• 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 

      Fattah, Sabina; Ekås, Guri Ranum; Hyldmo, Per Kristian; Wisborg, Torben (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 

      Hayatbakhsh, Mohammad Mahdi; Oghabian, Zohreh; Conlon, Elvira; Nakhaee, Samaneh; Amirabadizadeh, Ali Reza; Zahedi, Mohammad Javad; Moghadam, Sodief Darvish; Ahmadi, Bighan; Soroush, Somayeh; Aaseth, Jan; Mehrpour, Omid (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 

      Letnes, Jon Magne; Nes, Bjarne; Vaardal-Lunde, Kristina; Bratt Slette, Martine; Mølmen, Harald Edvard; Aspenes, Stian Thoresen; Støylen, Asbjørn; Wisløff, Ulrik; Dalen, Håvard (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 

      Kleppang, Annette Løvheim; Hartz, Ingeborg; Thurston, Miranda; Hagquist, Curt (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 

      Bjørnevik, Kjetil; Riise, Trond; Benjaminsen, Espen; Celius, Elisabeth Gulowsen; Dahl, Ole-Petter; Kampman, Margitta Theodora; Løken-Amsrud, Kristin Ingeleiv; Midgard, Rune; Myhr, Kjell-Morten; Torkildsen, Øivind; Vatne, Anita; Grytten, Nina (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 

      Holm, Sverre; Oma, Ingvild; Hagve, Tor-Arne; Saatvedt, Kjell; Brosstad, Frank Roger; Mikkelsen, Knut; Rydningen, Hans; Risnes, Ivar; Almdahl, Sven Martin; Ueland, Thor; Aukrust, Pål; Halvorsen, Bente; Hollan, Ivana (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 

      Pedersen, Maria; Asprusten, Tarjei Tørre; Godang, Kristin; Leegaard, Truls Michael; Osnes, Liv T. N.; Skovlund, Eva; Tjade, Trygve Olav; Øie, Merete Glenne; Wyller, Vegard Bruun Bratholm (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 

      Krampe, Henning; Danbolt, Lars Johan; Haver, Annie; Stålsett, Gry; Schnell, Tatjana (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 

      Berg, Matilde Risopatron; Gregussen, Hilde; Sahlin, Ylva (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 

      Bolstad, Ingeborg; Toft, Helge; Lien, Lars; Moe, Jenny Skumsnes; Rolland, Benjamin; Bramness, Jørgen Gustav (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 

      Bramness, Jørgen Gustav; von Soest, Tilmann (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 ...
    • Long‐term efficacy and safety of biosimilar infliximab (CT‐P13) after switching from originator infliximab: Open‐label extension of the NOR‐SWITCH trial 

      Goll, Guro Løvik; Jørgensen, Kristin Kaasen; Sexton, Joseph; Olsen, Inge Christoffer; Bolstad, Nils; Haavardsholm, Espen A.; Lundin, Knut Erik Aslaksen; Tveit, Kåre Steinar; Lorentzen, Merete; Berset, Ingrid Prytz; Fevang, Bjørg-Tilde Svanes; Kalstad, Synnøve; Ryggen, Kristin; Warren, David; Klaasen, Rolf; Asak, Øivind Wessel; Baigh, Somyeh; Blomgren, Ingrid; Brenna, Øystein; Bruun, Trude J; Dvergsnes, Katrine; Frigstad, Svein Oskar; Myrnes, Inger; Hatten, Ingvild Helgheim; Huppertz-Hauss, Gert; Henriksen, Magne; Hoie, Sunniva S.; Krogh, Jan Reidar; Midtgard, Irina P.; Mielnik, Pawel; Moum, Bjørn; Noraberg, Geir; Poyan, Armin; Prestegård, Ulf; Rashid, Haroon Ur; Strand, Eldri Kveine; Skjetne, Kristine; Seeberg, Kathrine; Torp, Roald; Ystrøm, Carl Magnus; Vold, Cecilia; Zettel, Camilla C.; Waksvik, Kenneth; Gulbrandsen, Bjørn; Hagfors, Jon; Mørk, Cato; Jahnsen, Jørgen; Kvien, Tore Kristian (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The 52-week, randomized, double-blind, noninferiority, government-funded NOR-SWITCH trial demonstrated that switching from infliximab originator to less expensive biosimilar CT-P13 was not ...
    • Low vitamin D, but not tobacco use or high BMI, is associated with long-term disability progression in multiple sclerosis 

      Wesnes, Kristin; Myhr, Kjell-Morten; Riise, Trond; Kvistad, Silje Agnethe Stokke; Torkildsen, Øivind; Wergeland, Stig; Holmøy, Trygve; Midgard, Rune; Bru, Alla Nikolajevna S; Edland, Astrid; Eikeland, Randi; Gosal, Sonia; Harbo, Hanne Flinstad; Kleveland, Grethe; Sørenes, Yvonne S.; Øksendal, Nina; Bjørnevik, Kjetil Lauvland (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background: Low vitamin D levels, tobacco use and high body mass index (BMI) have been linked to adverse disease outcomes in multiple sclerosis (MS), but their influence on long-term disability progression remains unclear. ...
    • Manganese Uptake and Accumulation in the Human Brain 

      Blomlie, Viggo; Sivanandan, R.; Jynge, Per (Others, 2020)
    • Maternal and infant vitamin B12 status during infancy predict linear growth at 5 years 

      Strand, Tor A; Ulak, Manjeswori; Kvestad, Ingrid; Henjum, Sigrun; Ulvik, Arve; Shrestha, Merina; Thorne-Lyman, Andrew L; Ueland, Per Magne; Shrestha, Prakash Sunder; Chandyo, Ram Krishna (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)
      BACKGROUND: Many children worldwide have poor vitamin B12 status. The objective of this study was to estimate association between maternal and infant vitamin B12 status and long-term growth. METHODS: We randomly ...
    • Matproduksjon, mattrygghet og miljø - innspill om kunnskapsbehov til gjennomføringen av det grønne skiftet - Uttalelse fra hovedkomiteen i Vitenskapskomiteen for mat og miljø (VKM) 

      Alexander, Jan; Aasmo-Finne, Merethe; Agdestein, Angelika; Bodin, Johanna Eva; Bruzell, Ellen Merete; Elvevoll, Edel O.; Hemre, Gro Ingunn; Hessen, Dag Olav; Hofshagen, Merete; Husøy, Trine; Knutsen, Helle Katrine; Krogdahl, Åshild; Mathisen, Gro Haarklou; Nilsen, Asbjørn Magne; Rafoss, Trond; Skjerdal, Olaug Taran; Steffensen, Inger-Lise Karin; Strand, Tor Arne; Vandvik, Vigdis; Velle, Gaute; Wasteson, Yngvild (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Denne rapporten er utarbeidet av Vitenskapskomiteen for mat og miljø (VKM), en uavhengig, tverrfaglig komité som utarbeider kunnskapsgrunnlag for den norske mat- og miljøforvaltningen på områdene matproduksjon, mattrygghet ...
    • Medical therapy of patients contaminated with radioactive cesium or iodine 

      Aaseth, Jan; Nurchi, Valeria Marina; Andersen, Ole (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Follow-up studies after the Chernobyl and Fukushima accidents have shown that 137Cs and 131I made up the major amount of harmful contaminants in the atmospheric dispersion and fallout. Other potential sources for such ...
    • Mercury exposure and its effects on fertility and pregnancy outcome 

      Bjørklund, Geir; Chirumbolo, Salvatore; Dadar, Maryam; Pivina, Lyudmila; Lindh, Ulf; Butnariu, Monica; Aaseth, Jan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Mercury (Hg), a highly toxic environmental pollutant, shows harmfulness which still represents a big concern for human health, including hazards to fertility and pregnancy outcome. Research has shown that Hg could induce ...
    • Meta-analysis of Alzheimer’s disease on 9,751 samples from Norway and IGAP study identifies four risk loci 

      Witoelar, Aree; Rongve, Arvid; Almdahl, Ina Selseth; Ulstein, Ingun; Engvig, Andreas; White, Linda Rosemary; Selbæk, Geir; Stordal, Eystein; Andersen, Fredrik; Brækhus, Anne; Saltvedt, Ingvild; Engedal, Knut; Hughes, Timothy; Bergh, Sverre; Bråthen, Geir; Bogdanovic, Nenad; Bettella, Francesco; Wang, Yunpeng; Athanasiu, Lavinia; Bahrami, Shahram; Le Hellard, Stephanie; Giddaluru, Sudheer; Dale, Anders M; Sando, Sigrid Botne; Steinberg, Stacy; Stefansson, Hreinn; Snaedal, Jon; Desikan, Rahul S; Stefansson, Kari; Aarsland, Dag; Djurovic, Srdjan; Fladby, Tormod; Andreassen, Ole Andreas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)
      A large fraction of genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is still not identified, limiting the understanding of AD pathology and study of therapeutic targets. We conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) ...
    • Metacognitive aspects of executive function are highly associated with social functioning on parent-rated measures in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder 

      Torske, Tonje; Nærland, Terje; Øie, Merete Glenne; Stenberg, Nina; Andreassen, Ole Andreas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)
      Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by social dysfunction. Even though executive dysfunction has been recognized as important in understanding ASD, the findings are inconsistent. This might be due to different ...