Thanh Dong University hosts international scientific seminar on sleep disorders
According to the Vietnam Society of Sleep Medicine, about 30% of adults experience sleep problems, and up to 90% of patients with depression also suffer from sleep disorders.
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Thanh Dong University held an international scientific seminar themed “Approaches to sleep disorders and treatment methods using modern and traditional medicine” in Hai Phong city on November 3.
The event served as a forum for leading scientists and experts from Vietnam and France.
At the event, experts presented studies showing that sleep-related disorders are becoming increasingly common, posing a growing public health concern. According to the Vietnam Society of Sleep Medicine, about 30% of adults have sleep problems, and up to 90% of depressed patients also experience sleep disorders.
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Experts affirmed that combining traditional and modern medicine can help identify the root causes of the disease, improve sleep quality, and promote comprehensive and sustainable recovery. This is considered a promising direction in treating sleep disorders today.
On this occasion, Thanh Dong University and the France–Vietnam Pulmonary Association signed a memorandum of understanding to promote joint research in respiratory medicine, sleep-related disorders, and combined Eastern–Western treatment methods.
The cooperation also aims to enhance teaching and training capacity and knowledge transfer for lecturers, researchers, and students; strengthen academic exchanges; and organize short-term training courses and bilateral scientific conferences.
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