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Body Composition in Heavy Smokers: Comparison of Segmental Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis and Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry.- Metabolic and immunological consequences of vitamin D deficiency in obese children.- Markers of Bone Metabolism in Children with Nephrotic Syndrome Treated with Corticosteroids.- Endurance Training and the Risk of Bronchial Asthma in Female Cross-Country Skiers.- Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Resistance to Fatigue of Respiratory Muscles During Exhaustive Exercise.- Nutritional Status in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Systemic Sclerosis: Two Systemic Diseases Involving the Respiratory System.- Gradual versus Continuous Increase of Load in Ergometric Tests: Are the Results Comparable?.- Evaluation of Volumetric Changes in Differential Diagnosis of Brain Atrophy and Active Hydrocephalus.