Blar i Department of Clinical Science på emneord "Epidemiology"
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Aetiology, antimicrobial therapy and outcome of patients with community acquired severe sepsis: a prospective study in a Norwegian university hospital
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-03-04)Background: Severe sepsis is recognized as an inflammatory response causing organ dysfunction in patients with infection. Antimicrobial therapy is the mainstay of treatment. There is an ongoing demand for local surveillance ... -
Plasma cystathionine and risk of incident stroke in patients with suspected stable angina pectoris
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Background: Cystathionine is an intermediate product in the transsulfuration pathway and formed during the B6‐dependent conversion of methionine to cysteine. Elevated plasma cystathionine has been related to atherosclerosis, ... -
A population based validation study of self-reported pensions and benefits: the Nord-Trøndelag health study (HUNT)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-01-23)Background: Measures of disability pensions, sickness certification and long-term health related benefits are often self-reported in epidemiological studies. Few studies have examined these measures, and the validity is ... -
Survival and death causes of patients with giant cell arteritis in Western Norway 1972-2012: a retrospective cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-06-25)Background: Our objective was to determine the survival and causes of death in a large and well-characterized cohort of patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA). Methods: This is a hospital-based, retrospective, observational ... -
Temporal trends of β-haemolytic streptococcal osteoarticular infections in western Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-10-04)Background: Beta-haemolytic streptococci are important contributors to the global burden of osteoarticular infections (OAI). Knowledge on the disease traits specific for streptococcal OAI, however, remains scarce. We wished ... -
Unexplained chronic liver disease in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-02-13)Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is assumed to be the major cause of chronic liver disease (CLD) in sub-Saharan Africa. The contribution of other aetiological causes of CLD is less well documented and hence ...