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    • Hysterektomi ved kraftige menstruasjonsblødninger: forenklet metodevurdering 

      Evensen, Line Holtet; Espeland, Anna Lien; Ashtiani, Vida Hamidi; Risstad, Hilde; Elvsaas, Ida-Kristin Ørjasæter (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2021-06-10)
      Vi har på oppdrag fra Bestillerforum for nye metoder utarbeidet en forenklet metodevurdering om hysterektomi (kirurgisk fjerning av livmor) ved kraftige menstruasjonsblødninger. Dette er en pilot i et prosjekt innen revurdering som ledes av Helse Midt-Norge RHF. Vi har hentet ut resultater for effekt og sikkerhet og vurderinger av tillit til resultatene for effekt fra en rapport av The National ...
    • Transfer of triptans into human breast milk and estimation of infant drug exposure through breastfeeding 

      Amundsen, Siri; Nordeng, Hedvig; Nordeng, Hedvig Marie Egeland; Fuskevåg, Ole Martin; Nordmo, Elisabet; Nordmo, Elisabet N; Sager, Georg; Spigset, Olav (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-03-17)
      Clinical data on the transfer of triptans into human breast milk remain scarce. In a lactation study including 19 breastfeeding women with migraine, we examined the excretion of six different triptans into milk. Following intake of a single dose, each participant collected seven breast milk samples at predefined intervals up to 24 hours after dose. Triptan concentrations in milk were measured using ...
    • The cardiac impact of cisplatin-based chemotherapy in survivors of testicular cancer: A 30-year follow-up 

      Bjerring, Anders W.; Fosså, Sophie Dorothea; Haugnes, Hege Sagstuen; Nome, Ragnhild Veline; Stokke, Thomas Muri; Haugaa, Kristina; Kiserud, Cecilie E.; Edvardsen, Thor; Sarvari, Sebastian (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-11-05)
      Aims - Cisplatin-based chemotherapy (CBCT) is essential in the treatment of metastatic testicular cancer (TC) but has been associated with long-term risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Furthermore, cisplatin can be detected in the body decades after treatment. We aimed to evaluate the long-term impact of CBCT on cardiac function and morphology in TC survivors 30 years after treatment.< ...
    • Rifaximin or Saccharomyces boulardii in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: Results from the randomized GutHeart trial 

      Awoyemi, Ayodeji Olawale; Mayerhofer, Cristiane; Felix, Alex S.; Hov, Johannes Espolin Roksund; Moscavitch, Samuel D.; Lappegård, Knut Tore; Hovland, Anders; Halvorsen, Sigrun; Halvorsen, Bente; Gregersen, Ida; Svardal, Asbjørn M.; Berge, Rolf Kristian; Hansen, Simen Hyll; Götz, Alexandra; Holm, Kristian; Aukrust, Pål; Åkra, Sissel; Seljeflot, Ingebjørg; Solheim, Svein; Lorenzo, Andrea; Gullestad, Lars; Trøseid, Marius; Broch, Kaspar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-07-28)
      Background - The gut microbiota represents a potential treatment target in heart failure (HF) through microbial metabolites such as trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) and systemic inflammation. Treatment with the probiotic yeast Saccharomyces boulardii have been suggested to improve left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF).<p> <p>Methods - In a multicentre, prospective randomized open label, blinded ...
    • GWAS for autoimmune Addison's disease identifies multiple risk loci and highlights AIRE in disease susceptibility 

      Eriksson, Daniel; Røyrvik, Ellen Christine; Aranda-Guillen, Maribel; Berger, Amund Holte; Landegren, Nils; Artaza, Haydee; Hallgren, Åsa; Grytaas, Marianne; Strøm, Sara; Bratland, Eirik; Botusan, Ileana; Oftedal, Bergithe Eikeland; Breivik, Lars Ertesvåg; Vaudel, Marc; Helgeland, Øyvind; Falorni, Alberto; Jørgensen, Anders Palmstrøm; Hulting, Anna-Lena; Svartberg, Johan; Ekwall, Olov; Fougner, Kristian J; Wahlberg, Jeanette; Nedrebø, Bjørn Gunnar; Dahlqvist, Per; Study group, Norwegian Addison Registry; Study Group, Swedish Addison Registry; Knappskog, Per Morten; Wolff, Anette Susanne Bøe; Bensing, Sophie; Johansson, Stefan; Kämpe, Olof; Husebye, Eystein Sverre (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-02-11)
      Autoimmune Addison’s disease (AAD) is characterized by the autoimmune destruction of the adrenal cortex. Low prevalence and complex inheritance have long hindered successful genetic studies. We here report the first genome-wide association study on AAD, which identifies nine independent risk loci (P < 5 × 10−8). In addition to loci implicated in lymphocyte function and development shared with other ...
    • Extending the usefulness of the verbal memory test: The promise of machine learning 

      Chandler, Chelsea; Holmlund, Terje Bektesevic; Foltz, Peter W.; Cohen, Alex S.; Elvevåg, Brita (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-01-19)
      The evaluation of verbal memory is a core component of neuropsychological assessment in a wide range of clinical and research settings. Leveraging story recall to assay neurocognitive function could be made more useful if it were possible to administer frequently (i.e., would allow for the collection of more patient data over time) and automatically assess the recalls with machine learning methods. ...
    • Metabolic responses in neonatal sepsis—A systematic review of human metabolomic studies 

      Bjerkhaug, Aline; Granslo, Hildegunn Norbakken; Klingenberg, Claus (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-04-13)
      Aim - To systematically review human metabolomic studies investigating metabolic responses in septic neonates.<p> <p>Methods - A systematic literature search was performed in the databases MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane library up to the 1st of January 2021. We included studies that assessed neonatal sepsis and the following outcomes; (1) change in the metabolism compared to healthy neonates and/or ...
    • Evaluation of the EQ-5D-3L and 5L versions in low back pain patients 

      Garratt, Andrew; Furunes, Håvard; Hellum, Christian; Solberg, Tore; Brox, Jens Ivar; Storheim, Kjersti; Johnsen, Lars Gunnar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-05-28)
      <p>Background: The EuroQol EQ-5D is one of the most widely researched and applied patient-reported outcome measures worldwide. The original EQ-5D-3L and more recent EQ-5D-5L include three and five response categories respectively. Evidence from healthy and sick populations shows that the additional two response categories improve measurement properties but there has not been a concurrent comparison ...
    • Persistent level of mental distress in PTSD patients is not reflected in cytokine levels 1 year after the treatment 

      Toft, Helge; Bramness, Jørgen Gustav; Tilden, Terje; Bolstad, Ingeborg; Lien, Lars (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-04-27)
      <i>Objective</i>: Cross-sectional data show that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients often have increased levels of circulating inflammatory markers. There is, however, still a paucity of longitudinal studies with long follow-up times on levels of cytokines in such patients. The current study assesses patients with and without PTSD diagnosis 1 year after discharge from inpatient ...
    • Blood Pressure Treatment in Kidney Transplant Recipients - Can We Improve? 

      Onsøien, Mari Olsen; Midtvedt, Karsten; Reisæter, Anna Varberg; Aasarød, Knut; Waldum-Grevbo, Bård; Vikse, Bjørn Egil; Eriksen, Bjørn Odvar; Åsberg, Anders (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-03-25)
      <i>Background</i> - Hypertension in kidney transplant (KTx) recipients is common, affecting both patient and graft survival. Annual data from the Norwegian Renal Registry reveal that <50% of adult (>18 y) KTx recipients reach target blood pressure (BP) ≤130/80 mm Hg. The aim of this study was to identify the determinants of failure to achieve BP control.<br><br> <i>Methods</i> - In conjunction ...
    • How common is substandard obstetric care in adverse events of birth asphyxia, shoulder dystocia and postpartum hemorrhage? Findings from an external inspection of Norwegian maternity units 

      Johansen, Lars Thomas; Braut, Geir Sverre; Acharya, Ganesh; Andresen, Jan Fredrik; Øian, Pål (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-07-15)
      Introduction - The Norwegian Board of Health Supervision inspects healthcare institutions to ensure safety and quality of health and welfare services. A planned inspection of 12 maternity units aimed to investigate the practice of obstetric care in the case of birth asphyxia, shoulder dystocia and severe postpartum hemorrhage.<p> <p>Material and methods - The inspection was carried out at two ...
    • HPyV6 and HPyV7 in urine from immunocompromised patients 

      Prezioso, Carla; Van Ghelue, Marijke; Moens, Ugo; Pietropaolo, Valeria (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-01-22)
      Background - Human polyomavirus 6 (HPyV6) and HPyV7 are two of the novel polyomaviruses that were originally detected in non-diseased skin. Serological studies have shown that these viruses are ubiquitous in the healthy adult population with seroprevalence up to 88% for HPyV6 and 72% for HPyV7. Both viruses are associated with pruritic skin eruption in immunocompromised patients, but a role with ...
    • DNA Damage Response 

      Oksenych, Valentyn; Kainov, Denis (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-01-19)
    • Fatigue in young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis 18 years after disease onset: data from the prospective Nordic JIA cohort 

      Arnstad, Ellen Dalen; Glerup, Mia; Rypdal, Veronika Gjertsen; Peltoniemi, Suvi; Fasth, Anders; Nielsen, Susan; Zak, Marek; Aalto, Kristiina; Berntson, Lillemor; Nordal, Ellen Berit; Herlin, Troels; Romundstad, Pål Richard; Rygg, Marite (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-03-12)
      Background: To study fatigue in young adults with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) 18 years after disease onset, and to compare with controls. Methods: Consecutive children with onset of JIA between 1997 and 2000, from geographically defined areas of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland were followed for 18 years in a close to population-based prospective cohort study. Clinical features, ...
    • DNA hypo-methylation facilitates anti-inflammatory responses in severe ulcerative colitis 

      Taman, Hagar; Fenton, Christopher Graham; Anderssen, Endre; Florholmen, Jon; Paulssen, Ruth H (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-04-01)
      Severe ulcerative colitis (UC) is a potentially life-threatening disease with a potential colorectal cancer (CRC) risk. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between transcriptomic and genome-wide DNA methylation profiles in a well-stratified, treatment-naïve severe UC patient population in order to define specific epigenetic changes that could be responsible for the grade of disease ...
    • The changing alcohol drinking patterns among older adults show that women are closing the gender gap in more frequent drinking: The Tromsø Study, 1994 – 2016 

      Stelander, Line Tegner; Høye, Anne; Bramness, Jørgen Gustav; Selbæk, Geir; Lunde, Linn Heidi; Wynn, Rolf; Grønli, Ole Kristian (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-05-26)
      Background - As the population of older adults continues to grow, changes in alcohol consumption are important to monitor because an increase may have public health consequences. Rates of alcohol use vary with geographical location. The aim of this study was to examine trends in alcohol consumption among older adults in a geographically defined area in Norway, especially changing sex differences in ...
    • Severe hypercalcemia caused by parathyroid hormone in a rectal cancer metastasis: a case report 

      Brun, Vegard Heimly; Knutsen, Erik; Stenvold, Helge; Halvorsen, Hanne (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-01-07)
      Background - Hypercalcemia of malignancy is relatively common in several cancers. However, in colorectal cancer, paraneoplastic phenomena that cause hypercalcemia is uncommon. In the few cases that are reported, secretion of parathyroid hormone-related peptide mediates the effect. We describe the first case of severe hypercalcemia mediated by intact parathyroid hormone secretion from a bone metastasis ...
    • Serum alanine aminotransferase activity and risk factors for cardiovascular disease in a Caucasian population: the Tromsø study 

      Bekkelund, Svein Ivar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-01-13)
      Background - High and low levels of serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) are both associated with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) risks especially in elderly, but the mechanisms are less known. This study investigated associations between ALT and CVD risk factors including effects of sex and age in a Caucasian population.<p> <p>Methods - Cross-sectional data were analysed sex-stratified in 2555 men ...
    • IgE-mediated peanut allergy: Current and novel predictive biomarkers for clinical phenotypes using multi-omics approaches 

      Czolk, Rebecca; Klueber, Julia; Sørensen, Martin; Wilmes, Paul; Codreanu-Morel, Françoise; Skov, Per Stahl; Hilger, Christiane; Bindslev-Jensen, Carsten; Ollert, Markus; Kuehn, Annette (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-01-28)
      Food allergy is a collective term for several immune-mediated responses to food. IgE-mediated food allergy is the best-known subtype. The patients present with a marked diversity of clinical profiles including symptomatic manifestations, threshold reactivity and reaction kinetics. In-vitro predictors of these clinical phenotypes are evasive and considered as knowledge gaps in food allergy diagnosis ...
    • Tenecteplase in wake-up ischemic stroke trial: Protocol for a randomized-controlled trial 

      Roaldsen, Melinda Berg; Lindekleiv, Haakon; Eltoft, Agnethe; Jusufovic, Mirza; Søyland, Mary-Helen; Petersson, Jesper; Indredavik, Bent; Tveiten, Arnstein; Putaala, Jukka; Christensen, Hanne; Kõrv, Janika; Jatužis, Dalius; Engelter, Stefan T.; Marco De Marchis, Gian; Wilsgaard, Tom; Werring, David; Robinson, Thompson; Mathiesen, Ellisiv B.; Berge, Eivind (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-01-14)
      <p>Background: Patients with wake-up ischemic stroke who have evidence of salvageable tissue on advanced imaging can benefit from intravenous thrombolysis. It is not known whether patients who do not fulfil such imaging criteria might benefit from treatment, but studies indicate that treatment based on non-contrast CT criteria may be safe. Tenecteplase has shown promising results in patients with ...