Irlen syndrome: systematic review and level of evidence analysis.

Background: Scotopic sensitivity syndrome, later called Meares-Irlen syndrome or simply Irlen syndrome (IS) has been described as symptoms of poor reading ability due to poor color matching and distorted graphic images. Individuals with this syndrome are considered slow, ineffective readers with low comprehension and visual fatigue. It is still uncertain whether the disease pathophysiology is an independent entity or part of the dyslexia spectrum.

Comparison of feeding habits and physical activity between eutrophic and overweight/obese children and adolescents: a cross sectional study.

Objective: it is broadly accepted, but little explored, that obese children practice less physical activity and eat more. This study has the objective of comparing feeding habits and physical activity between eutrophic and overweight/obese children and adolescents.

Methods: 126 students with ages ranging from 6 to 18 years were evaluated.