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Screening and Construction of Score Based Risk Factors Assessment Questionnaire for Earlier Detection of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus among Tangail Population

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  • 1. Department of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering, Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University, Santosh, Tangail, Bangladesh
  • 2. Molecular Biotechnology Division, National Institute of Biotechnology, Ganakbari, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka-1349
  • 3. Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199, USA
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Ashraf Hossain Talukder, Tel: +88]1818726279, Fax: +88]921 519]].
Abstract

Type 2 Diabetes [T2D] incidence rate is increasing alarmingly among Bangladeshi population. A very few data are available in Bangladesh for T2D disease. The main objectives of this study were to estimate significant risk factors of diabetes mellitus for the Tangail population and develop a valid and nonlaboratory based questionnaire to asses risk of diabetic incidence.

Method: A structured questionnaire was administered to 4]] respondents from the Diabetic Care Center of Tangail district. The most significant risk factors were identified using Binomial logistic regression and area under the curve-receiver operating characteristics method [ROC]. The scoring of risk assessment questionnaire was performed and a cut-off score was also determined with suitable specificity/sensitivity ratios.

Results: T2D occurred most in the age of ≥ 45 [69.5%] which made age as the significant risk factor. Other major risk factors are family history or hereditary [p < ] [1], irregular exercise [p =].[42], red meat intake [p < ].]]1], gender [p = ].]33], BMI [p = ].]39], and waist circumference [p = ].]37].

Conclusions: The final score based questionnaire could be a reliable tool for early assessment of type 2 diabetes among Tangail population.

Keywords

•    Diabetes Mellitus
•    Risk Factors
•    Risk Assessment Questionnaire
•    ROC curve

Citation

Fatima U, Moniruzzaman M, Jahan P, Al-Emran A, Ercanli-Huffman F, et al. (2019) Screening and Construction of Score Based Risk Factors Assessment Questionnaire for Earlier Detection of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus among Tangail Population. J Endocrinol Diabetes Obes 7(1): 1120

INTRODUCTION

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder, which is a foremost health problem in the world [1]. There are two major forms of diabetes, type 1 [previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, IDDM or juvenile-onset diabetes, an autoimmune disease resulting in the destruction of insulin- producing cells] and type 2 [previously called noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, NIDDM or maturity-onset diabetes] [2]. In type 2 diabetes [T2D], the pancreas is usually producing enough insulin, but for unknown reasons the body does not respond to the insulin effectively, a condition known as insulin resistance and after several years, insulin production decreases [3]. At present, the diabetic population number in Bangladesh is 8.4 million, which is expected to double by 2]3], according to International Diabetes Federation [Islam and Rahman 2] [12]. Moreover, [9]- 95] % of the diabetic patients in Bangladesh have T2D. [4]. But only a few population based studies on T2D are undertaken in Bangladesh which is not sufficient for proper management [5-9] and most of the studies done based on prevalence of T2D and assessment of different risk factors of T2D [1]-15]. To realize the risk of T2D many developed countries already have made an approach to identify risk factors of T2D for their population and from these to develop a score based questionnaire subsequently such as Australia [16], Canada [17], Finland [18], Libya [19], Qatar [ 2]], West Indies [ 21] etc. From the previous studies 16 risk factors were considered for T2D assessment in Tangail population which includes- age, gender, hereditary, previous health examination, use of anti-hypersensitive drugs, smoking, food habit, physical activity, body mass index [BMI], waist circumference, mental trauma, uptake of red meat, hypertension, heart disease [5- 15]. Similar studies also done for other disease like asthma [22] and heart diseases [23, 24]. Therefore, the aim of our study was to identify whether the significant risk factors from these 16 extracted factors are associated with T2D in Tangail population and from these to make a score based risk evaluation questionnaire from which it will be possible to predict the occurrence of T2D earlier.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS

Study design

First the population of Tangail was stratified according to diabetic or non- diabetic, gender and age. Then the principle of random sampling was used in each stratified area.

Study area and Population

This study was conducted in Tangail district of Dhaka Division in Bangladesh over a period from January to May of 2]12. Tangail was selected as a study area because it contains both rural and urban dwellers. The population of Tangail is 3253961 with nearly half male and female [5].]2% male] [49.98% female] [5]. Data from 4]] people with and without type 2 diabetes were collected from Diabetes Hospital of Tangail who came for regular checkup in this hospital that covers the different Thana of this district by purposive sampling process. An ethical approval was obtained from the Research Ethics Committee of Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders [BIRDEM] hospital [Reference no: BIRDEM/ Ethics/2]12/45] before distributing the questionnaires. After an oral glucose tolerance test [OGTT] which includes both a fasting plasma glucose [FPG] and a 2-hour glucose level following administration of 75 g of glucose, we selected 2]] people who were type 2 diabetic patients and 2]] people who were not diabetic patients. A diabetic patient was considered who had a fasting blood glucose level ≥ 7.] mmol/L and 2-hour postprandial reading of ≥ 11.1 mmol/L. Both men and women of 25- 86 years ages were considered eligible as type 2 diabetic patients and for controls. After selection of type 2 diabetics and controls, the annual face-to-face survey was conducted in the hospital. The exclusion criteria was previously diagnosed diabetes, severe renal disease, disease with a strong impact on life expectancy, and therapy with drugs known to influence glucose tolerance [thiazide diuretics, artery -blockers, and steroids], patients with type 1 diabetes who were confirmed by their general practitioner or doctors of that hospital as having type 1 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and pregnant women.

Questionnaire design

Based on a literature review a well-organized questionnaire was developed and tested with a pilot survey. The same questionnaires were designed for both type 2 diabetic patients and those free of diabetes [control group]. Sixteen risk factors were selected from the literature review and data were collected based on these risk factors. After the pilot study, some necessary corrections and modifications were needed for the validity of the questions. The questionnaire was modified and 14 risk factors were selected for the final questionnaire. These 14 risk factors included age, gender, BMI [body mass index], hereditary, waist circumference, red meat intake, smoking, mental trauma, heart disease, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, food habit [eating plentiful vegetables and fruits], physical activity [at least 3] minutes walking in morning and evening everyday including normal daily activity], and medication.

Physical measurements

Weight was measured in kilogram and height in meter to obtain BMI as the ratio of weight to the square of heights in kilogram/meter2 . Calculations of weight from participants were done by weight machine without shoes and any objects in the pocket. The heights were taken from toes of bare feet to head. According to the revised standards for adult obesity in Asia obese, overweight and healthy weight was classified [25]. Waist circumference was measured midway between the lowest rib and top of the iliac crest in meters by meter scale; where waist circumferences ≥ ].9] meter for males and ≥ ].8] meter for females were considered a risk factor for T2D [Chen et al. 2]1]]. Moreover, hypertension was also identified through WHO criteria as systolic blood pressure [SBP] ≥ 14] mmHg and diastolic blood pressure ≥ 9] mmHg or currently taking medication for high blood pressure. Zero mercury sphygmomanometer was used to measure SBP and DBP from left arm of participants while seated. Two reading were taken 5 minutes apart and the mean of the two was recorded as final blood pressure.

Behavioral risk measurements

A positive response for physical activity of participants was considered those who usually do walking or physical work daily at least 3] minutes or more. Daily, occasional smokers and nonsmokers were classified according to currently smoking habit of non-diabetic participants and previous smoking record of diabetic patients as a risk factor of T2D.

Statistical analysis

Statistical Package for Social Sciences [SPSS, version 14, SPSS Inc. Chicago, Illinois, USA] software was used to analyze obtained data for defining significant risk factors. ‘Risk relative ratio’ with 95% confidence interval [CI] of all risk factors was generated in the cross tabulation model. The significant and non-significant risk factors were classified on the basis of p-value that is described in Table 1 and those with p < ].]5 values were considered for the development of t h e final questionnaire. Significant risk factors were determined from relative risk ratio using the χ2 [chi square] test. Scores of significant risk factors were calculated on the basis of odds ratio [OR] with 95% CI in the binary logistic model. Age ranges were established to find the highest risk age category. The final questionnaire was compared with hereditary and age prediction of accuracy level of the questionnaire through Receiver Operating Characteristic [ROC] curves. A score ranges for risk of developing T2D were established on the basis of the most appropriate sensitivity-specificity ratio of different cut-off score points.

RESULTS

After pilot survey 14 risk factors were considered as variables for statistical analysis. Among these fourteen risk factors age and hereditary were more significant independent risk factors for diabetes. 69.5% of patients with diabetes were ≥ 45 years of age.

Table 1: The frequencies and significance levels of the all fourteen risk factors.

Variables Total number of Responde nts % of total Responde nts N=4]] Total number of Diabetes Patient % of Diabetes Patient % of Total with Diabetes Patient P value <].]5
Age            
>64 years 38 9.5 29 76.3 14.5 <].]]1
55-64 years 72 18 45 62.5 22.5 <].]]1
45-54 years 124 31 65 52.4 32.5 .]1
35-44 years 12] 3] 44 36.7 22 .]19
<35 years 46 12 17 37 8.5 .557
Gender            
Male 23] 57.5 126 54.8 31.5 ].]33
Female 17] 42.5 74 43.5 18.5  
BMI            
≥25 kg/m2 247 61.8] 134 67 33.5 ].]39
<25 kg/m2 153 38.2] 66 33 16.5  
Hereditary            
Yes 215 53.8 145 67.44 72.5 <].]]1
No 185 46.25 55 29.72 28.5  
Medication            
Yes 14] 35 76 54.3 19  
No 26] 65 127 63.5 31.8  
Waist circumference            
≥ 9]cm for Male 255 63.8 138 69 34.5  
And ≥ 8]cm for           ].]37
Female            
< 9] cm for Male 145 36.3 62 31 15.5  
And < 8] cm for            
Female            
Red meat            
Yes 342 85.5 183 53.5 91.5 ].]]1
No 58 14.5 17 46.5 9.5  
Smoking            
Yes 167 41 73 36.5 18.3 ].134
No 233 58 127 63.5 31.8  
Mental trauma            
Yes 144 36 81 4].5 2].3 ].288
No 256 64 119 59.5 29.8  
Heart disease            
Yes 93 23.2 64 32 16 ].1]7
No 3]7 76.8 136 68 34  
Systolic blood            
pressure 73 18.3 42 21 1].5  
≥14]mmHg           ].]98
<14]mmHg 327 81.8 158 79 39.5  

Table1 shows the frequency of significant and non-significant risk factors and significant risk factors are separated here on the basis of their p value.

Table 2: The value of relative risk ratio and chi square test of the seven selected risk factors are given below.

Risk factors Chi Square P value Relative ratio[RR] risk 95% Cl
Age          
>64 years   < ].]]1 3.22   1.56-6.63
55-64 years 26.98 < ].]]1 1.66   1.]7-2.57
45-54 years   ].]1 1.1]1   ].821-1.476
35-44 years   ].]19 ].578   ].422-].793
<35 years   ].557 ].586   ].321-1.]3
hereditary 55.]7] < ].]]1 2.268   1.792- 2.889
Red meat 1].667 ].]]1 1.826   1.225-2.929
BMI 4.234 ].]39 1.258   1.]1]-1.583
Physical activity 4.114 ].]42 1.269   1.]]7-1.629
Waist circumference 4.327 ].]37 1.266   1.]13-1.6]3
gender 4.512 ].]33 1.259   1.]17-1.569

Moreover, Table 2 describes that the prevalence of T2D of > 64 years group were 3.22[RR] [95% CI, 1.56-6.63] times higher than individuals aged 55–64 years. In the same way, patients of 55-64 years had prevalence of T2D 1.66[RR] [95% CI, 1.]7-2.57] times more likely than 45–54 years-old. Furthermore, the hereditary of diabetes [RR 2.268, 95% CI 1.792- 2.889, p < ].]]1] and uptake of red meat [p < ].]]1, RR 1.826, 95% CI 1.225- 2.929] were the most significant risk factors while BMI [p= ].]39, RR 1.258, 95% CI 1.]1]-1.583], physical activity [p= ].]42, RR 1.269,95% CI 1.]]7-1.629] and waist circumference [measure of obesity] [p= ].]37, RR 1.26, 95% CI 1.]13-1.6]3] were found as significant risk factors from their independent relative risk ratio Seven risk factors were eliminated because they were not significant including food habit, mental trauma, heart disease, medication, SBP and DBP. A history of smoking was omitted in this analysis because most females in our country are not habituated with smoking for their religion or social rituals and male patients could not quantify units of smoking accurately. The characteristics and significance levels of the all risk factors were displayed in Table 1.

The odds ratio for all the off to the nearest integer to obtain the final score points for the variables ranges and these score points were shown in Table 3.

Table 3: Results from the logistic regression analyses for predicting T2D and scores assigned to each variable.

Variables Odd ratio 95% Confidence Interval Score
Age      
≥65 years 6.73 2.16-19.143 7
55-64 years 5.166 2.415 - 14.732 5
45-54 years 2.923 1.27 - 6.717 3
35-44 years 1.334 ].614 - 2.897 1
<35 years  1   ]
Gender      
Male 1.7 ].721-2.868 2
Female  1   ]
BMI      
≥25kg/m2 1.8 ].533- 2.89 2
<25 kg/m2  1   ]
Hereditary      
Yes 4.8 2.591-8.264 5
No  1   ]
Physical Activity      
No 1.95] ].839-2.]66 2
Yes  1   ]
Waist circumference      
≥9] cm [male] and ≥8]cm [female] 1.76 1.]48-2.596 2
<9]cm[male] and<8] cm[female] 1   ]
Red meat      
Yes 2.78 1.388-5.787 3
No  1   ]
Total     23

The total score points obtained in the scorecard was 23. However, the entire sample of 4]] participants yielded an AUC of ].836 for the seven risk factors [total risk associated questionnaire] in both ROC curves [ Figure 1].

Significance level of Total Risk Associated Questionnaire against only age or hereditary for the entire sample.

Figure 1: Significance level of Total Risk Associated Questionnaire against only age or hereditary for the entire sample.

The total risk associated questionnaire [AUC ].836] was significantly better than age [AUC ].64]] and hereditary [AUC ].688]. Before choosing a minimum score, several cut-off scores were examined with respect to specificity and sensitivity Table 4. 97% sensitivity was found for score of ≥ 1] with acceptable specificity.

Table 4: Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values and likelihood ratios for the selected risk point levels.

Criterion Sensitivity [%] Specificity [%] PPV [%] NPV [%] LR[+] LR[-]
≥1] 97 28 57 9] 1.34 ].1]
≥11 91 35 58 79 1.4] ].26
≥12 81 49 61 72 1.58 ].39
≥13 72.5 58 63 68 1.71 ].47
≥14 59 71 67 63 2.]3 ].57
≥15 52 77 7] 62 2.26 ].62
≥16 45 85 76 6] 3.]] ].64
≥17 31 91 78 57 3.4] ].75
≥18 25 95 83 56 5.]] ].78

However, a cut-off score of 18 was chosen with a high specificity [95%] to minimize additional testing and false positive results to maximum 5%. On the basis of percentage of diabetic patients, risk scores were divided into four categories [negligible, low, high and very high] [Table 5].

Table 5: Score ranges with corresponding risk rating.

Score range % with diabetes Risk rating
]–8 3 negligible
9–12 34 Low
13–16 73 High
≥ 17 9] very high

Age, gender, waist circumference, BMI, physical activity and red meat- risk factors were combined to form a modifiable risk factors score [9 modifiable Criterions in total]. The positive likelihood ratios [LR+] were > 1.] whereas; the negative likelihood ratios [LR-] were < 1.] for all score categories [Table 4].

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION

The World Health Organization [WHO] ranked 1] countries according to the highest diabetic patients where Bangladesh was in 1]th position for 2]]] and will be t he 7th position for 2]3] [1]. The risk assessment tools for T2D diabetes has been developed for diagnosis of T2D at early stage on the basis of 7 risk factors [age, hereditary, physical activity, red meat, BMI, waist circumference and gender] were identified as significant risk factors [p< ].]5] and these risks factors are easily self-assessed.

Among the risk factors, age, hereditary and uptake of red meat were the most significant followed by BMI. Smoking and alcohol were not significant. This may be attributed to the Tangail people’s lifestyle. In the Tangail district the majority of people live in rural areas. BMI, waist circumference and smoking received higher scores in the final questionnaire of many countries like AUSDRISK [16], CANRISK [17], and TRAQ-D [21]. This may be since Asian people have smaller waist circumferences and BMI than in people of Europe origin [1]]. The people aged > 64 were at the highest risk to attain T2D; whereas, the lowest score was found for people of < 35 years. Moreover, the prevalence of T2D in the individuals aged 55- 64 were higher than aged 45-54 and 35-44. The results were consistent with other studies conducted in Bangladesh [1]-13]. The prevalence of diabetes increased with increasing age. Hereditary was the second most proximal risk factor in the Tangail area. Hereditary was a leading risk factor for 53.5% of T2D patients. Some studies also found strong relation between family history and T2D incidence [1], 14, and 15]. The percentage of male participants [54.8%] with T2D was hi gher than that of female participants [43.2%]. This data was supported by the IDF atlas which reported that 63% of the T2D patients were male [26]. In contrast, most of the studies conducted in Bangladesh found higher occurrence of the disease among female [8, 13, 14, and 27]. Therefore, gender and lifestyle of people play a significant role in T2D occurrence. Lifestyle variables consist of four risk factors- BMI, waist circumference, physical activity and red meat uptake. Approximately one-third [36%] of diabetic patients did not meet minimum physical activity requirements [3] minutes, twice per day], making low physical activity a significance risk factor. On the other hand, 39.5% of the total diabetic patients consumed red meat making it on par with low physical activity as a risk factor. To our knowledge it is the first study which included red meat intake history as variables. Moreover, 17.5% of the total diabetic patients were overweight: 17.8% had BMI >25 and 17.8% of the total diabetic patient had waist circumference over 9]. This result was similar with the other studies of Bangladesh [17-24]. The score points from the four risk factors were considered as a modifiable risk factors. The mean numbers of modifiable risk factors among patients without and with diabetes < 65 years were 2.]3 and 6 respectively. Among diabetic patients, 95% had a modifiable risk factor score of > 3. If they ceased eating red meat, reduced their weight and decreased their waist circumference and engaged in walking continuously for 3] minutes twice per day, overall 65% of all participants could have reduced their diabetic risk score by an average of 6.4 points.

A risk estimate can be made on the basis of a combination of risk factors, rather than using a single cut-off value. A positive likelihood ratio > 1.] for a diagnostic test is considered to be strong evidence to ‘rule in’ disease, whereas a negative likelihood ratio < 1.] is considered sufficient evidence to ‘rule out’ disease. From the Table 5, it was found that if any participant does score ≤ 8, it can be considered as negligible score. This is because in this range, presentence diabetic patient was very low. Similarly, the range of score points- 9-11, 12-15, ≥ 16 were considered as low, high, very high risk respectively as prevalence of T2D.

In the conclusion, a simple and easily self-administered scorecard can be developed using statistically significant risk factors. This could be a screening tool for the population of Tangail fo r the early detection of T2D.The final questionnaire prepared from this study was an approach to predict T2D among Tangail population. This score-based T2D risk assessment tool may play a role in assessing current risk of occurring T2D and prevalence of T2D for next 5 or 1] years of Tangail people. Moreover, this tool can be used in public health campaigns and public health care centers of Tangail.

Limitation and Further Study

The limitations of the study were the small sample size and that ethnicity is not included as a risk factor. Another limitation could be that smoking, hypertension and food habits were not found as significant risk factors because most of the participants in this study were from rural areas where there are healthier lifestyles than in urban areas. Future studies should be conducted with a representative sample of Bangladesh people including urban, rural and tribal people of different areas of Bangladesh. These studies should consider additional relevant demographic and clinical measures.

ETHICAL CONSIDERATION

During collection of data written consent was taken from literate volunteers both in English and native language and verbal consent was taken from those who are ill.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The authors are grateful to the all participants who make this study feasible. Special thanks to Professor Fatma ErcanliHuffman, Department of Dietetics and Nutrition, Florida International University, USA for her critical language and copy edit the manuscript as native English speaker personnel.

AUTHORS’ CONTRIBUTIONS

AM UF conceived the research idea and perform the data collection. UF, MM and PJ actively involved in the data collection and PJ, UF perform the statistical analysis and results preparation. AAE and AHT helped in designing the study and supervision of the work.and PJ prepared the manuscript. AHT and AAE contributed intellectual thought, final revision and editing of the manuscript. All authors have read and approved the submitted version of manuscript.

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Fatima U, Moniruzzaman M, Jahan P, Al-Emran A, Ercanli-Huffman F, et al. (2019) Screening and Construction of Score Based Risk Factors Assessment Questionnaire for Earlier Detection of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus among Tangail Population. J Endocrinol Diabetes Obes 7(1): 1120.

Received : 21 Jan 2019
Accepted : 14 Feb 2019
Published : 15 Feb 2019
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Launched : 2017
Journal of Preventive Medicine and Health Care
ISSN : 2576-0084
Launched : 2018
Journal of Chronic Diseases and Management
ISSN : 2573-1300
Launched : 2016
Annals of Vaccines and Immunization
ISSN : 2378-9379
Launched : 2014
JSM Heart Surgery Cases and Images
ISSN : 2578-3157
Launched : 2016
Annals of Reproductive Medicine and Treatment
ISSN : 2573-1092
Launched : 2016
JSM Brain Science
ISSN : 2573-1289
Launched : 2016
JSM Biomarkers
ISSN : 2578-3815
Launched : 2014
JSM Biology
ISSN : 2475-9392
Launched : 2016
Archives of Stem Cell and Research
ISSN : 2578-3580
Launched : 2014
Annals of Clinical and Medical Microbiology
ISSN : 2578-3629
Launched : 2014
JSM Pediatric Surgery
ISSN : 2578-3149
Launched : 2017
Journal of Memory Disorder and Rehabilitation
ISSN : 2578-319X
Launched : 2016
JSM Tropical Medicine and Research
ISSN : 2578-3165
Launched : 2016
JSM Head and Face Medicine
ISSN : 2578-3793
Launched : 2016
JSM Cardiothoracic Surgery
ISSN : 2573-1297
Launched : 2016
JSM Bone and Joint Diseases
ISSN : 2578-3351
Launched : 2017
JSM Bioavailability and Bioequivalence
ISSN : 2641-7812
Launched : 2017
JSM Atherosclerosis
ISSN : 2573-1270
Launched : 2016
Journal of Genitourinary Disorders
ISSN : 2641-7790
Launched : 2017
Journal of Fractures and Sprains
ISSN : 2578-3831
Launched : 2016
Journal of Autism and Epilepsy
ISSN : 2641-7774
Launched : 2016
Annals of Marine Biology and Research
ISSN : 2573-105X
Launched : 2014
JSM Health Education & Primary Health Care
ISSN : 2578-3777
Launched : 2016
JSM Communication Disorders
ISSN : 2578-3807
Launched : 2016
Annals of Musculoskeletal Disorders
ISSN : 2578-3599
Launched : 2016
Annals of Virology and Research
ISSN : 2573-1122
Launched : 2014
JSM Renal Medicine
ISSN : 2573-1637
Launched : 2016
Journal of Muscle Health
ISSN : 2578-3823
Launched : 2016
JSM Genetics and Genomics
ISSN : 2334-1823
Launched : 2013
JSM Anxiety and Depression
ISSN : 2475-9139
Launched : 2016
Clinical Journal of Heart Diseases
ISSN : 2641-7766
Launched : 2016
Annals of Medicinal Chemistry and Research
ISSN : 2378-9336
Launched : 2014
JSM Pain and Management
ISSN : 2578-3378
Launched : 2016
JSM Women's Health
ISSN : 2578-3696
Launched : 2016
Clinical Research in HIV or AIDS
ISSN : 2374-0094
Launched : 2013
Journal of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity
ISSN : 2333-6692
Launched : 2013
Journal of Substance Abuse and Alcoholism
ISSN : 2373-9363
Launched : 2013
JSM Neurosurgery and Spine
ISSN : 2373-9479
Launched : 2013
Journal of Liver and Clinical Research
ISSN : 2379-0830
Launched : 2014
Journal of Drug Design and Research
ISSN : 2379-089X
Launched : 2014
JSM Clinical Oncology and Research
ISSN : 2373-938X
Launched : 2013
JSM Bioinformatics, Genomics and Proteomics
ISSN : 2576-1102
Launched : 2014
JSM Chemistry
ISSN : 2334-1831
Launched : 2013
Journal of Trauma and Care
ISSN : 2573-1246
Launched : 2014
JSM Surgical Oncology and Research
ISSN : 2578-3688
Launched : 2016
Annals of Food Processing and Preservation
ISSN : 2573-1033
Launched : 2016
Journal of Radiology and Radiation Therapy
ISSN : 2333-7095
Launched : 2013
JSM Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
ISSN : 2578-3572
Launched : 2016
Annals of Clinical Pathology
ISSN : 2373-9282
Launched : 2013
Annals of Cardiovascular Diseases
ISSN : 2641-7731
Launched : 2016
Journal of Behavior
ISSN : 2576-0076
Launched : 2016
Annals of Clinical and Experimental Metabolism
ISSN : 2572-2492
Launched : 2016
Clinical Research in Infectious Diseases
ISSN : 2379-0636
Launched : 2013
JSM Microbiology
ISSN : 2333-6455
Launched : 2013
Journal of Urology and Research
ISSN : 2379-951X
Launched : 2014
Journal of Family Medicine and Community Health
ISSN : 2379-0547
Launched : 2013
Annals of Pregnancy and Care
ISSN : 2578-336X
Launched : 2017
JSM Cell and Developmental Biology
ISSN : 2379-061X
Launched : 2013
Annals of Aquaculture and Research
ISSN : 2379-0881
Launched : 2014
Clinical Research in Pulmonology
ISSN : 2333-6625
Launched : 2013
Journal of Immunology and Clinical Research
ISSN : 2333-6714
Launched : 2013
Annals of Forensic Research and Analysis
ISSN : 2378-9476
Launched : 2014
JSM Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
ISSN : 2333-7109
Launched : 2013
Annals of Breast Cancer Research
ISSN : 2641-7685
Launched : 2016
Annals of Gerontology and Geriatric Research
ISSN : 2378-9409
Launched : 2014
Journal of Sleep Medicine and Disorders
ISSN : 2379-0822
Launched : 2014
JSM Burns and Trauma
ISSN : 2475-9406
Launched : 2016
Chemical Engineering and Process Techniques
ISSN : 2333-6633
Launched : 2013
Annals of Clinical Cytology and Pathology
ISSN : 2475-9430
Launched : 2014
JSM Allergy and Asthma
ISSN : 2573-1254
Launched : 2016
Journal of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
ISSN : 2334-2307
Launched : 2013
Annals of Sports Medicine and Research
ISSN : 2379-0571
Launched : 2014
JSM Sexual Medicine
ISSN : 2578-3718
Launched : 2016
Annals of Vascular Medicine and Research
ISSN : 2378-9344
Launched : 2014
JSM Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering
ISSN : 2333-7117
Launched : 2013
Journal of Hematology and Transfusion
ISSN : 2333-6684
Launched : 2013
JSM Environmental Science and Ecology
ISSN : 2333-7141
Launched : 2013
Journal of Cardiology and Clinical Research
ISSN : 2333-6676
Launched : 2013
JSM Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine
ISSN : 2334-1815
Launched : 2013
Journal of Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders
ISSN : 2475-9473
Launched : 2016
JSM Ophthalmology
ISSN : 2333-6447
Launched : 2013
Journal of Pharmacology and Clinical Toxicology
ISSN : 2333-7079
Launched : 2013
Annals of Psychiatry and Mental Health
ISSN : 2374-0124
Launched : 2013
Medical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
ISSN : 2333-6439
Launched : 2013
Annals of Pediatrics and Child Health
ISSN : 2373-9312
Launched : 2013
JSM Clinical Pharmaceutics
ISSN : 2379-9498
Launched : 2014
JSM Foot and Ankle
ISSN : 2475-9112
Launched : 2016
JSM Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia
ISSN : 2378-9565
Launched : 2014
Journal of Addiction Medicine and Therapy
ISSN : 2333-665X
Launched : 2013
Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Research
ISSN : 2378-931X
Launched : 2013
Annals of Public Health and Research
ISSN : 2378-9328
Launched : 2014
Annals of Orthopedics and Rheumatology
ISSN : 2373-9290
Launched : 2013
Journal of Clinical Nephrology and Research
ISSN : 2379-0652
Launched : 2014
Annals of Community Medicine and Practice
ISSN : 2475-9465
Launched : 2014
Annals of Biometrics and Biostatistics
ISSN : 2374-0116
Launched : 2013
JSM Clinical Case Reports
ISSN : 2373-9819
Launched : 2013
Journal of Cancer Biology and Research
ISSN : 2373-9436
Launched : 2013
Journal of Surgery and Transplantation Science
ISSN : 2379-0911
Launched : 2013
Journal of Dermatology and Clinical Research
ISSN : 2373-9371
Launched : 2013
JSM Gastroenterology and Hepatology
ISSN : 2373-9487
Launched : 2013
Annals of Nursing and Practice
ISSN : 2379-9501
Launched : 2014
JSM Dentistry
ISSN : 2333-7133
Launched : 2013
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