Blar i forfatter "Hager, Helle"
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Obesity-related cardiovascular risk factors after weight loss : a clinical trial comparing gastric bypass surgery and intensive lifestyle intervention
Hofsø, Dag; Nordstrand, Njord; Johnson, Line Kristin; Karlsen, Tor-Ivar; Hager, Helle; Jenssen, Trond Geir; Bollerslev, Jens; Godang, Kristin; Sandbu, Rune; Røislien, Jo; Hjelmesæth, Jøran (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2010)Objective: Weight reduction improves several obesity-related health conditions. We aimed to compare the effect of bariatric surgery and comprehensive lifestyle intervention on type 2 diabetes and obesityrelated cardiovascular risk factors. Design: One-year controlled clinical trial (ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT00273104). Methods: Morbidly obese subjects (19–66 years, mean (S.D.) body mass ... -
Parathyroid hormone, but not vitamin D, is associated with the metabolic syndrome in morbidly obese women and men : a cross-sectional study
Hjelmesæth, Jøran; Hofsø, Dag; Aasheim, Erlend T.; Jenssen, Trond Geir; Moan, Johan; Hager, Helle; Røislien, Jo; Bollerslev, Jens (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2009-02-03)Background: The prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and secondary hyperparathyroidism is high among morbidly obese subjects. Further, low serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25 [OH]D) and magnesium have been associated with increased risk of the metabolic syndrome (MS), and recently, a possible link between PTH and MS has been reported. Although it is well known that the synthesis and secretion ...