Centile reference chart for resting metabolic rate through the life course
Conclusion
We have developed a reference centile chart for an index of resting metabolic rate in childhood and adults, and shown its clinical utility in assessing response to therapy of an endocrine disorder during a patient’s transition from childhood to adult.
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Watson, L., Cole, T. J., Lyons, G., Georgiou, C., Worsley, J., Carr, K., Murgatroyd, P., Moran, C., Chatterjee, K., Venables, M. Tags: Open access Original research Source Type: research
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