• Occurrence of Cognitive and Neurological Symptoms in Norwegian Dentists 

      Hilt, Bjørn; Svendsen, Kristin V Hirsch; Syversen, Tore; Aas, Oddfrid; Qvenild, Torgunn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)
      Objectives: Previous investigations have presented some evidence of late cognitive effects in dental personnel exposed to metallic mercury. We wanted to examine if Norwegian dentists have an increased prevalence of symptoms ...
    • Short term exposure to low amounts of airway irritants in a swine confinement building and inflammatory markers in blood and exhaled air 

      Lyngen, Bjørn Arnt; Buhagen, Morten; Qvenild, Torgunn; Svendsen, Kristin V Hirsch; Tufvesson, Ellen; Hilt, Bjørn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)
      Introduction and objective. Swine confinement buildings are known to contain large concentrations of airway irritants, and a number of studies have shown acute inflammatory effects in previously unexposed subjects when ...
    • Work environment factors and work sustainability in Norwegian cooks 

      Svedahl, Sindre Rabben; Svendsen, Kristin V Hirsch; Romundstad, Pål Richard; Qvenild, Torgunn; Strømholm, Tonje; Aas, Oddfrid; Hilt, Bjørn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)
      Objectives: Cooks have increased morbidity and mortality. A high turnover has also been reported. We aimed to elucidate work environment and work sustainability in Norwegian cooks. Material and Methods: A questionnaire ...