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SOME PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHTS ON HUMAN NATURE BY THE GREAT PHYSICIAN HAI THUONG LAN ONG LE HUU TRAC

Phạm Xuân Phong, Trịnh Hoài Nam, Nguyễn Trung Quân — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Hai Thuong Lan Ong Le Huu Trac was a talented physician, outstanding poet, writer, and philosopher of the Vietnamese people in the 18th century. With progressive thoughts about human life in the practice of medicine, he presented it through his medical writings. He researched deeply and learned about human nature, both physical and mental, both natural and social. Inheriting and promoting knowledge in classic medical works and the practice of "treating diseases to save lives" for him to use as a starting point to into medical research. He pointed out the relationship between theory and practice, the nature of human cognitive processes in general, and the medical awareness of physicians in particular. He promotes human values by valuing the values and lives of patients, which is the duty, responsibility and goal of a true physician. Humanitarian ideology in the medical profession is a major content in Hai Thuong Lan Ong's ideology, which is the heart of loving people and loving patients very deeply. Hai Thuong Lan Ong was one of the first people in the Vietnamese ideological history to raise the issue of comprehensive human research associated with the development of Traditional Medicine.

RESEARCH ON COMMON SYMPTOMS AND CLINICAL PATTERNS IN CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE PATIENTS ACCORDING TO TRADITIONAL MEDICINE

Trần Thị Tuyết Nhung, Phạm Xuân Phong — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Objective: To describe common symptoms and clinical patterns in Chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients according to traditional medicine. Research method: A cross-sectional descriptive research was conducted on 1,020 patients diagnosed with CKD based on modern medical criteria. Results: (1) Common symptoms of CKD in traditional medicine include reduced sexual activity, lower back pain, knee weakness, joint pain, tinnitus, dizziness, fatigue, poor appetite, nocturia, yellow and scanty urine, constipation, pale swollen tongue, yellow sticky or white slippery tongue coating, and sublingual varices. (2) Common clinical patterns according to traditional found in CKD patients include five root syndrome patterns: Energy-Yin dual deficiency (31.57%), Spleen-Kidney energy deficiency (28.24%), Spleen-Kidney Yang deficiency (18.43%), Yin-Yang dual deficiency (17.35%), Liver-Kidney Yin deficiency (2.84%) And four branch syndrome patterns: Phlegm-Dampness (68.73%), Dampness-Heat (21.18%), Blood stasis (12.16%), Water-Dampness (7.75%). Patients with Spleen-Kidney Yang deficiency and Yin-Yang dual deficiency had an average glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of 28.1±17.14 ml/min/1.73m² and 26.9±16.25 ml/min/1.73m², respectively, which was lower than that of patients with Spleen-Kidney Energy deficiency, Energy-Yin dual deficiency, and Liver-Kidney Yin deficiency (35.61±18.25 ml/min/1.73m², 36.19±18.42 ml/min/1.73m², and 42.93±14.24 ml/min/1.73m², respectively; p < 0.05). Patients with Water-Dampness pattern had an average GFR of 28.7±16.16 ml/min/1.73m², which was lower than those with Blood stasis (35.11±17.16 ml/min/1.73m²) and Dampness Heat patterns (34±17.21 ml/min/1.73m²); p < 0.05. Conclusions: Common clinical symptoms of CKD according to traditional medicine are mainly related to the Spleen-Kidney organs. The root syndrome patterns include Energy-Yin dual deficiency, Spleen-Kidney Energy deficiency, Spleen-Kidney Yang deficiency, Yin-Yang dual deficiency, and Liver-Kidney Yin deficiency. The branch syndrome patterns often seen are Phlegm-Dampness, Dampness-Heat, Blood stasis, and Water-Dampness. Patients with Spleen-Kidney Yang deficiency and Yin-Yang dual deficiency have lower GFR compared to other root syndrome patterns, and those with Water-Dampness have lower GFR than those with Blood stasis and Dampness-Heat patterns

INITIAL EVALUATION OF THERAPEUTIC EFFICACY OF “KHI GIAO CUU” ON PATIENTS WITH LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS

Lưu Trường Thanh Hưng, Hoàng Văn Hiếu — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Objectives: To initially evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and side effects of the “Khi giao cuu” in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms at the Acupuncture and Health Preservation Department. Materials and methods: Patients at the Acupuncture and Health Preservation Department, Military Institute of Traditional Medicine with lower urinary tract symptoms from November 2022 to March 2023 were included. A descriptive prospective study, open clinical trial was used, and the comparison was conducted before and after treatment. Results: A total of 17 patients with lower urinary tract symptoms were included in this study. In which, patients aged less than 50 accounted for 29.4%, those aged 50-69 accounted for 52.9% and those aged 70 and older accounted for 17.7%. Regarding gender, men accounted for 58.8% and women accounted for 41.2%. After 2 courses of treatment, the total rate of good therapeutic efficacy according to subjective symptoms accounted for 94.1%, the total rate of significant improvement according to the LUTS and UDI-6 scales was 88.2% and 94.1%, respectively. During the procedure, 2 patients had mild side effects, accounting for 11.8%, and these effects disappeared without any intervention after about 30 minutes to 1 hour of rest. Conclusions: “Khi giao cuu” has high safety and good therapeutic efficacy in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms, and needs to be expanded with a larger sample size to have a comprehensive conclusion and clinical application.

EVALUATION OF THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS OF “TAM AO THANG” IN ACUTE RHINOPHARYNGITIS IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS

Đỗ Ba Kế — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic effects of "Tam ao thang" in the treatment of acute rhinopharyngitis in pediatric patients aged 2 to 5 years old. The results indicated that after 7 days of treatment, the overall efficacy in the treatment group was 86.7%, significantly higher than the 66.7% observed in the control group. The resolution of nasal mucosal congestion and the presence of mucus in the nasal floor was achieved in 90% of the treatment group, compared to 66.7% in the control group. Furthermore, the resolution of symptoms such as redness, swollen, and increased secretions of the pharyngeal mucosa was observed in 93.3% of the treatment group, compared to 70% in the control group. The rate of side effects such as vomiting and nausea after taking the medicine were low at 6.67% and no abnormal changes were found in hematological and biochemical tests before and after treatment.

AN INITIAL EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TILT TABLE ON IMPROVEMENT OF URINARY FUNCTIONS IN PARALYZED PATIENTS

Phạm Thị Thuận, Lại Duy Nhất — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Objectives: “Evaluate the effectiveness of tilt table on improvement of urinary functions and prevention of urinary tract infection in paralyzed patients.” Method: Group of patients with urinary catheter: 200ml of 0.9% NaCl was entered the bladder then collected output volume. Group of patients with voluntary urination: drunk 500ml of water then performed uroflowmetry test. Patients in both groups performed these procedures in supine position and vertical position (on tilt table). The symptoms of urinary tract infection (UTI) had assessed for 2 weeks in patients urinate voluntarily in supine and vertical position. Results: In vertical position with the support of tilt table, patients with urinary catheter had higher urine output and patients with voluntary urination had higher Qmax, Qave and urine output compared to patients in supine position (p <0.05). After 2 weeks of UTI assessment, there were 40% of patient urinate voluntarily in supine position had symptoms of UTI; the amount of white blood cells and neutrophils tended to elevate. There was no symptom of UTI in patients urinate voluntarily in vertical position. Conclusion: Tilt table showed initial effectiveness in improving urinary functions and preventing UTI in paralyzed patients.

EFFECTIVENESS OF THE “A1-PD” DEVICE FOR STAFF WEARING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHILE PERFORMING COVID-19 PREVENTION DUTIES IN HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS

Nguyễn Vinh Quốc, Chu Hồng Lập — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The research and development of the A1-PD cooling device to support healthcare workers in combating the Covid-19 pandemic is of great significance, particularly in the harsh working conditions with protective suits during the summer of 2021. The A1-PD device utilizes the cooling principle of dry ice and a fan, helping to create a cool airflow inside the protective suit without affecting the user's activities. This device is easy to use, lightweight, and can operate continuously for at least 8 hours, enough for a full shift. Test results show that the A1-PD device helps lower the temperature inside the protective suit, with a temperature difference of -3.77°C after 60 minutes and -3.44°C after 120 minutes compared to the external environment. User satisfaction is very high, with 90% rating the device as effective throughout the shift. However, some users reported feeling restricted when bending down, indicating a need for improvement in future versions. The A1-PD device not only improves working conditions but also helps protect healthcare workers' health, ensuring they can complete their tasks in hot conditions without encountering serious health issues.

THAP TAM PHUONG GIA GIAM OF TUE TINH: A UNIQUENESS MEDICAL BOOK IN STRUCTURE, SYNDROME DIFFERENTIATION AND HERB MEDICINAL APPLICATIONS

Lê Thị Minh Phương, Nguyễn Tuấn Lượng — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Thap tam phuong gia giam (13 prescriptions and modifications) of Tue Tinh is a uniqueness medical book in Vietnam traditional medicine. The Nom version of the book is present in the Luc Bat Nom poems, comprising 1190 verses about 13 medicinal prescriptions originating from the books Thuong han luan and Thai binh hue dan hoa te cuc phuong These verses describe detailed information on the ingredients, preparation, usage, indications, and modifications of the medicinal herbs in each prescription. There is a revision in the structure of most of the prescriptions with the addition of available medicinal herbs, which exhibit adaptability and appropriateness to actually conditions. All 13 prescriptions have common indications for preventing and treating cold damage and epidemic infections. The selection of 13 prescriptions has many meanings regarding eradicating the disease from the perspective of Eastern philosophy, Buddhism, and traditional medicine. Thap tam phuong gia giam is not only a medical document describing treatment experiences; it has many characteristics of a guideline for treating and preventing epidemics in the 14th century.

APPLICATION OF “TIEU SAI HO THANG” IN CLINICAL PRACTICE

Vũ Tam Lân — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Tieu sai ho thang, a renowned prescription from "Thuong Han Luan" by Truong Trong Canh, is widely used in traditional medicine to harmonize the Shao yang. The prescription consists of seven ingredients: Sai ho, Hoang cam, Ban Ha, Sinh khuong, Nhan sam, Cam thao, and Dai tao. It has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, soothing the liver and benefiting the gallbladder, regulating cold and heat, strengthening the vital energy, and improving the body's metabolism. This prescirption can be modified to treat specific conditions associated with disharmony between the liver and spleen, such as hepatitis, cholecystitis, bone and joint pain, and neurological disorders. Variations of Tieu sai ho thang, such as Sai ho gia que chi thang, Sai ho gia thuoc duoc thang, and Sai ho que chi can khuong thang, are used based on symptoms and disease patterns. Tieu sai ho thang not only clears heat but also boosts immunity, balances Yin and Yang, and regulates energy and blood, making it suitable for conditions involving cold-heat imbalance, energy stagnation, and diseases caused by external pathogenic factors invasion. It is a representative prescription for harmonizing the Shao yang in Traditional medicine.

BOTANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF HOANG CAM (Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi) CULTIVATED IN BAC HA, LAO CAI

Đoàn Thị Huyền Trang, Trần Thị Liên — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Hoang cam (Scutellaria baicalensis Georgi), has been used as a medicinal herb for over 2000 years in East Asian countries and is recorded in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. Our study aimed to comprehensively describe the morphological and anatomical characteristics of Hoang camcultivated in Bac Ha, Lao Cai, contributing to the completion of species identification, reference, and providing data for implementing technical measures to increase the yield of medicinal herbs. The results showed that: Hoang camhas a tuberous root with few branches, young stems with four edges. Leaves are simple, opposite, lanceolate, with pinnate venation. Flowers are solitary, bisexual; corolla is purple, divided into two lips; 4 stamens, triangular anthers, superior ovary. Fruit is a schizocarp, with a persistent calyx. Seeds are oval, black. The root anatomy has a circular cross-section, with many layers of periderm covering the outside, secondary xylem, and abundant stone cells. The stem anatomy has a square cross-section, with convex corners, vascular bundles concentrated at the four convex corners, with sclerenchyma and thick tissue protecting the bundle apex, and abundant pith parenchyma. Leaf anatomy has a hairy epidermis, specialized parenchyma occupying a large area, and small vascular bundles.

RESEARCH ON PREPARATION AND INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF THE WATER DISINFECTANT EFFECT OF SKN TABLETS USED FOR SOLDIERS IN TRAINING AND COMBAT READINESS

Nguyễn Vũ Minh, Nguyễn Quang Hiếu — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Objectives: Develop a preparation process and initially evaluate the antiseptic effect on tap water and river and lake water of SKN tablets used for soldiers in training and combat readiness. Methods: Research on the preparation and development of basic standards for SKN tablets containing 3.5 mg of sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC); Initial evaluation of the water disinfection effect (E. coli, coliform) on tap water and river and lake water of SKN tablets. Results: Evaluated and selected the formula for preparing SKN tablets including NaDCC 3.5 mg, Sodium starch glyconate 19.2 mg, Sodium carbonate 64 mg, Mannitol 218.9 mg, Talc 9.6 mg, Magnesium stearate 3, 2 mg, Aerosil 1.6 mg; SKN tablets have the effect of killing E. coli and coliform bacteria on 3 water samples (tap water, river water and lake water). Conclusion: The preparation process has been developed and initially evaluated the water disinfection effect of SKN tablets.

PRE-CLINICAL RESEARCH ACTIVITY IN THE CHARACTERISTIC FEATURE OF THE CHAIN OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE RESEARCH

Phạm Xuân Phong, Đinh Thanh Hà, Nguyễn Văn Cường — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Military Institute of Traditional Medicine (MITM) is a leading scientific institution of traditional medicine, developed according to the combined model of 4 organizations: Institute - School - Hospital - Factory. The characteristic feature of the chain of traditional medicine research activities at MITM is the synchronous organization in 03 modules (traditional medical formulation research - pre-clinical research - clinical research). Research results of each module contribute added value and increase the scientific contents of the final output products; in which, pre-clinical research activity plays a very important role. In the coming time, MITM will focus on some of the following breakthroughs: developing the organization, human resources and professional qualifications for the pre-clinical research activity to meet national and international standards.

A STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF MO SINH CO PLUS OINTMENT ON GENERAL CONDITION AND HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS IN EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS

Nguyễn Văn Cường, Phạm Thị Phượng, Vũ Đình Hoàn, Văn Khắc Tuyên — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Objectives: To evaluate the effect of Mo sinh co plus according to the route of application on the skin on the general state and hematological indicators in practice. Methods: White rats were continuously lubricated with Mo sinh co plus declared levels of 0.5 g/kg/day and 2.0 g/kg/day for 12 consecutive weeks. Evaluation of the general status, body weight and hematopoietic function of rats at the time points before applying the drug, after 6 weeks and 12 weeks of applying the drug. Results: The results of the study showed that Mo sinh co plus applied topically on the skin claimed to be 0.5 g/kg/day and 2.0 g/kg/day continuously for 12 weeks without affecting the general condition, Weighted numbers and unique serum student numbers in white rats.

INVESTIGATION OF THE ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL MENTHA ARVENSIS L. CV. DL97 GROWN ACCORDING TO GACP-WHO GUIDELINES IN HANOI

Trần Văn Lộc, Tô Minh Tú, Nguyễn Thị Thuỷ — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study investigates the antibacterial potential of peppermint essential oil against three standard microbial strains: Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli using the disc diffusion method. The results showed that all five samples of peppermint essential oil exhibited antibacterial activity against the three tested bacterial strains, with the antibacterial activity ranking as follows: Bh100 < Bh50 < Bh01 < Bh25 < BhGACP-WHO. The essential oil sample BhGACP-WHO showed good effects against all tested bacterial strains. For the two Gram-positive bacteria (B. subtilis and S. aureus), the inhibition zones for the BhGACP-WHO sample were 8.3 mm and 5.3 mm, respectively, and for the Gram-negative bacteria (E. coli), it was 6.7 mm.