[Acute epiglottitis in Iceland from 1983-2005].

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：:Measurement of bone mineral density (BMD) is the basis of the diagnosis of osteoporosis. WHO classification of osteoporosis is based on dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) using the BMD of young women (20-30 years) as the reference value (T-score). For clinical purpose it is better to use age-matched control (Z-sc...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Sigurðsson G

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:In late 2007, the availability of immediate breast reconstructions increased as a result of the establishment of an oncoplastic breast surgical service at Landspítali-The National University Hospital The aim of this study was to look at the rates and early complications of immediate breast reconstructions ...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Jónsdóttir K,Rafnsdóttir SL,Kjartansdottir T,Kristvinsson H,Jónsson T,Asgeirsson KS

更新日期：2012-09-01 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：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：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：:Allergies to antibiotics are reported by 8-14% of the adult population out of which half is thought to be due to penicillins. Women are two thirds of those. It is estimated that 20.000 Icelanders believe they are allergic to beta-lactam drugs. Less than 10% of suspected penicillin allergy can be proved by allergy test...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Gislason D,Kristjánsson S,Sigurdardóttir ST

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Sjoegren' syndrome is one of the most common inflammatory systemic rheumatic disorders. The syndrome is characterised by tiredness, pain problems and mucosal dryness. The goal of this study is to elucidate the prevalence of sicca symptoms in the Icelandic population and to calculate the preliminary prevalenc...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Atladóttir J,Guðmundsson OG,Holbrook P,Sigurðsson R,Gudbjornsson B

更新日期：2000-12-01 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：OBJECTIVES:The purpose of the study was to calculate the incidence of the acute flank pain syndrome in Iceland and to describe the case series. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The hospital records of those who fulfilled the following criteria were studied: age 18-41 years, acute renal failure, and a visit to Landspitali Universi...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Skuladottir HM,Andresdottir MB,Hardarson S,Arnadottir M

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate retrospectively the results of macular hole surgery in Iceland 1996-2002. MATERIAL AND METHODS:25 patients underwent macular hole surgery in this time period. Data was obtained from hospital records of all those patients. Best corrected vision vas measured before and after surgery. The staging of...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Hardarson A,Stefánsson E,Sigurdsson H,Gíslason I

更新日期：2005-03-01 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：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：: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：:This nationwide study describes the short- and longterm outcome of acute myocardial infarction in Iceland 1982-83 prior to the routine use of aspirin and thrombolytic therapy. The material consists of 486 cases of acute myocardial infarction, 390 men and 96 women aged 25-64 years. Death prior to hospitalization occure...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Agnarsson U,Sigfusson N,Gudmundsdottir II,Stefansdottir I

更新日期：1996-04-01 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：:The purpose of this study was to find out the prevalence of female urinary incontinence outside institutions, its effects on daily life and to see if effective treatment was possible with relatively simple diagnostic and treatment measures at the local health centre. A questionnaire was sent to all women (131) over th...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Halldorsson S,Eggertsdottir GG,Kjartansdottir S

更新日期：1995-04-01 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：OBJECTIVE:To invesigate the familial risk of prostate cancer in Icelandic males. MATERIAL AND METHODS:In the years 1983 and 1984 a total of 146 Icelandic males were diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of the prostate. Family trees were constructed to the third degree relation (first degree male relatives are father, brother...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Jonsson E,Olafsdottir G,Sigvaldason H,Tulinius H

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Survival of extremely low birthweight infants (BW<1000g) in Iceland has increased in recent years, especially since the availability of surfactant therapy for Respiratory Distress Syndrome of Prematurity. This study was part of a geographically defined national study on survival, health, development and longt...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Georgsdóttir I,Sæmundsen E,Símonardóttir I,Halldórsson JG,Egilson ST,Leósdóttir T,Ingvarsdóttir B,Sindrason E,Dagbjartsson A

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:A fifty six year old woman with history of asthma visited a respiratory specialist. She had been diagnosed with asthma more than a year previously in a primary care clinic. She was treated with inhaled medications without good response. A respiratory specialist diagnosed tracheal narrowing secondary to thyro...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Pórarinsson BL,Jónasson L,Jónsdóttir B,Guethmundsson G

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Embryonic stem cells are, as the name indicates, isolated from embryos. They are pluripotent cells which can be maintained undifferentiated or induced to differentiate into any cell type of the body. In 1998 the first isolation of human embryonic stem cells was successful and they became an interesting source for stem...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Valdimarsdóttir G,Richter A

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Of children diagnosed with cancer, approximately one fourth die of the disease or disease related complications. The aim of this study was to investigate survival and causes of death in children with cancer in Iceland. METHODS:This study is retrospective; population based and includes all children, less than...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Oskarsson T,Jónsson OG,Kristinsson JR,Jónmundsson GK,Jónasson JG,Haraldsson A

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Iceland, about 770 strokes can be estimated to occur annually. Until recently no treatment had been shown to be effective for acute and subacute strokes. This may have led to therapeutical nihilism and inconsistency in treatment. In 1995, however, t-PA was shown to improve functional outcome when given within three...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Sigurdsson AP

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the epidemiology of Kawasaki disease in Icelandic children and its complications. METHODS:A retrospective analysis of all cases of Kawasaki disease and atypical Kawasaki disease in children in Iceland from 1996-2005. Chart records were reviewed and children diagnosed at Landspítali - University Ho...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Olafsdottir HS,Oskarsson G,Haraldsson Á

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eight of ten strokes are due to cerebral ischemia, two from cerebal hemorrhage. Stroke is the most common cause of disability, the second commonest cause of dementia and the fourth commonest cause of death in the developed world. The incidence of stroke is 150-200/100.000 individuals/ year. One of every seven individu...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Sveinsson OA,Kjartansson O,Valdimarsson EM

更新日期：2014-05-01 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：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：: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：BACKGROUND:There is limited information on occupational injuries among Icelandic farmers. It has been suggested that they are common. This is thought to be in part because of the unique work environment of farmers. The aims of the study were to study occupational accidents among farmers and their effects on absence fro...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Gudmundsson G,Tomasson K

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00