AI-assisted ultrasound of the rectus femoris quantified intramuscular fat percentage (FATi), which was independently associated with diabetic nephropathy and adverse metabolic profiles in patients with diabetes.
In a cross-sectional study of 120 diabetes outpatients at a tertiary Endocrinology and Nutrition Department, researchers used the PIIXMED AI-system to analyze rectus femoris ultrasound images and quantify intramuscular fat percentage (FATi). By publication date 2026-08-24, they reported that higher FATi was associated with adverse metabolic profiles and microvascular complications.
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- Evidence 25%
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- Confidence 15%
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- Recency 10%
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Updated Aug 26, 2026 · TRV-2026-0900
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