A5036267743- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
- Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Renal function and acid-base balance
- Neonatal and fetal brain pathology
- Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Escherichia coli research studies
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
University of Iceland
2010-2022
National University Hospital of Iceland
2007-2021
Reykjavík University
2000-2021
Faculty (United Kingdom)
2021
Stockholm Resilience Centre
2018
Stockholm University
2018
Radboud University Medical Center
2005-2010
Radboud University Nijmegen
2005-2010
Barnaspítali
2010
Canisius-Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis
2005
We describe the observed relationship of campylobacter in poultry operations to human cases a closed environment. During 1999 Iceland, domestic campylobacteriosis reached peak levels at 116/100,000 and 2000 dropped 33/100,000. Approximately 62% broiler carcass rinses were contaminated with Campylobacter spp. 1999. 2000, only 15% flocks tested positive. In carcasses from which positive on farms 4 weeks age subsequently frozen prior distribution. suggest that public education, enhanced on-farm...
Between 14 September and 20 October 2007, an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157 simultaneously occurred in the Netherlands Iceland. A total 50 laboratory-confirmed cases were reported with a STEC infection caused by same clone. The strain was type O157:H-, PT8, positive for stx 1 , 2 eae e-hly, sorbitol negative. most probable cause this international contaminated lettuce, shredded pre-packed Dutch food processing plant. Samples environment, raw produce end...
Abstract Aim: To evaluate the influence of maternal smoking during pregnancy on factors influencing fetal growth. Methods: Thirty newborns mothers were prospectively compared with 60 non‐smoking mothers. Pre‐albumin, albumin, triglycerides, glucose, insulin, insulin‐like growth factor I, IGF binding protein 3, pH, lactic acid, erythropoietin and hemoglobin concentrations measured in umbilical cord blood. Results: Infants had a significantly lower birth weight (3418 ± 533 vs. 3863 503 g; p...
Historically, Iceland has been an iodine-sufficient nation due to notably high fish and milk consumption. Recent data suggest that the intake of these important dietary sources iodine decreased considerably.To evaluate status pregnant women in determine factors associated with risk for deficiency.Subjects were (n = 983; 73% eligible sample) attending their first ultrasound appointment gestational weeks 11-14 period October 2017-March 2018. Spot urine samples collected assessment urinary...
Summary Epidemics often result in organizational, policy and technical changes within a country. In 1999, an epidemic of campylobacteriosis was reported Iceland. The recent availability fresh poultry products the marketplace suggested as source infection. This paper reports on context epidemic, reviews interventions implemented to prevent campylobacteriosis, discusses lessons learned. A retrospective study Iceland from June 1995 December 2007 conducted by interviewing key informants...
Journal Article Comparison of Campylobacter jejuni isolates from human, food, veterinary and environmental sources in Iceland using PFGE, MLST fla‐SVR sequencing Get access S.H. Magnússon, Magnússon Matís ohf. Icelandic Food Biotech R&D, Reykjavík, Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar S. Guðmundsdóttir, Guðmundsdóttir Fisheries Laboratories, E. Reynisson, Reynisson Á.R. Rúnarsson, Rúnarsson H. Harðardóttir, Harðardóttir Landsspítali National University...
To describe our experience with preeclampsia in high-order multifetal gestations.Records for all triplet and quadruplet pregnancies delivered after 24 weeks' gestation from January 1988 through June 1994 were reviewed. All patients treated bed rest 20 onward received corticosteroids weekly beginning at weeks. Tocolytics used as needed.Twenty-one eight studied. The mean gestational age delivery was 32.3 27.9 weeks, birth weights 1547 1028 g, respectively. Seventeen of 29 developed...
To assess pregnant women's knowledge and understanding of first trimester prenatal screening (nuchal translucency, maternal serum free beta-human chorionic gonadotrophin pregnancy-associated plasma-protein-A), to evaluate the impact a new information booklet investigate effects education experiential congenital disabilities on perceived likelihood accepting screening.A quasi-experimental quantitative study with self-completion questionnaire.Five different maternity care clinics in...
Abstract Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is a risk factor for several adverse pregnancy outcomes, including macrosomia. Diet one of the few modifiable factors identified. However, most dietary assessment methods are impractical use in maternal care. This study evaluated whether short screening questionnaire could be used as predictor excessive GWG cohort Icelandic women. The data were collected weeks 11–14, using 40‐item food frequency questionnaire. transformed into 13 predefined an...
Abstract Aim: To examine survival and outcome of extremely low‐birth‐weight (ELBW) children (birth weight < 1000 g) in two 5‐year periods, 10 years apart. Methods: In a retrospective population‐based study, information on all ELBW born Iceland 1991–1995 2001–2005 was obtained from the National Birth Registry, hospital charts medical records. The periods were compared. Results: 1991–1995, 102 22.261 newborn (0.5%) low birth compared with 70 20.923 newborns (0.33%) (p = 0.04). At 5 age, 52%...
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is predominantly a lifestyle disease, with diet being an important modifiable risk factor. A major obstacle for the prevention in clinical practice complexity of assessing diet. In cohort 1651 Icelandic women, this study examined whether short 40-item dietary screening questionnaire administered 1st trimester could identify habits associated GDM. The variables were aggregated into predefined binary factors reflecting inadequate or optimal intake and...
Background: Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), one the most common pregnancy complications. The vitamin status never previously studied in pregnant women Iceland. Objective: aim this research study was to evaluate Icelandic cohort and association between GDM incidence. Design: Subjects included (n = 938) who attended their first ultrasound appointment, during weeks 11–14, October 2017 March 2018. use supplements containing...
Exercise testing can be used (i) to evaluate functional limitations of systemic sclerosis (SSc) and (ii) study whether the inflammatory oxidative systems are activated after a physical stimulus. The aim this was determine exercise-induced responses in SSc compared with healthy subjects.Eleven patients pulmonary involvement 10 subjects underwent maximal cardiopulmonary exercise (CPET). Physiological were followed continuously during cycling. Blood samples taken at rest, measure markers.In...
InngangurÁvinningur reglulegrar líkamsþjálfunar er vel þekktur en ýmislegt bendir til að ákafar aefingar valdi of miklu álagi á grindarbotnsvöðvana. 1 Margar konur upplifa einkenni frá grindarbotni, þar meðal þvag-og/eða haegðaleka, sig líffaerum grindarholsins, sársauka eða vandamál
Fatty acid (FA) concentrations have previously been associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). However, few studies on GDM examined FA profiles in early pregnancy or before diagnosis. This study aimed to compare plasma of women and without diagnoses as well their reported dietary consumption. The subjects comprised 853 from the prospective study: Pregnant Women Iceland II (PREWICE II), attending 11-14 weeks ultrasound appointment 2017-2018. During visit, blood samples were...