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‘It feels like my metabolism has shut down’. Negotiating interactional roles and epistemic positions in a primary care consultation
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-11-16)Introduction: Our aim is to explore the ways in which a patient and a general practitioner (GP) negotiate knowledge-claims stemming from different epistemic domains while dealing with a mismatch between experiential and biomedical knowledge during a clinical consultation. We interpret their interaction in relation to the sociocultural context in which their negotiation is embedded, and identify ... -
Determining the safety and effectiveness of Tai Chi: a critical overview of 210 systematic reviews of controlled clinical trials
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-12-03)Background - This overview summarizes the best available systematic review (SR) evidence on the health effects of Tai Chi.<p> <p>Methods - Nine databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Medline, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Scientific Journal Database (VIP), Sino-Med, and Wanfang Database) were searched for SRs of controlled clinical trials of Tai Chi ... -
Alternativ behandling som støttebehandling til kovensjonell behandling hos barn og uge med kreft
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022)At barnet ditt får en kreftdiagnose er en rystende beskjed som snur livet opp ned for mange familier. Behandlingen er krevende og mange barn og unge får plager de må leve med lenge. Foreldrene ønsker naturlig nok å gjøre det de kan for å lindre disse plagene. Mange velger derfor alternativ behandling som støttebehandling til konvensjonell behandling og for å bedre barnas livskvalitet. -
16 år med samarbeid om arbeidshelse i nordområdene
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022)De siste tjue årene har nordområdene gått fra periferi til satsingsområde for mange land, ikke minst Norge. Dette har vært drevet av ønsker om økt ressursbasert verdiskapning, klimaendringer, bærekraftig utvikling og sikkerhetspolitikk. Det påvirker lokalsamfunn, miljøet, bedrifter, arbeidsplasser og innbyggere. Behovet for økt kunnskap og gode tjenester er stort. -
“Opening up a well of emotions”: A qualitative study of men's emotional experiences in the transition to fatherhood
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-11-20)<p><b> Aim</b> To explore the emotional changes and reactions men experience in their transition to fatherhood. <p><b> Design</b> This study used a qualitative design. <p><b> Methods</b> Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 13 Norwegian fathers. <p><b> Results</b> Through thematic analysis, three main themes were developed: (1) from self-focus to family ... -
Under-Reporting of Self-Reported Medical Conditions in Aviation: A Cross-Sectional Survey
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2022-04-01)BACKGROUND: The applicants’ self-declaration of medical history is crucial for safety. Some evidence indicates that under-reporting of medical conditions exists. However, the magnitude in a population of aviation personnel has not been reported earlier. <p> <p>METHODS: A total of 9941 applicants for medical certificate/attestation for aviation-related safety functions during the last 5 yr up to ... -
Sex-specific time trends in incident atrial fibrillation and the contribution of risk factors: the Tromsø Study 1994-2016
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-10-14)Aims To explore sex-specific time trends in atrial fibrillation (AF) incidence and to estimate the impact of changes in risk factor levels using individual participant-level data from the population-based Tromsø Study 1994–2016.<p> <p>Methods and results A total of 14 818 women and 13 225 men aged 25 years or older without AF were enrolled in the Tromsø Study between 1994 and 2008 and followed ... -
Tea consumption and risk of bladder cancer in the Bladder Cancer Epidemiology and Nutritional Determinants (BLEND) Study: Pooled analysis of 12 international cohort studies
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-04-09)Background & aims: Tea has been shown to be associated with reduced risk of several diseases including cardiovascular diseases, stroke, metabolic syndrome, and obesity. However, the results on the relationship between tea consumption and bladder cancer are conflicting. This research aimed to assess the association between tea consumption and risk of bladder cancer using a pooled analysis of prospective ... -
Body shape phenotypes of multiple anthropometric traits and cancer risk: a multi-national cohort study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-12-02)Background - Classical anthropometric traits may fail to fully represent the relationship of weight, adiposity, and height with cancer risk. We investigated the associations of body shape phenotypes with the risk of overall and site-specific cancers.<p> <p>Methods - We derived four distinct body shape phenotypes from principal component (PC) analysis on height, weight, body mass index (BMI), waist ... -
Experiences and management strategies of Norwegian GPs during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal interview study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-11-09)Objective: When the COVID-19 pandemic reached Norway, primary health care had to reorganize to ensure safe patient treatment and maintain infection control. General practitioners (GPs) are key health care providers in the municipalities. Our aim was to explore the experiences and management strategies of Norwegian GPs during the COVID-19 pandemic - over time, and in the context of a sudden ... -
Cigarette Smoking and Endometrial Cancer Risk: Observational and Mendelian Randomization Analyses
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-06-16)Background: Current epidemiologic evidence indicates that smoking is associated with a lower endometrial cancer risk. However, it is unknown if this association is causal or confounded. To further elucidate the role of smoking in endometrial cancer risk, we conducted complementary observational and Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses.<p> <p>Methods: The observational analyses included 286,415 ... -
Corrigendum to “Clinical reasoning in traditional medicine exemplified by the clinical encounter of Korean medicine” [Integr Med Res 2021: 10; 100641]
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-11-22)The authors regret that the funding number was incorrectly published in the above article. It is now reproduced correctly below. The authors would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused. -
Circulating Isovalerylcarnitine and Lung Cancer Risk: Evidence from Mendelian Randomization and Prediagnostic Blood Measurements
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-10-04)Background: Tobacco exposure causes 8 of 10 lung cancers, and identifying additional risk factors is challenging due to confounding introduced by smoking in traditional observational studies.<p> <p>Materials and Methods: We used Mendelian randomization (MR) to screen 207 metabolites for their role in lung cancer predisposition using independent genome-wide association studies (GWAS) of blood ... -
The seventh survey of the Tromsø Study (Tromsø7) 2015–2016: study design, data collection, attendance, and prevalence of risk factors and disease in a multipurpose population-based health survey
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-05-04)Aims: The Tromsø Study is an ongoing population-based health study in Tromsø, Norway, initiated in 1974. The purpose of the seventh survey (Tromsø7) 2015–2016 was to advance the population risk factor surveillance and to collect new types of data. We present the study design, data collection, attendance, and prevalence of risk factors and disease. Methods: All inhabitants in Tromsø municipality, ... -
Adherence to mediterranean diet and the risk of differentiated thyroid cancer in a European cohort: The EPIC study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-02)Background: The Mediterranean diet (MD) has been proposed as a healthy diet with a potential to lower the incidence of several types of cancer, but there is no data regarding thyroid cancer (TC). We investigated the association between MD adherence, and its components, and the differentiated TC risk within the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) cohort.<p> <p>Methods: ... -
Systematic review and meta-analysis of Chinese herbal formula Tongxie Yaofang for diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome: Evidence for clinical practice and future trials
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-08-25)Introduction: Diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) significantly decreases the quality of life of patients and their families, and affects patients’ mental health. No specific western medications are available. Ancient classical Chinese medical texts have recognized Tongxie Yaofang (TXYF) as a therapy for diarrhea which is widely used in clinical practice. Standard TXYF prescription ... -
Challenges and opportunities for general practice specific CME in Europe – a narrative review of seven countries
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-11-07)Background - Several changes have led to general practitioners (GPs) working in a more differentiated setting today and being supported by other health professions. As practice changes, primary care specific continuing medical education (CME) may also need to adapt. By comparing different primary care specific CME approaches for GPs across Europe, we aim at identifying challenges and opportunities ... -
Pan-cancer analysis of pre-diagnostic blood metabolite concentrations in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-10-19)Background - Epidemiological studies of associations between metabolites and cancer risk have typically focused on specific cancer types separately. Here, we designed a multivariate pan-cancer analysis to identify metabolites potentially associated with multiple cancer types, while also allowing the investigation of cancer type-specific associations.<p> <p>Methods - We analysed targeted metabolomics ... -
“They make a diference”: a qualitative study of providers’ experiences of peer support in outpatient clinics for people living with HIV
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-11-21)Background Although the life expectancy of people living with HIV has increased, they are still often disconnected from society through stigma and discrimination. Peer support has been found to increase social support. Given the limited research on peer support from the providers’ perspective, this study explored how peer supporters experience their roles and contributions in outpatient clinics ... -
Depression in an adult Norwegian population: prevalence and associated factors in the Tromsø Study 7
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-12-01)Introduction: The burden of depression is considerable worldwide as it is one of the leading causes of disability. People with depression can experience symptoms like loss of interest, feeling sad or depressed, feeling worthless, unnecessary guilt, suicidal thoughts, fatigue, and decreased pleasure. Depression can affect the personal, social, and work life of people as well as may lead to self-harm ...