Journal of Clinical Medicine of Kazakhstan (J Clin Med Kaz) is a multi-field, international, peer-reviewed medical journal. The main thematic scope is the publication of research materials in the area of translational and clinical medicine. This journal publishes bimonthly in a year (in February, April, June, August, October, and December). Currently we do not consider Special issues or Supplement issues to be published in our journal. J Clin Med Kaz is currently indexed in Scopus, Index Copernicus, Google Scholar, CrossRef, ResearchGate, and DOAJ.

The owner and publisher of the journal - JSC National Scientific Medical Center. All of the expenses related to editorial and publishing processes covered by the JSC National Scientific Medical Center. Address to correspondence: Ave Abylay-khan #42, Postal code 010009, Astana, Kazakhstan. Tel: +7 (7172) 577 411, Fax: +7(7172) 23 29 27, Web site: www.nnmc.kz; E-mail: national_clinic@nnmc.kz. Editorial e-mail: editor@clinmedkaz.org

2026, Volume 23, Issue 1

Current Issue

Editorial

Acknowledgment to JCMK Editorial Board and Peer-Reviewers for contribution in 2025

Yekaterina Dotsenko

J CLIN MED KAZ 2026; 23(1):4-6

DOI: https://doi.org/10.23950/jcmk/17987

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Original Article

Incidence and Risk Factors of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) – A Prospective Study in a Tertiary Care Centre-Patna

Ravi Jha, Hima Charan, Kumar Vivek

J CLIN MED KAZ 2026; 23(1):7-16

DOI: https://doi.org/10.23950/jcmk/17724

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Psychometric Validation of the Kazakh Version of the 9-Item European Heart Failure Self-Care Behaviour Scale

Elvira Valiyeva, Zhenisgul Tlegenova, Bekbolat Zholdin, Kulsin Tokbaeva, Alma Akhmetova, Zhainagul Ailadyrova, Asylraushan Sagindykova, Akbota Kurmalaeva, Gulnara Kurmanalina

J CLIN MED KAZ 2026; 23(1):17-23

DOI: https://doi.org/10.23950/jcmk/17720

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Log-Transformed TSH–Thyroglobulin Product as a Predictor of Placenta Previa and Placental Abruption

Maja Avramovska, Petar Jovan Avramovski, Liljana Todorovska, Zorica Nikleski, Kosta Sotiroski, Dejan Zdraveski, Biljana Ilkovska, Biljana Taleva

J CLIN MED KAZ 2026; 23(1):24-31

DOI: https://doi.org/10.23950/jcmk/17940

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Extracellular Bovine-Derived Peritoneum Matrix: Evaluation of a New Biological Implant for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction under Bacterial Contamination in an In Vivo Experimental Model

Nurkassi Abatov, Ruslan Badyrov, Nurlan Urazbayev, Alyona Lavrinenko, Yevgeniy Kamyshanskiy, Lyudmila Akhmaltdinova

J CLIN MED KAZ 2026; 23(1):32-40

DOI: https://doi.org/10.23950/jcmk/17723

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Comprehensive Analysis of Gene Expression Profiles in Pancreatic Cancer: Insights into Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets

Raghavi Suresh, Clemency Anu Selvarasu, Inamul Hasan Madar, Rambabu Majj, Mudipalli Elavarasu Santhosh, Anbarasu Krishnan

J CLIN MED KAZ 2026; 23(1):41-51

DOI: https://doi.org/10.23950/jcmk/17780

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Identification of Early Genetic Markers in the Peripheral Blood of Newborns with Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia Using Bioinformatics Analysis and Machine Learning Algorithms

Arailym Abilbayeva, Anel Tarabayeva, Iskander Isgandarov, Dana Yerbolat, Nuray Shaktay, Dinara Yelyubayeva

J CLIN MED KAZ 2026; 23(1):52-61

DOI: https://doi.org/10.23950/jcmk/17772

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Depression Prevalence in Urban Indonesia: a Preliminary Study of the Makassar General Population

Andi Agus Mumang, Sutra Nobu, Irma Andriani, Fathinah Mardhatillah, Rei Ramahardi, Abdiva Cahya Azizah, Yusril Makruf, Amelia Putri, Andi Farhan Fauzi, Qonita Amalia Rezki

J CLIN MED KAZ 2026; 23(1):62-68

DOI: https://doi.org/10.23950/jcmk/17870

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Review Article

FTO Gene Polymorphisms and Their Impact on Cardiovascular Disease and Coronary Artery Anatomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Venkateswarlu Yadavalli, Anbalagan Gnanavel, Saravanakumar Sundaresan, Praveen Thammisetti, Karthick Selvaraj

J CLIN MED KAZ 2026; 23(1):69-78

DOI: https://doi.org/10.23950/jcmk/17448

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Inguinal Hernia: Modern Surgical Treatment Methods (Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis)

Aman Berkinbay, Abylai Baymakhanov, Onlassyn Ibekenov, Aydar Raimkhanov, Dias Myrzash, Nurjan Tapalov, Salamat Zhangabayev, Zhangeldy Kashkarbayev, Mereke Uais, Aray Mukametkhan, Temirlan Atey, Abylay Akhmetkali

J CLIN MED KAZ 2026; 23(1):79-92

DOI: https://doi.org/10.23950/jcmk/17745

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Ethical Aspects of Using CRISPR-Cas9 in Medicine in Kazakhstan and Worldwide

Askhat Myngbay, Arinaz Kabyl

J CLIN MED KAZ 2026; 23(1):93-96

DOI: https://doi.org/10.23950/jcmk/17746

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Case Report

Young Patient Presenting with ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Following Alcohol Mixed with Energy Drink (AMED)

Engin Dondurmacı, Emel Özkorkmaz, Sedat Sakallı, Esra Polat

J CLIN MED KAZ 2026; 23(1):97-99