Blar i NTNU Open på forfatter "Whist, Jon Elling"
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Cadmium, lead and mercury in Norwegian obese patients before and 12 months after bariatric surgery
Mikalsen, Solveig Meyer; Bjørke-Monsen, Anne Lise; Flaten, Trond Peder; Whist, Jon Elling; Aaseth, Jan (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Purpose Previous studies have suggested a role for the toxic elements lead (Pb), mercury (Hg) and cadmium (Cd) in the development of insulin resistance and hypertension. Increased blood Pb levels have been reported after ... -
Differential expression of Vitamin D associated genes in the aorta of coronary artery disease patients with and without rheumatoid arthritis
Oma, Ingvild; Olstad, Ole Kristoffer; Andersen, Jacqueline Kirsti; Lyberg, Torstein; Molberg, Øyvind; Fostad, Ida; Fagerland, Morten; Almdahl, Sven Martin; Rynning, Stein Erik; Yndestad, Arne; Aukrust, Pål; Whist, Jon Elling; Hollan, Ivana (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background Vitamin D has an important role in the immune system, and has been linked to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and coronary artery disease (CAD). The exact mechanisms by which vitamin D is involved in these processes ... -
Essential trace elements in Norwegian obese patients before and 12 months after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery: Copper, manganese, selenium and zinc
Mikalsen, Solveig Meyer; Aaseth, Jan; Flaten, Trond Peder; Whist, Jon Elling; Monsen, Anne Lise Bjørke (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Objectives: The objective of the present study was to assess trace element status in morbidly obese subjects before and one year after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) in order to identify possible deficiencies. Methods: ... -
High-sensitivity cardiac troponin T is associated with disease activity in patients with inflammatory arthritis
Nguyen, Thao; Fagerland, Morten; Hollan, Ivana; Whist, Jon Elling; Feinberg, Mark W.; Agewall, Stefan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objective To investigate whether high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (hsTnT) correlates to markers of disease activity in inflammatory arthritis (IA), and whether antirheumatic treatment influences hsTnT levels. Methods We ... -
Screening for frailty among older patients with cancer using blood biomarkers of inflammation
Harneshaug, Magnus; Kirkhus, Lene; Saltyte Benth, Jurate; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Bergh, Sverre; Whist, Jon Elling; Rostoft, Siri; Jordhøy, Marit Slaaen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)As frailty is associated with inflammation, biomarkers of inflammation may represent objective measures that could facilitate the identification of frailty. Glasgow prognostic score (GPS), combines C-reactive protein (CRP) ... -
Skogholt’s disease—A tauopathy precipitated by iron and copper?
Aspli, Klaus Thanke; Holmøy, Trygve; Flaten, Trond Peder; Whist, Jon Elling; Aaseth, Jan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background It has been suggested that Skogholt’s disease is a new neurological disease entity. The disease, confined to a family line in Hedmark county, Norway, usually affects both the brain and peripheral nerves. Typical ... -
The effect of ApoE e4 on blood pressure in patients with and without depression
Hestad, Knut; Engedal, Knut; Whist, Jon Elling; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Introduction: Depression is considered an independent risk factor for hypertension, particularly for people with recurrent episodes or a long history of depression. Another risk factor for cardiovascular disease is the ... -
The Relationships among Tryptophan, Kynurenine, Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase, Depression, and Neuropsychological Performance
Hestad, Knut; Engedal, Knut; Whist, Jon Elling; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)It has been suggested that the metabolic enzyme indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase (IDO) is a biological mediator of inflammation related to the psychopathology of depression, with a Kynurenine (KYN) increase in the Tryptophan ...