1. HISTORY OF WESTERN ANATOMY IN MONGOLIA
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2013;2(1):47-
In the History of Yuan Dynasty, the 81st chapter of scripture “…Khubilai Khaan was established the Medical school in May, second year of Jun Tung”. This is certifying that first confidential hospital was formed in 1261 of public reckoning. In 1280 Mongolian State 5th article of law /one of the codes of law for 13th century were the hospitals /Military/ approved by State law during the 10-13th century, which had their strong rules and regulations. Doctor Khusekhui, a Mongolian nationality was printed the three volumes of book, which titled “Brief Practical Guide to Healthy Diet” printed in 1330. Also there are high needs to search theoretic creature about Mongolian food. Starting since 17th century Mongolian doctors, scientists were started to establish flow of “Four Medical Tantras” and based on “Astanga Hrdayam Samhita” written by famous Doctor Bagbat from Indian Auyrved /1500-1600/, “The explanation of Quintessence of the Eight Branches” his explanatory literature by Chandranandan, was compiled by sage Doctor, Elder Utog Yondongombo /729-854/ and Younger Utog Uoyndongombo reviewed again “Four Medical Tantras” during XII century. Study of personal history and works of famous Mongolian doctors and scholars is a tool for drawing historical tree of the traditional medicine. Of particular importance is period between 17th and 19th century which is a golden period of traditional medicine development. In this research project we identified the details of personal history of some scholars who had great contribution into the development of traditional medicine including Zaya Pandit Namkhaijamts from Oirad (1559), Lama Gegeen Luvsandanzanjaltsan (1639-1704), Zaya Pandit Luvsanprinlei (1642-1715), Lord Gombojav from Uzemchin (1680-1750), Arya jonlon Pandit Agvaanluvsandanbiijantsan (1770- 1845), Sube hambo Ishbaljir (1704-1788), Tsahar gevsh Luvsanchultem (1740-1810), Mindol nomuun Khan (1789-1838), Toin Jambaldorj (1792-1855), Luvsanchoimbal (19th century), Jigmeddanzanjamts (19th century), Ishdanzanvaanjil (1852-1906), Agvaangenden (19th century), Yondon (19th century), Lunrig Dandar (1831-1920), Choijamts (1860-1928). In addition, we also made observations on their works from the perspectives of theory, methodology and philosophy. Comprehending a science in light of its own methodology is important because then it opens up for observations from the perspective of other sciences and methodologies as well as creates new ideas.
2. SCREENING THE NEWBORN FOR DYSPLASIA OF THE HIP
Tungalag L ; Bilegjargal CH ; Uranchimeg D ; Ariunjargal B
Innovation 2015;9(3):55-56
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH) is a major health problem which can lead to lifelong handicapped condition of individuals if early diagnosis is missed. Cost for treatment, surgery and rehabilitation of these cases is much higher than that for prevention. According to Graf, hip ultrasound screening method is simple, reproducible, innocuous and can be performed by well- trained neonatologists. The purpose of this study is to determine prevalence and types of hip dysplasia by Graf standard screening method. A prospective study was carried out. Hip ultrasound screening using Graf method was performed by neonatologists at the Amgalan of maternity of the Capital city from January 2013 to March 2015.Totally 6154 neonates were eligible for the study and 50.9% of them were male, 93.27% term and 6.72% preterm, in 8.53% of babies, type IIa (physiological retardation of ossification)was found. Dysplasia or dislocation of hips (type III and IV) was found in 5 (0.08%) neonates. Babies diagnosed with type I on both hips were discharged. Type IIa cases were stopped being swaddled and reassessed after 4 weeks. Cases with type III and IV cases were all treated with abduction treatment or Tubinger. This study is an ongoing project. The implementation of the hip ultrasound screening according to Graf is feasible and can be performed by well-trained neonalogists in Amgalan of maternity of the Capital city.
3.Food poisoning infection caused by Salmonella spp
Tungalag O ; Enerel E ; Dagvadorj Ts ; Narangerel B ; Lkhagvadorj D ; Altantsetseg D
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2019;190(4):3-7
Background:
We aimed to study the etiology and transmission route of diseases introducing the modern, rapid and
high-sensitivity molecular genetic diagnostic methods for salmonellosis.
Material and Method:
In the study, we collected 680 stool samples and defined organisms of food intoxication by identification
of bacteria, polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and determined serotype and antibiotic resistance.
Result:
Salmonella spp was detected from the stool of 25 (42.3%) patients out of 59 outpatient clinic and
of 170 (27.4%) patients out of 621 inpatient clinic with diagnosis of food intoxication. In total there
was detected 195 salmonella spp, and out of this isolated Sal. typhimurum in 193 (98.9%), and Sal.
enteritidis was in 2 (1.1%) patients, respectively. We defined Sal. typhimurum in selected 32 cultures
and did not detect resistant gene DT-104 ACS-SuT by PCR.
Conclusion
As resulted in the survey, we defined 195 (28,6) Salmonella typhimurum among the 680 patients who
were suffered from food intoxication, and revealed fast foods, animal derived foods such as chicken,
fish caused the food intoxication. Sal. typhimurium not resistance to antibiotics.