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Fatigue is not associated with vitamin D deficiency in inflammatory bowel disease patients
(World journal of gastroenterology;24(29), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-08-07)AIM To investigate if vitamin D deficiency is associated with fatigue in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). METHODS IBD patients were recruited from nine hospitals in the southeastern and western regions ... -
Interval breast cancer rates and histopathologic tumor characteristics after false-positive findings at mammography in a populationbased screening program
(Radiology;287(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-12-14)Purpose To compare rates and tumor characteristics of interval breast cancers (IBCs) detected after a negative versus false-positive screening among women participating in the Norwegian Breast Cancer Screening ... -
Five-Year follow-up results of a rondomized controlled study comparing intramedullary nailing With plate fixation of completely displaced midshaft fractures of the clavicle in adults
(JBJS Open Access;3(4), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-12-20)Background: Surgical management of completely displaced midshaft fractures of the clavicle is becoming more frequent, although long-term follow-up with Level-I evidence is scarce. Plate fixation (PF) of comminuted fractures ... -
Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir for hepatitis C virus infection in people with recent injection drug use (SIMPLIFY): an open-label, single-arm, phase 4, multicentre trial
(The lancet Gastroenterology & hepatology;3(3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-03)Background Despite revised guidelines that no longer exclude people who inject drugs (PWID) from treatment for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, many clinicians are reluctant to treat recent PWID. This study aimed to ... -
Preserved endothelial function in young adults with type 1 diabetes
(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 ... -
Bioavailable Testosterone Is Positively Associated With Bone Mineral Density in Male Kidney Transplantation Candidates
(Kidney international reports;3(3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-05)Introduction Low levels of sex hormones are common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and may be a contributing factor to bone fragility. We investigated associations between levels of sex hormones and bone ... -
Adherence to subcutaneous interferon beta-1a treatment using an electronic injection device: a prospective open-label scandinavian noninterventional study (The scansmart study)
(Patient preference and adherence;12, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-04-19)Background: Disease modifying drugs help control the course of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS); however, good adherence is needed for long-term outcomes. Objective: To evaluate patient adherence to treatment ... -
Keeping emotions in mind: The influence of working memory capacity on parent-reported symptoms of emotional lability in a sample of children with and without ADHD
(Frontiers in psychology;9, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-02)Emotional lability (EL) often co-occurs with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. However, difficulties of regulating intense emotions in ADHD are still poorly understood. We investigated the potential ... -
Prevalence of carotid plaque in a 63- to 65-Year-Old Norwegian cohort from the general population: The ACE (Akershus Cardiac Examination) 1950 study
(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 ... -
Betydningen av ulike kanaler i verving av blodgivere
(Bioingeniøren;2, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-02-21)Formål: Studiens mål var å fremskaffe kunnskap om ulike måter blodgivere blir rekruttert til blodbanken. Det ble undersøkt om rekrutteringsmåtene blir påvirket av demografiske variabler og om andelene i rekrutteringsmåter ... -
Health status in subjects with suspected obstructive sleep apnea and comparison with a general population
(Scientific reports;8(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-04-03)The purpose of this study was to assess health status (HS) in patients with clinical suspicion of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in order to estimate the dose response relationship between HS and OSA severity, and to ... -
Tested and reported executive problems in children and youth epilepsy
(Brain and Behavior;8(5), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-04-16)Objectives Executive problems in children and youth with epilepsy influence their ability to handle important aspects of daily life activities. The present study sought to explore factors associated with executive problems ... -
Pelvic floor muscle training increases pelvic floor muscle strength more in post-menopausal women who are not using hormone therapy than in women who are using hormone therapy: a randomised trial
(Journal of physiotherapy;64(3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-15)Question Are there differences in the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training on pelvic floor muscle strength and urinary incontinence symptoms in postmenopausal women who are and are not using hormone therapy? ... -
Patient knowledge on stroke risk factors, symptoms and treatment options
(Vascular health and risk management;14, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-02-07)Background: Public campaigns focus primarily on stroke symptom and risk factor knowledge, but patients who correctly recognize stroke symptoms do not necessarily know the reason for urgent hospitalization. The aim of this ... -
Måleegenskaper ved den norske versjonen av Children’s Global Assessment Scale (CGAS)
(PsykTestBarn;1(3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-23)Children’s Global Assessment Scale (CGAS) ble laget av David Shaffer og medarbeidere i 1983. Den skåres av kliniker og er et mål på barns psykososiale funksjonsnivå i den siste måneden før vurderingstidspunktet på en skala ... -
Physical diagnoses in nursing home residents - is dementia or severity of dementia of importance?
(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 ... -
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. ... -
Assay of steroids by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry in monitoring 21-hydroxylase deficiency
(Endocrine connections;7(12), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-12)Immunoassays of steroid hormones are still used in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia. However, cross-reactivity between steroids can give rise to falsely elevated steroid levels. ... -
Bioingeniøren som diagnostisk samarbeidspartner i helsevesenet
(Bioingeniøren;2018(4), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-04-27)Bakgrunn. Målet med denne studien var å undersøke om en bioingeniør kan inngå som en diagnostisk samarbeidspartner (DSP) og derved oppleves som en naturlig del av et tverrprofesjonelt team i helsevesenet. Metode. Det ... -
«Fra tvang til dialog» – en kvalitativ casestudie om ny praksis i en psykiatrisk sikkerhetsavdeling.
(Scandinavian Psychologist;5, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-12-20)A forensic mental health unit in Norway has developed a new treatment approach that emphasizes not only relational and communicative aspects but also reflective processes and socializing. The idea behind this new approach ...