Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Farup, Per Grønaas"
Now showing items 1-20 of 37
-
A conservative weight loss intervention relieves bowel symptoms in morbidly obese subjects with irritable bowel syndrome: a prospective cohort study
Aasbrenn, Martin; Lydersen, Stian; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is common in subjects with morbid obesity; the effect of weight loss programs on bowel symptoms is largely unknown. Methods. This prospective cohort study explored bowel symptoms, ... -
Anti-Saccharomyces cerevisae antibodies (ASCA) are associated with body fat mass and systemic inflammation, but not with dietary yeast consumption: a cross-sectional study
Kvehaugen, Anne Stine; Aasbrenn, Martin; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Baker’s/brewer’s yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, has been used as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters to improve growth performance in animals. In humans, Saccharomyces cerevisiae is among the most commonly ... -
APOE – a genetic marker of comorbidity in subjects with morbid obesity
Farup, Per Grønaas; Rootwelt, Helge; Hestad, Knut (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background In population-based studies, the genetic variability of the APOE E alleles have been associated with health outcomes. Health problems are common in subjects with obesity. This study explored associations ... -
Are Nonnutritive Sweeteners Obesogenic? Associations between Diet, Faecal Microbiota, and Short-Chain Fatty Acids in Morbidly Obese Subjects
Farup, Per Grønaas; Lydersen, Stian; Valeur, Jørgen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Obesity has been associated with changes in the gut microbiota and its metabolites. The study explored changes in the faecal microbiota and short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) associated with the diet (including nonnutritive ... -
Changes in C-reactive protein, neopterin and lactoferrin differ after conservative and surgical weight loss in individuals with morbid obesity
Aasbrenn, Martin; Farup, Per Grønaas; Videm, Vibeke (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)C-reactive protein, neopterin and lactoferrin are biomarkers of atherosclerotic disease. We aimed to assess changes in these biomarkers after conservative and surgical weight loss interventions in individuals with morbid ... -
Changes in Faecal Short-Chain Fatty Acids after Weight-Loss Interventions in Subjects with Morbid Obesity
Farup, Per Grønaas; Valeur, Jørgen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The gut microbiota and their metabolites, e.g., short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), are associated with obesity. The primary aims were to study faecal SCFA levels and the changes in SCFA levels after weight-loss interventions ... -
Changes in gastrointestinal symptoms and food tolerance 6 months following weight loss surgery: associations with dietary changes, weight loss and the surgical procedure.
Kvehaugen, Anne Stine; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background Gastrointestinal (GI) co-morbidity is common in obese patients, but the effect of weight loss surgery on GI symptoms is incompletely elucidated. The aims of the present study were to explore changes in GI ... -
Cognitive Functions and Depression in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Farup, Per Grønaas; Hestad, Knut (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is associated with depression and depression with impaired cognitive functions. The primary aim was to study associations between depression and cognitive functions in patients ... -
Diet in subjects with irritable bowel syndrome: A cross-sectional study in the general population
Ligaarden, Solveig Catharina; Lydersen, Stian; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Background Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often relate symptoms to the intake of certain foods. This study assesses differences in diet in subjects with and without IBS. Methods The cross-sectional, ... -
Differences in medication knowledge and risk of errors between graduating nursing students and working registered nurses: comparative study
Simonsen, Bjørg Øfstedal; Dæhlin, Gro Kvanli; Johansson, Inger Signe; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: Nurses experience insufficient medication knowledge; particularly in drug dose calculations, but also in drug management and pharmacology. The weak knowledge could be a result of deficiencies in the basic ... -
Differences in medication knowledge and risk of errors between graduating nursing students and working registered nurses: comparative study
Simonsen, Bjørg Øfstedal; Dæhlin, Gro Kvanli; Johansson, Inger Signe; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background: Nurses experience insufficient medication knowledge; particularly in drug dose calculations, but also in drug management and pharmacology. The weak knowledge could be a result of deficiencies in the basic ... -
Disease knowledge after an educational program in patients with GERD -a randomized controlled trial
Urnes, Jørgen; Petersen, Hermod; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2008)Background: Patient education has proved beneficial in several but not all chronic disease. Inconsistent findings may rely on varying educational effects of various programs and differential effects on subgroups of ... -
Drugs and Constipation in Elderly in Nursing Homes: What Is the Relation?
Fosnes, Gunvor Steine; Lydersen, Stian; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Introduction. Constipation is a common adverse drug reaction. Objective. Study associations between drugs and constipation in nursing home residents. Design. Cross-sectional study. Material and Methods. Nursing home residents ... -
Effectiveness of laxatives in elderly - a cross sectional study in nursing homes
Fosnes, Gunvor Steine; Lydersen, Stian; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)Background Laxatives are efficient drugs, but the effectiveness has been questioned. In nursing homes, the prevalence of constipation is high and laxatives are commonly used drugs. The aims of the study were to assess the ... -
Effects of a fall prevention program in elderly: A pragmatic observational study in two orthopedic departments
Røyset, Bodil; Talseth-Palmer, Bente Anita; Lydersen, Stian; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Purpose: Falls are a common adverse event experienced by elderly in hospitals. This study assessed the effects of a fall prevention program on the rate of fallers, the patient safety culture, and patient-perceived ... -
Faecal microbial markers and psychobiological disorders in subjects with morbid obesity - A cross-sectional study
Farup, Per Grønaas; Valeur, Jørgen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Morbidly obese subjects have a high prevalence of comorbidity and gut microbial dysbiosis, and are thus suitable for the study of gut-brain interactions. The aim was to study the associations between the faecal microbiota’s ... -
Faecal short-chain fatty acids - a diagnostic biomarker for irritable bowel syndrome?
Farup, Per Grønaas; Rudi, Knut; Hestad, Knut (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background The diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) relies on symptom-based criteria. A valid and reliable biomarker that could confirm the diagnosis is desirable. This study evaluated the properties of faecal ... -
Functional Bowel Disorders Are Associated with a Central Immune Activation
Farup, Per Grønaas; Ueland, Thor; Rudi, Knut; Lydersen, Stian; Hestad, Knut (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background. Subjects with depression and unexplained neurological symptoms have a high prevalence of gastrointestinal comorbidity probably related to the brain-gut communication. This study explored associations between ... -
IgG and IgG4 antibodies in subjects with irritable bowel syndrome: a case control study in the general population
Ligaarden, Solveig Catharina; Lydersen, Stian; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Background Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) often relate their symptoms to the intake of food and modify their diet. IgE-mediated food allergy is uncommon in IBS, but the role of IgG-mediated food hypersensitivity ... -
Improvement of drug dose calculations by classroom teaching or e-learning: a randomised controlled trial in nurses
Simonsen, Bjørg Øfstedal; Dæhlin, Gro Kvanli; Johansson, Inger Signe; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Introduction: Insufficient skills in drug dose calculations increase the risk for medication errors. Even experienced nurses may struggle with such calculations. Learning flexibility and cost considerations make e-learning ...