International Journal of Medical Science in Clinical Research and Review
Single-centre, uncontrolled observational study in a small sample (n=50) describing prevalence and associations without a comparator group, establishing feasibility but requiring confirmation in larger, comparative designs.
International Journal of Medical Science in Clinical Research and Review
Single-centre observational study with modest sample size (n=50) and cross-sectional design, showing associations between metabolic syndrome and hepatic steatosis in postmenopausal women but lacking a comparator group and unable to establish causation.