1.Immunohistochemical diagnostics in stomach cancer
Gerelee Kh ; Avirmed D ; Tuul M ; Batbold Ts
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2014;169(3):73-80
Although stomach cancer immunohistochemistry is similar tothe immunohistochemistry of other organ, it
has great impact on diagnosis and treatment, such as its ability to reveal whether the cancer is primary
or metastatic and which treatment model would be more effective in individual case.
Lately, CK7, CK20 and CDX-2 immunohistochemical markers are commonly used in stomach cancers.
Stomach cancer prognosis is different in each patient, depending on several factors, patients’ health
status, cancer cell differentiation, and cancer cell growth. To evaluate these factors,immunohistochemic
al analysis is more effective and for this purpose they use Ki-67, CD 34, BCL-2, p53, Cyclin D1, andHer-
2 markers.The evaluation of HER-2 expression should be carefully carried out, as following:
1. HER-2 expression should be evaluated on minimum 5 positive stained cells. The evaluation criteria
aremicroscopic magnification and cytoplasmic membrane-stained pattern.
2. Other than the membrane-stained pattern must be excluded. HER2 gene evaluation (FISH) can
confirm the HER2 IHCexpression.
3. Usage of FDA approved antibody (4B5) has the advantageof increased sensitivity.
4. The algorithm for the evaluation of HER-2 expression used for breast cancer has 50% possibility of
false negativity if it is used for stomach cancer. Therefore, it is needed to beevaluated with another
specific algorithm. Because HER-2 2+ and 3+ cases can improve outcome with usingTrastizumab
treatment.
2. Needs assessment of faculties’ development on teaching methodology at MNUMS
Batbold G ; Baljinnyam B ; Khongorzul TS ; Batzorig B ; Oyungoo B ; Erdenekhuu N
Innovation 2016;2(1):30-31
Regardless the possession of any graduation and qualifications anywhere in order to train the doctors and medical professionals with the capabilities to work in any places there are the needs of the knowledgeable mentors to teach their knowledge, abilities and trends to the students in national, regional and international levels. This survey was started to determine the needs of the skills development of the mentors of the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences under the mission to make it as one of the best 100 medical universities in the Asia-Pacific region and in order to create the favorable environment to accelerate the development of the university and creating a team consists from qualified mentors and researchers by improving the trainings, researches and clinical favorable environment including the quality improvement of the activities.The total of 333 mentors from the 5 structures and 3 branches of the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences were surveyed to be developed by the University of Michigan including the use of the widely used questionnaires in the universities consisting from 7 groups and 81 questions to determine the needs of the mentors.The working range of the best medical mentors including their needs of the skills was studied. The 55.7% (50.4-61.0%) of the mentors included in the survey were told that the facilitation of the learning needed, 82.4% (78.3-86.5%) as the role models needed, 79.9% (75.6-84.2%) as the provision of the information is needed, 76.3% (71.7-80.9%) as 82.8% (78.8-86.9%) as the planning needed and 81.0% (76.8-85.2%) as the assessment of the training is needed.There is a need to develop the skills related to the 6 frameworks as the learning facilitation for the mentors, role model providers, information providers, resource developers, planners and assessors.
3.Inappropriate medication use among elderly patients attending some family health centers in Ulaanbaatar
Enkhchimeg S ; Batbold B ; Gundegmaa Ts
Diagnosis 2025;112(1):85-89
Introduction:
While 10 percent of global total population was above the age of 65 in 2022, it tends to rise to 16 percent in 2050. In the case of our country, as of 2021, individuals aged 60 and above comprised 7.7% of the total population, with tendency of an increase to 11.9% by 2030 and 21.1% by 2050. In 2018, a study conducted in Brazil, involving 573 elderly participants, found that 10.3% regularly taking five or
more medications. This highlights the necessity of studying polypharmacy among the elderly.
Goal:
To identify inappropriate medication use among the elderly
Materials and Methods:
The study was conducted by analytic cross sectional design. Furthermore, the study was conducted during July 1, 2024, to October 1, 2024, in Ulaanbaatar, covering 6 districts. A total of 12 Family Health Centers (FHCs) were selected, including one from an apartment district and one from a ger district
in each area. A random sampling method was used to select 238 elderly individuals aged 55 and above for females and 60 and above for males. From each district, 20 participants were selected, maintaining
a gender ratio of 1:1. Statistical analysis was performed using Pearson’s Chisquare test and multiple logistic regression analysis. The study was conducted after obtaining approval from the research ethics
committee of “Ach” Medical University.
Results:
Among the 238 participants in the study, the gender distribution was equal, with 119 females (50%) and 119 males (50%). When analyzing the primary conditions requiring for regular medication by organ system, cardiovascular diseases were the most common, accounting for 89.9% (214) of total cases.
Among the elderly patients included in the study, 68% were found to have inappropriate medication use. Elderly females, aged 85 years and older (n=6, 100%) demonstrated a statistically significant higher prevalence of inappropriate medication use compared to other age groups (p =.023). Among those with inappropriate medication use, 54.9% were females and 45.1% were males, a difference that was also statistically significant (p = .026). Inappropriate medication use was significantly associated
with the type of medication used for the primary disease (p = .001), dosage (p = .000), duration of use (p = .000), frequency of daily intake (p =.003), use of medications due to comorbidities (p =.000), and
whether the medication was prescribed by a physician (p = .001).According to multivariate logistic regression analysis, age (OR 2.31, 95% CI 1.25–4.29, p = .008), gender (OR 0.574, 95% CI 0.356–0.924, p = .022), education level (OR 2.03, 95% CI 1.21–3.58, p = .008), and pension status (OR 1.03, 95% CI 0.586–1.83, p = .904) were found to be influencing factors for inappropriate medication use.
Conclutions
1. Inappropriate medication use among the elderly accounts for 68%.
4.Laparoscopic cholecystectomy in surgical treatment of acute cholecystitis
Baasanjav N ; Batbold B, Bastuya ; Altangerel D ; Ganbaatar M ; Lochin TS ; Erdenebold D ; Gankhuyag G
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2015;171(1):13-15
BACKGROUND:Acute inflamed process in gallbladder stand no more in the list of contraindication for its laparoscopicremoval, although specifity of operational technics need to be elaborated in details.PURPOSE:The purpose of the study to determine feasibility and specifity of laparoscopic cholecystectomy.METHODS AND MATERIALS:Based on standard instructions three holes were punched on the front wall of the abdominal cavity forinsertion of fibroscopic instrument, Olympus-2008, Model-Uni 3, input-120/240V, 50/60Hz, 150VA. Patientselection included 108 individuals hospitalized during 2009-2013 in the department of urgent surgery, IIIShastin Clinical Hospital.RESULTS:Average ages of the patients were 38. Clinical diagnosis based on signs and symptoms revealed at thephysical examination confirmed by echosonographic investigation for final diagnosis. Specificity of surgicaltechnics were incision and infusion of large amount of antibiotic solution into the inflamed gallbladder at theinoculation; use blunt edge for inoculation of the duct and artery of gallbladder; switching to open surgeryin case of revealed massive enzymatic infiltration and adhesive scars.CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic cholecystoectomy is feasibility operative procedure having advantages anddisadvantages, requiring necessary preventive measures of the complications.
5.Result to assess management capability of maternity hospitals
Batbold Ts ; Tumurbaatar L ; Munkh-Erdene L
Innovation 2020;14(1):44-48
Background:
Healthcare organizations are successfully implementing quality management
system by forming legal entity, administration’s structure, arrangement and developing healthcare
organization’s structure, arrangement, functional standard, clinical guideline, rule and employee’s
moral principles. Implementation of accreditation system into healthcare organizations is proof
of accepted standard application. However, the results of healthcare paradigm shift outcome
is insufficient. Also researchers, citizens and policy makers commented that quality and access
of healthcare service began to worsen compared with previous degree of development.
Management capability index presents management assessment by score, assesses outcome of
organizational functions and give chance to measure capability of management.
Methods:
This study was performed at the Amgalan Maternity Hospital, Urguu Maternity Hospital
and Khuree Maternity Hospital. The study involved 480 employees of above-mentioned hospitals.
The study used 9 chapter and 90 criteria that was used in over 30 Mongolian Governmental
Organizations for capability assessment to determine management capability index of Maternity
Hospitals, using Cross-Sectional study method. In the study, a questionnaire with 90 questions
including organization management capability 9 chapters which are organizational goal and task,
leadership skill in organization, worthwhile structure and arrangement, organization’s motivation
and leverage, organization’s relationship and collaboration, organizational culture, resource
utilization, knowledge and innovation, organizational productivity, quality and performance was
used. Organizations capability index was estimated by assessment of each questions in scores 1
to 5.
Results:
Total 480 employees consisting of 220 employees working at Urguu Maternity Hospital,
125 employees of Khuree Maternity Hospital and 135 employees of Amgalan Maternity Hospital
filled the questionnaire. 46 administration officials, 75 doctors, 208 nurses and obstetricians,
105 caregivers and service assistants and 46 economic employees involved it. Organizational
management capability was 71.8, 73.6 and 93 respectively Urguu Maternity Hospital, Khuree
Maternity Hospital and Amgalan Maternity Hospital. It is obvious that there has necessity to
improve organizational knowledge, innovation, resource utilization, behavior, culture and activate
their organization. In result of studying doctors, nurses, obstetricians and other employee’s work
task management, there has relatively little difference of management capability index with
0-3.9% between Urguu Maternity Hospital and Khuree Maternity Hospital while management
capability index of Amgalan Maternity Hospital had difference with 14.7-20.1%. In the work task
questionnaire analysis, no difference was noted but administrative officials and service assistants
gave high assessment for organizational management. Regression analysis was used to assess the
relationship between management capability assessment of doctors, nurses, obstetricians and
other employee of Maternity Hospitals and the result was p<0.001 and r=0.89. It represented the
presence of strong association between those.
Conclusions
Management capabilities of Urguu and Khuree Maternity Hospitals which don’t
implement the quality management system have difference from Amgalan Maternity Hospital’s
management capability. All participants of Amgalan Maternity Hospital implementing quality
management system gave same assessment for their organizational management capability
index regarding of differences of work tasks.
6.Study of staff employee’s satisfaction
Batbold Ts ; Tumurbaatar L ; Munkh-Erdene L ; Erkhembaatar T
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2020;193(3):22-27
Introduction:
Studies in many countries have found that the satisfaction of medical workers is closely linked to the
quality and efficiency of medical services, as well as the satisfaction of patients. Satisfied employees
will bring about satisfied clients. The satisfaction of employees remains a key factor linking the
internal management and external management of an organisation. The World Health Organization
(WHO) Global strategy on human resources on health workforce 2030 sets out the policy agenda to
ensure a workforce that is ft for purpose to attain the targets of the Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs). Motivation of health care workers can initiate them to exert and maintain an efort towards
organizational goals. Motivation depends up on many factors, and job satisfaction is one of the most
important factors. Healthcare is a service industry where the overall service experience is important
for customer satisfaction and quality of care (even if in different extents according to the professional
at stake) and that the literature has been bringing about the pertinence of such a holistic approach,
this research was conducted within this perspective. Likewise, it is also known that there is close
correlation between the job satisfaction of health care staff and the total quality of health services.
Different groups have reported differences between the job satisfaction of doctors and that of other
health providers. Various satisfaction levels of health care workers, including general practitioners,
nurses and midwives, have been reported previously.
Materials and Methods:
This study was performed at the Amgalan Maternity Hospital, Urguu Maternity Hospital and Khuree
Maternity Hospital The study involved 480 employees of above mentioned hospitals. The short
form of the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire, with 20 items, was used to examine satisfaction
with professional life. The self-administered questionnaire was distributed to all people at their
workplaces. Responses of 4 (satisfied) or 5 (very satisfied) were classified as ‘satisfied’, those of 1
(very dissatisfied) or 2 (dissatisfied) as ‘dissatisfied’.
Results:
The study recruited total 480 employees consisting of 220 employees working at Urguu Maternity
Hospital, 125 employees of Khuree Maternity Hospital and 135 employees of Amgalan Maternity
Hospital. 46 administration officials, 75 doctors, 208 nurses and obstetricians, 105 caregivers and
service assistants and 46 economic employees involved it. In table, 87.1% of total employees of
maternity hospitals were female and 12.9% were male. While there had significantly difference for
gender, occupation type and worked year in this sector and workplace between 3 maternity hospitals
(p<.001), age and education level had no significantly difference between these 3 groups. The
proportion of health care staff satisfied with their work was 80.7%. The chance to tell people what
to do’ and ‘Being able to do things that do not go against my conscience’, and mostly dissatisfied
with ‘The working conditions’ and ‘My pay and the amount of work I do’. There was no significant
difference between satisfaction scores of health care staff according to age, gender, marital status, and
experience of profession. When the 20 items constituting job satisfaction were examined specifically,
the satisfaction score showed a difference related to profession. The midwives’ satisfaction score
was significantly lower than that of the others. In table 4, to assess employee’s satisfaction of each
maternal hospital: While the minimum satisfaction was assessed by employees of Urguu maternity
hospital whether salary is equal for work performance, the maximum satisfaction was assessed by
employees of Amgalan maternity hospital under scope of consistent workplace at 93.9 percent.
Conclusion
Maternity satisfy external and internal factors of employees are influenced. Maternity is
different, depending on the satisfaction of other working areas of employment.
7.Postpartum readmission rate
Odonzul Ts ; Batbold Ts ; Ariuntsetseg J ; Sergelen P ; Hangal Sh ; Ganbold S ; Munkh-Erdene L ; Erkembaatar T
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2020;193(3):28-34
Background:
Postpartum readmission rate has been increasing after both caesarean and vaginal delivery.
Postpartum diseases, in some cases with infection and anemia, result in hospital readmission. Also
it raises the issue associated with maternal hospital’s healthcare quality. There has lack of study
focusing on postpartum readmission. So we will study postpartum readmission rate.
Material and Methods:
112 patients who readmitted in Amgalan maternity hospital in Ulaanbaatar were involved in this study.
We used patient’s medical history to determine risk factors resulted in hospital readmission after
caesarean and vaginal therapy.
Results:
The mean age of women delivered by cesarean was 30.2±7.32 and vaginal delivery’s was 28.3±7.21.
34.8 percent of women who readmitted after vaginal delivery had 1-3 readmission days and 56.5
percent was 4-6 days and 8.7 percent was 7-10 days. Readmission day for women delivered
by caesarean was 1-3 days in 21.2 percent of these, 4-6 days in 56.1 percent and 7-10 days in
19.7 percent. The mean readmission day of women delivered by vaginal delivery was 4.73±1.61
(mean±SD) and the mean of women delivered by caesarean delivery was 5.54±2.34 (mean±SD). In
each category, there had 24.2-28.3 percent cases with lochia. Women who had caesarian delivery
were infected their scar with 24(36.3) cases. Renal urinary system infection had in 12(26.0) women
delivered by vaginal delivery.
Conclusion
58.9 percent of total readmissions cases were caesarean and 41.1 percent was vaginal delivery.
Lochia and renal urinary infection had influence in readmission after vaginal delivery. Also both lochia
and infected wound impacted on postpartum readmission after caesarian delivery.
8.Metabolic changes of overweight and obese adults
Yumchinsuren Ts ; Dolgion D ; Ganchimeg D ; Enkhmend Kh ; Otgongerel N ; Gantogtokh D ; Amin-Erdene G ; Bolor U ; Tegshjargal S ; Batbold B ; Shiirevnyamba A ; Tulgaa L
Diagnosis 2024;111(4):97-104
Introduction:
The worldwide prevalence of obesity and its metabolic complications have increased substantially in recent decades. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) indicate that in 2016, over 1.9 billion
adults were overweight and, of these, over 650 million were obese. Obesity is a major risk factor for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, steatotic liver, chronic liver disease, stroke, and some cancers. The global prevalence of obesity and its associated comorbidities continue to increase on a pandemic scale.
Aim:
To determine metabolic changes in overweight and obese adults and their related diseases based on some parameters of anthropometric and laboratory tests.
Materials and Methods:
This study was conducted with a case-control design in 2023–2024. There were 150 participants in
the study, 50 in the control group with normal weight, 50 in the overweight (BMI<29.9kg/m2)
case group, and 50 in the obesity (BMI>30kg/m2) case group. Subjects of three groups were matched by age (±1) and sex. We estimated anthropometric parameters and biochemical
laboratory analysis including glucose, lipid, ferrum, and liver parameters. CBC All statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 23 software. Categorical variables were described by numbers and percentages, and the numerical variables were characterized by the median (min and max) for the normal distribution, and mean± standard deviation for the non-normal distribution. The statistical
tests utilized were the Chi-square, Fisher’s exact, student t-test, and Mann–Whitney tests. Ethical approval for the survey was obtained from the Medical Ethics Committee under the Ministry of Health Of Mongolia in January 2023.
Results:
The participants' average age was 46.73±11.45, with 60% being women (90) and 40% being men (60). The prevalence of central obesity and fat % were 52.3% and 37.2%, respectively. Between study
groups, there were significant differences in fat% (p=0.004), central obesity (p<0.001), FBG (p=0.024), cholesterin (p=0.017), LDL (p=0.018), HDL (p=0.003), ferrum (p=0.010), АЛАТ (p=0.020), and GGT (p<0.001).
Conclusion
In overweight and obesity groups, the body fat, fasting blood glucose, cholesterol, LDL, and ALT levels are
increased. These changes often lead to conditions like type 2 diabetes, arterial hypertension, steatotic liver disease, and liver fibrosis. Therefore, it is important to develop plans for prevention, early detection,
public awareness, and intervention programs targeting obesity in the general population.
9.Association between rs738409 and rs2896019 polymorphisms of PNPLA3 and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
Dolgion D ; Yumchinsuren Ts ; Yesukhei E ; Baljinnyam T ; Enkhmend Kh ; Otgongerel N ; Gantogtokh D ; Ganchimeg D ; Batbold B ; Davaadorj D ; Khurelbaatar N ; Tulgaa L
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2024;209(3):3-11
Introduction:
The prevalence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)
has increased significantly over the last three decades worldwide, from 17.6% in
1990 to 23.4% in 2019. The development of this disease depends on many risk
factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and environment. The PNPLA3 (patatin-like
phospholipase domain-containing protein 3) gene is the most relevant genetic factor
influencing the risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
The PNPLA3 rs738409 GG genotype impairs adiponutrin function, accumulating
triglyceride in liver cells and forming small fat droplets within the liver.
Aim:
To determine rs738409 and rs2896019 single nucleotide polymorphisms of the
PNPLA3 gene in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and their
correlation with some parameters of anthropometric and laboratory tests.
Materials and Methods:
This study was conducted with a case-control design in 2023–2024. There were 150
participants in the study, 50 in the control group without MASLD, and 100 in the case group with MASLD. The PNPLA3 (rs738409, rs2896019) gene’s single nucleotide
polymorphism was identified by the RFLP-PCR technique. All statistical analysis
was performed using SPSS 23 software. Categorical variables were described by
numbers and percentages, and the numerical variables were characterized by the
median (min and max) for the normal distribution, and mean± standard deviation for
the non-normal distribution. The statistical tests utilized were the Chi-square test,
Fisher’s exact test, student t-test, and Mann–Whitney test. Ethical approval for the
survey was obtained from the Medical Ethics Committee under the Ministry of Health
Of Mongolia in January 2023.
Results:
The participants’ average age was 46.73±11.45, with 60% being women (90) and
40% being men (60). Among all patients, the PNPLA3 gene’s single nucleotide
polymorphism rs738409 revealed 44.7% (67) CC, 54.7% (82) GC, and 0.7% (1) GG
(OR-CG+GG genotype- 2.9, p=0.003). In addition, as a result of determining the
PNPLA3 gene rs2896019 single nucleotide polymorphism, the frequency of the TT
genotype was significantly higher in the control group than in the case group (48%,
31%, p = 0.042).
Conclusion
The frequency of CG/GG genotypes rs738409, and rs2896019 of the PNPLA3 gene
is higher in the case group, suggesting that they may be more susceptible to MASLD.
10.Association between serum cryoglobulinemia and clinical manifestation in chronic hepatitis C patients
Amin-Erdene G ; Gantogtokh D ; Yumchinsuren Ts ; Dolgion D ; Bolor U ; Otgongerel N ; Enkhmend Kh ; Ganchimeg D ; Tulgaa L ; Sarnai Ts ; Batbold B
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;88(4):92-99
Background:
The most common clinical manifestation of HCV infection, which includes both hepatic and extrahepatic
manifestations, is mixed cryoglobulinemia, which is characterized by the precipitation of certain proteins in the blood at
temperatures below 37°C (in vitro), aggregation, and deposition in the walls of small and medium-sized vessels, causing
vasculitis, which is clinically manifested by a triad of joint pain, fatigue, and rash on the soles of the feet. Cryoglobulinemia is commonly diagnosed in people with HCV infection, with a prevalence ranging from 10% to 70%. Vasculitis that
occurs when cryoglobulinemia is detected mainly affects the small vessels of the skin, kidneys, and peripheral nerves,
causing complications in other organ systems.
Aim :
To determine the prevalence of cryoglobulinemia in people with HCV infection, study it in relation to the stage of
liver fibrosis, and determine its clinical relevance.
Materials and Methods :
200 chronic HCV infected individuals were included in the study according to the inclusion
and exclusion criteria. After obtaining informed consent from each participant, a questionnaire was used to collect information, perform physical measurements, and collect peripheral blood samples. Complete blood count and biochemical
tests (liver and kidney function) were performed. The degree of liver fibrosis was assessed non-invasively (APRI, FIB4). The glomerular filtration rate was calculated electronically using the MDRD GFR Equation. Skin examination was
performed to assess the presence of rash, ulcers, and scarring on the shins and ankles of cryoglobulinemia. To determine
cryoglobulinemia, 8 ml of blood was collected in a tube without anticoagulant, and the sample was kept motionless for
1 hour at room temperature until clotting was complete. After centrifugation, the samples were separated and stored in a
refrigerator at +4°C for 7 days, and then at room temperature for 30 minutes, the precipitate was detected.
Results :
A total of 200 people participated in the study, of which 71 were men (35.5%), the average age was 53.39±13.0.
Cryoglobulinemia protein precipitates were determined in a total of 148 people, of which 50 were men (33.8%), the
average age was 52.95±13.0. Cryoglobulinemia protein precipitates were detected in 89 people, or 60.1% of the study
participants. Of the total study participants, 176 (88.0%) had chronic hepatitis C (CHC). Of these, 57 people had CHC
with cryoglobulinemia. Comparing laboratory parameters, the mean GGT level in the cryoglobulinemia group was statistically significantly higher than in the non-cryoglobulinemia group (p=0.039). However, when laboratory parameters
were grouped by increasing or decreasing, AST and ALT levels were significantly higher in the cryoglobulinemia group,
indicating more hepatocellular damage (p<0.000). Increased creatinine levels may be associated with the risk of renal
dysfunction. The FIB-4 index and APRI index showed a more severe degree of fibrosis in the cryoglobulinemia group
(p<0.005; p<0.000). Univariate logistic regression analysis showed that age was associated with the occurrence of cryoglobulinemia (OR=2.48; 95% CI:1.31–4.70; p=0.005). Platelet count had a statistically significant positive effect in multivariate analysis (OR=14.38; 95% CI:1.26–163.89; p=0.032).
Conclusion
The prevalence of cryoglobulinemia among HCV-infected patients was 60.1%, and older age and decreased
platelet count among infected individuals were associated with the occurrence of cryoglobulinemia.