1.Efficacy of probiotic mouthwash in treatment of plaque-induced gingivitis
Khongorzul S ; Namuundari G ; Narantuul Ch ; Saranchimeg A ; Bolor N ; Khulan G ; Angar S ; Buyanbileg S ; Nyamsuren E ; Oyun-Enkh P ; Oyunkhishig Kh ; Bayarchimeg B
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;88(4):112-116
Background:
In the treatment of plaque-induced gingivitis, in addition to mechanical plaque control, the use of chemical
plaque control such as mouth rinses for a certain period has shown a positive effect on treatment outcomes and prognosis.
Aim:
To evaluate the efficacy of a probiotic mouthwash in the treatment of plaque-induced gingivitis.
Materials and Methods:
A randomized controlled clinical trial was designed for a period of 2 weeks on 45 systemically
healthy subjects between 20 and 25 years having plaque-induced gingivitis. The study population was divided into three
groups. Group 1-15 subjects were advised experimental (probiotic) mouthwash. Group 2-15 subjects were advised positive control (chlorhexidine) mouthwash and Group 3-15 subjects into a negative control group. Oral prophylaxis was
done for all groups at baseline. After the proper oral hygiene instructions, groups 1 and 2 were instructed to rinse their
mouth with 15 ml of their respective mouthwashes, for 1 min twice daily, 30 min after brushing. Clinical parameters such
as Full mouth plaque score (FMPS), Full mouth bleeding score (FMBS) were assessed at baseline, 2 weeks respectively.
Results:
At baseline, there was no statistically significant difference between the groups in terms of FMBS and FMPS
mean values (p=0.174, p=0.887). At day 14, the FMPS, FMBS mean values were significantly reduced by all treatment
modalities ranking probiotic and chlorhexidine is greater than negative control group (p<0.001, p<0.001).
Conclusion
The probiotic mouthwash was effectively used as an adjunct to mechanical plaque control in the treatment
of plaque-induced gingivitis.
2.The In vitro study on the effect of the bioactive fraction of Rhododendron adamsii on the end products of TLR4 signaling
Otgontuya N ; Badmaarag B ; Khashchuluun S ; Onon Ch ; Oyun S ; Tsogtsaikhan S ; Erdenezaya O ; Chimidtseren S
Mongolian Journal of Health Sciences 2025;85(1):239-243
Background:
Rhododendron adamsii (Sagaan Dalya) is a medical plant widely distributed in the Altai region, Mongolia,
and Russia. It is traditionally used for its calming, restorative, and immune-boosting properties. Inflammation is a complex immune response against pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, involving macrophages, fibroblasts, mast
cells, and neutrophils. These cells release inflammatory mediators such as nitric oxide (NO), TNF-α, and IL-1β.
In collaboration with the Russian Foundation for Basic Research, a project was initiated to investigate the bioactive fractions of Rh. rosea (L.) and Rh. adamsii and their effects on the production of TLR4 signaling end products
and associated protein activation. Previous studies within this project have shown that certain bioactive fractions exhibit
anti-inflammatory activity. Specifically, fraction 7.11 suppressed NO production and inflammatory signaling molecules
in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages, while fractions 7.46 and 7.52 influenced the phosphorylation of proteins
such as ERK1/2, JNK, and IRF3. These findings suggest the need for further investigation into the effects of Rh. adamsii
bioactive fractions on inflammatory signaling pathways.
Aim:
This study aims to evaluate the effects of bioactive fractions derived from Rhododendron adamsii on the production
of TLR4 signaling end products in RAW264.7 macrophage cell cultures.
Materials and Methods:
The study was conducted using RAW264.7 macrophage cell cultures and bioactive fractions
extracted from Rh. adamsii, dividing the experiments into three groups. After stabilization, RAW264.7 cells were stimulated with 100 ng/mL LPS. Based on previous studies, non-toxic concentrations of bioactive fractions (10 µg/mL) were
applied. NO production was measured using the Griess assay, while TNF-α and IFN-β cytokine levels were evaluated
using ELISA. Each experiment were repeated three times, and data were statistically analyzed using SPSS 25.0, applying
One-way ANOVA and Independent Samples T-test.
Results:
The NO production in the positive control group was significantly higher compared to the negative control. In
contrast, the experimental groups showed a statistically significant reduction in NO production, suggesting a potential inhibitory effect on TLR4 signaling in macrophages. However, fraction 7.48 reduced TNF-α levels while increasing IFN-β
production, but these changes were not statistically significant. Similarly, fraction 7.55 slightly reduced TNF-α and IFN-β
levels, but the effect was also statistically unsignificant.
Conclusion
The bioactive fractions 7.48 and 7.55 of Rh. Adamsii reduced nitric oxide (NO) production in LPS-stimulated macrophage cell line cultures, suggesting that they may inhibit TLR4 signaling. However, their lack of effect on
TNF-α and IFN-β production indicates that they do not influence TLR4 signaling mediated by these cytokines. Instead,
they may affect the final product output through other pathways or different stages of signal transduction.
3.To elucidate the action mechanism of Tumrinn Talkh-7 in liver’s smug po disease from the literature
Bat-Oyun U ; Ulaan-Оd Kh ; Enkhbold G ; Badamtsetseg S ; Lkhaasuren R ; Bold Sh ; Khurelbaatar L
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2024;25(2):18-23
Background:
Diseases of the digestive system are one of the leading causes of global morbidity, and liver disease is
the leading cause, accounting for 52.34% of 100,000 population in Asian countries. In Mongolia, cirrhosis
accounted for 32.4% of all liver diseases in 2019.
In traditional medical treatment, liver cirrhosis is included in the scope of chronic diseases and compared with liver’s smug po disease for treatment. In this study, we aimed to clarify the mechanism of action of Tumrinn talkh-7, which is widely used in the treatment of liver diseases, especially in the treatment of liver diseases.
Materials and methods:
In our study, we used the book named “Oral Instruction Tantra” as main reference material and for research methods, we used the checklist method to list relevant information about the pathogenesis of liver smug po and Tumriin Talkh-7 traditional drug from the literature, so as to provide preconditions for further analysis. The pathogenesis of liver smug po and the action mechanism of Tumriin Talkh-7 were analyzed by theoretical analysis methods and the analysis-synthesis method was used to summarize the analysis results.
Results:
Due to the hot conditions, the blood heat will increase occur. Due to the cold conditions, food absorption is
impaired bad blood is formed in the liver. This is how Smug po disease occurs.
Tumriin talkh-7 traditional drugs should be analyzed in relation to the transformation of liver smug po disease.
Iron dust is treating heat liver smug po removed.
Calcitu-CaCO3 is clear phlegm heat.
Dracocephallum foetidum Bge. is cures stomach and liver heat.
Inula helenium L. is equable and cures all liver Smug po diseases.
Saussurea lappa L. is sharp, warm nature, regulating wind-blood disorder.
Trogopterus xanthipes mine Edwards is treating old liver disease.
Carthamus tinctorius L. is saffron cures all liver diseases.
Conclusions
Pathological blood caused by cold and heat factors leads to liver smug po disease. Tumriin Talkh-7 is a cold
drug with the effect of treating hot liver smug po disease.
4. A study to determine actual daily consumption of drinking and residential water for households in Ulaanbaatar
Zolzaya D ; Suvd B ; Amgalan G ; Tsegmed S ; Bolor B ; Soyombo G ; Oyun-Erdene O ; Altangerel B ; Oyunchimeg D ; Enkhjargal A ; Bolormaa I ; Tsogtbaatar B
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2024;208(2):39-47
Introduction :
Water is a vital resource for human existence and is essential for daily food processing, preparation,
washing, hygiene, and sanitation. Furthermore, providing the population with safe drinking water is one
of the pressing problems of the world and some regions.
In recent years, population density and the scale of commercial and industrial activities, as well as clean
and dirty water consumption were increased in the capital city. As a result of these, ground and surface
water resources are becoming scarce and polluted.
Therefore, assessment of daily drinking and residential water consumption of Ulaanbaatar should be
determined to use drinking water properly in daily life and water loss. This study assessed the actual
amount of households’ daily water consumption.
Goal:
The purpose of this study is to determine the daily consumption of drinking water for households in ger
areas and apartments in Ulaanbaatar.
Materials and Method:
This study covers 30 households in ger areas and 15 apartment households, in Ulaanbaatar.
Household members performed 6-10 types of measurements every day, within 7 days. As a result of
these measurements, actual consumption of water quantity used for drinking and household purposes
was calculated. Statistical analysis was done by SPSS Version 21 to calculate the true probability of
difference between parameters.
Result:
67.9% of the households in the ger areas were 4-5 family members. The average daily household
consumption of drinking and domestic water were 68.3 ± 3.57 L (95% 61.3-75.3), the minimum
consumption was 12 L, and the maximum was 227 L. Average of the household water consumption
water was 97.6-108.9 liters during the weekends, and water consumption was statistically higher than
weekdays (p=0.001; p=0.01).
The water consumption of residential households with 3 family members accounted for the majority
(30.8%) in this study. The average daily consumption of drinking and domestic water was 297.67±19.7
liters. There was no statistically significant difference (p=0.96) in week. The average daily water
consumption including drinking and residential was 270.3-335.97 L.
The total daily drinking and residential water consumption per person was 15.57 L for households in ger areas and 90 L for apartment households. Calculating the daily water consumption of households in ger areas, 60.3% of it is used for laundry, washing dishes, food preparation, washing face and hands, and clothes, 31% for drinking, and 8.7% for outdoor water use. While apartment households, approximately 94.1%, were used for household and 5.9% for drinking purposes.
Research ethics approval :
This study was discussed at the meeting of the Academic Council of the National Center for Public
Health. In addition, this study was carried out according to the methods and methods discussed and
approved at the meeting of the Medical Ethics Control Committee of the Ministry of Health (Resolution
No. 08).
Conclusion
The total daily consumption of drinking and residential water per person were 15.57 litres for the
households in the ger areas and 90 litres for the apartment households. It implies that it does not exceed
the WHO recommendations
5.Effects of some syrups on citric acid induced cough in rat
Munkh-Erdene R ; Davaasambuu V ; Bat-Oyun U ; Ahsholpan B ; Badamtsetseg S ; LKhaasuren R ; Hurelbaatar L
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2023;23(2):20-25
Abstract:
In Mongolia, flu and flu-like diseases affect many people, and pneumonia is a public health concern. Therefore, we have an urgent need to research and develop a new medicinal syrup to replace imported products using raw materials grown in Mongolia and to compare it with similar products. There are imported cough syrup products on the pharmaceutical market of Mongolia, but there are domestic pharmaceutical products. Moreover, there is limited research data on cough relief. The main goal of the research team is to compare the experimentally obtained syrup containing Plantago asiatica L, Malva Sylvestris L. and syrup containing Plantago major L. Juice, honey that produced by Monos Pharm LLC whish the cough relieving drug Gerbion syrup.
Material and methods:
The vivarium of the pharmacology laboratory, Drug research institute,
TPC7062Ti mark IVC system (Shanghai Pretty Industries Co.,Ltd, China) in a special environment
with one care and one feeding regimen (Lab Mice Diet, Constant Formula Balanced Nutrition,
Jiangsu Xietong Pharmaceutical Bio- Engineering Co., LTD, China, www.jsxtsw.com ) used 64
non-WISTAR white rats weighing 180-218 g. Experimental rats were smoked with an aerosol of
17% citric acid aqueous solution for 5 minutes. The statistical processing of the research results
was done using the One-Way ANOVA/Multiple comparisons data of the GraphPad Prism 8 program.
Results and conclusion
Expressing the number of coughs produced in the experimental rats as
a percentage (%), the control group showed 3.95% cough relief, and the experimental group-1 by
48.4%, experimental group-2 by 71.1%, comparison group by 74.6%, respectively has reduced.
Experimental group -2 and comparison group for dry cough caused by citric acid 17%, it affects
the cough receptors in the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract and relaxes the bronchial
muscles (A and C fiber).
6.Assessment of secondary school indoor air quality
Suvd B ; Erdenetsetseg D ; Oyun-Erdene O ; Zul A ; Buuveidulam A ; Bilguun D ; Chinzorig B ; Suvd S ; Bayarbold D ; Burmaajav B
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2022;200(2):24-32
Introduction:
During this pandemic, overcrowding in classroom caused by a lack of educational facilities and poor indoor air quality are the main causes of respiratory diseases among children and adolescents. Therefore, it is essential to measure and assess the indoor air quality where children spend extended periods of time such as school.
Materials and methods:
This study covered four schools with old buildings and four schools with new buildings in Bayanzurkh, Sukhbaatar, Khan-Uul, Chingeltei district of Ulaanbaatar. We collected PM10 and PM2.5, carbon dioxide, air temperature, humidity, and microbiological count from chosen classrooms and compared to the MNS4585:2016 standard. SPSS-24 was used to do statistical analysis on the information gathered during the evaluation.
Results and Discussion:
The 24-hour average PM2.5 concentration was 64.3 (95% CI: 64.1-64.5) mcg/m3, which was 4.3 times higher than the WHO guideline value and 1.3 times higher than the MNS4585:2016 standard. The 24-hour average PM10 concentration was 85.3 (95 % CI: 85.1-85.6) mcg/m3, which is 1.9 times higher than WHO guideline value. In older school buildings, the 24-hour average PM2.5 concentration was 5.6 times higher than the WHO guideline value and 1.7 times higher than the MNS4585:2016; the average PM10 concentration was 2.8 times higher than the WHO guideline value and 1.3 times higher than the MNS4585:2016. The air temperature and carbon dioxide concentration in classroom was met the MNS4585: 2016. The average relative humidity of all schools is 24.2±6.5%, which is 14-16% lower than the MNS4585: 2016.
Conclusion
The indoor air quality of the school in new and old buildings was similar poor, therefore a variety of steps are needed to improve it.
7.Research on kidney disease in the scriptures
Gunjidmaa G ; Narkhand A ; Khaliunaa S ; Oyun-Erdene B ; Tuul Kh
Mongolian Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2022;21(2):23-26
Introduction:
Kidney disease is common in our country due to the four seasons and harsh climate. This article is discussed about the kidney health, causes, pathology and kidney on the relationship of other organs in traditional medicine.
Methods:
The study was processed using analysis and synthesis methods.
Results:
1. The root nature of the five vital organs are included in the yang character organs which hot nature qualities in five elements. However, some of the five vital organs will be under the influence of that place, as they will be located in the place of the “badgan”, in the place of the “mkhris”, and in the place of the “rlung”.
2. Kidney disease is usually caused by falling from a height, hit and injured, lifting heavy things, jogging and twisting your back uncomfortably, sit for a long time in a damp place, water events excess, eating too sweets that are heavy and cold qualities. In medical practice, kidney disease is accompanied by heart disease and liver disease.
Conclusion
In according to traditional medicine main theory, kidneys are a solid vital organ that generates heat and warms the lower body because of the high blood flow through its, on the other hand they are cold character which are in the place of the “rlung”. The kidneys are functionally closely related to other organs therefore, to get sick the effects of disease on other organs.
8.Hematological changes in peripheral blood of patient with covid-19 infection reported in Mongolia
Amgaa B ; Baldauren S ; Oyun-Erdene S ; Enkhjargal O
Health Laboratory 2020;12(2):15-22
Introduction:
According to CDC guideline, common changes in patient admitted due to pneumonia caused by COVID-19 are lymphopenia (63%), leukocytosis (24-30%), leukopenia (19-25%). Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), lymphocyte-monocyte ratio (LMR), thrombocyte-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) are important to evaluate prognosis of infectious diseases as well as cancer.
Hematological tests are important for diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of patient with COVID-19. Our study objective was to determine the changes of leukocyte, lymphocyte, thrombocyte, NLR, LMR, and PLR in imported cases of COVID-19 into Mongolia.
Method:
The data such as age, gender, and laboratory test of a total of 249 cases who admitted to National Center forCommuncable Diseases (NCCD) from March 11 to July 20, 2020 was collected from information system of clinical laboratory of NCCD. Peripheral blood tests were conducted by XN 550 which is fully automated hematological analizator of Sysmex corporation, Japan. Statistical analysis such as mean, standard deviation, probability range was done by Microsoft Excel SPSS -25 program.
Result:
Regarding to gender, 163 (66.5%) were male and 86 (34.5%) were female. Mean age was 26 with range age of 11-80. Statistic analysis on leukocyte (mean 6.38 x 109/L; P <0.000), thrombocyte (mean 283 x 109/L P <0.000), neutrophil (mean 3.33 x 109L; P <0.000), lymphocyte {mean 2.3 x 109/L; P <0.000), NLR (mean 1.6, P <0.000), PLR parameter (mean 141.8 P <0.000> were revealed. Leukopenia (<3.98) were in 17 (6.8%), leukocytosis (>10.0) were in 11 (4.4%) cases. Lymphopenia (<1.18) were in 14 (5.6%), lymphocytosis (>3.74) were in 14 (5.6%) cases. Thrombocytosis (>369) were in 21 (8,4%), thrombocytopenia (<163) were in 4(1.6%) cases. Neutropenia (<1.56) were in 14 (5.6%) neutrophilia (>6.13) were in 15 (6%). The rest 220 (88.3%) cases have been determined no changes. PLR were 141.8 ±88.6, NLR were in 1.29 ±1.26 in 249 cases. Increased NLR and decreased PLR were in 10 (4.0%) and 114 (45.7%); increased PLR and decreased PLR in 31 (12.4%) and 28 (11.2%), respectively.
Discussion
Our result which is leukocytosis in 4.4%, leukopenia in 6.8%, lymphopenia in 5.6% of all imported eases ol"CO\ 1D-W. are similar to other studies. However, percentage of changes were lower than similar studies due to low rate of severe cases. It suggests, further studies clinical stages and severity of the infection need to be conducted.
9.Health professional’s knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on air pollution
Otgonbayar D ; Tsegmid S ; Suvd B ; Oyun-Erdene O ; Buuveidulam A ; Zolzaya D ; Oyunchimeg D ; Chinzorig B ; Amartuvshin Ts ; Enkhtuya P ; Narantuya D
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2020;193(3):54-58
Introduction:
Soum and family health care centers (primary health care centers) provide public health services to
reduce the negative effects of air pollution on health. In order to decrease the risk factors due to air
pollution, it is crucial for health professionals, who are providing health care services to the public,
to have the knowledge, attitude and practice to give an advice for residents on how to protect their
health from air pollution. The “Air pollution and child health” report from WHO recommended that
responsibility of health professionals must include knowing the latest information on air pollution,
doing a research, spreading the knowledge, educating families and community and learning from
them as well, proposing solutions, and finding a solution for policy developers and decision makers
in other sectors. Therefore, we conducted this survey with purpose to determine the long-term effects
of air pollution on population psychology and lifestyle and to evaluate the level of knowledge, attitude,
and practice of health professionals on how to protect a health from air pollution.
Goal:
Evaluate the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice of health professionals on air pollution.
Material and Methods:
In 2019, this study conducted a cross-sectional design and collected quantitative and qualitative
data. 88.4% of (n=532) health professionals from 48 secondary health care centers (SHCC) and 64
family health care centers (FHCC), which are agents that implement UNICEF project, in Bayanzurkh,
Songinokhairkhan districts and Bayankhongor aimag were participated in the survey.
Results:
97.4% of the participants agreed that air pollution has negative effects on human health. 99.5% of
participants did not know the Mongolian standard for the acceptable level of air pollutant particulate
matter (PM) and 73.1% of all participants did not receive information about air quality index. 82.1% of
participants regularly give prevention advice with the purpose of protecting maternal and child health
from air. The participants who worked for more than 21 years and who are older than 51 years old
were more likely to give advice (p<0.05). As for the reasons for not giving advice about air pollution
for protecting the maternal and child health, 29.2% of participants answered the service time is not
enough, and 22.9% mentioned the lack of knowledge and information. 30.5% (162) of participants were not satisfied with their skill to give an advice on how to protect maternal and child health from
air pollution. 86.8% of participants indicated that they did not receive proper training on air pollution
and prevention from air pollution.
Conclusion
There is a need to provide training and information on how to protect maternal and child health from
air pollution for health professionals.
10.The result of measured household indoor air quality, Ulaanbaatar, 2020
Oyun-Erdene O ; Tsegmed S ; Buuveidulam A ; Bolor B ; Bataa Ch ; Narantuya D ; Suvd B
Mongolian Medical Sciences 2020;194(4):74-83
Introduction:
Beginning 15 May 2019, the consumption of raw coal in Ulaanbaatar has been replaced by the
consumption of briquette fuel for the improvement of air quality according to Governmental Resolution
No.62 adopted in 2018. Since after this resolution has been in placed the number of CO poisoning
has been increased as of 18 December 2019, nine persons were died and 1394 people get a health
care service due to CO poisoning. However, it has been not been assessed briquette affect to the
indoor air quality and its health impact. Thus, it is need urge to define the indoor air quality effect of
briquette and its heath impact.
Goal:
To assess the indoor air quality of the household using the “improved briquette” and identify the
causes of the risk.
Material and Method:
This a cross-sectional survey, conducted from January 31, 2020 to April 31, 2020, data were obtained
by quantitative, qualitative (observation, interview) and direct indoor air quality measurement. The
survey sampling frame was 40 households in central 6 districts of Ulaanbaatar that used improved
fuels (20 households with a history of carbon monoxide poisoning and 20 households that were not
affected), and 14 households in the Nalaikh district that used raw coal, in total of 54 households were
participated. Indoor air quality was measured by PM2.5, PM10, CO, SO2, NO2, and microclimate per
household for 24 hours during a week.
The statistical data analysis was done by the SPSS-23 program and preformed required parametric
and non-parametric tests. The normality of the data was checked by the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test.
The most of data was not normally distributed. So, thus we used median and used relevant non-parametric tests. The average level of microclimate indicators, and air quality indicators were defined
as mean, median and its IQR and standard deviation. The 95% confidence intervals of mean and
frequencies were determined and used to differentiate group differences.
The Ethical permission to start the survey was approved by the 2nd meeting of the Ministry of Health
on February 4, 2020. The committee was reviewed and approved the research methodology based on
whether data collection technique and tools are considered the ethical issues, and whether provided
accurate information for make decisions to enroll to the survey for respondents.
Results:
According to the health statistic, from October 2, 2019 to March 31, 2020, a total of 2,768 people from 837 households were exposed to carbon monoxide poisoning. Of the total reported cases, 10 were
drunk, and 2 were due to other disease complications, and a total of 2,756 cases were confirmed
diagnosis as carbon monoxide poisoning.
Emissions of CO were recorded every 15 seconds and the results were calculated by conducting
continuous measurements per household for 24 hours a week. The level of CO emitted into the
indoor environment of households exposed by carbon monoxide had increased during the following
time from 7 am to 9 am in the morning, from 13 pm to 15 pm, from 18 pm to 20 pm in the evening, and
from 22 pm to 24 pm at night. During this period of time, the indoor air CO level had increased from
the WHO mild poisoning recommendation level.
Conclusion
It has been defined that the carbon monoxide emits to the indoor air households which are using an
improved fuel according to measurement the 30 minutes, 31-60 minutes, and 61-120 minutes after
burning.
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