Objective Risk of bias assessments are important in meta-analyses of both aggregate and
individual participant data (IPD). There is limited evidence on whether and how risk of bias …

Objective Nemaline myopathy (NM) is a rare neuromuscular condition with clinical and
genetic heterogeneity. To establish disease natural history, we performed a cross-sectional …

Background The non-invasive assessment of maximal respiratory pressures (MRP) reflects
the strength of the respiratory muscles. Objective To evaluate the studies which have …

Background To determine the effect of threshold inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on
functional fitness and respiratory muscle strength (RMS) compared to incentive spirometry …

Diaphragm ultrasound (DUS) is a noninvasive method of evaluating the diaphragm's
structure and function. This study explored the relationships between DUS, spirometry, and …

Dogs with respiratory disease can develop pulmonary hypertension (PH), a comorbid
condition that can impact therapy and prognosis. Without confirmation using the criterion …

Objectives: We aimed to determine the obesity indices that affect 6-min walk test (6-MWT)
distance in children and adolescents with obesity and to compare the 6-MWT distance of …

Background and purpose Sniff nasal inspiratory pressure (SNIP) is a voluntary inspiratory
maneuver measured through a plug occluding one nostril. The investigation of the number …

Purpose As the values of respiratory muscle strength vary according to race, ethnicity, and
geographical area, there is a wide-ranging difference among different populations. Thus, the …

Background Children with neuromuscular diseases (NMD) are at risk of morbidity and
mortality because of progressive respiratory muscle weakness and ineffective cough …