Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Fretheim, Atle"
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Association between Face mask use and Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Cross-sectional study
Elgersma, Ingeborg Hess; Fretheim, Atle; Elstrøm, Petter; Aavitsland, Preben (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)We examined the association between face masks and risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 using cross-sectional data from 3,209 participants in a randomized trial exploring the effectiveness of glasses in reducing the risk of ... -
Choice of generic antihypertensive drugs for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease - A cost-effectiveness analysis
Wisløff, Torbjørn; Selmer, Randi M.; Halvorsen, Sigrun; Fretheim, Atle; Norheim, Ole Frithjof; Kristiansen, Ivar Sønbø (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-04-04)Background: Hypertension is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease (CVD). A range of antihypertensive drugs exists, and their prices vary widely mainly due to patent rights. The objective of this study was to ... -
Comparative effectiveness of antihypertensive medication for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: systematic review and multiple treatments meta-analysis
Fretheim, Atle; Odgaard-Jensen, Jan; Brørs, Odd; Madsen, Steinar; Njølstad, Inger; Norheim, Ole Frithjof; Svilaas, Arne; Kristiansen, Ivar Sønbø; Thürmer, Hanne; Flottorp, Signe (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-04-05)Background: We conducted a systematic review of evidence from randomized controlled trials to answer the following research question: What are the relative effects of different classes of antihypertensive drugs in reducing ...