentio…
View article: Pancreaticopleural fistula in children: Report of 2 cases
Pancreaticopleural fistula in children: Report of 2 cases Open