[Injecting drug abuse: survival after intensive care admission and forensic toxicology reports at death].

abstract：:The choice of antihypertensive therapy in elderly Icelanders is unknown. In the database of the Icelandic Heart Association 1145 men, aged 70-84 were alive in 1994. Eight hundred thirty-four came to the Heart Association Clinic, 429 of whom either had hypertension or were found to be hypertensive on examination. The p...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Sigurdardottir V,Einarsson B,Sigfusson N,Harðarson T

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This essay deals with the pioneering work of Dr. Gunnlaugur Claessen (1881-1948), who introduced radiology into Iceland under very adverse conditions in 1914. His lifelong work and progress as a leader and teacher within that field is described. Dr Claessen was the founder and first chief of the Roentgen-Department of...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Brekkan A

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The European Community Respiratory Health Survey (ECRHS) was the first project embarked on extensive study of geographical difference between countries with regards to asthma and atopy incidence in a young adult population. The same methodology and definitions were used at all study sites. The purpose of t...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Gíslason D,Bjœrnsdóttir US,Blœndal T,Gíslason T

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the diagnostic yield of fiberoptic bronchoscopy in patients with a variety of radiographic findings suspected of malignancy. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study group was composed of all patients who underwent bronchoscopy in our hospital over a seven year period (1986-1993) where cytologic samples were...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Magnason S,Isaksson HJ,Bjornsson S,Jonsson S

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case study of crossed aphasia is presented. A 60-year-old right-handed individual suffered stroke in the right hemisphere leaving him with Broca's aphasia and severe verbal apraxia. A CT scan 3 days after hospitalization showed a new frontotemporal infarct in the right hemisphere, insula and frontal portion of the s...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Magnúsdóttir S,Sighvatsdóttir E

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During almost four decades neuroleptic drugs have been the main weapon in doctor's armamentarium against schizophrenia and some other major psychiatric disorders. In Iceland seven different depot-neuroleptics from three subgroups are used. The main indication for depot-neuroleptics is to insure that the patient gets t...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Sigursteinsson G,Thorleifsson K

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system which affects young people, especially women. The aim of the study was to examine the disease profile of MS during pregnancy and postpartum as well as pregnancy outcomes in women with MS compared to a control group. Suc...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Bergthorsdóttir BB,Thorhallsdottir RL,Steingrimsdottir T,Hjaltason H

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A seventeen year old girl in her first pregnancy had a normal vaginal delivery of a healthy male infant. Afterwards, the placenta was retained and subsequent MRI and ultrasound confirmed placenta increta. There was no history of prior uterine surgery. Conservative treatment with methotrexate was chosen in order to con...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Arnadottir BT,Hardardóttir H,Marvinsdóttir B

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hepatitis A virus (HAV) epidemics occurred repeatedly in Iceland in the early 20th century, but since then few cases have been reported and no epidemics since 1952. The latest Icelandic studies on HAV from around 1990 showed low incidence of infection and de-- creasing prevalence of antibodies. The objecti...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Kristinsdóttir H,Löve A,Bjornsson ES

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Present study examines the prevalence of type 2 diabetes (DM2) in patients attending cardiac rehabilitation (CR) compared to the general population utilising data from the Icelandic Heart Association population study. The study also examined the efficacy of CR for promoting health behaviors. MATERIAL AND MET...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Kristjánsson K,Jónasson MR,Jónsdóttir S,Kristjánsson H,Guðjónsdóttir M

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article the focus is on the estimation of a likelihood ratio by using software which calculates the risk for trisomy 13, 18 and 21. It is based on the woman s age, crown rump length of the fetus and its nuchal translucency measurement. Examples are given based on different maternal age, previous history and re...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Haraldsdóttir KR

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of the research was to estimate the prevalence and treatment of climacteric symptoms among 50 years old women, including which doctors are prescribing the hormone replacement treatment (HRT) and what information is given about the risk and benefit of HRT. MATERIAL AND METHODS:All (n=956) 50 yea...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Benediktsdóttir B,Tómasson K,Gíslason T

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Enuresis is defined as uncontrolled voiding during day or night after normal control is expected. It is a common disorder, which can be divided into primary and secondary. We looked at the health files from children born between 1986-1988, written when they started school. There were 62 children which were said to hav...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Johannsdottir IM,Stefansson ML

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Information is scarce concerning the incidence of anorexia nervosa (AN) in psychiatric facilities in Iceland. The aim of this study was to describe the incidence of admissions, comorbidity and mortality of patients who were admitted to psychiatric units in Iceland, diagnosed with AN in 1983-2008. MATERIAL AN...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Sigurdardottir A,Palsson SP,Thorsteinsdottir G

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate long-term complications and survival following aortic valve replacement (AVR) in patients with aortic stenosis (AS) in Iceland. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Included were 156 patients (average age 71.7 yrs, 64.7% males) that underwent AVR for AS at Landspitali between 2002 and 2006. A mechanical prost...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Viktorsson SA,Ingvarsdóttir IL,Hreinsson K,Sigurdsson MI,Helgadóttir S,Arnorsson P,Danielsen R,Gudbjartsson T

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent surveys on the parasites of household cats and dogs in Iceland have revealed the zoonotic protozoans Cryptosporidium parvwn and Toxoplasma gondii and the zoonotic nematodes Toxocara cati and T. canis. Furthermore, a Giardia sp., recently found in cats in Iceland, is also suspected to be a zoonotic parasite. In ...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Smaradottir H,Skirnisson K

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and SSRI/SNRI antidepressants have proven to be effective treatments for anxiety and depression. The gain from combined CBT and antidepressant therapy has in some studies been greater than from monotherapy. Benzodiazepines may interfere with the efficacy of individual CBT-t...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Eriksson EB,Kristjansdottir H,Sigurdsson JF,Agnarsdottir A,Sigurdsson E

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a case of right seminal vesicle cyst with ipsilateral renal agenesis in a 25 year old male. The cyst caused severe pain syndrome with progressive perineal pain and pain on defecation and ejaculation. The cyst was surgically removed and the patient became asymtomatic. ...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Viktorsdóttir MB,Jónsson E,Einarsdóttir H

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Persistent physical symptoms that are medically unexplained can result in significant functional impairment. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of persistent physical symptoms among people seeking primary healthcare in Reykjavík, Iceland, how they relate to functional impairment, symptoms...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Flovenz SO,Broddadottir E,Brynjolfsson S,Agnarsdottir AS,Salkovskis PM,Sigurdsson JF

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was part of a geographically defined national study on survival, health, development, and longterm outcome of extremely low birthweight infants (ELBW; birthweight < 1000g) in Iceland focusing on development and neurodevelopmental measures in comparison to a reference group. METHODS:All 35 ELBW lon...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Georgsdóttir I,Sæmundsen E,Leósdóttir T,Símonardóttir I,Egilson ST,Dagbjartsson A

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article discusses endovascular thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke. This treatment is vascular medicine's most significant leap in years. This treatment is complicated, and various technical aspects are discussed. Close cooperation is required between different specialties since patient selection for treatment ...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Sigurdsson AP

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Lung transplantation is a treatment option for end-stage lung diseases, excluding lung cancer, when life expectancy is short and quality of life is poor. In most instances pulmonary function and quality of life improves after lung transplantation. Infections and rejection are the most common complications ...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Hansdottir S,Hardardottir H,Einarsson O,Hrafnkelsdottir SK,Gudmundsson G

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine changes in the prevalence of disability pension in Iceland and to describe the distribution of those receiving disability pension according to gender, age and main diagnoses between the years 1976 and 1996. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study includes all those receiving disability pension on the 1st...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Thorlacius S,Stefánsson S,Olafsson S,Rafnsson V

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the prevalence of fibromyalgia and chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain (CWP) in Iceland in two demographic different areas. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Population based prevalence study on 1200 females and 1200 males 18-79 years old in South-West- and South-Iceland. Established musculoskeletal pain...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Birgisson H,Jonsson H,Geirsson AJ

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Those elderly living in institutions have multiple social, health and mental problems, in addition to loss of function. The Resident Assessment Instrument assesses the individual in detail and his caring needs. Resident Assessment Protocols come with the instrument and a handbook that describes how to evaluate specifi...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Jonsson PV,Jensdottir AB,Gudmundsdottir H,Palsson H,Hjaltadottir I,Hardarson O,Sigurgeirsdottir S

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Research shows that out-of-pocket health care costs in Iceland and other Western European countries have increased in recent years, and unequal access to health services has been documented. In an attempt to contain out-of-pocket-costs and avoid service inequities, Icelandic health authorities have for a n...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Vilhjálmsson R,Sigurðardóttir GV

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the changes in the epidemiology of acute epiglottitis in Iceland from 1983-2005. METHODS:All patients with discharge diagnosis of epiglottitis during the study years were identified and diagnosis confirmed by chart review. Main outcome measures were age, gender, month/year of diagnosis, microbiol...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Briem B,Thorvardarson O,Petersen H

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In the mid twentieth century gastric cancer was the most common type of cancer in Iceland. In recent decades, however, the incidence rate of gastric cancer has decreased markedly and currently only represents 2-3% of cancer cases. The Laurén classification system classifies adenocarcinoma into two types, int...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Olafsdottir HS,Alexiusdottir KK,Lund SH,Jonasson JG,Jonsson T,Skuladottir H

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Although acute bacterial meningitis is most common among children, the disease nevertheless poses serious problems in the adult population. However, most clinical overviews of the disease have either focused on children or all age groups combined. SUBJECTS AND METHODS:Information on all patients 5=16 year...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Sigurdardottir B,Bjornsson OM,Jonsdottir K,Erlendsdottir H,Gudmundsson S

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary arterial hypertension is a rare disease with substantial morbidity and mortality. In the last few years significant progress has been made in the understanding of the pathogenesis and course of the disease. New classification and drug treatment have emerged. The new drugs are expensive but can improve qualit...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Guðmundsson G,Gottskálksson G,Gíslason T

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00