[Homocysteine, folate and cobalamin in Icelandic men and women.].

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：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：: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: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：INTRODUCTION:Corporal punishment and abuse of children can have a negative impact on their health and well-being. The aim is to examine on Icelandic adults, experience of corporal punishment as children, its prevalence, justification as victims, and its impact on the assessment of their upbringing. MATERIALS AND METHO...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Gunnlaugsson G,Einarsdottir J

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the prevalence of psychotropic drug use among home-dwelling elderly Icelanders in the year 2006. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A population-based drug utilization study using the Icelandic Medicines Registry. The study group consisted of Icelanders, seventy years and older living at home (8% of total pop...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Samuelsson O,Zoega H,Gudmundsson A,Halldorsson M

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Idiopathic vasculitides are systemic inflammatory diseases of vessels, chiefly arteries, of all sizes. The etiology of most vasculitides is unknown. Some are infectious, others involve the deposition of circulating immune complexes in vessel walls. Diagnosis is a composite of clinical symptoms and signs, serologies, h...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Bjornsson J

更新日期：1995-01-01 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：:Demand for Vocational Rehabilitation in Iceland has been steadily rising in recent years where the presence of young patients has increased proportionally the most. It is essential that public spending is efficient without compromising the treatment quality. It is worth exploring if a solution for increasing the effic...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Siggeirsdottir K,Brynjolfsdottir RD,Haraldsson SO,Hjaltason O,Gudnason V

更新日期：2019-06-01 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：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: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：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：: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：: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: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：: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: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：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：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Increased medical and technical knowledge has saved the lives of more patients than was possible a few decades ago. This has also raised many ethical questions. It is now regarded to be justifiable to limit treatment for some terminally ill patients because certain treatment options are not fel...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Sveinsdottir EG,Jonsson OT

更新日期：1997-06-01 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：:Modern tablet compression was instituted in England in 1844 by William Brockedon (1787-1854). The first tablets made according to Brockedon´s procedures contained watersoluble salts and were most likely compressed without expedients. In USA a watershed occurred around 1887 when starch (amylum maydis) was introduced to...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Skaftason JF,Jóhannesson T

更新日期：2013-04-01 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：: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：:The prevalence of personality disorders was estimated in a sample of 805 individuals randomly selected from the greater Reykjavik area. The sample consisted of 3 equally large cohorts of persons born in 1931, 1951 and 1971. The individuals were asked to participate in a survey of mental health. Of those contacted, 52%...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Lindal E,Stefansson JG

更新日期：2009-03-01 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：: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：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：:IAim The incidence of hepatitis A (HAV) in Iceland is low with about one case per year in the last decades. Since 2016, there has been an ongoing outbreak of HAV in men who have sex with men (MSM). The aim of this study was to inves-tigate whether cases diagnosed in Iceland during 2017 had any link to the HAV outbreak...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Ormarsdottir S,Moller PH,Oskarsdottir AR,Hannesson P,Love A,Briem H

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung transplantation is an option in the treatment of end stage lung diseases, excluding lung cancer, that lead to short life expectancy and poor quality of life. Now they are mostly limited by shortage of donor organs and longterm complications. They are used for various lung diseases such as pulmonary vascular disea...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Guðmundsson G

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00