Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Sandvik, Leiv"
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Mortality and health-related quality of life in prevalent dialysis patients: Comparison between 12-items and 36-items short-form health survey
Østhus, Tone Brit Hortemo; Preljevic, Valjbona; Sandvik, Leiv; Leivestad, Torbjørn; Nordhus, Inger Hilde; Dammen, Toril; Os, Ingrid (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-05-06)Background: To assess health- related quality of life (HRQOL) with SF-12 and SF-36 and compare their abilities to predict mortality in chronic dialysis patients, after adjusting for traditional risk factors. Methods: The ... -
Predictors of mortality in HIV-infected patients starting antiretroviral therapy in a rural hospital in Tanzania
Johannessen, Asgeir; Naman, Ezra; Ngowi, Bernard J.; Sandvik, Leiv; Matee, Mecky I.; Aglen, Henry E.; Gundersen, Svein G.; Bruun, Johan Nikolai (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-04-22)Background Studies of antiretroviral therapy (ART) programs in Africa have shown high initial mortality. Factors contributing to this high mortality are poorly described. The aim of the present study was to assess mortality ...