Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Averina, Maria"
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Environmental pollutants in blood donors: The multicentre Norwegian donor study
Averina, Maria; Hervig, Tor; Huber, Sandra; Kjær, Mette; Kristoffersen, Einar Klæboe; Bolann, Bjørn Johan (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Objectives The aim of this study was to measure blood concentrations of environmental pollutants in Norwegian donors and evaluate the risk of pollutant exposure through blood transfusions. Background Transfused blood ... -
Impaired gross motor development in infants with higher PFAS concentrations
Varsi, Kristin; Torsvik, Ingrid Kristin; Huber, Sandra; Averina, Maria; Brox, Jan; Monsen, Anne-Lise Bjørke (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Industrial produced perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are environmentally persistent and found in humans around the globe. PFAS is transferred from mother to child during pregnancy and lactation and PFAS concentrations are ... -
Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and mercury in never-pregnant women of fertile age: association with fish consumption and unfavorable lipid profile
Monsen, Anne Lise Bjørke; Varsi, Kristin; Averina, Maria; Brox, Jan; Huber, Sandra (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Objectives To examine concentrations of perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) and lifestyle factors that may contribute to higher levels of pollutants in never-pregnant women of fertile age. Design Observational ... -
Quality of warfarin therapy and quality of life are improved by self-management for two years
Sølvik, Una Ørvim; Løkkebø, Elisabeth Sellevoll; Kristoffersen, Ann-Helen; Brodin, Ellen Elisabeth; Averina, Maria; Sandberg, Sverre (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: Studies from several countries show that self-management of vitamin K antagonist (e.g., warfarin) therapy reduce the risk of complications compared with conventional management. Objectives: The aim of this study ...