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 ...