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Central Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN 2413-8681 · Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences · 376 articles in the index
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Maternal group B Streptococcus colonization: Correlation between IL-6/IL-15 cytokine profiles and infection biomarkers for early risk prediction
Objective: To investigate the risk factors for adverse pregnancy outcomes in women with late-trimester Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization and to evaluate the predictive value of serum C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-15 (IL-15) as biomarkers…
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Geographic information system based analysis of the spatial distribution and epidemiology of anthrax in Mongolia (1964-2024)
Objective: Anthrax is a zoonotic disease that continues to pose a significant public health threat in Mongolia. This study aimed to conduct a spatiotemporal analysis of the geographic distribution and epidemiological characteristics of anthrax using geographic information system (GIS)–based methods…
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Clinical effectiveness of treating lower back pain through traditional manual therapy
Objective: This study was aimed to assess the clinical outcomes of traditional manual therapy. Methods: Patients between 16–70 years of age with lower back pain received a 10-day course of rhythmical vibration based traditional manual therapy. Scoliosis angle, vertebral rotation, and intervertebral…
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An investigation of adolescents’ emotional and behavioral manifestations and the factors influencing cases from Bulgan Province, Mongolia
Objective: This study aimed to investigate factors potentially influencing the mental health of adolescents. Methods: A population-based birth cohort study was conducted in Bulgan Province from 2016 to 2022. Emotional and behavioral manifestations in children were assessed using the Strengths and…
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Clinical physiological interventions to enhance the performance of Mongolian basketball players
Objective: To evaluate certain neurophysiological parameters of basketball players, analyze the effects of aerobic and anaerobic training, and assess the role of nutrition and physical recovery. Methods: Seven male professional players (aged 19–25) from the Erdenet Miners team completed a two-month…
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Polymorphisms in TP53, MDM2 Genes and Risk of Renal Cell Carcinoma in a Mongolian Population
Objective: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is one of the most common malignancies of the kidney, with genetic factors playing a critical role in its development. Among the key genetic factors, TP53 and MDM2 gene polymorphisms have been implicated in cancer susceptibility, but their association with RCC…
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Expression and functional role of LncRNA GSEC in oral squamous cell carcinoma
Objective: The current investigation seeks to elucidate the regulatory impact of the long non-coding RNA GSEC (lncRNA GSEC) on oncogenic mechanisms in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Methods: The expression dynamics of GSEC were systematically mapped across in vitro systems, including healthy oral…
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Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Mycoplasma pneumoniae Infection: Case Reports of SJS, MIRM, and Fuchs Syndrome
Objective: After lifting COVID-19 restrictions, increased spread of Mycoplasma pneumoniae has been observed in both adults and children, with a growing number of cases showing extrapulmonary involvement. We present reports of three cases: pneumonia with infection-related Stevens–Johnson syndrome…
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Prevalence of Occupational Diseases caused by vibration, 1975 to 2022: National baseline survey
Objective: Prolonged occupational vibration exposure can cause neurological, musculoskeletal, and connective tissue disorders. Establishing a national baseline in Mongolia is essential to determine the prevalence of vibration-related occupational diseases and to guide evidence-based policy…
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Impact of Booster Vaccination on Infection and Hospitalization Rates during the Mass Vaccination in Mongolia
Objective: Our study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of booster vaccination in preventing new COVID-19 infections and related hospitalizations among groups that received the primary vaccination series. Methods: Booster vaccination started on August 31, 2021, at recruitment in May 2022. By May…
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Development and Psychometric Evaluation of Mongolian Monosyllabic words for Word Recognition Testing
Objective: To develop a set of Mongolian monosyllabic word lists suitable for measuring Word Recognition Scores (WRS) and to evaluate their validity using psychometric function analysis. Methods: In the first phase, 220 Mongolian monosyllabic words that are widely recognized and commonly used in…
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Validation of the Mongolian Version of the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ) in Clinical Leaders of Hospital
Objective: Leadership is a critical determinant of healthcare quality, workforce development, and organizational performance. The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ-5X), based on the Full Range Leadership Theory, is widely used to evaluate transformational, transactional, and…
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Risk Factors of Delayed Graft Function in Patients with Kidney Transplantation
Objective: In Mongolia, since 2006, kidney transplantation has been performed regularly, with more than 400 people having undergone this surgery. This preliminary study aimed to investigate the incidence of delayed graft function after kidney transplantation in Mongolia and to identify the…
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Association between prostate cancer development and TARBP1
Objective: Prostate cancer is the most frequent cancer among elderly men worldwide and second cause of cancer-related deaths in man. Prostate cancer characterized a clinically heterogeneous and genetic alterations in cells play a pivotal role in carcinogenesis. A detailed understandings of the…
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The Technological Study to Develop Granules from Plants Used in Traditional Mongolian Medicine
Objective: To develop a herbal preparation for respiratory ailments from plants used in Mongolian medicine. Method: TLC, HPLC, chemical and spectrophotometric analysis were used for the quality and quantitative determination of biologically active compounds in plant raw materials, extracts and…
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Etiologic Spectrum of Optic Disc Edema in Mongolia: Clinical Insights from a Resource Limited Setting
Objective: Optic disc edema (ODE) is a critical clinical sign that often marks the initial manifestation of a vision- or life-threatening systemic disease, depending on its underlying etiology. This first Mongolian observational study defines the demographic characteristics, etiologies, and…
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Surgical treatment outcome in Malignant glaucoma: Hospital-based single-center retrospective study
Objective: To determine the results of surgical treatment for malignant glaucoma among inpatients at the Department of Ophthalmology of the First Central Hospital and to evaluate the post-operative visual acuity, intraocular pressure, and the usage of intraocular antiglaucoma drops. Methods: A…
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Molecular epidemiological analysis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from rural population of nationwide tuberculosis prevalence survey in Mongolia
Objective: Mongolia is among the 30 high-burden countries for TB and DR-TB. Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) offers precise insights into TB transmission, strain diversity, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which are vital for TB control strategies. This study aimed to investigate the molecular…
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Trends in Cesarean Section in a Tertiary Referral Hospital: Time-Series Analysis
Objectives: To analyze the causes and indications of C-sections conducted at the tertiary referral center and to forecast future patterns. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 25,311 delivery records from 2013 to 2022 at the National Center for Maternal and Child Health, Mongolia. All C-sections…
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Standardization Study of Aerial Parts of Iceland Poppy (Papaver Nudicaule L.)
Objective: This study aimed to establish quality standards for the aerial parts of the medicinal plant Iceland poppy (Papaver nudicaule L.). Methods: The anatomical structures of the aerial parts of plants were determined using microscopy. Bioactive compounds were identified and quantified using…