[Laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The first 400 cases at Akureyri Central Hospital.].

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: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：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: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：: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：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：: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：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：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：: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：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：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：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：OBJECTIVE:The evaluation of a vocational rehabilitation programme initiated by the State Social Security Institute in Iceland (SSSI) in 1999 with the aim of reducing disability. MATERIAL AND METHODS:New disability claimants who had been unable to work because of illness for a few months at least were referred by SSSI ...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Thorlacius S,Guðmundsson GK,Jónsson FH

更新日期：2002-05-01 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：: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 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：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: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:Elderly people are a rising population in Iceland. With higher age the likelihood of drug consumption increases and thus drug therapy problems. Pharmaceutical care has been established abroad, where the pharmacist works in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to reduce patients' drug therapy p...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Blondal AB,Almarsdottir AB,Jonsson JS,Gizurarson S

更新日期：2017-11-01 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：:A 49 year old previously healthy smoker was diagnosed with a giant bulla in his right lung, following a history of dry cough, repeated upper airway infections and increasing dyspnea for several years. Computed tomography (CT) confirmed the presence of a giant bulla in the right inferior lobe and several smaller bullae...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Asgeirsson H,Lúdvíksdóttir D,Kjartansson O,Gudbjartsson T

更新日期：2008-10-01 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：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:Despite the decreasing incidence rate of acute coronary syndromes worldwide, the incidence of NSTEMI (Non- ST elevation myocardial infarction) has increased relative to STEMI (ST elevation myocardial infarction). The aim of this study was to compare long-term survival rates of NSTEMI and STEMI patients and...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Snorrason EL,Johannnesdottir BK,Aspelund T,Gudnason V,Andersen K

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Closed pleural biopsy is done to determine causes of pleural effusion after fluid analysis has been nondiagnostic. The aim of the study was to evaluate results of closed pleural biopsy in Iceland. MATERIAL AND METHODS:All pathology reports of closed pleural biopsy from 1990-1999 at the Department of Patholog...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Einarsson JG,Isaksson HJ,Guðmundsson G

更新日期：2003-03-01 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：: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：: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