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：OBJECTIVE:To describe the changes in the epidemiology of acute epiglottitis in Iceland from 1983-2005. METHODS:All patients with discharge diagnosis of epiglottitis during the study years were identified and diagnosis confirmed by chart review. Main outcome measures were age, gender, month/year of diagnosis, microbiol...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Briem B,Thorvardarson O,Petersen H

更新日期：2010-06-01 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：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

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：:A case study of crossed aphasia is presented. A 60-year-old right-handed individual suffered stroke in the right hemisphere leaving him with Broca's aphasia and severe verbal apraxia. A CT scan 3 days after hospitalization showed a new frontotemporal infarct in the right hemisphere, insula and frontal portion of the s...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Magnúsdóttir S,Sighvatsdóttir E

更新日期：2009-02-01 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：: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：: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：: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：:In 1958 Caroli described a rare disease with multifocal, segmental and saccular dilation of the large intrahepatic bile ducts which causes stagnation of bile and formation of bile sludge and stones. This results in recurrent abdominal pain, cholangitis and hepatic abscesses. The diagnosis is confirmed with endoscopic ...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Agustsson AI,Cariglia N

更新日期：2007-09-01 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：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：: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：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：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 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：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：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：OBJECTIVE:Oesophageal atresia is an congenital anomali with incidence of 1/3000-1/4500 live births. The results of reconstructive surgery has improved greatly, to 80-92% survival reported in the last two decades. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of oesophageal atresia in Iceland and to evaluate the ...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Gunnarsdóttir A,Bjarnason G,Haraldsson A

更新日期：2004-09-01 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：: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：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：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：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：OBJECTIVE:To assess the outcome of the first 400 laparoscopic cholecystectomies (LC) in Akureyri Central Hospital (FSA), Iceland. METHODS:We carried out a prospective study of LCs performed between July 1992 and February 2001. Primary endpoints were complication- and conversion rate, hospital stay and duration of conv...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Arnarson A,Hauksson H,Marteinsson VT,Albertsson SM,Datye S

更新日期：2003-01-01 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：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：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：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：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：OBJECTIVE:To determine reference intervals and interquartile ranges for total homocysteine (Hcy) folate and cobalamin in Icelandic men and women and to evaluate the correlation of Hcy to serum levels of the vitamins folate and cobalamin. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Blood samples were collected from 449 individuals over a per...

journal_title：Laeknabladid

authors： Olafsdóttir E,Snorradóttir B,Theodórs A,Olafsson O,Helgadóttir A,Guðnason V

更新日期：2001-10-01 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 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：: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：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：: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

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：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：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