ASF outbreaks in Vietnam (2019-2024): insights and lessons learned.

African swine fever (ASF) is a contagious viral disease that affects domestic pigs and Eurasian wild boars, causing significant economic losses to the global pig industry. Since its first outbreak in February 2019, ASF has had a profound impact on the Vietnamese pig sector. This review presents a comprehensive analysis of ASF outbreaks in Vietnam from 2019 to 2024, focusing on outbreak dynamics, control strategies, economic impact, and key lessons learned.

Genotype Frequency of and Its Association with Paraclinical Characteristics and rs9263726 in Gout Patients.

: The allele is strongly linked to severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) during allopurinol treatment, and it has been associated with the A allele of rs9263726 (G>A). Paraclinical characteristics of gout are indicative of associated comorbid conditions. This study investigated the genotype frequency of and its association with paraclinical characteristics and rs9263726 in gout patients from Northeast Vietnam.

A Rare Case of Rapidly Progressing Merkel Cell Carcinoma.

Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a highly aggressive neuroendocrine tumor, known for its rapid progression and poor prognosis. It most commonly affects elderly and immunocompromised individuals, with variable clinical presentations that can make diagnosis challenging. MCC is often mistaken for other skin malignancies, such as basal or squamous cell carcinoma, or even benign skin lesions.

Impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Mental Health and Satisfaction With Life in First-Year College Students: Results From a Cross-Sectional Study in Vietnam.

Objective: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) represent a major public health concern, exerting profound and lasting effects on physical and mental health. However, the burden and specific impacts of ACEs among university students-a population undergoing significant developmental transitions-remain limited. This study aims to address this gap by exploring the prevalence of ACEs and their associations with mental health outcomes and life satisfaction among first-year university students in Vietnam.

Development and Validation of a Novel Stenosis Model for Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty Training of the Internal Carotid Artery.

Introduction/background: The rising demand for endovascular stroke therapy highlights the need for standardized training environments. Studies have shown the positive impact of simulator-based training for neurointerventional procedures. Given the frequent use of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of the internal carotid artery (ICA) in acute settings, specialized simulation training is crucial.