• 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 ...
    • 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 ...