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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2024)
Objective The objective of our study was to examine whether occupational exposure to benzene is associated with lung cancer among males in the Norwegian Offshore Petroleum Workers cohort. Methods Among 25 347 male offshore ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2023)
Experimental evidence suggests that alcohol induces cutaneous carcinogenesis, yet epidemiological studies on the link between alcohol intake and skin cancer have been inconsistent. The European Prospective Investigation ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2023)
Little is known about if and how nevi and pigmentation are associated with melanoma-specific mortality. However, increased melanoma awareness in people with lighter pigmentation and many nevi may result in earlier diagnosis ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2023)
Background Occupational exposures constitute the second leading cause of urinary bladder cancer after tobacco smoking. Increased risks have been found in the petroleum industry, but high-quality exposure data are needed ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2023)
Objectives Increased risks of bladder cancer and mesothelioma were the strongest evidence for the recent reclassification of firefighting as carcinogenic (Group 1) by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. Our ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2023)
Background & aims
The nutritional quality of a gluten-free diet is debated because of the elimination of grains that are important sources of nutrients. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to perform a nutritional ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2023)
This nationwide nested case–control study examined the association between statin use and risk of cutaneous melanoma. We included 12 048 adult patients with melanoma and 117 895 randomly selected cancer-free controls, ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2023)
Additive frailty models are used to model correlated survival data. However, the complexity of the models increases with cluster size to the extent that practical usage becomes increasingly challenging. We present a ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2023)
Background: An inadequate maternal diet during pregnancy can impair offspring health and may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. The purpose of the proposed study is to assess the risk factors ...
Extracorporeal Photopheresis as Graft-versus-Host Disease Prophylaxis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2023)
Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) is the sole curative option for many patients diagnosed with hematologic malignancies. A major obstacle is graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), causing significant ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2023)
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data in medicine has increased in recent years. Indeed, the use of AI in mobile health (mHealth) apps could considerably assist both individuals and health care professionals ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)
Objective: To describe and compare patients with neck and back pain treated by physiotherapists in primary healthcare (PHC) and in departments for physical medicine and rehabilitation in specialist healthcare (SHC) in ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)
BAKGRUNN
Histopatologisk vurdering av melanom og andre melanocytære hudlesjoner kan være vanskelig, og kan variere mellom patologer.
MATERIALE OG METODE
Histopatologiske snitt av 196 melanocytære hudlesjoner fra ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)
Objectives Elevated risk of cancer at several sites has been reported among firefighters, although with mixed findings. The purpose of this study was to calculate standardised incidence ratios (SIRs) and standardised ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)
Objectives Firefighters are exposed to a variety of known and suspected carcinogens through their work. However, the association with cancer risk has limited evidence. We examined cancer incidence among firefighters in the ...
Life-Course Trajectories of Physical Activity and Melanoma Risk in a Large Cohort of Norwegian Women
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)
Purpose: Physical activity (PA) is a cornerstone in disease prevention and varies throughout life. A pooled analysis of cohort studies and a meta-analysis of cohort studies found positive associations between PA and melanoma ...
Use of antihypertensive drugs and risk of cutaneous melanoma: a nationwide nested case-control study
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)
Abstract
Background
Most antihypertensives can induce dermal photosensitivity, which may increase melanoma risk. However, corroborating evidence is limited. We examined the associations ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)
Researchers conducting observational studies of exposure-cancer associations must make decisions regarding the selection and censoring of study subjects with respect to their cancer history. Given available information, ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)
Abstract
Background
Night shift work may acutely disrupt the circadian rhythm, with possible carcinogenic effects. Prostate cancer has few established risk factors though night shift work, ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)
Background and aims
Statins are becoming more widely used among women of reproductive age; however, nationwide data on statin use across pregnancy is scarce. We therefore aimed to describe the drug utilization patterns ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)
‘In a cohort of Norwegian woman aged 30–75 years at recruitment, we investigated the association between physical activity and melanoma thickness at diagnosis, the most important prognostic factor for localized primary ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common, inherited disease characterized by high levels of low-density lipoprotein Cholesterol (LDL-C) from birth. Any diseases associated with increased LDL-C levels including ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)
Background & Aims
A gluten-free diet usually leads to mucosal remission in celiac disease, but persistent symptoms are common. A low fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharides and polyols (FODMAP) diet is an established ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)
Abstract The prognosis of cutaneous melanoma depends on early detection, and good biomarkers for melanoma risk may provide a valuable tool to detect melanoma development at a pre-clinical stage. By studying the epigenetic ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2021)
Evidence on sunscreen use and cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) risk is limited. Most studies have not taken sun protection factor (SPF) into consideration and used nonusers of sunscreen as the reference group. ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2021)
Physical activity (PA) is an important factor in cancer prevention, but positive association between PA and risk of cutaneous melanoma found in recent studies may complicate this strategy. Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2021)
Background
Strict adherence to a gluten-free diet usually leads to clinical and histological remission in celiac disease. Few studies have investigated the prevalence of persistent symptoms in a celiac population. We ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2021)
Background
Increased risk of cutaneous melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) has been reported among petroleum workers, but few studies include females, exposure data on ultraviolet radiation (UVR), and potential ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2021)
In Norway, nodular melanoma is the most fatal melanoma subtype and superficial spreading melanoma the most common, indicating diagnostic challenges. The aim of this study was to assess the clinical suspicion sensitivity ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2021)
Objective To investigate conceptual knowledge about mammographic screening among Norwegian women. Design We administered a cross-sectional, web-based survey. We used multiple-choice questions and a grading rubric published ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2021)
Objectives To examine age at diagnosis, prognostic factors and survival of prostate cancer (PCa) in Norwegian firefighters and three other occupations undergoing occupational health check-ups, and comparing with PCa cases ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2021)
Patients’ phenotypic characteristics might be associated with melanoma aggressiveness, but the evidence is scarce. This study examined the associations between pigmentary characteristics, naevi and melanoma thickness. ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)
Article
Open Access
Published: 11 March 2020
Lifetime Ultraviolet Radiation Exposure and DNA Methylation in Blood Leukocytes: The Norwegian Women and Cancer Study
Christian M. Page, Vera Djordjilović, Therese H. Nøst, ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)
Evidence suggests an influence of sex hormones on cutaneous melanoma risk, but epidemiologic findings are conflicting. We examined the associations between use of oral contraceptives (OCs) and menopausal hormone therapy ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)
Purpose: Melanoma is the cancer with the most rapidly rising incidence rate in Norway. Although exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is the major environmental risk factor, other factors may also contribute. Antidepressants ...
Use of immunomodulating drugs and risk of cutaneous melanoma: A nationwide nested case-control study
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)
Purpose: Cutaneous melanoma is among the fastest growing malignancies in Norway and ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure is the primary environmental risk factor. Immunomodulating drugs can increase skin photosensitivity ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)
The rising incidence of cutaneous melanoma over the past few decades has prompted substantial efforts to develop risk prediction models identifying people at high risk of developing melanoma to facilitate targeted screening ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)
Abstract Previous studies of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) in relation to melanoma have shown conflicting results. We conducted a nested case–control study of 708 cases and 708 controls, using prediagnostically ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)
Objectives: “True” breast cancers, defined as not being visible on prior screening mammograms, are expected to be more aggressive than “missed” cancers, which are visible in retrospect. However, the evidence to support ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)
Background Meta-analyses have shown firefighters to be at an increased risk of several cancer types. Occupational carcinogen exposure may explain these increased risks. This study aims to describe Norwegian fire departments' ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)
Background
Pelvic girdle pain is prevalent during pregnancy, and women affected report weight-bearing activities to be their main disability. The Stork test is a commonly used single-leg-stance test. As clinicians report ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2019)
Objectives: Women diagnosed with breast cancer are offered treatment and therapy based on tumor characteristics, including tumor diameter. There is scarce knowledge whether tumor diameter is accurately reported, or whether ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2019)
The long-term cholesterol lowering effect of replacing intake of saturated fatty acids (SFAs) with polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) is well established, however not fully explained mechanistically. We examined the ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2019)
Elevated lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) is associated with CVD and is mainly genetically determined. Studies suggest a role of dietary fatty acids (FA) in the regulation of Lp(a); however, no studies have investigated the association ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2019)
The role of body weight change in survival among recipients of hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation is controversial. We assessed the effect of optimizing energy and protein intake on 1-year survival, body weight and ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2019)
Actinic keratoses are common in organ transplant recipients (OTRs) and may be difficult to treat successfully. Several treatment modalities are available (1), including photodynamic therapy (PDT), i.e. applying a topical ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2019)
The incidence of cutaneous melanoma (hereafter melanoma) has increased dramatically among fair-skinned populations worldwide. In Norway, melanoma is the most rapidly growing type of cancer, with a 47% increase among women ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / SubmittedVersion, 2019)
Background
The association between reproductive factors and risk of cutaneous melanoma (CM) is unclear. We investigated this issue in the Norwegian Women and Cancer cohort study.
Objectives
To examine the association ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2019)
Objective
The aim was to examine the influence of modified Atkins diet on serum concentration of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs).
Methods
Prospective data from 63 adult patients with either focal or generalized drug‐resistant ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2019)
Whether sunscreen use affects melanoma risk has been widely studied with contradictory results. To answer this question we performed a systematic review of all published studies, accounting for sources of heterogeneity and ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2019)
Background Walking difficulties are common among pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain. This cross-sectional study investigated the influence of pelvic girdle pain, pregnancy and speed on spatiotemporal and trunk, pelvic ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2019)
Background: The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, a standardized functional mobility test, has been proposed as aphysical performance-based measure in pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain (PGP).Objectives:This cross-sectional ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2019)
Post‐exertional malaise and delayed recovery are hallmark symptoms of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME /CFS ). Studies on repeated cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET ) show that previous exercise ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Background
Errors in Breslow thickness reporting can give misclassification of T category, an important classifier in melanoma staging.
Objective
We sought to investigate precision (number of digits) and terminal ...
Observed to expected or logistic regression to identify hospitals with high or low 30-day mortality?
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Introduction: A common quality indicator for monitoring and comparing hospitals is based on death within 30 days of admission. An important use is to determine whether a hospital has higher or lower mortality than other ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
The aim of the present study was to prospectively examine risk of cutaneous melanoma (CM) according to measured anthropometric factors, adjusted for exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR), in a large population‐based ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Background
Breslow thickness is the most important prognostic factor of localized cutaneous melanoma (CM), but associations with anthropometric factors have been sparsely and incompletely investigated.
Objectives
To ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Background and Purpose: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common autosomal dominant disease leading to increased level of serum LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol and risk of coronary heart disease. Whether ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Insulin‐like growth factor‐I (IGF‐I) regulates cell proliferation and apoptosis, and is thought to play a role in tumour development. Previous prospective studies have shown that higher circulating concentrations of IGF‐I ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Background: The increased risk of cardiovascular disease in familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is caused by increased cholesterol burden from birth. Even small elevation in cholesterol level accumulates over time and ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Objective: The primary objective was to study the risk of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and coronary heart disease (CHD) in patients with familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) and compare with the risk in the general ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / SubmittedVersion, 2018)
Postprandial hypertriacylglycerolaemia is associated with an increased risk of developing CVD. How fat quality influences postprandial lipid response is scarcely explored in subjects with familial hypercholesterolaemia ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine why Norway has the highest rate of mortality due to cutaneous melanoma (CM) in Europe. The Norwegian Malignant Melanoma Registry (NMMR) enables the study of clinical and ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)
Background & Aims: Non-celiac gluten sensitivity is characterized by symptom improvement after gluten withdrawal in absence of celiac disease. The mechanisms of non-celiac gluten sensitivity are unclear, and there are no ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2015)
Background: To compare pregnancy complications and birth outcomes for women experiencing nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, or nausea only, with symptom-free women.
Methods: Pregnancies from the Norwegian Mother and Child ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2014)
Background Fruit and vegetable intake has been found to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, certain types of cancer and diabetes mellitus. It is possible that antioxidants play a large part in this protective effect. ...
(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2014)
Objective: Examine responses given to questions addressing whether pregnancy had caused women with nausea and vomiting (NVP) or symptom-free (SF) to alter their food habits in the first trimester in order to better understand ...