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Correlates of circulating ovarian cancer early detection markers and their contribution to discrimination of early detection models: results from the EPIC cohort
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-03-20)Background: Ovarian cancer early detection markers CA125, CA15.3, HE4, and CA72.4 vary between healthy women, limiting their utility for screening. <br>Methods: We evaluated cross-sectional relationships between lifestyle and reproductive factors and these markers among controls ( n = 1910) from a nested case-control study in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition ... -
International perception of lung sounds: a comparison of classification across some European borders
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-12-18)Introduction: Lung auscultation is helpful in the diagnosis of lung and heart diseases; however, the diagnostic value of lung sounds may be questioned due to interobserver variation. This situation may also impair clinical research in this area to generate evidence-based knowledge about the role that chest auscultation has in a modern clinical setting. The recording and visual display of lung sounds ... -
Prevalence and associations for use of a traditional medicine provider in the SAMINOR 1 Survey: a population-based study on Health and Living Conditions in Regions with Sami and Norwegian Populations.
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-12-12)BACKGROUND: In Northern Norway, traditional medicine (TM) is shaped by both Christianity and traditional Sami nature worship. The healing rituals may include prayer and the use of tools such as moss, water, stones, wool and soil. Examples of TM modalities offered is cupping, blood-stemming, laying on of hands, healing prayers, and rituals. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence ... -
Comparison of computer systems and ranking criteria for automatic melanoma detection in dermoscopic images
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-12-21)Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, and early detection is crucial for patient survival. Computer systems can assist in melanoma detection, but are not widespread in clinical practice. In 2016, an open challenge in classification of dermoscopic images of skin lesions was announced. A training set of 900 images with corresponding class labels and semi-automatic/manual segmentation masks ... -
The impacts of emission trends of POPs on human concentration dynamics: Lessons learned from a longitudinal study in Norway (1979-2007)
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-02-20)Background. In this short communication, our focus is on the relationship between human concentrations of select persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and environmental emissions. It is based on a longitudinal study (1979-2007) conducted in Norway. Objectives. Our aim was to extract general insights from observed and predicted temporal trends in human concentrations of 49 POPs to assist in the design ... -
"There are more things in heaven and earth!" How knowledge about traditional healing affects clinical practice: Interviews with conventional health personnel
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-11-12)People with Sami and Norwegian background are frequent users of traditional folk medicine (TM). Traditional healing, such as religious prayers of healing ( reading ) and the laying on of hands, are examples of commonly used modalities. The global aim of this study is to examine whether health personnel ’ s knowledge, attitudes and experiences of traditional healing affect their clinical practice. ... -
Longitudinal changes in forearm bone mineral density in women and men from 25 to 84 years. The Tromsø Study
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The HPV vaccine: knowledge and attitudes among public health nurses and general practitioners in Northern Norway after introduction of the vaccine in the school-based vaccination programme
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-09-21)Objective: To investigate knowledge of and attitudes to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, HPV vaccination, cervical cancer, related sources of information and factors associated with will- ingness to vaccinate one ’ s own daughter among primary health care (PHC) personnel. <br>Design: Cross-sectional study. <br>Setting: PHC. <br>Subjects: All public health nurses (PHNs) and general ... -
Prevalence and predictors of complementary and alternative medicine use among people with coronary heart disease or at risk for this in the sixth Tromsø study: a comparative analysis using protection motivation theory.
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-06-19)Background: Engagement in healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as healthy diet and regular physical activity, are known to reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease (CHD). Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is known to be associated with having a healthy lifestyle. The primary aim of this study was to examine the prevalence and predictors of CAM use in CHD patients, and in those ... -
Direct and indirect risk associated with the use of dietary supplements among persons with dementia in a Norwegian memory clinic
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-05-12)Background: The use of dietary supplements (DS) is common among persons with dementia. Direct risks associated with DS use include adverse events and DS-drug interactions. A direct risk is a risk caused by the treatment itself. Indirect risks are related to the treatment setting, such as the conditions of use, and not to the treatment itself. Because dementia symptoms may reduce a person’s ability ... -
Lung function and prevalence of respiratory symptoms in Norwegian crab processing workers
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-04-20)Background: Seafood processing workers have an increased risk of developing occupational asthma. This has not been studied among Norwegian crab processing workers, nor has the respiratory health of exposed workers been compared to a control group. <br>Objectives: Assessing the impact of working in the crab processing industry on workers ’ respiratory health. <br>Design: A cross-sectional study ... -
The association between adult attained height and sitting height with mortality in the European prospective investigation into cancer and nutrition (EPIC)
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-03-03)Adult height and sitting height may reflect genetic and environmental factors, including early life nutrition, physical and social environments. Previous studies have reported divergent associations for height and chronic disease mortality, with positive associations observed for cancer mortality but inverse associations for circulatory disease mortality. Sitting height might be more strongly ... -
Low concentrations of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in air at Cape Verde
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-09-01)Ambient air is a core medium for monitoring of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) under the Stockholm Convention and is used in studies of global transports of POPs and their atmospheric sources and source regions. Still, data based on active air sampling remain scarce in many regions. The primary objectives of this study were to (i) monitor concentrations of selected POPs in air outside West ... -
Diagnosenes sosiologi: Medisinske forståelser av utmattede kvinner – før og nå
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)Praktiseringen av moderne biomedisin skal være basert på vitenskapelig kunnskap og teknologi, men medisinskfaglige forståelser av helse og sykdom preges også av tid og sted. For kroppslige plager som vanskelig lar seg entydig identifisere, forklare og kurere ved hjelp av medisinsk kunnskap og teknologi, kan den kulturelle pregningen bli særlig stor. Slike plager er derfor spesielt godt egnet som ... -
Vitenskap og verdier i moderne medisin: Idealer og realiteter
(Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2012)Dette essayet inneholder en kritisk drøfting av for estillingen om medisinsk praksis som en kunnskapsbasert og verdinøytral virksomhet. Perspektivet er sosiologisk og historisk, og til dels også kjønnet. Utgangspunktet for drøftingen er to case , ett fra somatikken og ett fra psykiatrien. Fra somatikken; de såkalte medically unexplained physical symptoms (MUPS); fra psykiatrien; karaktertrekkdiagnosene. ... -
Reasons for and Experiences With Surgical Interventions for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C): A Systematic Review
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: Because female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) leads to changes in normal genital anatomy and functionality, women are increasingly seeking surgical interventions for their FGM/C-related concerns. <br>Aim: To conduct a systematic review of empirical quantitative and qualitative research on interventions for women with FGM/C-related complications. <br>Methods: We conducted systematic ... -
Thyroid homeostasis in mother–child pairs in relation to maternal iodine status. The MISA study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-05-24)BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Iodine deficiency during pregnancy may influence maternal and foetal thyroid function with the risk of causing neurocognitive and psychomotor deficits in the offspring. The objective of this study was to assess iodine status in pregnant women from Northern Norway and to investigate the influence of iodine status on maternal and infant thyroid function. <br>SUBJECTS/METHODS: ... -
Occupational exposure, respiratory health and sensitisation among crab processing workers. A study among processors of king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) and edible crab (Cancer pagurus) in Norwegian land based crab processing plants.
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2017-11-10)Occupational asthma and allergy are health problems found in the seafood processing industry. The aim of this thesis was to investigate the exposure to central components in bioaerosols collected in the breathing zone of crab processing workers, and explore the workers’ prevalence of respiratory symptoms and sensitisation to crustacean allergens. This thesis describes the exposure levels of total ... -
Effect of Inpatient Multicomponent Occupational Rehabilitation Versus Less Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation on Sickness Absence in Persons with Musculoskeletal- or Mental Health Disorders: A Randomized Clinical Trial
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-04-11)Purpose: To assess effects of an inpatient multi-component occupational rehabilitation program compared to less comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation on sickness absence in persons with musculoskeletal- or mental health disorders. <br>Methods: Randomized clinical trial with parallel groups. Participants were individuals 18–60 years old on sick-leave for 2–12 months with a sick-leave diagnosis ... -
Temporal trends in incidence and case fatality of intracerebral hemorrhage. The Tromsø Study 1995-2012
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-08-16)<p>Background: The aim of this study was to explore temporal trends in incidence and case fatality rates of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) over the last two decades in a Norwegian municipality. <p>Methods: Incident cases of primary ICH were registered in the period from 1995 through 2012 in 32,530 par ticipants of the longitudinal population-based Tromsø Study. Poisson regression models were used ...
