Hai phong University Of Medicine and Pharmacy

Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction following amitriptyline overdose: a case report

Background Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction (Ogilvie syndrome) is a rare but serious condition characterized by marked colonic dilatation without mechanical obstruction. Anticholinergic medications, including tricyclic antidepressants, have been implicated as potential causes.Cas...

Low-level of mitochondrial DNA alterations during direct-acting antiviral treatment in leukocytes of people who inject drugs living with HCV

Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) have revolutionized hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment, offering high cure rates and favorable safety profiles. However, concerns remain regarding their long-term mitochondrial safety, particularly among vulnerable populations such as people who inj...

Absence of Record, Record of Absence: Positive-Unlabeled Estimation of Integrity-Law Enforcement Against Elected Officials

Romania's integrity agency publishes findings that an elected local official is incompatible or in a conflict of interest, and the statutory consequence is termination of the mandate. Whether that consequence occurs is hard to observe, because removal produces a published adminis...

Patient Safety Culture: Current Status and Associated Factors Among Healthcare Workers at Kien An Hospital—Hai Phong, Vietnam—A Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: Patient safety culture (PSC) is a critical determinant of healthcare quality. This study aimed to assess the current status of PSC among healthcare workers at Kien An Hospital, Hai Phong, Vietnam, and identify associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was c...

Factors associated with birth weight and birth length among term newborns in Vietnam: a retrospective cross-sectional study

PURPOSE: Birth weight and birth length are essential indicators of neonatal health and later development. However, evidence from Vietnam on the multidimensional determinants of these outcomes remains limited. Guided by the biopsychosocial model, this study examined factors associ...