Objective: To evaluate submaximal exercise tolerance and respiratory muscle strength in
relation to forward head posture (FHP) and respiratory mode in children, comparing mouth-…

Little is known about the vaccine protective response for infants born from HIV-infected
mothers. We evaluated the antibody response to hepatitis B, tetanus, and diphtheria vaccine in …

Chronic and persistent mouth or oral breathing (OB) has been associated with postural
changes. Although posture changes in OB causes decreased respiratory muscle strength, …

OBJECTIVE: To understand the process of resilience (social support and resources of the
family environment) and the chance of mental health problems in children and adolescents (9–…

Background and objective Physical activity is defined as any bodily movement produced by
a muscle contraction with increased energy expenditure. The aim of this study was to assess …

Background Measurements of respiratory muscle strength are widely used for assessment
in children; however, clearly defined predictive equations for the Brazilian pediatric …

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate quality of life according to the level of asthma control and degree
of asthma severity in children and adolescents. METHODS: We selected children and …

Glucocorticoids are essential in the treatment of patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia
(CAH). The opposite actions of glucocorticoids and androgens in bone mass achievement …

Objective To assess the association of serum Vitamin D (vitD) levels with asthma control and
severity in children and adolescents in different seasons of the year. Method Longitudinal, …

INTRODUCTION: Adherence, which is crucial to the success of antiretroviral therapy (HAART),
is currently a major challenge in the care of children and adolescents living with HIV/AIDS…