Abbott discovers new strain of HIV virus

Abbott announced that a team of its scientists identified a new subtype of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), called HIV-1 Group M, subtype L on November 8.

Street foods test positive for carcinogens Hà Nội’s Food Hygiene and Safety Control Department has recently inspected 50 street food restaurants and taken food samples for testing, reported online newspaper vietnamplus.vn.

Street foods test positive for carcinogens Hà Nội’s Food Hygiene and Safety Control Department has recently inspected 50 street food restaurants and taken food samples for testing, reported online newspaper vietnamplus.vn.

Experts quash rumours of deadly virus Medical experts have denied the existence of a deadly virus which causes myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscles.

Huế Hospital succeeds in 1st case of liver transplantation Doctors at the Huế Central Hospital in Thừa Thiên-Huế Province have recently performed a successful liver transplant on a patient with a tumour and hepatitis B.

Hepatitis vaccinations not cause of deaths: investigation Central Nghệ An Province’s Health Department on Wednesday concluded that the cause of death for newborn twin girls after receiving a vaccine for hepatitis B, was congenital metabolic disorders.

Fever in pregnancy carries extra risks A fever, by definition, is the body’s way of showing that the immune system is working to defend the body against an infection. The same thing is true of a fever during pregnancy since the body’s immune system is working harder to keep both you and your baby safe. This extra stress can make you more susceptible to virus and infections that lead to a fever.

Nursing centre for war invalids

The centre hosts the largest number of war invalids in the north and is home to the most seriously affected invalids.

Students to be fully vaccinated in the coming school year   In the next school year any students who has not had their vaccinations will be told they must be immunised to prevent diseases.

Buprenorphine trialled to treat heroin addicts Doctor Nguyễn Hoàng Long, director of the Việt Nam Authority of HIV/AIDS Control, talks to Sức khỏe & Đời sống (Health and Life) newspaper about the use of buprenorphine in Việt Nam