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    • Physical diagnoses in nursing home residents - is dementia or severity of dementia of importance? 

      Jørgensen, Live Bredholt; Thorleifsson, Berit Marie; Selbæk, Geir; Saltyte-Benth, Jurate; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (BMC geriatrics;18(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-22)
      Background Dementia and physical morbidity are primary reasons for nursing home admission globally. However, data on physical morbidity in nursing home residents with and without dementia are scarce. The first aim of the ...

    • Physical distress is associated with cardiovascular events in a high 

      Einvik, Gunnar; Ekeberg, Øivind; Klemsdal, Tor O; Sandvik, Leiv; Hjerkinn, Elsa M (BMC Cardiovascular Disorders;9(14), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009-03-30)
      Background: Self-reported health perceptions such as physical distress and quality of life are suggested independent predictors of mortality and morbidity in patients with established cardiovascular disease. This study ...

    • Placental weight in the first pregnancy and risk for preeclampsia in the second pregnancy: A population-based study of 186 859 women 

      Dypvik, Johanne; Larsen, Sandra; Haavaldsen, Marit Camilla; Jukic, Anne M; Vatten, Lars Johan; Eskild, Anne (European Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology;214, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-07)
      Objective To study whether placental weight in the first pregnancy is associated with preeclampsia in the second pregnancy. Study design In this population-based study, we included all women with two consecutive ...

    • Plasma marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and cardiovascular risk factors: data from the ACE 1950 study 

      Chandra, Anupam; Røsjø, Helge; Eide, Ivar Anders; Vigen, Thea; Ihle-Hansen, Håkon; Orstad, Eivind Bjørkan; Rønning, Ole M; Lyngbakken, Magnus; Berge, Trygve; Schmidt, Erik Berg; Omland, Torbjørn; Tveit, Arnljot; Svensson, My Hanna Sofie (European journal of nutrition;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-05-23)
      Abstract Purpose A high intake of marine n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) might improve cardiovascular (CV) health. We conducted a cross-sectional study to investigate associations between plasma phospholipid ...

    • Policy responses to hepatitis C in the Nordic countries: Gaps and discrepant reporting in the Hep-Nordic study 

      Safreed-Harmon, Kelly; Hetherington, Kristina L.; Aleman, Soo; Alho, Hannu; Dalgard, Olav; Frisch, Tove; Gottfredsson, Magnus; Weis, Nina; Lazarus, Jeffrey V. (PloS ONE;13(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-01-30)
      Background and aims In the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden), the prevalence of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is relatively low in the general population, but is much higher among ...

    • The possible impact of vulnerability on clinical communication: Some reflections and a call for empirical studies 

      Gulbrandsen, Pål (Patient education and counseling;101(11), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-07-30)
      Objective To direct attention to the concept of vulnerability, how it affects interactions in subtle ways and is difficult to detect in studies of clinical dialogues. Methods A reflection on three everyday examples ...

    • Post-traumatic stress disorder moderates the relationship between trauma exposure and chronic pain 

      Siqveland, Johan; Ruud, Torleif; Hauff, Edvard (European Journal of Psychotraumatology;8(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-09-19)
      Background: Trauma exposure and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are risk factors for chronic pain. Objective: This study investigated how exposure to intentional and non-intentional traumatic events and PTSD are ...

    • Predictive value of C-reactive protein in patients treated with sunitinib for metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma 

      Pilskog, Martin; Beisland, Christian; Akslen, Lars A; Bostad, Leif; Haug, Åse; Heinrich, Daniel; Hjelle, Karin Margrethe; Straume, Oddbjørn (BMC Urology;17(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-08-31)
      Background Sunitinib has become mainstay first line treatment for patients with metastatic renal clear cell carcinoma (mRCC). Still, useful predictive markers of response are lacking and urgently needed for clinical ...

    • Preserved endothelial function in young adults with type 1 diabetes 

      Heier, Martin; Espeland, Cathrine Nygaard; Brunborg, Cathrine; Seljeflot, Ingebjørg; Margeirsdottir, Hanna Dis; Hanssen, Kristian Folkvord; Fugleseth, Drude Merete; Dahl-Jørgensen, Knut (PLoS ONE;13(10), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-25)
      Background and aim Endothelial dysfunction is involved in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and is typically present in older adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). In young adults, we aimed to assess the impact of T1D on ...

    • Prevalence of carotid plaque in a 63- to 65-Year-Old Norwegian cohort from the general population: The ACE (Akershus Cardiac Examination) 1950 study 

      Ihle-Hansen, Håkon; Vigen, Thea; Ihle-Hansen, Hege; Rønning, Ole M.; Berge, Trygve; Thommessen, Bente; Lyngbakken, Magnus; Orstad, Eivind Bjørkan; Enger, Steve; Nygård, Ståle; Røsjø, Helge; Tveit, Arnljot (Journal of the American Heart Association;7(10), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-05-08)
      Background New data on extracranial carotid atherosclerosis are needed, as improved ultrasound techniques may detect more atherosclerosis, the definition of plaque has changed over the years, and better cardiovascular ...

    • Prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder in persons with chronic pain: A meta-analysis 

      Siqveland, Johan; Hussain, Ajmal; Lindstrøm, Jonas Christoffer; Ruud, Torleif; Hauff, Edvard (Frontiers in Psychiatry;8, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-09-14)
      Objective: To summarize evidence for the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among persons with chronic pain (CP). Methods: We searched databases for studies published between January 1995 and December ...

    • Prognostic factors for long-term outcome of chronic slipped capital femoral epiphysis treated with fixation in situ 

      Terjesen, Terje; Wensaas, Anders (Journal of Children's Orthopaedics;11(2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-04-06)
      Purpose Predictive factors for long-term outcome after in situ fixation for chronic slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) have so far not been systematically analysed. The aims of this study were to define predictors ...

    • A prospective, quantitative study of mental health act assessments in England following the 2007 amendments to the 1983 act: Did the changes fulfill their promise? 

      Singh, Swaran P; Paul, Moli; Parsons, Helen; Burns, Tom; Pyrer, Peter; Fazel, Seena; Deb, Shoumitro; Islam, Zoebia; Rugkåsa, Jorun; Gajwani, Ruchika; Thana, Lavanya; Crawford, Michael J (BMC psychiatry;17(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-07-10)
      Background In 2008, the Mental Health Act (MHA) 2007 amendments to the MHA 1983 were implemented in England and Wales. The amendments were intended to remove perceived obstacles to the detention of high risk patients with ...

    • The psychometric properties of the 'safety Attitudes questionnaire' in out-of-hours primary care services in the Netherlands 

      Smits, Marleen; Keizer, Ellen; Giesen, Paul; Deilkås, Ellen C Tveter; Hofoss, Dag; Bondevik, Gunnar Tschudi (PloS ONE;12(2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-02-16)
      Background The Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ) is one of the most widely used instruments to assess safety culture among healthcare providers. The ambulatory version of the SAQ (SAQ-AV) can be used in the primary ...

    • Pulseless electrical activity: A misdiagnosed entity during asphyxia in newborn infants? 

      Patel, Sparsh; Cheung, Po-Yin; Solevåg, Anne Lee; Barrington, Keith J; Kamlin, C. Omar Farouk; Davis, Peter G.; Schmölzer, Georg Marcus (Archives of Disease in Childhood-Fetal and Neonatal Edition;104(2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-12)
      Background The 2015 neonatal resuscitation guidelines added ECG as a recommended method of assessment of an infant’s heart rate (HR) when determining the need for resuscitation at birth. However, a recent case report raised ...

    • Rat model of chronic tympanic membrane perforation: A longitudinal histological evaluation of underlying mechanisms 

      Wang, Allen Y; Liew, Lawrence J; Shen, Yi; Wang, Jeffrey T; Unge, Magnus Von; Atlas, Marcus D; Dilley, Rodney J (International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology;93, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-02)
      Objective To evaluate histologically the progressive development and underlying mechanisms of chronic tympanic membrane perforation (TMP) in a rat model using a two-weeks ventilation tube (VT) treatment combined with ...

    • Research priorities to achieve universal access to hepatitis C prevention, management and direct-acting antiviral treatment among people who inject drugs. 

      Grebely, Jason; Bruneau, Julie; Lazarus, Jeffrey; Dalgard, Olav; Bruggmann, Philip; Treloar, Carla; Hickman, Matthew; Hellard, Margaret; Roberts, Teri; Crooks, Levinia; Midgard, Håvard; Larney, Sarah; Degenhardt, Louisa; Alho, Hannu; Byrne, Jude; Dillon, John F; Feld, Jordan J; Foster, Graham; Goldberg, David E; Lloyd, Andrew R; Reimer, Jens; Robaeys, Geert; Torrens, Marta; Wright, Nat; Maremmani, Icro; Norton, Brianna L; Litwin, Alain H; Dore, Gregory J (International Journal of Drug Policy;47, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-09)
      Globally, it is estimated that 71.1 million people have chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, including an estimated 7.5 million people who have recently injected drugs (PWID). There is an additional large, but ...

    • Respiratory pump maintains cardiac stroke volume during hypovolemia in young, healthy volunteers 

      Skytioti, Maria; Søvik, Signe; Elstad, Maja (Journal of Applied Physiology;124(5), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-05-24)
      Abstract Spontaneous breathing has beneficial effects on the circulation, since negative intrathoracic pressure enhances venous return and increases cardiac stroke volume. We quantified the contribution of the respiratory ...

    • A review of oxygen use during chest compressions in Newborns-A meta-analysis of animal data 

      Garcia-Hidalgo, Catalina; Cheung, Po-Yin; Vento, Máximo; O´Reilly, Megan; Saugstad, Ola Didrik; Schmölzer, Georg M. (Frontiers in pediatrics;6, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-12-18)
      Background: International consensus statements for resuscitation of newborn infants recommend provision of 100% oxygen once chest compressions are required. However, 100% oxygen exacerbates reperfusion injury and reduces ...

    • Right and left ventricular function in hospitalized children with respiratory syncytial virus infection 

      Horter, Thorsten; Nakstad, Britt; Ashtari, Omid; Solevåg, Anne Lee (Infection and Drug Resistance;10, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-11-07)
      Background: Extrapulmonary manifestations including cardiac dysfunction have been demonstrated in children with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection requiring intensive care. The aim of this study was to examine ...