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Cameron is set to undergo a chest CT-scan on May 28 to evaluate the recovery of his damaged lungs. The first scan showed 90% of his lungs were damaged by virus infection, but his lung capacity was increased by 20-30% following the second scan about a week ago. … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Critically ill British patient conscious

The patient remains comatose despite having a natural breathing rhythm. His kidney functions, cough response and limb movements have not been restored. The condition of his lungs has not improved. Doctors have reduced his sedation doses and stopped using muscle relaxants on him, adding that an accurate evaluation of his senses and mobility can be made only once the drugs are out of his system. … [Read more...] about Comatose British Covid-19 patient back on dialysis

“The Lao PDR has been managing the outbreak relatively well, thanks to improved communicable disease surveillance and response capacity over the last decade. It still needs to maintain maximum preparedness and strengthen the health care service system to be able to respond to any resurgence of COVID-19,” Ye added. … [Read more...] about Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia May 27

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam reported about 700,000 cases of acute malnutrition each year, of which about 230,000 were severe and required medical treatment, according to Huynh Nam Phuong, deputy director of the Food and Nutrition Training Centre under the National Institute of Nutrition. Addressing a symposium held last week to discuss the treatment of acute malnutrition among children as part of the draft revised Law on Health Examination and Treatment, Phuong suggested that health insurance should cover medical treatment costs for malnourished patients. She said malnutrition increased the risk of catching infectious diseases among children by up to 20 times. Children with malnutrition also needed more time to recover, and malnutrition had long-term impacts on children’s mental and physical growth as well as studying ability, she said. Acute malnutrition was caused by a decrease in food consumption and disease, for example, children often suffered from … [Read more...] about Health insurance key to tackle child malnutrition

Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam reported no new COVID-19 cases in the last 12 hours from 18:00 on May 26 to 6:00 on May 27, entering the 41st consecutive day with no transmission in the community, announced the National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control. Of the country’s total 327 infections, 187 imported cases were quarantined upon their arrivals, posing no risk of community transmission. … [Read more...] about Vietnam enters 41st day without COVID-19 community transmission