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Reference norms for evaluating maximum expiratory flow of children and adolescents of the Maule Region in Chile
(2018)
Background: The norms for evaluating the maximum expiratory flow (MEF) usually are developed according to chronological age and height. However, to date, little research has been conducted using reference values that take ...
Waist circumferences of chilean students: Comparison of the CDC-2012 standard and proposed percentile curves
(2015)
The measurement of waist circumference (WC) is considered to be an important means to control overweight and obesity in children and adolescents. The objectives of the study were to (a) compare the WC measurements of Chilean ...
Maximum expiratory flow of children and adolescents living at moderate altitudes: Proposed reference values
(2021)
Background: Spirometry is useful for diagnosing and monitoring many respiratory diseases. The objectives were: (a) compare maximum expiratory flow (MEF) values with those from international studies, (b) determine if MEF ...
Ultrasound reference values for the calcaneus of children and adolescents at moderate altitudes in Peru
(2021)
Objective: a) Establish reference values for bone parameters by using the speed of sound (SOS, m/s) of broadband ultrasound attenuation (BUA, dB/MHz) and establish a bone quality index (BQI=αSOS+βBUA) for children and ...
Establishing percentiles for blood pressure based on absolute height for children and adolescents
(2021)
Background: Evaluating blood pressure (BP) is one element for diagnosing and preventing disease in student
populations. The objectives of this research were to (a) identify the range of height for measuring BP adjusted ...
Validation of an instrument to assess the skill levels of adolescent students to learn knowledge
(2019)
The objectives of this study were to a)verify the validity and reliability of a scale to assess skill levels to learn content knowledge (SLACK) and b) develop percentile norms to assess the SLACK of adolescent students. ...