Forest carbon markets have demonstrated numerous benefits across economic, social, and environmental dimensions, while also advancing sustainable development goals. This study examines the primary policy mechanisms and conditions related to the development of high-integrity forest carbon markets in Dak Lak province, Vietnam. Utilizing a combination of SWOT analysis and the DPSIR framework, the study provides a comprehensive evaluation of the opportunities, challenges, driving forces, pressures, potential impacts, and responses associated with developing these markets.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAcute pancreatitis is one of the severe complications of hypertriglyceridemia, which needs to be recognized early to provide appropriate treatment. Hypertriglyceridemia-induced pancreatitis has several causes, in which fertilization (IVF) is a rare etiology that is becoming increasingly popular. We report a 33-year-old female patient with a history of hypertension who has failed an IVF cycle and started a new IVF procedure 1 month before admission.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a primary cardiac disorder characterized by myocardial hypertrophy without increased afterload. This study set out to describe the cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging characteristics of HCM and to evaluate correlations of selected CMR parameters with echocardiography.
Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 46 patients diagnosed at the Vietnam Heart Institute with HCM and underwent CMR at the Radiology Center, Bach Mai Hospital, from July 2021 to September 2022.
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September 2024
Stroke presents a significant global health challenge. Despite its potential for cardiovascular protection, the role of vitamin C (VTMC) in stroke risk remains contentious. This study aimed to assess VTMC deficiency in stroke patients and its association with stroke risk.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: This study investigated the effect of simulation-based training on nursing students’ problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, and self-efficacy.
Methods: A single-group pretest and posttest study was conducted among 173 second-year nursing students at a public university in Vietnam from May 2021 to July 2022. Each student participated in the adult nursing preclinical practice course, which utilized a moderate-fidelity simulation teaching approach.