Blar i Akershus Universitetssykehus HF på emneord "Artikkel"
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Change in psychotropic drug use in Norwegian nursing homes between 2004 and 2011
(International psychogeriatrics;30(3), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-10-09)Background: We aimed to assess whether there were any changes in the use of psychotropic drugs in Norwegian nursing homes between 2004 and 2011. Also, we investigated whether the predictors of use of specific psychotropic ... -
Changes in survival and characteristics among older stroke unit patients-1994 versus 2012
(Brain and behavior;9(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-25)Objectives Treatment on organized stroke units (SUs) improves survival after stroke, and stroke mortality has decreased worldwide in recent decades; however, little is known of survival trends among SU patients specifically. ... -
Characterization of physicochemical and colloidal properties of hydrogel chitosan-coated iron-oxide nanoparticles for cancer therapy
(Journal of Physics: Conference Series;841, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-05)Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles have recently been investigated for their potential to kill cancer cells with promising results, owing to their ability to be targeted and heated by magnetic fields. In this study, ... -
Charlson comorbidity index derived from chart review or administrative data: Agreement and prediction of mortality in intensive care patients
(Clinical Epidemiology;9, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-06-02)Purpose: This study compared the Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) information derived from chart review and administrative systems to assess the completeness and agreement between scores, evaluate the capacity to predict ... -
Childhood Fat and Lean Mass: Differing Relations to Vascular Structure and Function at Age 8 to 9 Years
(Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology;38(10), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-08-30)Objective— Childhood body mass index (BMI) has been related to vascular structure and function. However, little is known about the differing contributions of fat and lean mass to this relationship. Our objectives were to ... -
Cognitive behavior therapy for child and adolescent anxiety disorders: an update on recent evidence
(Current opinion in psychiatry;31(6), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-01)Purpose of review To present an updated review of recent studies into the effect of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents, ways to increase access to therapy, and predictors and ... -
Cognitive deficits in chronic stroke patients: neuropsychological assessment, depression, and self-reports
(Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra;7(2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: Following stroke, clinicians are challenged to detect and untangle symptoms of cognitive dysfunction and mood disorders. Additionally, they need to evaluate the informative value of self-reports to identify ... -
Cognitive-behavioral therapy for youth anxiety: An effectiveness evaluation in community practice
(Journal of consulting and clinical psychology;86(9), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-09)Objective: To compare the effectiveness of individual cognitive–behavioral therapy (ICBT) and group CBT (GCBT) for referred children with anxiety disorders within community mental health clinics. Method: Children (N = 165; ... -
Community treatment orders and social outcomes for patients with psychosis: a 48-month follow-up study
(Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology;52(11), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-09-12)PURPOSE: Community treatment orders (CTOs) are widely used internationally despite a lack of evidence supporting their effectiveness. Most effectiveness studies are relatively short (12-months or less) and focus on clinical ... -
Coordination between primary and secondary care: the role of electronic messages and economic incentives
(BMC Health Services Research;17(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-02-17)Background In Norway, a government reform has recently been introduced to enhance coordination between primary and secondary care. This paper examines the effects of two newly introduced measures to improve the coordination: ... -
The copeptin response after physical activity is not associated with cardiac biomarkers or asymptomatic coronary artery disease: The North Sea Race Endurance Exercise Study (NEEDED) 2013
(Clinical biochemistry;52, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-10-26)Background:Copeptin concentrations increase both during acute coronary syndrome and following physicalexercise. The relationship between copeptin increase following physical exercise and coronary artery disease(CAD) is ... -
Early introduction of oral paricalcitol in renal transplant recipients. An open-label randomized study
(Transplant International;30(8), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-04-24)In stable renal transplant recipients with hyperparathyroidism, previous studies have indicated that vitamin D agonist treatment might have anti-proteinuric effects. Animal studies indicate possible anti-fibrotic and ... -
Early warning- and track and trigger systems for newborn infants: A review
(Journal of Child Health Care;21(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-01-19)Tools for clinical assessment and escalation of observation and treatment are insufficiently established in the newborn population. We aimed to provide an overview over early warning- and track and trigger systems for ... -
Effect of Activity at Time of Injury and Concomitant Ligament Injuries on Patient- Reported Outcome After Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
(Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine;6(12), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-12-28)Background: The outcomes after posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (PCLR) have been shown to be inferior to those of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. There is a lack of knowledge regarding prognostic ... -
Effect of exogenous estrogens and progestogens on the course of migraine during reproductive age: A consensus statement by the European Headache Federation (EHF) and the European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health (ESCRH)
(The journal of headache and pain;19(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-08-31)We systematically reviewed data about the effect of exogenous estrogens and progestogens on the course of migraine during reproductive age. Thereafter a consensus procedure among international experts was undertaken to ... -
Epidemiology of distal radius fracture in Akershus, Norway, in 2010-2011
(Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research;13(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-08-13)Background Several studies published over the last decade indicate an increased incidence of distal radius fractures (DRF). With Norway having one of the highest reported incidence of DRFs, we conducted a study to assess ... -
Evidence of both systemic inflammation and neuroinflammation in fibromyalgia patients, as assessed by a multiplex protein panel applied to the cerebrospinal fluid and to plasma
(Journal of Pain Research;10, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-03-03)Abstract: In addition to central hyperexcitability and impaired top–down modulation, chronic inflammation probably plays a role in the pathophysiology of fibromyalgia (FM). Indeed, on the basis of both animal experiments ... -
Evidence on Adrenaline Use in Resuscitation and Its Relevance to Newborn Infants: A Non-Systematic Review
(Neonatology;111(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-12)AIM: Guidelines for newborn resuscitation state that if the heart rate does not increase despite adequate ventilation and chest compressions, adrenaline administration should be considered. However, controversy exists ... -
Exploring professionals’ understanding, interpretation and implementation of the ‘appropriate medical treatment test’ in the 2007 amendment of the Mental Health Act 1983.
(BJPsych Open;3(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-01-02)Background The appropriate medical treatment test (ATT), included in the Mental Health Act (MHA) (1983, as amended 2007), aims to ensure that detention only occurs when treatment with the purpose of alleviating a mental ... -
Exploring similarities and differences in hospital adverse event rates between Norway and Sweden using Global Trigger Tool
(BMJ Open;7(3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-03-20)OBJECTIVES: In this paper, we explore similarities and differences in hospital adverse event (AE) rates between Norway and Sweden by reviewing medical records with the Global Trigger Tool (GTT). DESIGN: All acute care ...