Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Hovland, Anders"
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Association of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol with risk of aortic valve stenosis in familial hypercholesterolemia
Mundal, Liv; Hovland, Anders; Igland, Jannicke; Veierød, Marit Bragelien; Holven, Kirsten Bjørklund; Bogsrud, Martin Prøven; Tell, Grethe S.; Leren, Trond Paul; Retterstøl, Kjetil (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Importance: Aortic valve stenosis (AS) is the most common valve disease. Elevated levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol are a risk factor; however, lipid-lowering treatment seems not to prevent progression ... -
Bariatric surgery reduces fasting total fatty acids and increases n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in morbidly obese individuals
Hovland, Anders; Nestvold, Torunn Kristin; Bohov, Pavol; Trøseid, Marius; Aukrust, Pål; Berge, Rolf Kristian; Nielsen, Erik Waage; Retterstøl, Kjetil; Lappegård, Knut Tore (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Background: Obesity is a global pandemic leading to increased mortality and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Bariatric surgery is an established treatment of obesity leading to weight loss and reduction of mortality. ... -
Comparing Physical Exercise in Groups to Group Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for the Treatment of Panic Disorder in a Randomized Controlled Trial
Hovland, Anders; Nordhus, Inger Hilde; Sjøbø, Trond; Gjestad, Bente A.; Birknes, Birthe; Martinsen, Egil W.; Torsheim, Torbjørn; Pallesen, Ståle (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-07-05)Background: Previous studies have suggested that physical exercise can reduce symptoms for subjects suffering from panic disorder (PD). The efficacy of this intervention has so far not been compared to an established ... -
Feasibility of integrating vestibular rehabilitation and cognitive behaviour therapy for people with persistent dizziness
Kristiansen, Lene; Magnussen, Liv Heide; Juul-Kristensen, Birgit; Mæland, Silje; Nordahl, Stein Helge; Hovland, Anders; Sjøbø, Trond; Wilhelmsen, Kjersti Thulin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Purpose: To evaluate the feasibility of integrating vestibular rehabilitation and cognitive behaviour therapy (VR-CBT) for people with persistent dizziness in primary care. Design: Prospective single-group pre- and post-test ... -
Panic disorder: Treatment outcomes and psychophysiological concomitants
Hovland, Anders (Doctoral thesis, 2013-10-17)Panic disorder (PD) is severe anxiety disorder that follows a chronic course if left untreated. The recurrent panic attacks and persistent worrying of new attacks that are characteristic of PD is highly distressing and can ... -
Physical exercise as an add-on treatment to cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety: A systematic review
Frederiksen, Kristian Pihl; Stavestrand, Silje Haukenes; Venemyr, Simen Kildahl; Sirevåg, Kristine; Hovland, Anders (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is currently the treatment of choice for most anxiety disorders. Yet, with recovery rates of approximately 50%, many patients fail to achieve complete remission. This has ... -
Physical exercise augmented cognitive behaviour therapy for older adults with generalised anxiety disorder (PEXACOG): Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Stavestrand, Silje Haukenes; Sirevåg, Kristine; Nordhus, Inger Hilde; Sjøbø, Trond; Endal, Trygve; Nordahl, Hans Morten; Specht, Karsten; Hammar, Åsa; Halmøy, Anne; Martinsen, Egil Wilhelm; Andersson, Eva; Hjelmervik, Helene; Mohlman, Jan; Thayer, Julian Francis; Hovland, Anders (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-03-18)Background Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is a frequent and severe anxiety disorder among older adults. GAD increases the risk of developing other disorders such as depression and coronary heart disease. Older adults ... -
Rifaximin or Saccharomyces boulardii in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: Results from the randomized GutHeart trial
Awoyemi, Ayodeji Olawale; Mayerhofer, Cristiane; Felix, Alex S.; Hov, Johannes Espolin Roksund; Moscavitch, Samuel D.; Lappegård, Knut Tore; Hovland, Anders; Halvorsen, Sigrun; Halvorsen, Bente; Gregersen, Ida; Svardal, Asbjørn M.; Berge, Rolf Kristian; Hansen, Simen Hyll; Götz, Alexandra; Holm, Kristian; Aukrust, Pål; Åkra, Sissel; Seljeflot, Ingebjørg; Solheim, Svein; Lorenzo, Andrea; Gullestad, Lars; Trøseid, Marius; Broch, Kaspar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background The gut microbiota represents a potential treatment target in heart failure (HF) through microbial metabolites such as trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) and systemic inflammation. Treatment with the probiotic yeast ... -
Risk of Ischemic Stroke and Total Cerebrovascular Disease in Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
Hovland, Anders; Mundal, Liv; Igland, Jannicke; Veierød, Marit Bragelien; Holven, Kirsten Bjørklund; Bogsrud, Martin Prøven; Tell, Grethe S.; Leren, Trond Paul; Retterstøl, Kjetil (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-01)Background and Purpose—Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a common autosomal dominant disease leading to increased level of serum LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol and risk of coronary heart disease. Whether FH ... -
Self-Reported Measures Have a Stronger Association With Dizziness-Related Handicap Compared With Physical Tests in Persons With Persistent Dizziness
Kristiansen, Lene; Magnussen, Liv Heide; Wilhelmsen, Kjersti Thulin; Mæland, Silje; Nordahl, Stein Helge Glad; Hovland, Anders; Clendaniel, Richard; Boyle, Eleanor; Juul-Kristensen, Birgit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-07-15)Background: Associations between dizziness-related handicap and a variety of self-reported measures have been reported. However, research regarding associations between dizziness-related handicap and aspects of functioning ...