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Dobbeldiagnose – alvorlig psykisk lidelse og ruslidelse: del 1 Screening og diagnoseinstrumenter
(Rapport fra Kunnskapssenteret, Others, 2007)Personer med ruslidelser og personer med psykiske lidelser har tradisjonelt fått behandling i parallelle tiltak. Imidlertid har personer som er til behandling ved tverrfaglige, spesialiserte rustjenester, ofte psykiske ... -
Dobbeldiagnose – alvorlig psykisk lidelse og ruslidelse. Del 2 Effekt av psykososial behandling
(Rapport fra Kunnskapssenteret, Others, 2008)Problemstilling: Rapporten oppsummerer effekten av ti psykososiale behandlingstiltak for personer med dobbeldiagnose (samtidig alvorlig psykisk lidelse og ruslidelse). De til behandlingstiltakene er integrert behandling, ... -
Depression has a strong relationship to alterations in the immune, endocrine ad neural system
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009)Epidemiological findings indicate a connection between depressive symptoms and changes in status of the immune system in depressed patients. This raises the possibility of causative connections. Theories on mechanisms for ... -
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) ... -
Effectiveness of laxatives in elderly - a cross sectional study in nursing homes
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)BACKGROUND: Laxatives are efficient drugs, but the effectiveness has been questioned. In nursing homes, the prevalence of constipation is high and laxatives are commonly used drugs. The aims of the study were to assess ... -
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 ... -
Pregnancy and substance use - the Norwegian § 10-3 solution : ethical and clinical reflections related to incarceration of pregnant women to protect the foetus from harmful substances
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Abstract Aims This article highlights ethical and clinical dilemmas of incarceration of pregnant drug addicts mandated by z 10–3 of the Norwegian Municipal Health and Care Services act. Material The material consists ... -
Does death of a family member moderate the relationship between religious attendance and depressive symptoms? The HUNT study, Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Abstract BACKGROUND: The death of a family member is a stressful life event and can result in an increased level of depressive symptoms. Previous American research has shown inverse relationships between religious ... -
Probiotics, Symptoms, and Gut Microbiota: What Are the Relations? A Randomized Controlled Trial in Subjects with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Abstract INTRODUCTION: Knowledge of the mechanism of action of probiotics in subjects with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is imperfect. OBJECTIVE: This trial aimed at discriminating between a direct effect on the ... -
Drugs and Constipation in Elderly in Nursing Homes: What Is the Relation?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Abstract INTRODUCTION: Constipation is a common adverse drug reaction. OBJECTIVE: Study associations between drugs and constipation in nursing home residents. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. MATERIAL AND ... -
Diet in subjects with irritable bowel syndrome: A cross-sectional study in the general population
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Abstract BACKGROUND: Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often relate symptoms to the intake of certain foods. This study assesses differences in diet in subjects with and without IBS. METHODS: The ... -
Disseminated tumor cells as selection marker and monitoring tool for secondary adjuvant treatment in early breast cancer. Descriptive results from an intervention study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012)Background: Presence of disseminated tumor cells (DTCs) in bone marrow (BM) after completion of systemic adjuvant treatment predicts reduced survival in breast cancer. The present study explores the use of DTCs to identify ... -
Effekter av seksualterapeutiske intervensjoner for seksuelle problemer
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Tidlig ultralyd i svangerskapsomsorgen
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IgG and IgG4 antibodies in subjects with irritable bowel syndrome: a case control study in the general population
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012)Abstract BACKGROUND: Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) often relate their symptoms to the intake of food and modify their diet. IgE-mediated food allergy is uncommon in IBS, but the role of IgG-mediated food ... -
Three-year mortality in previously hospitalized older patients from rural areas - the importance of co-morbidity and self-reported poor health
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Abstract BACKGROUND: The risk factors for mortality after hospitalization in older persons are not fully understood. The aim of the present study was to examine the three-year (1,096 days) mortality in previously ... -
Vitamin B6 deficiency and diseases in elderly people - a study in nursing homes
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Abstract BACKGROUND: Vitamin deficiency is a cause of health related problems in elderly people. The aims were to study associations between vitamin B6 (B6) and diseases (primarily functional gastrointestinal disorders) ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for postpartum depressive symptoms in Argentina - a cross sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013)Introduction: Postpartum depression is a prevalent disorder with negative consequences for women, infants, and the family as a whole. Most studies of this disorder have been conducted in Western countries, and studies from ... -
Predicting acute side effects of stimulant medication in pediatric attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder: data from quantitative electroencephalography, event-related potentials, and a continuous-performance test
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Abstract BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to search for predictors of acute side effects of stimulant medication in pediatric attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emphasizing variables from quantitative ... -
High frequency and intensity of drinking may attenuate increased inflammatory cytokine levels of major depression in alcohol-use disorders
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014)As major depression (MD) is often comorbid with alcohol-use disorders (AUD) and alcohol itself modulates the immune system, we examined serum levels of interleukin (IL)-6, IL-10, tumor necrosis factor (TNF), and interferon ...