Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Vara, Ellen Johanne"

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Altered levels of cytokines in patients with irritable bowel syndrome are not correlated with fatigue

Vara, Ellen Johanne; Brokstad, Karl Albert; Hausken, Trygve; Lied, Gülen Arslan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-07-06)

Introduction: A considerable number of patients with gastrointestinal complaints attributable to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have shown evidence of immune activation. Fatigue is also frequently reported by IBS patients ...
Is total immunoglobulin E and atopic sensitization associated with food-related gastrointestinal complaints?

Vara, Ellen Johanne (Master thesis, 2014-04-08)

Background: We have observed increased number of "IgE-armed" mast cells in duodenal mucosa of patients with food hypersensitivity, and therefore we wanted to explore whether serum total IgE levels and atopic sensitization ...