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Global Lung Function Initiative 2012 reference equations for spirometry in the Norwegian Population
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-10-06)<b>Background:</b> We studied the fit of the Global Lung Function Initiative all-age reference values to Norwegians, compared them with currently used references (European Community for Steel and Coal (ECSC) and Zapletal) and estimated the prevalence of obstructive lung disease.<br> <b>Methods:</b> Spirometry data collected in 30,239 subjects (51.7% females) aged 12-90 years in three population-based ... -
N-Acetyl-β-D-Glucosaminidase Does Not Enhance Prediction of Cardiovascular or All-Cause Mortality by Albuminuria in a Low-Risk Population
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-06-05)Albuminuria is a well known risk factor for cardiovascular disease and mortality, but focus on renal tubular dysfunction as a potential risk factor is growing also. The association between the urinary activity of N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminidase (NAG) and cardiovascular risk has been assessed mostly in cross-sectional studies. We studied the cross-sectional associations between urinary NAG and cardiovascular ... -
Ischemic Stroke and Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in the General Population: The Tromsø Study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-11-07)<i>Background</i> - Even though clinical data support a relation between ischemic stroke and venous thromboembolism (VTE), the strength and time dependence of the association remain to be settled at the population level. We therefore aimed to investigate the association between ischemic stroke and VTE in a prospective population-based cohort.<p> <p><i>Methods and Results</i> - Participants (n=30 ... -
Factors associated with maternal serum levels of perfluoroalkyl substances and organochlorines: A descriptive study of parous women in Norway and Sweden
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-11-08)<b>Introduction</b><br> Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and organochlorines (OCs) are ubiquitous and persistent in the environment and proposed endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). They can be transferred across the placenta during pregnancy, and studies suggest that the prenatal period may be particularly sensitive for influences on fetal growth and development. Several studies have ... -
Experiences of general practitioner continuity among women with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis: a cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-11-14)<b>Background:</b> Continuity of care is important for patients with chronic illness in need of coordinated healthcare services from multiple providers. Little is known about how patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) experience continuity of GP care. This study explores how women with CFS/ME experience GP care across the three dimensions of continuity: informational, ... -
Secular trends and correlates of physical activity: The Tromsø Study 1979-2008
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-12-03)<b>Background: </b>The aim was to describe secular trends in leisure time physical activity (LTPA) and work related physical activity (WPA) from 1979 to 2008. Additionally, we explored potential cross-sectional and longitudinal correlates of LTPA and WPA.<br> <b>Methods:</b> Data are collected from 34,898 individuals (49.7% men) aged >20 years who participated in at least one Tromsø Study survey ... -
Differential Recall Bias, Intermediate Confounding, and Mediation Analysis in Life Course Epidemiology: An Analytic Framework with Empirical Example
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-11-23)The mechanisms by which childhood socioeconomic status (CSES) affects adult mental health, general health, and well-being are not clear. Moreover, the analytical assumptions employed when assessing mediation in social and psychiatric epidemiology are rarely explained. The aim of this paper was to explain the intermediate confounding assumption, and to quantify differential recall bias in the association ... -
The Use of eHealth and Provider-Based Health Services by Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-10-31)<b>Background:</b> The prevalence of diabetes and the use of electronic health (eHealth) resources are increasing. People with diabetes need frequent monitoring and follow-up of health parameters, and eHealth services can be of great significance in this regard. However, little is known about the extent to which different kinds of eHealth tools are used, and how the use of eHealth is associated ... -
Longitudinal changes in desired body weight compared to changes in body weight: evidence of adaptation to weight gain?
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-09-21)<b>Background: </b>Overweight individuals desire a lower weight than they actually have. Little is known on the extent to which this discrepancy is reduced over time due to adaptation or resignation. The aim of this study is to describe cross-sectional relationships and longitudinal changes in desired body weight and differences between actual and desired body weight according to gender, age and ... -
Changes in waist circumference and the prevalence of abdominal obesity during 1994-2008 - cross-sectional and longitudinal results from two surveys: the Tromsø Study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-09-21)<b>Background:</b> Abdominal obesity increases all-cause mortality and is a risk factor for a number of diseases. There are few population-based studies of the longitudinal changes of abdominal obesity.<br> <b>Methods:</b> Based on data from the Tromsø Study, we studied gender- and age-specific mean waist circumference and prevalence of abdominal overweight and abdominal obesity in two surveys ... -
“You never know who are Sami or speak Sami”. Clinicians’ experiences with language-appropriate care to Sami-speaking patients in outpatient mental health clinics in Northern Norway.
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-11-10)<p><i>Background - </i>The Indigenous population in Norway, the Sami, have a statutory right to speak and be spoken to in the Sami language when receiving health services. There is, however, limited knowledge about how clinicians deal with this in clinical practice. This study explores how clinicians deal with language-appropriate care with Sami-speaking patients in specialist mental health ... -
Lipoprotein subfractions by nuclear magnetic resonance are associated with tumor characteristics in breast cancer
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-11-08)<b>Background:</b> High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol, has been associated with breast cancer development, but the association is under debate, and whether lipoprotein subfractions is associated with breast tumor characteristics remains unclear.<br> <b>Methods:</b> Among 56 women with newly diagnosed invasive breast cancer stage I/II, aged 35–75 years, pre-surgery overnight fasting serum ... -
"Det virker for meg"! - Kan kunnskap om bruk og brukere av alternativ behandling være relevant for helsetjenesten?
(Chronicle; Kronikk, 2015-01-15)Forskning utført ved Nasjonalt forskningssenter innen komplementær og alternativ medisin (NAFKAM) viser at alternativ behandling ofte oppleves som et vanskelig tema i møtet mellom lege og pasient. Hvordan kan vi møte denne utfordringen i morgendagens helsevesen? Kan pasienterfaringer utgjøre en del av kunnskapsgrunnlaget? -
The NAFKAM International Registry of Exceptional Courses of Disease Related to the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Worst Cases Reported to the NAFKAM International Registry of Exceptional Courses of Disease
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Uventet bedring av multippel sklerose etter bruk av alternativ behandling
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A Patient-defined "Best Case" of Multiple Sclerosis Related to the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2012-03)Chronically ill people are frequent users of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Some patients experience great benefits from their use of CAM, like patient “XX” in this case report. XX was diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis in 2004 and has reported a “best case” after the use of Dr Birgitta Brunes’ unconventional treatment. The patient reports that many of ... -
Health professionals and cancer patients: How to communicate effectively about complementary, integrative and alternative medicine
(Others; Andre, 2016)The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in oncology settings is widespread. Improving CAM-related communication within the sphere of conventional cancer care is crucial to patient safety, optimal treatment outcomes and the patient’s trust in healthcare professionals. Studies have revealed, however, that only a few oncologists and physicians feel comfortable discussing CAM ... -
Mind the Gap! Lay and Medical Perceptions of Risks Associated with the Use of Alternative Treatment and Conventional Medicine
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-02-19)Studies of the widespread use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) demonstrate that CAM users relate to both subjective, experience-based knowledge and medical knowledge in treatment decisions. The aim of this study was to explore lay and medical risk perceptions associated with CAM and conventional medicine.<br> <b>Patients and Methods</b> Twenty-five Norwegian users of CAM who ... -
Doctor-patient communication and cancer patients' choice of alternative therapies as supplement or alternative to conventional care
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)Cancer patients’ use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widespread, despite the fact that clinical studies validating the efficacy of CAM remain sparse. The purpose of this study was to explore possible connections between cancer patients’ communication experiences with doctors and the decision to use CAM either as supplement or alternative to conventional treatment (CT). The ...
