Mongolian National University

Deep Learning–Based Reconstruction in Ultra-Low-Dose CT of the Ankle and Foot: A Comparative Study with Hybrid Iterative Reconstruction

Objectives: To evaluate the quantitative and qualitative performance of ultra-low-dose CT with deep learning image reconstruction (DLR) compared to conventional hybrid iterative reconstruction (IR) in patients with ankle and foot fractures. Methods: A total of 32 patients (mean a...

Antibiotic and antiviral prescribing patterns among hospitalised patients with COVID-19 pneumonia in Mongolia: a real-world descriptive retrospective study

Background During the COVID-19 pandemic, Mongolia, like many low- and middle-income countries, faced major healthcare delivery challenges due to limited system readiness, resource constraints, geopolitical vulnerabilities, and prolonged border closures. These factors caused short...

Immediate Changes in Perceived Person-Centered Care and Technological Competency Following a One-Day Collective Training Program Among Mongolian Nurse Managers and Nurses Nominated for Managerial Roles: A Pilot Pre–Post Study

Background/Objectives: Person-centered care (PCC) and the Technological Competency as Caring in Nursing (TCCN) theory are increasingly emphasized in nursing leadership, but no published study has evaluated a PCC/TCCN training program among Mongolian nurse managers. This uncontrol...

Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating the safety and preliminary efficacy of autologous NK cells combined with T lymphocytes in patients with recurrent solid tumors

Patients with advanced solid tumors who progress after standard therapies have limited treatment options. SDH-Combi is an autologous cellular immunotherapy integrating natural killer cells and tumor-primed T lymphocytes, designed to address tumor heterogeneity and immune escape t...

Association between musculoskeletal pain and whole body vibration exposure among heavy truck operators in Mongolian mining

The mining sector in Mongolia contributes 22.8% to GDP and accounts for 72.2% of all recorded occupational diseases. Of these cases, 23.1% are diagnosed as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). However, data on diseases related to vibration exposure remain insufficient. Data were col...

Pilot Evaluation of ddPCR-Based NIPT for Fetal Trisomy Screening in Advanced-Maternal-Age Pregnancies in Mongolia

Background/Objectives: Advanced maternal age (≥35 years) significantly increases the risk of fetal chromosomal abnormalities, particularly trisomies 21, 18, and 13. Non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) based on cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA) in maternal plasma has substantially imp...