• Bloodlettings in Hemochromatosis Result in Increased Blood Lead (Pb) Concentrations 

      Yazdani, Mazyar; Distante, Sonia; Mørkrid, Lars; Ulvik, Rune Johan; Bolann, Bjørn Johan (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)
      Hemochromatosis is a hereditary disorder, most often associated with mutations of the HFE (High FErrum) gene. If left untreated, it can result in severe parenchymal iron accumulation. Bloodletting is the mainstay treatment. ...
    • 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 ...
    • Validation of a point-of-care capillary lactate measuring device (Lactate Pro 2) 

      Raa, Anette; Sunde, Geir Arne; Bolann, Bjørn Johan; Kvåle, Reidar; Bjerkvig, Christopher Kalhagen; Eliassen, Håkon Skogrand; Wentzel-Larsen, Tore; Heltne, Jon-Kenneth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)
      Background The measurement of lactate in emergency medical services has the potential for earlier detection of shock and can be performed with a point-of-care handheld device. Validation of a point-of-care handheld device ...