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Iodine nutrition and iodine supplement initiation in association with thyroid function in mildly-to-moderately iodine-deficient pregnant and postpartum women
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Whereas the adverse effects of severe iodine deficiency during pregnancy are well documented, the effects of mild-to-moderate deficiency are not well established. Objectives: We aimed to explore whether iodine ... -
Iron Deficiency in Obesity and After Bariatric Surgery
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Iron deficiency (ID) is particularly frequent in obese patients due to increased circulating levels of acute-phase reactant hepcidin and adiposity-associated inflammation. Inflammation in obese subjects is closely related ... -
Irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms and health related quality of life two years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass - a prospective cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)BACKGROUND: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is prevalent in patients with morbid obesity. After Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) chronic abdominal pain is common, however the etiology is largely unknown. We aimed to study ... -
Is perceived intolerance to milk and wheat associated with the corresponding IgG and IgA food antibodies? A cross sectional study in subjects with morbid obesity and gastrointestinal symptoms
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Background: Serum IgG and IgA food antibodies have been used for dietary advice to subjects with gastrointestinal symptoms and perceived food intolerance, but the role of these antibodies in mediating intolerance is ... -
“It was an important part of my treatment”: a qualitative study of Norwegian breast Cancer patients’ experiences with mainstreamed genetic testing
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: In South-Eastern Norway, genetic testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2 is offered to breast cancer patients by their treating surgeon or oncologist. Genetic counselling from a geneticist or a genetic counsellor is offered ... -
Itch and Mental Health in Dermatological Patients across Europe: A Cross-Sectional Study in 13 Countries
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Itch is a highly prevalent and multidimensional symptom. We aimed to analyze the association between itch and mental health in dermatological patients. This multicenter study is observational and cross-sectional and was ... -
Jakten på helsefremmende faktorer i epidemiologisk forskning: Eksempler fra Helseundersøkelsen i Nord-Trøndelag (HUNT)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Epidemiologisk forskning har tradisjonelt hatt fokus på å studere utbredelsen av sykdommer, risikofaktorer og årsaksfaktorer, og med forebygging som et hovedmål. Forskning på helsefremming har som hensikt å undersøke hvilke ... -
Kan kompleksitetsteori bidra til bedre forståelse og tiltak ved aggresjon, overgrep og forsømmelser i sykehjem?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Sammendrag: Utfra vår erfaring og forskning vet vi at hendelser med aggresjon, overgrep og forsømmelse i sykehjem har en sterk sammenheng, opptrer ofte samtidig, og har flere sammenfallende determinanter. De er vanligvis ... -
“Keeping on track” − Hospital nurses’ struggles with maintaining workflow while seeking to integrate evidence-based practice into their daily work: A grounded theory study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Evidence-based practice is considered a foundation for the provision of quality care and one way to integrate scientific knowledge into clinical problem-solving. Despite the extensive amount of research that has ... -
The lateral trauma position: What do we know about it and how do we use it? A cross-sectional survey of all Norwegian emergency medical services
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011)Background: Trauma patients are customarily transported in the supine position to protect the spine. The Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, and Exposure (ABCDE) principles clearly give priority to airways. In ... -
Lead poisoning among opium users in Iran: an emerging health hazard
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Lead (Pb) poisoning among people using opium has been an increasing problem in Iran. The present study highlights the clinical effects of lead toxicity associated with opium use in Iran, Kerman province. Methods ... -
Left Atrial Volume, Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Diastolic Function in Healthy Individuals: The HUNT Study, Norwa
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Abstract Background Left atrial (LA) size and cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) are predictors of future cardiovascular events in high-risk populations. LA dilatation is a diagnostic criterion for left ventricular diastolic ... -
Leisure-time physical activity among adolescents and subsequent use of antidepressant and hypnotic drugs: a prospective register linkage study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)In this prospective study, the association between physical activity and subsequent use of antidepressant and hypnotic drug use in adolescents aged 15–16 years was examined. This study is based on information retrieved ... -
Level of education and multiple sclerosis risk over a 50-year period: Registry-based sibling study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Background: The conflicting results from studies on socioeconomic status (SES) and multiple sclerosis (MS) risk might be due to a change in the distribution of environmental exposures over time or to methodological ... -
Levels of Lipoprotein (a) in patients with coronary artery disease with and without inflammatory rheumatic disease: A cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)OBJECTIVES: Patients with various inflammatory rheumatic diseases (IRDs) have increased risk of atherothrombotic disease. Lipoprotein (a) (Lp(a)) is a risk factor for atherosclerosis but its role in IRD with accompanying ... -
Lifestyle factors during acute Epstein-Barr virus infection in adolescents predict physical activity six months later
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Aim: Acute Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection is a trigger of prolonged fatigue. This study investigated baseline predictors of physical activity six months after an acute EBV infection. Methods: A total of 200 adolescents ... -
Locus of control moderates the association of COVID-19 stress and general mental distress: results of a Norwegian and a German-speaking cross-sectional survey
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Abstract Background: An internal locus of control (LoC I) refers to the belief that the outcome of events in one’s life is contingent upon one’s actions, whereas an external locus of control (LoC E) describes the belief ... -
Long-term outcome of sphincteroplasty with separate suturing of the internal and the external anal sphincter
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Abstract Background Sphincteroplasty is one of the treatment options for anal incontinence following obstetric injury. The aim of the study was to evaluate the long-term efect of sphincteroplasty with separate suturing of ... -
Longitudinal determinants of insomnia among patients with alcohol use disorder
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Insomnia is common among patients with AUD and can impair quality of life and cognitive functioning, as well as cause psycho-social problems and increased risk of relapse. Nonetheless, determinants of insomnia in patients ... -
A longitudinal study of cannabis use increasing the use of asthma medication in young Norwegian adults
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)BACKGROUND: A small number of studies have shown that the use of cannabis increases the risk of bronchial asthma. There is, however, a paucity of longitudinal studies which are able to control for known risk factors of ...