The KNHANES health examination measured height and body weight, and BMI was calculated from the measured weight and height measurements as weight/height 2 (kg/m 2).
In 2002 Porchet et al. [11] conducted a cohort study on 394 patients with sciatica to verify the relationship between the clinical examination (measured on the RMDQ, SF-36, VAS and PS) and the radiological assessment according to Modic criteria.
A pre and post assessment examination measured the level of knowledge gained.
The open-book examination measures the application of knowledge, which is in alignment with PBL.
MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination) measures cognitive function, including orientation in time and place, recall, language, attention and calculation.
This study investigated the change in metabolic risk factors between a baseline examination and a 3-year follow-up examination, measured using computed tomography.
In addition, we performed a physical examination, measured body composition using bioimpedance and foot volume, and chemical, haematological, and glycaemic safety profiles were determined.
Total and humanized areas were determined by histological examination, measured using the freehand outline tool, and calculated using Axiovision V4.8 software.
Diabetes was determined based on a combination of measures available at each examination: measured fasting glucose levels (≥126 mg/dL), self-report of oral hypoglycemic medications or insulin, or a 2-h postload glucose 200 mg/dL.
Baseline hypertension was ascertained either by detection of high BP at examination (measured BP > =140/90 (mmHg) or previous confirmed diagnosis or currently prescribed antihypertensive medication (by medical record review).
