A5076706664- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Pulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments
- Global Health Care Issues
- Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
- Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
Northern Norway Regional Health Authority
2015-2021
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
2011-2013
University of Ottawa
2013
Harvard University
2013
Massachusetts General Hospital
2013
In this prospective cohort study we aimed to describe the natural course of acute neck and low back pain in a general population Norway. We screened 9056 subjects aged 20-67 years who participated health survey for new episode or previous month. The screening identified 219 formed study. Pain intensity was reported on numeric rating scale (0-10) at 1, 2, 3, 6, 12 months after start episode. described pain, different baseline levels, age groups, number sites baseline. Use medication care...
How different Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) classifications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) predict mortality is unclear.To examine the association spirometric GOLD grades and new ABCD groups with mortality, to compare their informativeness in relation mortality.We studied 1540 people post-bronchodilator COPD who participated Norwegian Nord-Trøndelag Health Study 1995-1997 were followed up on all-cause until May 2012. The associations estimated...
This study aimed to identify simple rules for allocating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients clinical phenotypes identified by cluster analyses. Data from 2409 COPD of French/Belgian cohorts were analysed using analysis resulting in the identification subgroups, which relevance was determined comparing 3-year all-cause mortality. Classification and regression trees (CARTs) used develop an algorithm these subgroups. tested 3651 Cohorts Collaborative International Assessment...
Large prospective studies on asthma, especially asthma symptom control, as a potential risk factor for lung cancer are limited. We followed up 62,791 cancer-free Norwegian adults from 1995-1997 to 2017. Self-reported doctor-diagnosed was categorized into active and non-active asthma. Levels of control were classified controlled partially (including partly uncontrolled) according the Global Initiative Asthma guidelines. Incident cases ascertained Cancer Registry Norway. Cox regression models...
Background Anxiety or depression symptoms may increase the risk of developing asthma, and their interaction with obesity is not known. We aimed to assess association anxiety joint these incident asthma. Methods conducted a prospective cohort study 23 599 adults who were 19–55 years old free from asthma at baseline in Norwegian Nord–Trøndelag Health Study. The Hospital Depression Scale was used measure symptoms. Obesity defined as body mass index ≥30.0 kg/m2. Incident self-reported new cases...
External validations and comparisons of prognostic models or scores are a prerequisite for their use in routine clinical care but lacking most medical fields including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Our aim was to externally validate concurrently compare 3-year all-cause mortality mostly multimorbid patients with COPD.We relied on 24 cohort studies the COPD Cohorts Collaborative International Assessment consortium, corresponding primary, secondary, tertiary Europe, Americas,...
ABSTRACT Background and objective Post‐bronchodilator (BD) lung function is recommended for the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, often only pre‐BD used in clinical practice or epidemiological studies. We aimed to compare discrimination ability post‐BD predict all‐cause mortality. Methods Participants aged ≥40 years with airflow limitation ( n = 2538) COPD 1262) second survey Nord‐Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT2, 1995–1997) were followed up until 31 December...
Few studies from the general population have investigated role of anxiety in reporting dyspnoea. We examined independent and combined association lung function symptoms with prevalence dyspnoea different situations.The study included 5627 women 5066 men who participated Lung Nord-Trøndelag Health Study second survey 1995-97. In a cross-sectional design we used logistic regression to calculate adjusted odds ratios (ORs) for associated levels percent predicted FEV(1) (ppFEV(1)) (Hospital...
Whether respiratory symptoms are associated with mortality independent of lung function is unclear. The authors explored the association exposures i) function, ii) symptoms, and iii) combined, outcomes all-cause cardiovascular mortality. study included 10,491 adults who participated in Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT) Lung 1995–1997 were followed through 2009. Cox regression was used to calculate adjusted hazard ratios (HRs) 95% confidence intervals for pre-bronchodilator% predicted forced...
Purpose: The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) has published three classifications of COPD from 2007 to 2017. No studies have investigated the ability these predict COPD-related hospitalizations. We aimed compare discrimination GOLD 2007, 2011, and 2017 hospitalization all-cause mortality. Patients Methods: followed 1300 participants with aged ≥ 40 years who participated in HUNT Study (1995– 1997) through December 31, 2015. Survival analysis time-dependent area...
In 2019, The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) modified the grading system patients with COPD, creating 16 subgroups (1A–4D). As part of COPD Cohorts Collaborative International Assessment (3CIA) initiative, we aim to compare mortality prediction 2015 and 2019 GOLD staging systems. We studied 17 139 from 3CIA study, selecting those complete data. Patients were classified by ABCD systems, compared predictive ability 5-year both classifications. total, enrolled in...
The CODEX index was developed and validated in patients hospitalized for COPD exacerbation to predict the risk of death readmission within one year after discharge. Our study aimed validate a large external population with variable durations follow-up. Additionally, we recalculate thresholds using cutoffs variables previously suggested 3CIA (mCODEX).Individual data on 2,755 included Cohorts Collaborative International Assessment Plus (3CIA+) were explored. A further two cohorts (ESMI AND...
Based on moderate quality evidence, routine pelvic examination is strongly recommended against in asymptomatic women. The aims of this study was to quantify the extent examinations within specialized health care Norway, assess if use these services differs across hospital referral regions and colposcopy ultrasound with gynecologists' payment models.Nationwide cross-sectional including all women aged 18 years older Norway 2014-16 (2,038,747). Data extracted from Norwegian Patient Registry...
Reports on the ‘pusher’ syndrome have been conflicting. A small survey was undertaken to examine relationships between ipsilateral pushing, unilateral visual neglect and motor performance in stroke patients, an association found. Therapists should identify perceptual as well physical deficits such patients enable appropriate management.
Objective: To investigate the use of specialized health care services for diverticular disease in different hospital referral regions Norway.Materials and methods: Nationwide cross-sectional study with data from Norwegian Patient Registry Statistics Norway. All inhabitants aged 40 years older 2012–16 (2,517,938) were included. We obtained rates (n/100,000 population) hospitalizations, outpatient appointments, surgery population each region. also quantified lower gastrointestinal (LGI)...
ABSTRACT Rationale GOLD grades based on percent-predicted FEV 1 poorly predicts mortality. Studies have recommended alternative expressions of for the classification COPD severity and they warrant investigation. Objective To compare predictive abilities ppFEV (ppFEV quartiles, grades, ATS/ERS grades), z-score (FEV .Ht -2 -3 quartiles), Q quartiles) to predict clinical outcomes. Methods People aged ≥40 years with (n=890) who participated in HUNT Study (1995-1997) were followed 5 (short-term)...
<b>Background:</b> COPD is a major cause of morbidity and mortality across the world new estimates prevalence great importance. <b>Objective:</b> To estimate in 1995-97 2006-08 Norwegian population. <b>Methods:</b> We used data from population-based Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT) conducted (HUNT2) (HUNT3), including people 20 years age or above. Pre-bronchodilator was assessed using GOLD fixed-ratio criteria (FEV1/FVC<0.70) Global Lung Initiative (GLI) Lower Limit Normal (LLN)...