The prevalence of childhood obesity has increased substantially in the recent decade as a result of the reduction in physical activity and the availability of high-fat and high-energy-density foods which the paediatric ...

This work aimed to analyze the manifestations and cultural productions of five and six-year-old children in formal spaces of education. To perform this research, we used as methodology the qualitative approach based on ...

The aim of this study was to assess adherence to the value justice in children. We compared the responses of children between 9 and 12 years, in two types of questionnaires: the first with alternatives, built in increasing ...

Background: Spirometric flow and volume measurement are essential to evaluate patients with pulmonary disease. In Chile, several reference equations are used. Aim: To measure flow and expiratory volumes in healthy children ...

The purpose of this study was to examine psychological factors that may contribute to explain the link between maternal education and children's school achievement. As explanatory factors, mothers' self-transcendence values ...

The purpose of this study was to examine psychological factors that may contribute to explain the link between maternal education and children’s school achievement. As explanatory factors, mothers’ self-transcendence ...

Introduction. Dysphonia affects 6% to 23% of children, and chronic nasal obstruction may participate in its pathophysiology.Objectives. To study the effects of chronic nasal obstruction on children's vocal quality.Subjects ...

Introduction. Dysphonia affects 6% to 23% of children, and chronic nasal obstruction may participate in its pathophysiology.Objectives. To study the effects of chronic nasal obstruction on children's vocal quality.Subjects ...

Introduction: Acute appendicitis can be difficult to diagnose, especially in children < 4 years old. The aim of the present study was to assess the diagnostic value of Alvarado score (AS), appendicitis inflammatory response ...