1. The evaluation of immunosuppressive regimens in kidney transplant Mongolian recipients
Sarantsetseg J ; Narmandakh G ; Bolortuya KH ; Oyungerel TS ; Batbaatar G ; Munkhbat B ; Nyamsuren D
Health Laboratory 2015;4(1):8-14
Background:However kidney transplantation has being performed in Mongolia since 2006, because of pre-transplant ensitization, ABO incompatibility, hepatitis B and C virus activation many patients are taken kidney transplantation in abroad. The transplantation centers use own immunosuppressive regimens.Objective:Our aim was to assess the immunosuppressive regimens efficacy and toxicity in kidney transplant Mongolian recipients.Material and Methods:We analyzed data from 96 adult kidney transplant recipients who had taken kidney transplantation in different transplant centers from August 2006 through January 2014. There were 3 kinds of regimens Group I Simulect induction with standard triple /FK506/CyA+MMF/AZA+steroid/, Group II Campath-1H induction with CNI monotherapy and Group III Campath-1H induction with standard triple /FK506/CyA+MMF/AZA+steroid/. We retrospectively collected the post-transplant first two year serum creatinine. The study was performed in 2014. The questionnaire was taken and blood samples collected for determination of tacrolimus through level and for other laboratory tests. The primary end point was the first two years serum creatinine, the secondary end points included rejection episodes, blood through level of tacrolimus and some laboratory findings.Results:The post-transplant first two years serum creatinine levels were significantly different in 3 groups. Group III showed similar results compared to Group I. There was not enough data of biopsy proven acute rejection episodes however group II said more rejections occurred. However participants said that rejection occurred in 15 (15.6%) biopsy was done only 3 (3.1%) cases. Blood through level of tacrolimus was significantly different in three groups. Some laboratory findings showed different between three groups.Conclusion:A regimen of Campath-1H induction with CNI monotherapy (Group II) may be advantageous for short-term renal function and cost effective but there were more rejection complications and increased creatinine. The regimen of Campath-1H induction with standard triple (Group III) may be advantageous for long-term renal function, allograft survival, but there should consider about infection complications and polycythemia. Simulect induction with standard triple could be best choice but transplantations were performed in experienced centers. The study enrolled few cases and cases which were performed at the beginning of transplant program so many things could influence on the result. The study was compared beginner transplant center with experienced centers. Longitudinal cohort study needed in the future.
2. THE SUCCESSFUL SURGICAL TREATMENT FOR ABDOMINAL AORTIC COARCTATION AND LEFT NEPHRECTOMY
Erdenesuren J ; Nyamsuren S ; Altankhuyag G ; Ganchudur L ; Demid-Od N ; Zorig TS ; Damdinsuren TS ; Badamsed TS ; Delgertsetseg D ; Jargalsaikhan S ; Batmunkh M ; Enkhee O
Journal of Surgery 2016;20(2):96-
Middle aortic coarctation (MAC), a variantof middle aortic syndrome, is a rare entity withonly ~200 cases described in the literature.It classically presents with early onset andrefractory hypertension, abdominal angina,and lower extremity claudication(1).A 30 years-old woman, Her systolic bloodpressure measures 180-200mm Hg and diastolicpressures measure 70mm Hg in both arms,lower extremity pressures are approximately70mm Hg. Her bilateral femoral pulses andpedal pulses are nonpalpable, but present onDoppler exam and CT-Angiography.We prepared diagnostic of CT-Angiographyand Aortography before operation. Wesuccessful operated abdominal aorticcoarctation by “Silver graft” Aortoaortic bypasson the middle aortic, left nephrectomy.She was discharged home on postoperativeday 7. Post operation is good. We werecontrolled CT-Angiography.
3.The contribution of field epidemiologists to the public health sector in Mongolia
Tsolmon B ; Nyamsuren Ts ; Dolgorkhand A ; Suvd B
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2021;198(4):47-53
Introduction:
Field epidemiology training (FET) was first established in 1951, named as Epidemics Intelligence
Service, next to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention of USA. At present, FET is conducted
in over 50 countries in the world and the training is based on the main principle of promoting utilization
of theories of epidemiology in public health practice and evidence-based decision making. Main goal
of FET is to strengthen capacity and infrastructure of the public health system and to improve people’s
health as a result of forming a core team of professionals, which will deliver public health services in a
particular country, survey any country-specific public health issues, and provide evidence.
MFETPs have been implemented in Mongolia since 2009 with support from Ministry of Health (MOH)
and World Health Organization (WHO). To ensure structural and organizational sustainability of the
training, the programme has been integrated into the National Centre for Communicable Disease
(NCCD) under the auspices of MOH and the trainings have been conducted nationwide. MFETPs last for one year, which includes 1-2 months of classroom training and 3-11 months of field internship by trainees. The training graduates should be skilled to use the science of epidemiology in studying
public health issues and to deliver evidence-based conclusions and recommendations.
Goal:
To evaluate of MFETP graduates’ knowledge, skills and their contribution to the public health system
Method:
We conducted a cross-sectional online survey link between October 2019 and March 2020 through
Mongolian field epidemiology alumni networks. Survey questions included demographic details of
participants, along with their technical background, level of formal education, topics studied during
epidemiology training, and years of experience as an epidemiologist. We specifically targeted FETP
alumni, however the survey was open to all people who had studied MFETP.
Results:
In total, 55 field epidemiologists (77% of all graduates) responded to the survey. Participants had
a range of formal public health and epidemiology training backgrounds. Of the total graduates, 19
(30%) are currently working at NCCD, of whom 3 are head of department. A total of 7 (11%) graduates
work in rural health centers and health centers, while 6 (10%) graduates work in the tertiary level.
In addition, there are 2 graduates working in the Ministry of Health. 80.6% (25/31) were involved in
outbreak-response activities and 93.9% (31/33) conducted operational research, 91.4% (32/35) said
that the surveillance analysis was conducted and 81.5% (22/27) performed fundamental researches
at least one times. One graduate had an average 3.7 study and analysis during the course of the
study, and increased to 7.7±12.4 after graduation. Particularly, the operational study (4.1 ± 8.7) and
the outbreak study (3.1 ± 4.5) have increased.
Conclusion
Our study has demonstrated that applied epidemiology workforce training must evolve to
remain relevant to current and future public health challenges.
4.НИЙСЛЭЛИЙН ЕБС, КОЛЛЕЖ БОЛОН ИХ ДЭЭД СУРГУУЛИУДЫН ОЮУТАН, СУРАГЧДЫН МАНСУУРУУЛАХ БОДИСЫН ТАЛААРХ МЭДЛЭГ, ХАНДЛАГЫГ ҮНЭЛЭХ НЬ
Sarangerel S ; Unurtsetseg Ch ; Bolormaa O ; Nyamsuren Ts ; Nasantsengel Ts ; Khishigtogtokh D
Innovation 2017;11(2):34-36
BACKGROUND: According to the United Nations, drug reports 2016, 250 million people
aged 15 to 64 an estimated 29 million of them have used drugs and narcotics. The United
nations states that the drug and narcotic manufacturing have increased by three
times in east 15 years. Mongolia is located between Russia and China that are the most
drug used countries in the world and it can increase the risk of drug usage in Mongolia.
OBJECTIVE: Study to knowledge and attitude about drugs and narcotics among the
high school, college and universities students in Ulaanbaatar. METHODS: The research
was conducted among the school, college and universities students and the analytic
research method was used in our research. 176 middle and high school students, 215
university students and 70 college students from morning classes were participated in
the survey. The survey research was used method of collecting information and materials
about the drug usage and narcotics. SPSS 17 was used for statistical analysis.
RESULTS: The highest point was 16 (n=1) and lowest point was 0 (n=16) and the knowledge
of drugs among the students was 8.14. Results releated that 7.8% (n=36) of students
have enough information about the drugs and narcotics, 62.9% (n=261) of students did
not have enough information and 29.3% (n=135) of them have informed moderately.
CONCLUSIONS: Exploring the knowledge about drugs and narcotics among the
students, 7.8% of them have enough information, 62.9% of them did not have enough
information and 29.3% of them have informed moderately