St. Olavs hospital
Recent Submissions
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Interdisciplinary CBT treatment for patients with odontophobia and dental anxiety related to psychological trauma experiences: a case series
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: While cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is a well-established treatment for odontophobia, research is sparse regarding its effect on patients with dental anxiety related to psychological trauma experiences. ... -
Overweight and obesity as risk factors for chronic low back pain: a new follow-up in the HUNT Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Numerous studies have examined associations between overweight and obesity and risk of low back pain (LBP), but the exact magnitude of these associations is not yet clear. The purpose of this work was to assess ... -
Increased risk for early revision with quadriceps graft compared with patellar tendon graft in primary ACL reconstructions
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Purpose: Bone patella-tendon bone (BPTB) and hamstring tendon (HT) autografts are the most used grafts in primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions (ACLR) in Norway. Quadriceps tendon (QT) autograft has ... -
Does botulinum neurotoxin A make walking easier in children with cerebral palsy? A randomized clinical trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Aim: To assess the effect of single botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT-A) injections into the calf muscles on the gross energy cost of walking in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and to evaluate the effect of BoNT-A on walking ... -
Goal management training for improving fatigue in children and adolescents with acquired brain injuries: A 2-year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)To explore the long-term effectiveness of a paediatric adaptation of Goal Management Training (pGMT), relative to a psychoeducative program (pBHW), in reducing fatigue after pABI 2 years post-intervention. Thirty-eight ... -
Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary evaluation of a user co-facilitated psychoeducational programme: a feasibility proof-of-concept randomised control trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Mental health settings are increasingly using co-facilitation of educational group interventions in collaboration with patient partners and service users. However, despite promising results, limited information ... -
Hedonic hunger, eating behavior, and food reward and preferences 1 year after initial weight loss by diet or bariatric surgery
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate changes in hedonic hunger, eating behavior, and food reward and preferences at 1-year (1Y) follow-up after an initial weight loss (WL) induced by a 10-week, very ... -
Sex hormones and risk of lung and colorectal cancers in women: a Mendelian randomization study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)The roles of sex hormones such as estradiol, testosterone, and sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) in the etiology of lung and colorectal cancers in women, among the most common cancers after breast cancer, are unclear. ... -
Incidence and genetic risk of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in Norway by latitude
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objective: We aimed to investigate the incidence of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in the three geographic regions of Norway and whether potential regional incidence differences are explained by environmental or genetic ... -
Using polygenic scores in combination with symptom rating scales to identify attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: The inclusion of biomarkers could improve diagnostic accuracy of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). One potential biomarker is the ADHD polygenic score (PGS), a measure of genetic liability for ... -
Extracorporeal Photopheresis with 5-Aminolevulinic Acid in Crohn’s Disease—A First-in-Human Phase I/II Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background/Objectives: With the increasing prevalence of Crohn’s disease (CD), treatment options for patients who fail conventional and advanced therapy are highly needed. Therefore, we explored the safety and efficacy of ... -
Use of health services and perceived need for information and follow-up after percutaneous coronary intervention
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Objective: Few patients achieve full control of their coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors. Follow-up, such as cardiac rehabilitation, is important to increase adherence to lifestyle changes and treatment, to improve ... -
Telomere length in relation to fecundability and use of assisted reproductive technologies: the Norwegian Mother, Father, and Child Cohort Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Telomere length (TL) has been reported to be associated with conditions such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome, with some studies finding associations with shorter TL and others with longer TL. In ... -
A genome-wide association meta-analysis of all-cause and vascular dementia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)INTRODUCTION: Dementia is a multifactorial disease with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and vascular dementia (VaD) pathologies making the largest contributions. Yet, most genome-wide association studies (GWAS) focus on AD. METHODS: ... -
The detrimental effects of intestinal injury mediated by inflammation are limited in cardiac arrest patients: A prospective cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Ischaemic intestines could be a driver of critical illness through an inflammatory response. We have previously published reports on a biomarker for intestinal injury, plasma Intestinal Fatty Acid Binding Protein ... -
Guidelines for Treatment of Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Implementation in Clinical Practice in Norway: A Descriptive Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: The severe pregnancy complication hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) requires intravenous fluids, antiemetics, and nutrition to prevent maternal and fetal complications. Several guidelines exist for the treatment of ... -
Clinically representative treatment for generalised anxiety disorder
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Introduction: Manual-based treatments, such as cognitive behavioural therapy and metacognitive therapy, are effective for patients with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), but no studies have examined non-manualised ... -
High proportion of undiagnosed diabetes in patients surgically treated for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm: findings from the multicentre Norwegian Aortic Aneurysm and Diabetes (ABANDIA) Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: The aim was to investigate the total prevalence of known and undiagnosed diabetes mellitus (DM), and the association of DM with perioperative complications following elective, infrarenal, open surgical (OSR) ... -
Decreasing lifetime prevalence of diabetes-related foot ulcers in Norway: repeated cross-sectional population-based surveys from the HUNT study (1995-2019)
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background and aims: Diabetes-related foot ulcers (DFU) are a persistent healthcare challenge, impacting both patients and healthcare systems, with adverse effects on quality of life and productivity. Our primary aim was ... -
Genome-wide determinants of mortality and motor progression in Parkinson’s disease
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)There are 90 independent genome-wide significant genetic risk variants for Parkinson’s disease (PD) but currently only five nominated loci for PD progression. The biology of PD progression is likely to be of central ...