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Cadmium, lead and mercury in Norwegian obese patients before and 12 months after bariatric surgery
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Purpose Previous studies have suggested a role for the toxic elements lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and cadmium (Cd) in the development of insulin resistance and hypertension. Increased blood Pb levels have been reported after ... -
Calibrating and adjusting expectations in life: A grounded theory on how elderly persons with somatic health problems maintain control and balance in life and optimize well-being
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)Abstract AIM: This study aims at exploring the main concern for elderly individuals with somatic health problems and what they do to manage this. METHOD: In total, 14 individuals (mean=74.2 years; range=68-86 years) ... -
CAM-type femoroacetabular impingement in male elite junior cross-country skiers and non-athlete controls: A cross-sectional MRI study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)OBJECTIVES: Cross-country (CC) skiing consists of two main techniques: classic and skating. Hip motion during the skating technique is similar to that in ice skating and is considered a risk factor for femoroacetabular ... -
Can a Successful Outcome After Surgery for Lumbar Disc Herniation Be Defined by the Oswestry Disability Index Raw Score?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Prospective multicenter cohort study. OBJECTIVE: To investigate (1) the discriminative ability and cutoff estimates for success 12 months after surgery for lumbar disc herniation on the Oswestry ... -
Cannabis use in early adulthood is prospectively associated with prescriptions of antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and antidepressants
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)OBJECTIVE: Cannabis is an acknowledged risk factor for some mental disorders, but for others the evidence is inconclusive. Prescribed medicinal drugs can be used as proxies for mental disorders. In this study, we investigate ... -
Cardioversion in patients with newly diagnosed non-valvular atrial fibrillation: Observational study using prospectively collected registry data
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objective: To investigate the clinical outcomes of patients who underwent cardioversion compared with those who did not have cardioverson in a large dataset of patients with recent onset non-valvular atrial fibrillation. ... -
“Care or control?”: a qualitative study of staff experiences with outpatient commitment orders
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Purpose Outpatient commitment orders are being increasingly used in many countries to ensure follow-up care of people with psychotic disorders after discharge from hospital. Several studies have examined outpatient commitment ... -
Carers’ experiences of timely access to and use of dementia care services in eight European countries
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Timely access to care services is crucial to support people with dementia and their family carers to live well. Carers of people with dementia (N = 390), recruited from eight countries, completed semi-structured interviews ... -
Cause-specific excess mortality after hip fracture: the Norwegian Epidemiologic Osteoporosis Studies (NOREPOS)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Information on cause of death may help appraise the degree to which the high excess mortality after hip fracture reflects pre-existing comorbidities or the injury itself. We aimed to describe causes of death ... -
Cerebral hypoperfusion in autism spectrum disorder
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Cerebral hypoperfusion, or insufficient blood flow in the brain, occurs in many areas of the brain in patients diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Hypoperfusion was demonstrated in the brains of individuals with ... -
Change in Mental Health Stigma After a Brief Intervention Among Internally Displaced Persons in Central Sudan
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Stigmatizing attitudes towards people with mental illness is a worldwide phenomenon, This Longitudinal study aimed to determine the level of stigma, among the internal displaced persons in central Sudan and explore possible ... -
Changes in C-reactive protein, neopterin and lactoferrin differ after conservative and surgical weight loss in individuals with morbid obesity
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Abstract C-reactive protein, neopterin and lactoferrin are biomarkers of atherosclerotic disease. We aimed to assess changes in these biomarkers after conservative and surgical weight loss interventions in individuals ... -
Changes in gastrointestinal symptoms and food tolerance 6 months following weight loss surgery: associations with dietary changes, weight loss and the surgical procedure.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal (GI) co-morbidity is common in obese patients, but the effect of weight loss surgery on GI symptoms is incompletely elucidated. The aims of the present study were to explore changes in GI ... -
Changes in the rate of publicly financed knee arthroscopies: An analysis of data from the Norwegian patient registry from 2012 to 2016
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Objective: To examine rates of publicly financed knee arthroscopic surgery in Norway between 2012 and 2016. Design: Analysis of anonymised data from the National Patient Registry. Interventions: Beginning in 2012, South-Eastern ... -
Characteristics and outcomes of patients who did not respond to a national spine surgery registry
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Loss to follow-up may bias outcome assessments in medical registries. This cohort study aimed to analyze and compare patients who failed to respond with those that responded to the Norwegian Registry for Spine ... -
Characteristics of patients assessed for cognitive decline in primary healthcare, compared to patients assessed in specialist healthcare
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objective: The aim of this study was to describe patients assessed for cognitive decline in primary healthcare, compared to patients assessed in specialist healthcare and to examine factors associated with depression. ... -
Characteristics, Burden of Care and Quality of Life of Next of Kin of People with Dementia Attending Farm-Based Day Care in Norway: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Purpose: Caring for people with dementia is often associated with burden of care and may influence the quality of life of the next of kin. The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of the next of kin to ... -
Chelation Combination - A Strategy to Mitigate the Neurotoxicity of Manganese, Iron, and Copper?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The chelating thiol dimercaptosuccinate (DMSA) and the traditional agent D-penicillamine (PSH) are effective in enhancing the urinary excretion of copper (Cu) and lead (Pb) in poisoned individuals. However, DMSA, PSH, EDTA ... -
Childhood executive function predicts internalizing and externalizing symptoms in emerging adults with and without autism: A 10-year longitudinal study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and typically developing individuals were assessed on three neuropsychological tests of executive function (EF) and on scales of autism symptoms and co-occurring internalizing ... -
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS): Suggestions for a nutritional treatment in the therapeutic approach
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is known as a multi-systemic and complex illness, which induces fatigue andlong-term disability in educational, occupational, social, or personal activities. The diagnosis of this disease ...