7 Sykehuset Telemark: Recent submissions
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Psychometric properties of the expanded prostate cancer index composite - 26 instrument in a cohort of radical prostatectomy patients: theoretical and practical examinations
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Recently, the Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite 26-item version (EPIC-26) was recommended for the assessment of adverse effects after the treatment of prostate cancer without clear reasons. This decision ... -
Eating patterns and mental health problems in early adolescence - a cross-sectional study of 12-13-year-old Norwegian schoolchildren
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-10)OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between eating patterns and mental health problems in young Norwegian adolescents (12–13 years of age). DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. Dietary information was reported by parents ... -
Long term association between breastfeeding and overweight in Norwegian schoolchildren
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Tracking of eating patterns and overweight - a follow-up study of Norwegian school children from middle childhood to early adolescence
(Journal article, 2011)Background The aim of this study was to describe eating patterns in early adolescence and to determine associations between eating patterns and overweight from middle childhood (4th grade, 9 to 10 years old) to early ... -
A case study of a mother's intertwining experiences with incest and postpartum depression
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)The association between childhood sexual abuse (CSA) and major depression disorder (MDD) gives reason to suspect that many mothers with postpartum depression (PPD) have a history of CSA. However, few studies have investigated ... -
Eating patterns and overweight in 9- to 10-year-old children in Telemark County, Norway: a cross-sectional study
(Journal article, 2010-08-18)Background/Objectives: Increasing prevalence of overweight in children is a growing health problem. The aim of this study was to describe the eating patterns of 9- to 10-year-old schoolchildren, and to investigate the ... -
Hospital acquired urinary tract infections in urology departments: pathogens, susceptibility and use of antibiotics : data from the PEP and PEAP-studies
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2006)Data from two internet-based studies on NAUTI in hospitalized urological patients are presented together: the Pan European Prevalence (PEP) study, which was a 1-day prevalence study in November 2003; and the Pan Euro-Asian ... -
En 61 år gammel kvinne med brystsmerter etter bilulykke
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Brystsmerter hos ung kvinne med "normale" koronarkar
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Dialektisk atferdsterapi for ungdom i Norge : teori, metode og erfaringer fra et behandlingstilbud
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007)Dialectic behavior therapy (DBT) and treatment experiences from group treatment of adolescents using DBT are presented. Five patients aged 15-19 completed treatment and were interviewed before and 3 months after the treatment ... -
Examination of nervous system effects and other health effects in tunnel workers exposed to acrylamide and N-methylolacrylamide in Romeriksporten, Norway
(Research report, 2002)OBJECTIVES: This study examined nervous system effects and other health effects in tunnel workers exposed to acrylamide and N-methylolacrylamide during tunnel work. METHODS: Symptoms and nerve conduction properties were ... -
Expression of NDRG2 is down-regulated in high-risk adenomas and colorectal carcinoma
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007-10-12)BACKGROUND: It has recently been shown that NDRG2 mRNA is down-regulated or undetectable in several human cancers and cancer cell-lines. Although the function of NDRG2 is unknown, high NDRG2 expression correlates with ... -
Meat, vegetables and genetic polymorphisms and the risk of colorectal carcinomas and adenomas
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007-12-19)BACKGROUND: The risk of sporadic colorectal cancer (CRC) is mainly associated with lifestyle factors, particularly dietary factors. Diets high in red meat and fat and low in fruit and vegetables are associated with an ... -
The opinions of clinical staff regarding neonatal procedural pain in two Norwegian neonatal intensive care units
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007)Aim: Neonates are subjected to numerous painful procedures without sufficient pain management. The aim of this study was to describe the opinions of Norwegian physicians, nurses and nurse assistants who care for neonates, ... -
Evaluation of a novel colonoscope designed for easier passage of flexures : a randomised study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2005)Background and Study Aims: A new colonoscope (XCF-Q160AW prototype, Olympus, Tokyo, Japan) has been developed, designed with an additional passive bending function to ease intubation through the left colonic flexure. In ... -
Colonoscopy without sedation
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Med åpent blikk utenfor egen institusjon
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2001)Even in a country like Norway, with a poor reputation for investment in medical research, some studies may materialise against all odds. This is the story about the difficult start and first few years of flexible sigmoidoscopy ... -
Use of a disposable sheath system for flexible sigmoidoscopy in decentralized colorectal cancer screening
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2002)Background and Study Aims: To prevent transmission of infectious agents and to reduce instrument reprocessing time, the use of disposable sheath systems instead of conventionally reprocessed endoscopes has been promoted ... -
Oppfatninger om kunnskap og barrierer i smertebehandling av nyfødte : en undersøkelse blant personalet i to norske nyfødt intensivavdelinger
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007)Background: Approximately 10 % of Norwegian newborns are each year transferred to a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). They experience pain from numerous sources and their pain is often poorly managed. Aims: To describe ... -
Effects of polymorphisms in ERCC1, ASE-1 and RAI on the risk of colorectal carcinomas and adenomas: a case control study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2006-07-03)BACKGROUND: The risk of sporadic colorectal cancer is mainly associated with lifestyle factors and may be modulated by several genetic factors of low penetrance. Genetic variants represented by single nucleotide polymorphisms ...