[Case report: respiratory symptoms in a competitive swimmer].

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of alcohol abuse and dependency among elderly women in Iceland and to make an assessment of the sensitivity and specificity of liver function tests and mean corpuscular volume (MCV) in the diagnosis of alcohol abuse. METHODS:The group was made of 280 wom...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Gardarsson HG,Hardarson T,Helgason T

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Sport participation has increased during the past few decades, with accompanying rise in sport injuries. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of sport injuries, and drop-out due to them along with possible risk factors (hours of sports participation, sex, age, aerobic fitness and body com...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Indriðadóttir MH,Sveinsson Þ,Magnússon KÞ,Arngrímsson SÁ,Jóhannsson E

更新日期：2015-10-01 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:The treatment of childhood leukemia has improved substantially over the last decades and now 65-75% of the patients recover. With increasing number of survivors it is important to know the long-term and late effects of leukemia and leukaemia treatment. PATIENTS:Of the 31 children diagnosed with leukemia i...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Kristinsson VH,Kristinsson JR,Jónmundsson GK,Jónsson OG,Thornórsson AV,Haraldsson A

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

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：OBJECTIVE:To determine the size and main medical and social characteristics of the group of individuals receiving disability benefits in Iceland in December 2002 and compare the results with figures from 1996. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study includes all those receiving disability benefits on December 1st 2002 and Dece...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Thorlacius S,Stefánsson SB

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the Western hemisphere and the incidence increases with increasing age. Most colorectal cancers are localized with or without lymph node metastases. Up to 20% of patients present with metastatic disease, most commonly to the liver. Surgery is the only curative thera...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Haraldsdottir S,Einarsdottir HM,Smaradottir A,Gunnlaugsson A,Halfdanarson TR

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The incidence and types of central nervous system (CNS) defects diagnosed in fetuses and newborns over a 20-year period, 1972-1991, were investigated. Concurrently the effect of prenatal ultrasound screening on the rates of delivered babies with neural tube defects were evaluated. MATERIAL AND METHOD:All CNS...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Hreinsdottir G,Geirsson RT,Johannsson JH,Hjartardottir H,Snaedal G

更新日期：1996-07-01 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：OBJECTIVE:Pneumococcus is a common cause of disease among children and the elderly. With the emergence of resistant serotypes, antibiotic treatment is getting limited. Many countries have therefore introduced a vaccination program among children against the most common serotypes. The aim of this study was to analyse co...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Björnsdóttir M

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：: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：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：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 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：INTRODUCTION:Antibiotics are responsible for 20-25% of the total drug-cost in the larger hospitals in Iceland. Studies from other countries, both in Europe and North-America suggest that 40-70% of both antibiotic therapy and prophylaxis is inappropriate in the larger teaching hospitals. We undertook a prospective study...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Gudjonsson AT,Kristinsson KG,Gudmundsson S

更新日期：1996-01-01 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:To evaluate a) how many of symptomatic patients referred for upper endoscopy have active H. pylori infection, b) the correlation between the indications for upper endoscopy and endoscopic diagnosis and c) the association between H. pylori and organic disease in the upper gastrointestinal tract. MATERIAL AND ...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Bjœrnsson B,Oervar K,Theodórs A

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fulfilling individual energy and nutrient requirements is of great importance for athletes to support overall health and well-being, training adaptation, recovery and injury prevention. Energy availability is the amount of energy left over and available for bodily functions after the energy expended for training is su...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Vardardottir B,Gudmundsdottir SL,Olafsdottir AS

更新日期：2020-09-01 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：:Diseases which result in respiratory failure or hypotension are the most common cause of cardiac arrest in children. Whereas heart diseases are the most common cause of cardiac arrest in adults, they are uncommon cause in children. Accidents are the most common cause of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Prompt and skill...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Thornórkelsson T,Bjoernsson HM,Sigfússon G,International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR).

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the relationship between neonatal feeding patterns and the emergence of neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis during the epidemic of this disease in Iceland in 1987-1990. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This was a retrospective case-controlled study of 18 newborns that developed neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Hreinsdottir KT,Dagbjartsson A,Johannsson JH

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Injecting drug abuse is a worldwide problem with serious consequences for the individual and for society. The purpose of this study was to gather information on the most serious complications of injecting drug use from two perspectives, intensive care admissions and forensic toxicology reports. MATERIAL A...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Sigvaldason K,Ingvarsson T,Thordardottir S,Kristinsson J,Karason S

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Antibiotic use is a leading cause of antibiotic resistance and it is therefore important to reduce unnecessary prescribing in Iceland where antibiotic use is relatively high. The purpose of this study was to explore antibiotic prescribing practices among Icelandic physicians and compare the results with re...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Matthíasdóttir AM,Guðnason T,Halldórsson M,Haraldsson Á,Kristinsson KG

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hair pulling disorder (HPD; trichotillomania) is characterized by recurrent pulling of hair from the scalp, eyebrows or other parts of the body. Skin picking disorder (SPD) is closely related to HPD and involves re-current picking of the skin. Even though both HPD and SPD are relatively common and potentially severe d...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Snorrason I,Bjorgvinsson T

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the medical management and cardiovascular (CV) risk profile of patients with hypertension in general practice in Iceland. METHODS:All patients with the diagnosis of hypertension at the primary health care center Solvangur, providing services for 23.066 inhabitants, made up the study group. Medica...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Jensdóttir JO,Sigurethsson EL,Thornorgeirsson G

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate changes in the prevalence of disability pension related to obesity in Iceland from 1992 to 2004. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Data were obtained from the disability register of the State Social Security Institute and Statistics Iceland for the years 1992 and 2004. Prevalence of disability pension rel...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Thorlacius S,Stefánsson SB,Steingrímsdóttir L

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the cause of 86% of all deaths in the EU and 65% of deaths worldwide. A third of these deaths occur before the age of sixty years. The NCDs affect 40% of the adult population of the EU and two thirds of the population reaching retirement age suffers from two or more NCDs. T...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Andersen K,Gudnason V

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Migraine is the cause of 3-25% of strokes in young adults. Each year we can expect 9-10 cases of migraine-related stroke in Iceland. The most common symptom is hemianopia but other common symptoms include hemiparesis, hemianesthesia, dysphasia and various brain stem symptoms. The stroke must occur during a typical mig...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Eliasson JH,Valdimarsson EM,Jonsdottir B,Jakobsson F

更新日期：1998-02-01 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