1.Development of Desing of Denture and Treatment Issues
Nergui J ; Odonchimeg M ; Purevjav N
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2009;148(2):9-11
Background An impotant step in maintaining smile to replace missing teeth. When teeth are missing, the remaining ones can change position, drifting the surruonding space. Teeth that are out of position can damage tissues in the mouth. A denture helps you properly chew food, a diffi cult task when you are missing teeth. In addition, a denture may improve speech and prevent sagging face by providing support for lips and cheeks. A partial denture is suitable for those who have some natural teeth remaining.While missing one and two adjacent teeth can often be best restored fi xed bridge or implant, partail denture work best to replace multiple missing teeth. Removable partial denture usually consist of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum- colored plastic bases, which are connected by framework. Removable patial dentures attach to your natural teeth with metal clasp or devices called precision attachment. Precision attachments are generally more estetic and cost more than those metal clasps. Denture with metal and wrought wire clasps are generally more fi t and stay in place much better than (provisional) denture. Objective The main purpose of this study is to develop of provisional denture. Materials and Methods This study has been used to study medicine. Enerel dental clinic served 1481 people whom they were made denture between 2003 and 2005. from those people were made denture with wrought clasp for 60 people. By experimental study, jawing activity test has been used by I.S.Rubinov method. Results Denture with wrought clasp needs was increasing gradually until 56 percents in 2003, 82.1 percents in 2004, 93 percents in 2005. A large number of denture with wrought clasp was made 32.4 percent of maxilla, 47.1 percent was mandible but this denture were used and suited for people 78 percent, 22 percent of people who made those type of denture did not and uncomfortable for them. Denture with wrought clasp jawing activity was 1.920.13 seconds and jawed things weight was1.89 0.1, lost of jawing activity was 2.691.44 (=0.001). Conclusion Method of denture with wrought clasp is simpler and nearly minted removable denture.
2.Aflatoxins in Food and Human Health Risk
Tserendolgor U ; Amarsanaa G ; Ganzorig D ; Unursaikhan S ; Gerelmaa L ; Odonchimeg M ; Narandelger B
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2015;173(3):44-49
Aflatoxins are the secondary metabolites of the fungi namely, Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus. They can colonize and contaminate grain before harvest or during storage. There are about twenty related secondary forms of aflatoxins, and subtypes B₁, B₂, G₁, G₂. These aflatoxins frequently contaminate the foods and feeds (Yu J et al, 2000, Imanaka BT et al, 2007). Aflatoxin B1, the most toxic, is a potent hepatocarcinogenic and genotoxigenic metabolites that have been classified as group I carcinogens by International Agency of Research on Cancer (International Agency for Research on cancer, 1993). Aflatoxin M1 is found in milk of lactating cows that have consumed feeds contaminated with aflatoxin B₁. Aflatoxin M₁ was originally classified as a Group 2B human carcinogen in 1993, but subsequent evidences of its cytotoxic, genotoxic and carcinogenic effects led to a new categorization of aflaoxin M1 as Group I (International Agency for Research on cancer, 2002). Aflatoxins can affect a wide range of commodities, including crops, cereals, oilseeds, spices, tree nuts, milk, meat, and dried fruit (Wilson DM et al, 1994, Bao L et al, 2010). Mongolia has been imported foods about 60 percent of food demands including wheat, flour, rice, milk, dairy products, peanuts and maize. This situation is required to study aflatoxin contamination in food in Mongolia. Epidemiological studies have found that dietary exposure to aflatoxin and chronic infection with hepatitis B, C virus are three major risk factors for HCC (Viviani et al. 1997; Hall et al. 2003). HCC as a result of chronic aflatoxin exposure has been well documented, presenting most often in persons with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection (Wild and Gong, 2010). The risk of liver cancer in individuals exposed to chronic HBV infection and aflatoxin is up to 30 times greater than the risk in individuals exposed to aflatoxin (Groopman et al., 2008). According to the WHO, the national liver cancer incidence rates was 54.1 per 100.000 population, the prevalence of HBV and HCV infection in 11.8%, 15.6% were respectively (J.Abarsanaa, 2012). This situation is a serous public health problem in Mongolia. Thus, we aimed to carry out the monitoring surveillance survey on the aflatoxin contamination level in some food.
3.Top aspects of strategies on prevention and control of mycotoxins in foods
Tserendolgor U ; Ganzorig D ; Unursaikhan S ; Amarsanaa J ; Gerelmaa L ; Narandelger B ; Odonchimeg M
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2016;175(1):74-82
Afl atoxins are a type of mycotoxin produced by Aspergillus species of fungi, such as A. fl avus andA.parasiticus. Afl atoxins are the most potent hepatocarcinogen and mutagen among mycotoxins.Afl atoxins can effects a wide range of commodities, including crops, cereals, peanuts, maize, beans,and milk and fruits. Thus, we carried out a monitoring surveillance survey on the afl atoxins level in somefood commodities. In early stage of this survey we tested a total of 112 samples of foods including fl our,rice, peanuts, maize, dried fruits, milk, and cereals. According to the preliminary results of this survey,59 (52.7%) samples of foods including fl our, rice, peanuts, maize, dried fruits, milk, and cereals’ sampleswere positive for a total afl atoxins (AFB1+AFB2+AFG1+AFG2). Although levels of total afl atoxins in allsamples were at permissible limits by the commission regulation of EU, the strategies for the preventionand control of mycotoxin are required in Public health system and Agricultural organization in Mongolia.Since afl atoxins is the most well-known mycotoxin ever thoroughly studied and its prevention and controlhas been most successfully practiced in various countries, therefore, this paper will focus on the strategyfor the prevention and control of afl atoxins’s mycotoxin contamination food in Mongolia.
4.Dietary exposure and liver cancer risk assessment of aflatoxins in foods consumed in Mongolian people
Tserendolgor U ; Gerelmaa L ; Ganzorig D ; Amarsanaa J ; Unursaikhan S ; Narandelger B ; Odonchimeg M
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2016;176(2):36-46
This cross-sectional survey was conducted in seven district of the capital city Ulaanbaatar ofMongolia, and border post in Zamiin-Uud, and Altanbulag province from March to December 2015.A total of 380 samples including 70 flours, 114 rice’, 41 various peanuts, 15 maize and maizeproducts, 24 milks, 6 yoghurts, 39 beers, 27 dried fruits and 44 herbal teas were randomly collectedfrom supermarkets, hypermarkets, department stores, factories, and bazaars in Ulaanbaatar city,and Zamiin-Uud, and Altanbulag province.HPLC (High performance liquid chromatography), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)were used for the total aflatoxins (B1+B2) and aflatoxin M1 detection.The survey found that (148) 38.9% of all analysed food samples were contained aflatoxins (B1+B2),and aflatoxin M1 were ranging from 0.0094 μg kg-1to 2.4μg kg-1. The levels of aflatoxins (B1+B2)were below the maximum tolerance limit in EU and worldwide regulations. Mean concentrationlevel of aflatoxins (B1+B2) was 0.17 μg kg-1 in all positive samples. Mean daily low and high foodintake were respectively, 63 g and 245 g. Based on the daily food consumption data, estimatedexposure dose of aflatoxins (B1+B2) was 0.16734 mg kg-1bw day-1 in individuals with a daily low foodintake, and 0.65078 mg kg-1bw day-1 in individuals with a daily high food intake (95th percentile). Theexposure dose of aflatoxins from daily high food intake exceeds the estimated provisional maximumtolerable daily intakes, 0.4 μg kg-1 body weight day-1 for adults with hepatitis B (Kuiper-Goodman,1998). Furthermore, estimated excess cancer risk values to liver cancer incidence by ingestion ofthese foods for aflatoxins (B1+B2) and aflatoxin M1were calculated to be 0.0448 mg kg-1bw day-1forindividuals negative for hepatitis Band 1.344 mg kg-1bw day-1 for individuals positive for hepatitis B.Thus, the findings of our survey showed that the potential hazard associated with aflatoxin in foodin Mongolia has not been serious. However, most researchers suggested that no level of aflatoxinexposure is considered safe.Conclusion: Currently, the levels of the total aflatoxins and aflatoxin M1 were lower than the maximumpermissible levels in UE and the USFDA, and worldwide regulations. Currently, estimated exposuredose of the total aflatoxins and M1aflatoxin through daily high food intake was risked in populationwith hepatitis B virus. However, in Mongolian population has not been excess liver cancer risk.
5.Total Aflatoxin Contamination of Various Peanuts
Gerelmaa L ; Tserendolgor U ; Burmaajav B ; Ganzorig D ; Amarsanaa J ; Unursaihkan S ; Odonchimeg M ; Narandelger B
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2016;178(4):51-57
ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the prevalence of the total aflatoxin in peanuts, and their concentration level.Material and MethodThis cross-sectional survey was conducted in seven district of Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia,from March to December 2015.A total of 41 samples of peanuts were randomly collected from the survey area, from March to December2015. An ELISA test was used for detection the total aflatoxins(B1+B2). The relative humidity andtemperatures of the storage areas were measured at the time of sampling the peanut.ResultsThe Frequency statistics analysis showed that 61% of all analyzed peanut samples had detectablelevels of the total aflatoxinat 0.05 μg kg-1. The prevalence of samples contaminated with the totalaflatoxins(B1+B2) were higher among analysed samples of the tree nuts, peanuts imported from China,and canned nuts (P<=0.01). Levels of the total aflatoxins were less than the maximum permissible limitsof 15 μg kg by the regulation of European Union and worldwide. The mean values of the storage relativehumidityat the time of sampling peanuts were higher than the recommended storage relative humidity incorn cereals (<13%). Furthermore, the mean values of the storage temperatures at the time of samplingpeanuts were higher in groundnut peanuts, cedar’s nut and peanuts imported from China than therecommended level of the storage temperature in corn cereals (10°C-21°C).Conclusion:The prevalence of the total aflatoxin in peanuts was higher. The level of the total aflatoxins were less thanthe maximum permissible limits of 15 μg kg-1 by the regulation of European Union and worldwide. Thestorage relative humidity and temperatures of peanuts may encourage the growth of fungi-producingaflatoxins. Thus, a national strategy for the elimination of aflatoxin in foods is needed in Mongolia.
6. The relationship between post-COVID-19 syndrome and the severity of infection
Odonchimeg B ; Gaamaa J ; Allabyergyen M ; Munkhbayarlakh S ; Sarantuya J ; Ichinnorov D
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;85(1):51-56
Background:
In December 2019, SARS-CoV-2 spread rapidly worldwide, leading the World Health Organization (WHO)
to declare it a pandemic in March 2020. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with symptoms similar to the flu, varying
in severity from mild to critical. Post-COVID-19 syndrome refers to the persistence of certain symptoms after recovery
from the acute infection. The most common symptoms, such as fatigue, shortness of breath, coughing, and headaches,
negatively affect patients’ daily lives.
Aim:
To investigate the clinical manifestations of post-COVID-19 syndrome concerning the severity of the initial infection.
Materials and Methods:
A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted between 2022 and 2023 at the Pulmonology and Allergy Center of the National Center for Health. In this study, we included participants who came for follow-up one year after being diagnosed with COVID-19. The severity of COVID-19 was categorized according to Living
guidance for clinical management of COVID-19 issued by WHO and the COVID-19 diagnostic and treatment guidelines
approved by the Minister of Health (A/549). Post-COVID-19 conditions were assessed using the 6-minute walk test,
Borg rating of perceived exertion, and Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS). The Chi-square and Mann-Whitney U tests used on
SPSS 26.0, with a p-value of <0.05 considered statistically significant. This study was approved by the Research Ethics
Committee of the Mongolian National University of Medical Science (2022/03-06).
Results:
A total of 185 participants were included, comprising 74 men (40%) and 111 women (60%), with a mean age
of 57.15±11.29 years. Among them, 90 (48.6%) had severe COVID-19, while 95 (51.4%) had non-severe cases. Clinical
symptoms, including cough, dyspnea, fatigue, headache, and myalgia, were statistically different between the non-severe
and severe groups. The median FSS score was 45 in the severe group and 38 in the non-severe group, showing a statistically significant difference (p<0.05). The median of 6-minute walking distance was 265 meters in the severe group and
282 meters in the non-severe group (p<0.05). The median Borg score was 2 in the severe group compared to 1 in the
non-severe group (p<0.05).
Conclusion
Individuals who experienced severe COVID-19 exhibited reduced exercise tolerance, increased breathlessness, and more pronounced fatigue than those with non-severe cases.
7. Result of antimicrobial activity of antibiotic encapsulated in liposomes
Enkhtaivan E ; Enkhmaa O ; Nyam-Ochir E ; Bayasgalan B ; Odonchimeg M ; Lodoidanzan A ; Unursaikhan S ; Enkhjargal D ; Baatarkhuu O ; Ariunsanaa B
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2023;205(4):3-8
Introduction:
The treatment of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections has become a pressing problem for humanity
worldwide, and antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections are likely to be the leading cause of death
by 2050.Due to the mutation of infectious disease-causing bacteria and the emergence of bacterial
resistance due to the improper use of antibiotics, the time and cost of infectious disease treatment
increases, and in some cases, it leads to an increase in mortality, so it is the focus of the health sector
in every country, regardless of the income level of the population. In addition, bacterial resistance has
a negative impact on public health, food safety, the environment, and the economy.
As of 2015, Mongolia ranks among the countries with the highest consumption of antibiotics in the
world, with 64.41 units of antibiotics prescribed per 1,000 people per day. Bacteria resistant to broad
spectrum antibiotics have increased dramatically, and among Gram-positive bacteria, drug-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become one of the most common and dangerous cause
Purpose:
Determine the external structure of liposome-encapsulated antibiotics and evaluate their antibacterial
activity.
Materials and Methods:
We conducted this study using an experimental research design. Phospholipids were isolated by
intermittent evaporation, antibiotic encapsulation by freeze-thaw method, and antibiotic sensitivity was
determined using standard strains by disc diffusion andmicro dilution method.
Research ethics:
Permission to submit the survey was granted by the Ethics Review Committee of the MNUMS. The
survey was granted in accordance with the rules and regulations.
Results:
In liposome-encapsulated antibiotic sensitivity assays, azithromycin and clarithromycin did not form
sacred circles, whereas doxycycline hyclate was sensitive by forming a 16 mm circle. Doxycycline
hyclate encapsulated in liposomes formed a 16 mm circle with sensitive results, whereas blank liposomes were inactive. When the rabbits were infected with a standard strain of methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus, the infected area was purulent 24 hours later. A cream containing antibiotics
was started at this time. A deep wound was recovered after 12 days after the pus was removed.
Nevertheless, after 24 days, the wound on the rabbit’s infected part healed and the hair on the scraped
part grew back.
Conclusion
According to the dilution method, liposome-encapsulated doxycycline hyclate inhibited bacterial
growth at 2-fold lower doses than pure doxycycline hyclate. In experimental animal models,
liposome-based antibiotic ointment has shown antibacterial activity.
8.Polysaccharides study of cultivating mushroom Pleurotus Ostreatus
Munkhgerel L ; Erdenechimeg N ; Odonchimeg M ; Mukhjargal S ; Mungunnaran D ; Bayarmaa B ; Regdel D
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2024;24(1):27-32
:
Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq) P. Kumm) is the second cultivated and most popular edible mushroom after Agaricus bisporus in the world. The fruiting bodies of these mushrooms have high nutritional value and are beneficial for health. Pleurotus ostreatus are an interesting source of bioactive glucans and other polysaccharides. This study focuses on the isolation and structural characterization of glucans from the fruiting bodies and stems cultivated mushrooms Pleurotus ostreatus.
Methods:
Physicochemical properties of fruiting bodies and stems cultivated Pleurotus ostreatus in Mongolia,
were studied using standard methods. Glucans were extracted and purified using the precipitation method
and Sevag reagent, and functional groups were determined by FT-IR.
Conclusion
The characteristic absorption bands of the water and alkali-soluble fractions were found near
1070, 1044, 869 and 777-769 cm-1. These IR bands are characteristic of fungal (1→3)(1→6)-β-D- glucans,
and indicating these fractions are glucan-type polysaccharides