Bakgrunn: Orthorexia nervosa ble for første gang omtalt som en ny spiseforstyrrelse av Dr.Bratman i 1997 (3). Til forskjell fra den beslektede lidelsen anorexia nervosa er ikke orthorektikeren sykelig opptatt av å gå ned i vekt, men av å spise sunt og oppnå en positiv livstilstand gjennom maten. Orthorexi i seg selv truer ikke den fysiske helsen slik som anoreksi, men kan potensielt utvikle seg til ...

Hevelser og smerter i kjeven er ofte assosiert med infeksiøs odontogen sykdom og vil typisk diagnostiseres og behandles hos tannlege. I noen tilfeller kan imidlertid ikke tanninfeksjoner påvises. Vi presenterer fire sykehistorier hos barn som illustrerer ulike utfordringer ved en velkjent, men relativt dårlig definert diagnose i medisinen.

Background: In a previously published report we characterized the expression of the metastasis-associated proteins S100A4, osteopontin (OPN) and ephrin-A1 in a prospectively collected panel of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) tumors. The aim of the present follow-up study was to investigate the prognostic impact of these potential biomarkers in the same patient cohort. In addition, circulating ...

Background:<br>Circulating osteoprotegerin (OPG), a member of the receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B (RANK) axis, may influence breast cancer risk via its role as the decoy receptor for both the RANK ligand (RANKL) and tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL). Circulating OPG and breast cancer risk has been examined in only one prior study.<br>Methods:<br>A case-control ...

Background: <br>Elevated levels of osteoprotegerin, a secreted tumor necrosis factor–related molecule, might be associated with adverse outcomes in patients with coronary artery disease. We measured plasma osteoprotegerin concentrations on hospital admission, at discharge, and at 1 and 6 months after discharge in a predefined subset (n=5135) of patients with acute coronary syndromes in the PLATO ...

Introduction Emphasis on public involvement (PI) in health research has increased in the last 20 years. However, there is limited literature on PI in planning and conducting population-based health research. This study aims to identify child and adolescent health research priorities among children and stakeholder groups in Northern Norway by inviting PI groups to collaborate with researchers ...

<p><i>Background and purpose — </i>The literature is scarce on the outcome of the youngest patients with total hip arthroplasties (THAs). We analyzed register data, revision risk, and related factors in patients 21 years or younger with THAs in the Nordic Arthroplasty Register Association (NARA). <p><i>Patients and methods — </i>We included all THA patients 21 years or younger reported during 1995 ...

Background: Identification of prognostic factors for persistent pain and disability are important for better understanding of the clinical course of chronic unilateral lumbar radiculopathy and to assist clinical decision-making. There is a lack of scientific evidence concerning prognostic factors. The aim of this study was to identify clinically relevant predictors for outcome at 52 weeks. <p>Methods: ...

Background - Very low birth weight (VLBW: ≤1500 g) is associated with multiple short and long-term complications. This study aimed to examine outcomes and predictors of functioning, mental health, and health-related quality of life in adults born with VLBW.<p> <p>Methods - In this prospective longitudinal cohort study, 67 VLBW and 102 control participants were assessed using the Adult Self-Report ...

The aim of this study was to provide a description and evaluation of birth outcomes for women who started care at Føderiket Midwifery Unit (FMU), a freestanding midwifery unit in Oslo. FMU opened in 2007 as a five-year project. It was closed in 2011 for economic reasons, and the planned evaluations were never performed. Data from 495 women who started care at FMU were prospectively collected. ...