Hai phong University Of Medicine and Pharmacy

About: Hai phong University Of Medicine and Pharmacy is a education organization based out in Haiphong, Vietnam. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Health care. The organization has 620 authors who have published 403 publications receiving 8425 citations. The organization is also known as: Hai Phong Medical University.

Spectral Study on Adsorption of Some Serum Proteins by Chrysotile and Crocidolite Asbestos

Abstract: Human γ - globulin and creatinine were treated with chrysotile and crocidolite fibres with and without thermal pretreatment at 400 ° C and 600 ° C and proteins -asbestos interactions have been studied.In these interactions asbestos OH, Mg octahedra, Si-0 groups and a series of protein polar groups have been involved. The proteins’ absorption capacity on asbestos is discussed in relation with asbestos thermal pretreatment and electric charge of asbestos and proteins.

Ectopic thymoma mimicking a pleuropericardial cyst: a case report

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Thymoma, an epithelial thymic tumor with malignant potential is usually located in the antero-superior mediastinum and may be associated with myasthenia. METHODS (case report): The medical files of a 41-year old male patient, initially diagnosed with an asymptomatic pleuropericardial cyst, but 6 years later reconsidered to be a cystic thymoma due to occurrence of myasthenic symptoms, were reviewed. RESULTS: The preoperative diagnosis was based on the clinical picture, immunological test, and thorax computertomography. An extended thymomectomy was performed using a median longitudinal sternotomy. The histological evaluation of the tumor revealed a thymoma type AB according to WHO or stage I according to Masaoka. Although postoperatively mechanical ventilation and immunosuppressive treatment were required, the patient was discharged 32 days later in almost complete remission of myasthenic symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: Unusual location of the tumor, cystic appearance and the initial absence of myasthenic symptoms misled to the diagnosis of pleuropericardial cyst and delayed surgical removal.

Oral health problems among adult patients at commune health centres in central Vietnam: Prevalence and care seeking behaviour

Abstract: Introduction: The burden of oral disease is an excessive issue of Vietnamese population while the accessibility of oral health services are restricted. This study were to identify the prevalence of dental caries and the oral health seeking behavior in response to oral health symptoms among adults presenting at commune health centers. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was used at three commune health centres in Thua Thien Hue province, Vietnam. During the four-week study period, all patients older than 18 year old who presented to the commune health centres for either general or oral health concerns were asked to complete a social survey, and received dental examinations. Results and Discussion: There was a high proportion (92.2%) of adults had caries experience with a mean DMFT of 6.40±5.57 per person (2.98±3.04 decay teeth, 3.09±4.33 missing teeth, 0.33±0.88 filled teeth). 82.5% of adults had at least one oral health symptom in the previous year with several social and psychological impacts on quality of life. 42.5% used health facilities, 27.3% used self-medication, while 15.5% sought no treatment at all. Education level, usual source of dental care, and perceived importance of oral health were significantly associated with the use of oral health care services. Conclusions: Despite of the high use of health facilities, the high prevalence and severity of oral problems has occurred. This draws attention to large disease burden and very negligible oral health care received at such primary care settings.

Cystatin C Versus Creatinine in Evaluating Glomerular Filtration Rate in Renal Transplant Recipients with Proteinuria

Abstract: Background: High grade proteinuria in allograft glomerular diseases is concerned with the reduced function and shortened survival of kidney allograft. Monitoring changes in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) by serum creatinine and cystatin C are the recommended methods for assessing the progression of kidney allograft function with proteinuria.