Volume 14, Issue 4, August 2025

  • Research Article

    Associations of Carotid Atherosclerosis in Type 2 Diabetic Out-Patients in a Tertiary Health Facility in South-Eastern Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

    Chidiebele Malachy Ezeude*, Afoma Marypaula Ezeude, Michael Chinweuba Abonyi, Henry Emeka Ikeabbah, Harriet Chinwe Nwadimkpa

    Issue: Volume 14, Issue 4, August 2025
    Pages: 98-108
    Received: 16 May 2025
    Accepted: 29 May 2025
    Published: 9 July 2025
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    Abstract: Background: Carotid atherosclerosis (CA) characterized by the thickening of the endothelium of the carotid arteries, is a reflection of generalized atherosclerosis and a surrogate for cardiovascular events. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and associated risk factors for CA in asymptomatic type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) out-patients at NAUT... Show More
  • Research Article

    Reverse Hepatorenal Index: A New Parameter for Detection of Early Chronic Renal Parenchymal Changes

    Atul Kapoor*, Aprajita Kapur

    Issue: Volume 14, Issue 4, August 2025
    Pages: 109-114
    Received: 14 June 2025
    Accepted: 26 June 2025
    Published: 18 July 2025
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    Abstract: Aim of the Study: Early detection of chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains a clinical challenge. Current diagnostic parameters often identify renal dysfunction only after significant parenchymal damage has occurred. This study introduces the Reverse Hepatorenal Index (RHI), a novel ultrasound-based parameter designed to detect early chronic renal pa... Show More
  • Research Article

    Role of Obesity and Diabetes in the formation of Thyroid Nodules - Analysis of Data from Bulgarian Population Screening in 2024

    Anna-Maria Borissova, Boyana Trifonova*, Lilia Dakovska, Mircho Vukov

    Issue: Volume 14, Issue 4, August 2025
    Pages: 115-126
    Received: 15 June 2025
    Accepted: 3 July 2025
    Published: 30 July 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.cmr.20251404.13
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    Abstract: Thyroid nodules (TN), obesity and diabetes affect millions of people individually and in combination, which suggests the existence of pathogenetic link between them. Aim: To establish the current prevalence of TN in the country and its connection with some of the risk factors causing the disease - gender, age, obesity and diabetes. Material and met... Show More