Thyroid dysfunction is a major public health problem among Nepalese population. Hence
the study is aimed to find out the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction and to investigate the …

Thyroid dysfunction is one of the most commonly encountered endocrine abnormalities. The
screening of thyroid dysfunction is recommended in Nepal with its high risk population …

Thyroid disorder, such as goiter, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism, are leading health
problems in Nepal. Owing to geographical and environmental factors, iodine deficiency is …

Background There are limited studies on the relationship between inflammatory marker such
as IL-6 and lipid peroxidation and metabolic syndrome. Objective The aim of present study …

Methods A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted in an apparently healthy adult
population visiting the outpatient Department of Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences …

Background: Nepal is an endemic area with regards to iodine deficiency, as well as a
nutritional iodine deficiency is thought to be prevalent in all the Himalayan, sub-Himalayan …

Background Thyroid hormones are involved in regulation of lipid and lipoprotein
metabolism; therefore, thyroid dysfunctions induce significant change in lipid levels. This …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In this study, it was aimed to investigate thyroid
functions, sonographic characteristics of thyroid gland, relation of thyroid functions, and …

Background: The study was undertaken with an objective to study the thyroid functions in
patients with metabolic syndrome diagnosed as per International Diabetes Federation (IDF) …

BACKGROUND Metabolic syndrome is a prevalent non-communicable disease in the
present era. It manifests as obesity, impaired fasting blood glucose, dyslipidaemia, and …