Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Hjelmesæth, Jøran Sture"
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Distinct T cell subsets in adipose tissue are associated with obesity
Haugstøyl, Martha Eimstad; Cornillet, Martin; Strand, Kristina; Stiglund, Natalie; Sun, Dan; Lawrence-Archer, Laurence; Hjellestad, Iren Drange; Sparrelid, Ernesto; Busch, Christian; Hjelmesæth, Jøran Sture; Hertel, Jens Kristoffer; Ponzetta, Andrea; Mellgren, Gunnar; Fernø, Johan; Björkström, Niklas K. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Adipose tissue inflammation is a driving factor for the development of obesity-associated metabolic disturbances, and a role of adipose tissue T cells in initiating the pro-inflammatory signaling is emerging. However, data ... -
The liver-heart axis in patients with severe obesity: the association between liver fibrosis and chronic myocardial injury may be explained by shared risk factors of cardiovascular disease
Young, Juliet; Seeberg, Kathrine; Aakre, Kristin Moberg; Borgeraas, Heidi; Nordstrand, Njord; Wisløff, Torbjørn; Hjelmesæth, Jøran Sture; Omland, Torbjørn; Hertel, Jens Kristoffer (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Severe obesity is associated with increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease. We hypothesized that liver fibrosis as quantified by the Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) test would ... -
Single-centre, non-randomised clinical trial at a tertiary care centre to investigate 1-year changes in social experiences and biomarkers of well-being after bariatric surgery in individuals with severe obesity: protocol for the Bariatric Surgery and Social Experiences (BaSES) study
Pfabigan, Daniela M.; Hertel, Jens Kristoffer; Svanevik, Marius; Lindberg, Morten; Sailer, Uta; Hjelmesæth, Jøran Sture (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction Obesity is linked to increased loneliness and less enjoyment of social interactions. While bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment targeting severe obesity, there is limited understanding as to whether ...