[Good survival of Icelandic men diagnosed with testicular seminoma between 1971 and 1990 - A retrospective study.].

abstract：:A young competitive swimmer consulted a physician because of respiratory symptoms. He was found to have a normal spirometry. Bronchial asthma was diagnosed based on bronchial challenge test and appropriate treatment started. An overview is given on the rules of the National Sports Association on the treatment of asthm...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Gudmundsson G

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) is by far the most common malignant tumor of the kidney. It is a disease with many faces, known for its clinical diversity and often unpredictable behavior. Less is known about its etiology and risk factors than for most other human cancers. Mortality-to-incidence ratio is higher compared to...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Thoroddsen A,Einarsson GV,Gudbjartsson T

更新日期：2007-04-01 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：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：PURPOSE:The purpose of this investigation was to study specifically those cases of sudden death out-of-hospital in the Reykjavik area that were due to non-cardiac causes the last 13 years, from January 1987 to December 31, 1999. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The doctors of the emergency ambulance have kept detailed files for a...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Marelsson S,Thornorgeirsson G

更新日期：2001-12-01 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：: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：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：: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 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：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：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：: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：: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

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Formal referrals to medical specialists have not been required in Iceland since 1984. In 2006, however, referrals were required for patients to receive reimbursement for cardiologists fees. We studied patients' experiences and opinions on the referral process and explored the potential for quality improvem...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Björnsson S,Sigurdsson JA,Svavarsdóttir AE,Gudmundsson GH

更新日期：2010-05-01 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：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：OBJECTIVE:Information on surgical outcome of aortic valve replacement (AVR) has not been available in Iceland. We therefore studied the indications, short-term complications and operative mortality in Icelandic patients that underwent AVR with aortic stenosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This was a retrospective study includ...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

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

更新日期：2011-10-01 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: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：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Hepatitis C is a major cause of chronic liver disease and cirrhosis in Western countries. Its treatment aims at eradicating the virus and patients are considered cured if the virus is undetectable by PCR in blood 12-24 weeks after end of treatment (sustained virological response, SVR). The aim of this s...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Fridriksson B,Bergmann OM,Olafsson S

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：OBJECTIVE:During the last decade a new and successful treatment of supraventricular tachycardia - radiofrequency catheter ablations - gained ground. In Iceland this method was first used in 1993, seldom during the first year but with increasing frequency the following year. The aim of this study is to evaluate its succ...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Gottskálksson G

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a relatively common disorder characterized by a preoccupation with nonexistent or slight defects in appearance. BDD usually begins during childhood or adolescence. The preoccupation with the perceived appearance defect typically occurs for many hours a day and is often followed by rep...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Hardardottir H,Hauksdottir A,Bjornsson AS

更新日期：2019-03-01 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：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：: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：BACKGROUND:Viral hepatitis B and C are a major health problem worldwide. The prevalence of these diseases varies throughout the world. In Iceland, the incidence of hepatitis B and C has increased in recent years. At the same time, the number of immigrants from countries where viral hepatitis is endemic, has also increa...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Jónsdóttir G,Briem H,Blöndal T,Pálsson G,Olafsson S,Gudnason T

更新日期：2006-10-01 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：: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