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The All-Age Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection and Potential Transmission Routes. A Population-Based Study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-05-12)Background and aims: Previous research on H. pylori epidemiology has mostly focused on adult populations. We have aimed to study H. pylori prevalence in all age groups including children and adolescents and to identify potential routes of transmission. Methods: Subjects from all age groups (children 0–11 years, adolescents 12–17 years and adults ≥18 years of age), recruited from both an urban ... -
Blood donor Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato seroprevalence and history of tick bites at a northern limit of the vector distribution
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-06-14)In order to study the antibody seroprevalence of the causal agent of Lyme borreliosis, <i>Borrelia burgdorferi</i> sensu lato (s.l.), and the history of tick bites at a geographical distribution limit of <i>Ixodes ricinus</i>, we compared healthy blood donors in geographically extreme regions: the borreliosis-endemic Vestfold County (59°N) and the region of northern Norway. Blood samples were screened ... -
Can vitamin D-3 supplementation prevent bone loss in persons with MS? A placebo-controlled trial
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2011)Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a possible cause of secondary osteoporosis. In this phase II trial we assessed whether a weekly dose of 20,000 IU vitamin D3 prevents bone loss in ambulatory persons with MS age 18–50 years. ClinicalTrials.gov ID NCT00785473. All patients managed at the University Hospital of North Norway who fulfilled the main inclusion criteria were invited to participate in this ... -
Changes in antacid use over a 9-year period in a general population adjusted for changes in dyspeptic complaints
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Co-morbidity and drug treatment in Alzheimer’s disease. A cross sectional study of participants in the Dementia Study in Northern Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2011)Inappropriate medical treatment of co-morbidities in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an increasing concern in geriatric medicine. The objective of this study was to compare current drug use related to co-morbidity between individuals with a recent diagnosis of AD and a cognitively healthy control group in a population based clinical trial in Northern Norway. Setting: Nine rural municipalities with ... -
The effect of stimulation therapy and donepezil on cognitive function in Alzheimer's disease. A community based RCT with a two-by-two factorial design
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012)Progressive neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) induces cognitive deterioration, and there is controversy regarding the optimal treatment strategy in early AD. Stimulation therapy, including physical exercise and cholinesterase inhibitors are both reported to postpone cognitive deterioration in separate studies. We aimed to study the effect of stimulation therapy and the additional effect ... -
Group-Based Individualized Comprehensive Core Stability Intervention Improves Balance in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-02-04)<i>Background</i> - Balance and trunk control are often impaired in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Interventions addressing these issues are needed.<p> <p><i>Objective</i> - The objective of this study was to compare the immediate and long-term effects of a 6-week individualized, group-based, comprehensive core stability intervention (GroupCoreDIST) with standard care on balance ... -
HE4 is a novel tissue marker for therapy response and progestin resistance in medium- and low-risk endometrial hyperplasia
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-08-18)Background: The aim of the present study was to investigate whether changes in the tissue expression of human epididymisspecific protein 4 (HE4) could predict therapy resistance and relapse after progestin hormone therapy for medium- and low-risk endometrial hyperplasia.<p> <p>Methods: Endometrial biopsies were obtained from women participating in a multicentre RCT performed according to the ... -
Incidence and predictors of Uveitis in juvenile idiopathic arthritis in a Nordic long-term cohort study.
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-08-18)Background: The incidence of uveitis associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) varies around the world. Our aim was to investigate the incidence and predictors of uveitis in a Nordic population-based cohort. <br>Methods: Consecutive JIA cases from defined geographical areas in Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway with disease onset between January 1997 to June 2000 were followed for ... -
Injury coding in a national trauma registry: a one-year validation audit in a level 1 trauma centre
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-10-30)<i>Background</i> - Hospitals must improve patient safety and quality continuously. Clinical quality registries can drive such improvement. Trauma registries code injuries according to the Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) and benchmark outcomes based on the Injury Severity Score (ISS) and New ISS (NISS). The primary aim of this study was to validate the injury codes and severities registered in a ... -
Levonorgestrel-impregnated intrauterine device as treatment for endometrial hyperplasia: A national multicentre randomised trial
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May antihistone antibodies replace antinuclear antibodies (ANA) as a predictor of uveitis in Juvenile idiopathic arthritis?
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Multisite musculoskeletal pain in adolescence and later mental health disorders: a population-based registry study of Norwegian youth: the NAAHS cohort study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-02-01)<b>Objectives:</b> To examine the association between multisite musculoskeletal pain in adolescence and mental health disorders in young adulthood. <br><b>Design and setting: </b>Data were obtained from a linkage between the Norwegian Patient Registry (2008 – 2012) and the Norwegian Arctic Adolescent Health Study, a school-based survey conducted among 10th grade students in North Norway (2003 – ... -
Patients on outpatient commitment orders in Northern Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-05-02)Background:<br> In recent years, an increasing number of countries have introduced outpatient commitment orders (OC), which imply that patients can be subject to compulsory follow-up and treatment while living in the community. However, few studies on how OC is practised have been published. <br> Method: <br> Retrospective case register study based on medical files of all patients receiving an ... -
Recruitment methods in Alzheimer's disease research : general practice versus population based screening by mail
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Relapse risk of endometrial hyperplasia after treatment with the levonorgestrel-impregnated intrauterine system or oral progestogens
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-12-02)Objective To investigate relapse rates after the successful treatment of patients with non-atypical endometrial hyperplasia who were randomised to either a levonorgestrel-impregnated intrauterine system (LNG-IUS; Mirena ) or two regimens of oral medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) after primary histological response.<p> <p>Design A multicentre randomised trial.<p> <p>Setting Ten different ...
