Background: The relationship between HLA-B*15:02 and Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions was rigorously examined in Japanese, Han Chinese, Thais, and Caucasians. However, the number of studies about this topic in Vietnamese population is still limited and
Ai-Hoc Nguyen +9 more
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Mitochondrial HMG-CoA Synthase Deficiency in Vietnamese Patients. [PDF]
Mitochondrial 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA synthase deficiency (HMGCS2D) is a rare metabolic disorder that impairs the body’s ability to produce ketone bodies and regulate energy metabolism. Diagnosing HMGCS2D is challenging because patients typically remain asymptomatic unless they experience fasting or illness.
Nguyen KN +14 more
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Quality of Life in Vietnamese Gastric Cancer Patients
Background. Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death in Vietnam. Research on health-related quality of life of Vietnamese gastric cancer patients is still in its infancy. Aim. To assess the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of GC patients using the 15D instrument. Materials and Method.
Dzung Ngoc Thi Dang +4 more
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Plasma D-Dimer Level in Vietnamese Patients with Chronic Urticaria
Background: Chronic Urticaria (CU) is one of the most common skin diseases, affecting 2–3% of the population. Many studies have demonstrated that plasma D-dimer levels could be considered as a biomarker for disease activity and treatment response in patients with CU.
Hao Trong Nguyen, Thao Thi Phuong Vu
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Genotype–phenotype characteristics of Vietnamese patients diagnosed with Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease
Background Charcot–Marie‐Tooth (CMT) disease is one of the most common hereditary neuropathies. Identifying causative mutations in CMT is essential as it provides important information for genetic diagnosis and counseling. However, genetic information of
Trung‐Hieu Nguyen‐Le +6 more
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High prevalence and significance of hepatitis D virus infection among treatment-naïve HBsAg-positive patients in Northern Vietnam. [PDF]
BACKGROUND:Hepatitis D virus (HDV) infection is considered to cause more severe hepatitis than hepatitis B virus (HBV) monoinfection. With more than 9.5 million HBV-infected people, Vietnam will face an enormous health burden.
Bui Tien Sy +11 more
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Adaptation and Validation of the Vietnamese-Translated Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire
Objectives. There is no existing Vietnamese diabetes knowledge questionnaire. This impedes assessment of patient knowledge that will be helpful in providing effective diabetes intervention.
Thao Nguyen +5 more
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Phenotype and genotype features of Vietnamese children with pachyonychia congenita
Background: Pachyonychia congenita (PC) is a group of autosomal dominant disorders caused by mutations in one of five keratin genes (KRT6A, KRT6B, KRT6C, KRT16, or KRT17). PC is an extremely rare condition.
Ha Thi Chu +6 more
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Matrix metalloproteinases in Vietnamese patients with colorectal cancer
Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), a family of endopeptidases also known as gelatinases, have been reported to affect the acquisition of the cell proliferative, cell invasive and metastatic phenotype of several types of cancer. In particular, the gelatinases MMP-2 and -9 have been revealed to facilitate tumor growth and invasion in patients with ...
Bui, TP +7 more
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Cardiac function in Vietnamese patients with different dengue severity grades* [PDF]
Dengue continues to cause significant global morbidity and mortality. Severe disease is characterized by cardiovascular compromise from capillary leakage. Cardiac involvement in dengue has also been reported but has not been adequately studied.Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.Seventy-nine patients aged 8-6 yrs with different ...
Yacoub, S +7 more
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