• High dose vitamin D supplementation does not affect biochemical bone markers in multiple sclerosis - a randomized controlled trial 

      Holmøy, Trygve; Lindstrøm, Jonas Christoffer; Eriksen, Erik Fink; Steffensen, Linn Hofsøy; Kampman, Margitta Theodora (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-04-04)
      Background: <br> People with multiple sclerosis have high risk of osteoporosis and fractures. A poor vitamin D status is a risk factor for MS, and vitamin D supplementation has been recommended both to prevent MS progression and to maintain bone health. <br> Methods: <br> We assessed the effect of 20,000 IU vitamin D3 weekly compared to placebo on biochemical markers of bone metabolism in 68 ...
    • Hospitals implementing changes in law to protect children of ill parents: A cross-sectional study 

      Skogøy, Bjørg Eva; Sørgaard, Knut W.; Maybery, Darryl; Ruud, Torleif; Stavnes, Kristin Anne; Kufås, Elin; Peck, Gro Christensen; Thorsen, Eivind; Lindstrøm, Jonas Christoffer; Ogden, Terje (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-08-06)
      <i>Background</i>: Norway is one of the first countries to require all health professionals to play a part in prevention for children of parents with all kinds of illnesses (mental illness, drug addiction, or severe physical illness or injury) in order to mitigate their increased risk of psychosocial problems. Hospitals are required to have child responsible personnel (CRP) to promote and ...