Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Lundqvist, Christofer"
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The association between pain and central nervous system depressing medication among hospitalised Norwegian older adults
Bjelkarøy, Maria Torheim; Cheng, Socheat; Siddiqui, Tahreem Ghazal; Saltyte Benth, Jurate; Grambaite, Ramune; Kristoffersen, Espen Saxhaug; Lundqvist, Christofer (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objectives Central nervous system depressant medications (CNSD) including benzodiazepines, z-hypnotics and opioids are regularly prescribed for the older patient. These medications are linked to dependence and associated ... -
Association between prescribed central nervous system depressant drugs, comorbidity and cognition among hospitalised older patients: a cross-sectional study
Siddiqui, Tahreem Ghazal; Cheng, Socheat; Gossop, Michael; Kristoffersen, Espen Saxhaug; Grambaite, Ramune; Lundqvist, Christofer (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objectives Central nervous system depressants (CNSDs) such as opioids, benzodiazepine and Z-hypnotics are commonly used. However, CNSDs may influence cognitive function, especially in older hospitalised patients with ... -
Case Report: Limbic encephalitis following treatment with durvalumab for small-cell lung cancer
Moss, Thomas Totland; Stavem, Knut; Aandahl, Astrid; Gløersen, Anne S.; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Neumann, Kirill; Vedeler, Christian Alexander; Lundqvist, Christofer (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Durvalumab is an immune checkpoint Inhibitor (ICIs) that is used in the treatment of malignant tumors, such as lung cancer and melanoma. ICIs are associated with immune-related adverse events including autoimmune ... -
Complement activation is associated with poor outcome after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Chaban, Viktoriia; Nakstad, Espen R.; Stær-Jensen, Henrik; Schjalm, Camilla; Seljeflot, Ingebjørg; Vaage, Ingvar Jarle; Lundqvist, Christofer; Saltyte Benth, Jurate; Sunde, Kjetil; Mollnes, Tom Eirik; Andersen, Geir Øystein; Pischke, Soeren (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Cardiopulmonary resuscitation after cardiac arrest initiates a whole-body ischemia-reperfusion injury, which may activate the innate immune system, including the complement system. We hypothesized that complement ... -
Complement ratios C3bc/C3 and sC5b-9/C5 do not increase the sensitivity of detecting acute complement activation systemically
Thomas, Anub Mathew; Chaban, Viktoriia; Pischke, Soeren; Orrem, Hilde Lang; Bosnes, Vidar; Sunde, Kjetil; Seljeflot, Ingebjørg; Lundqvist, Christofer; Nakstad, Espen Rostrup; Andersen, Geir Øystein; Schjalm, Camilla; Mollnes, Tom Eirik; Barratt-Due, Andreas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Complement activation plays an important pathogenic role in numerous diseases. The ratio between an activation product and its parent protein is suggested to be more sensitive to detect complement activation ... -
Effect of clinical geriatric assessments and collaborative medication reviews by geriatrician and family physician for improving health-related quality of life in home-dwelling older patients receiving polypharmacy: a cluster randomized clinical trial
Romskaug, Rita; Skovlund, Eva; Straand, Jørund; Molden, Espen; Kersten, Hege; Pitkala, Kaisu H; Lundqvist, Christofer; Wyller, Torgeir Bruun (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Importance Polypharmacy and inappropriate drug regimens are major health concerns among older adults. Various interventions focused on medication optimization strategies have been carried out, but the effect on patient-relevant ... -
The effect of cognitive function and central nervous system depressant use on mortality—A prospective observational study of previously hospitalised older patients
Siddiqui, Tahreem Ghazal; Bjelkarøy, Maria Torheim; Cheng, Socheat; Kristoffersen, Espen Saxhaug; Grambaite, Ramune; Lundqvist, Christofer (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022) -
The management and clinical knowledge of headache disorders among general practitioners in Norway: a questionnaire survey
Kristoffersen, Espen Saxhaug; Faiz, Kashif Waqar; Hansen, Jakob Møller; Tronvik, Erling Andreas; Frich, Jan C; Lundqvist, Christofer; Winsvold, Bendik K S (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background General practitioners (GPs) diagnose and manage a majority of headache patients seeking health care. With the aim to understand the potential for clinical improvement and educational needs, we performed a study ... -
Praktisk håndtering av hodepine
Aamodt, Anne Hege; Bjørk, Marte-Helene; Alstadhaug, Karl Bjørnar; Eldøen, Guttorm; Dueland, Aud Nome; Poole, Tine; Hagen, Knut; Vetvik, Kjersti; Ofte, Hilde Karen; Sønnervik, Julie; Kristoffersen, Espen Saxhaug; Winsvold, Bendik K S; Lundqvist, Christofer; Sagabråten, Ståle Onsgår (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Korrekt diagnostikk av ulike hodepinetyper kan være utfordrende, men det er den viktigste forutsetningen for optimal behandling. Det anbefales kontrollert bruk av anfallsmedisin og forebyggende tiltak. Hodepinesykdommer ... -
“What should I do when I get home?” treatment plan discussion at discharge between specialist physicians and older in-patients: mixed method study
Siddiqui, Tahreem Ghazal; Cheng, Socheat; Mellingsæter, Marte; Grambaite, Ramune; Gulbrandsen, Pål; Lundqvist, Christofer; Gerwing, Jennifer (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background During discharge from hospital, older patients and physicians discuss the plan for managing patients’ health at home. If not followed at home, it can result in poor medication management, readmissions, or ...