AN INTRODUCTION OF LENS AND POPULAR TYPES OF LENS NOWADAYS Nowadays, eyeglasses have become more and more essential. It is undeniable that eyeglasses play an extremely important role in correcting the refractive error as well as preventing eye diseases. When choosing a pair of eyeglasses, as well as choosing a rim that suits your face […]
HOW TO PROTECT AND TAKE CARE FOR YOUR SKIN ON A SUNNY DAY These days in Vietnam, especially in Ho Chi Minh City are the hottest days of the year, with a very high threshold of ultraviolet radiation, which seriously affects people’s health. Hot weather increases the negative impact of ultraviolet rays. Moreover, the amount […]
Spirometry test – A pulmonary function test What is a Spirometry test? This is a basic technique to accurately assess the function of your lung. A spirometry test can help diagnose the severity of many respiratory diseases. This technique is performed at the Laboratory of Respiratory Function of the Polyclinic of Pham Ngoc Thach University […]
CHRONIC VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY (CVI) – THINGS TO REMEMBER WHAT IS VENOUS INSUFFICIENCY? Varicose veins of the lower extremities: This is a dilation, cylindrical extension, with the development of tortuous veins, which is visible under the skin of the lower extremities. Chronic venous insufficiency: This is the impaired function of the lower limb vein system owing […]
PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE OF THE LOWER EXTREMITIES Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common disease of the lower limbs arteries. It is caused by the narrowing of the arteries, leading to the decrease in the flow of oxygenated blood to the tissues. Arteriosclerosis is considered as a common cause. Symptoms include numbness, reduced temperature in […]
MYOPIA AND SOME NOTICES Myopia in children Among the 4 types of refractive error, myopia, also known as near-sightedness, is the most common in Vietnam nowadays. According to many studies, in our country, the rate of myopia is relatively high, and will probably continue to increase higher in the future [6] [7] [8].Myopia causes the […]