http://hdl.handle.net/1956/970 Search the Channel search http://bora.uib.no/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/1956/2330 Title: Lifestyle aspects in functional dyspepsia : influence of relaxation and meals on vagal activity, gastric accommodation and symptoms <br/> <br/>Authors: Hjelland, Ina Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1956/1916 Title: A large community outbreak of waterborne giardiasis- delayed detection in a non-endemic urban area <br/> <br/>Authors: Nygård, Karin; Schimmer, Barbara; Søbstad, Øystein; Walde, Anna; Tveit, Ingvar; Langeland, Nina; Hausken, Trygve; Aavitsland, Preben <br/> <br/>Abstract: Background: Giardia is not endemic in Norway, and more than 90% of reported cases acquire the infection abroad. In late October 2004, an increase in laboratory confirmed cases of giardiasis was reported in the city of Bergen. An investigation was started to determine the source and extent of the outbreak in order to implement control measures. Methods: Cases were identified through the laboratory conducting giardia diagnostics in the area. All laboratory-confirmed cases were mapped based on address of residence, and attack rates and relative risks were calculated for each water supply zone. A case control study was conducted among people living in the central area of Bergen using age- and sex matched controls randomly selected from the population register. Results: The outbreak investigation showed that the outbreak started in late August and peaked in early October. A total of 1300 laboratory-confirmed cases were reported. Data from the Norwegian Prescription Database gave an estimate of 2500 cases treated for giardiasis probably linked to the outbreak. There was a predominance of women aged 20–29 years, with few children or elderly. The risk of infection for persons receiving water from the water supply serving Bergen city centre was significantly higher than for those receiving water from other supplies. Leaking sewage pipes combined with insufficient water treatment was the likely cause of the outbreak. Conclusion: Late detection contributed to the large public health impact of this outbreak. Passive surveillance of laboratory-confirmed cases is not sufficient for timely detection of outbreaks with non-endemic infections. Wed, 24 May 2006 22:58:59 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/1956/1069 Title: Iron therapy in inflammatory bowel disease : effects on oxidative stress and disease activity <br/> <br/>Authors: Erichsen, Kari <br/> <br/>Description: This thesis is based on the following papers, referred to in the text by their roman numerals: I Erichsen K, Hausken T, Ulvik RJ, Svardal A, Berstad A, Berge RK. Ferrous fumarate deteriorated plasma antioxidant status in patients with Crohn disease. Scand J Gastroenterol 2003;38:543-548. - II Erichsen K, Milde AM, Arslan G, Helgeland L, Gudbrandsen OA, Ulvik RJ, Berge RK, Hausken T, Berstad A. Low-dose oral ferrous fumarate aggravated intestinal inflammation in rats with DSS-induced colitis. Inflamm Bowel Dis 2005;11:744-748. - III Erichsen K, Ulvik RJ, Nysaeter G, Johansen J, Ostborg J, Berstad A, Berge RK, Hausken T. Oral ferrous fumarate or intravenous iron sucrose for patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Scand J Gastroenterol 2005;40:1058-1065. - IV Erichsen K, Ulvik RJ, Grimstad T, Berge RK, Berstad A, Hausken T. Effects of ferrous sulphate and non-ionic iron-polymaltose complex on markers of oxidative tissue damage in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2005;22:831-838. Thu, 08 Dec 2005 22:58:59 GMT