Browsing Publikasjoner fra Cristin - St. Olavs hospital by Title
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Which combined nerve conduction study scores are best suited for polyneuropathy in diabetic patients?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Introduction/Aims Nerve conduction studies (NCS) are widely used in diagnosing diabetic polyneuropathy. Combining the Z scores of several measures (Z-compounds) may improve diagnostics by grading abnormality. We aimed to ... -
White matter hyperintensities and headache: A population-based imaging study (HUNT MRI)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Objective To examine the relationship between white matter hyperintensities and headache. Methods White matter hyperintensities burden was assessed semi-quantitatively using Fazekas and Scheltens scales, and by manual ... -
White Matter Matters: Unraveling Violence in Psychosis and Psychopathy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Individuals with psychotic disorders have an increased risk of committing acts of violence. Neurobiological support for the extent to which violence in psychosis is driven by psychotic symptoms and/or antisocial traits ... -
The WHO 2021 Classification of Central Nervous System tumours: a practical update on what neurosurgeons need to know—a minireview
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background The World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Tumours, also known as WHO Blue Books, represents an international standardised tool in the diagnostic work-up of tumours. This classification system is under ... -
Who Returns to work? Exploring the Role of Interpersonal Problems in Occupational Rehabilitation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Purpose: Current interventions designed to facilitate return to work (RTW) after long-term sick leave show weak effects, indicating the need for new approaches to the RTW process. The importance of social relationships in ... -
Why do myeloma patients have bone disease? A historical perspective.
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)The question of how myeloma cells cause destruction of skeletal tissue has interested scientists for many years, and knowledge in this field has developed in parallel with the understanding of physiological bone remodeling. ... -
Why the Norwegian 2021 guideline for basic life support are different
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Medical guidelines provide health care professionals with a framework for how they should treat patients and perform training. Although based on the available scientific evidence, their legitimacy depends on a transparent ... -
Will (or can) people pay for headache care in a poor country?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)We asked whether attempts to introduce headache services in poor countries would be futile on grounds of cost and unsustainability. Using data from a population-based survey in the Republic of Georgia, an exemplary poor ... -
Within family Mendelian randomization studies
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Mendelian randomization (MR) is increasingly used to make causal inferences in a wide range of fields, from drug development to etiologic studies. Causal inference in MR is possible because of the process of genetic ... -
Women do not utilise family planning according to their needs in southern Malawi: A cross-sectional survey
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Malawi is a low-income country with a high maternal mortality rate. This study aimed to investigate the use of contraception and factors associated with unmet need of family planning among fertile women in selected health ... -
Women’s perceptions of and experiences with the use of misoprostol for treatment of incomplete abortion in central Malawi: a mixed methods study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background Abortion-related complications are among the common causes of maternal mortality in Malawi. Misoprostol is recommended for the treatment of first-trimester incomplete abortions but is seldom used for post-abortion ... -
Work ability and work status changes in long-term Hodgkin lymphoma survivors with focus on late adverse effects
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Purpose We studied work-related issues in long-term survivors of Hodgkin lymphoma [HLSs] who had undergone treatment according to contemporary stage risk-adapted approaches. At survey, work changes and problems since ... -
Work as an arena for health-Supervisors' experiences with attending to employees' sick leave and return-to-work process
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background Supervisors play a pivotal role in the sick leave process. Although responsibility for sick leave and return to work follow-up is increasingly placed on the workplace in Norway, few studies have explored ... -
Work environment factors and respiratory complaints in Norwegian cooks
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Purpose Norwegian cooks exhibit relatively high mortality, particularly from respiratory diseases. Both occupational hazards and lifestyle factors have been suggested as possible explanations. Negative health effects from ... -
Work-Related Mental Fatigue, Physical Activity and Risk of Insomnia Symptoms: Longitudinal Data from the Norwegian HUNT Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Objective/Background: To examine the prospective association between work-related mental fatigue and risk of insomnia symptoms, and if leisure time physical activity modifies this association. Participants: A total of ... -
Workplace Factors Associated With Return to Work After Mild-to-Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Abstract Objective: Sociodemographic and injury-related predictors for return to work (RTW) after mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI) have been extensively explored. However, there is a knowledge gap regarding ... -
Wrist ballistocardiography and invasively recorded blood pressure in healthy volunteers during reclining bike exercise
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objective: Ballistocardiogram (BCG) features are of interest in wearable cardiovascular monitoring of cardiac performance. We assess feasibility of wrist acceleration BCG during exercise for estimating pulse transit time ... -
Zero Tolerance for Coercion? Historical, Cultural and Organisational Contexts for Effective Implementation of Coercion-Free Mental Health Services around the World
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Coercion of service users/patients when receiving care and treatment has been a serious dilemma for mental health services since at least the 18th century, and the debate about how best to minimise or even eradicate ... -
Zopiclone versus placebo for short-term treatment of insomnia in patients with advanced cancer-a double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled clinical multicenter phase IV trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Purpose: Insomnia is frequent in patients with advanced cancer, and a variety of pharmacological agents is used to treat this condition. Still, few clinical trials have investigated the effectiveness of pharmacological ...