Publications by authors named "Andersen I"

Background And Purpose: We previously demonstrated positive effects on quality of life and mental health following breast cancer when comparing a nurse-led follow-up program without scheduled visits (MyHealth) to regular follow-up. This study aims to examine whether MyHealth also positively impacts self-reported work ability.

Patients/material And Methods: A total of 288 patients, potentially active on the labour market, were randomized to MyHealth or control follow-up after primary treatment for early-stage breast cancer (2017-2019).

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Introduction: The clinical landscape for the treatment of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) is rapidly evolving. As part of the FOUNTAIN platform (NCT05526157; EUPAS48148), we described and compared cohorts of adult patients with CKD and T2D initiating a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) before the launch of finerenone in Europe, Japan, and the United States (US).

Methods: This was a multinational, multi-cohort study of patients with T2D in five data sources: the Danish National Health Registers (DNHR) (Denmark), PHARMO Data Network (The Netherlands), Valencia Health System Integrated Database (VID) (Spain), Japan Chronic Kidney Disease Database Extension (J-CKD-DB-Ex) (Japan), and Optum's de-identified Clinformatics Data Mart Database (CDM) (US).

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  • - SAFE is a mobile app designed by and for individuals affected by self-harm, aiming to integrate it into Emergency Departments (ED) to enhance patient experiences and support medical professionals.
  • - The study involved a Co-operative Inquiry, where nurses reflected on their experiences using SAFE, revealing that they saw its potential benefits but also felt uncertain about its application in the fast-paced ED setting.
  • - The results suggest that while technology like SAFE could positively impact treatment, future digital tools should be developed collaboratively to meet the specific needs of users and healthcare providers effectively.
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The aim of this paper was to study ethnic and socioeconomic (SEP) factors' association with provision and participation in a type 2 diabetes disease-management program. In 2016-21, 3464 persons were referred to type 2 diabetes management in Copenhagen municipality. Personalized plans included a mix of activities; program consultations, dietary education, telephone conversations, patient education, and physical training.

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Background: The positive effects of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) are well established; however, among older and vulnerable patients, nonattendance and dropout are prevalent problems.

Aim: The objective of this study is to explore if a 24-week peer-mentor intervention increases initial and long-term CR attendance. Secondary aims are whether peer-mentor intervention improves lifestyle (diet and physical activity) and psychological outcomes (self-efficacy, anxiety, depression, and quality of life) among older vulnerable patients with ischemic heart disease.

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Objective: The objective was to assess radiographic periodontal bone loss in a population with previously undiagnosed celiac disease, and to compare it to a reference group without celiac disease.

Background: Periodontitis and celiac disease are chronic inflammatory diseases with possible similar features related to immune reactions and microbial dysbiosis. The relationship between these two diseases is not clear.

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Purpose: To explore treatment-related, socio-economic, and psychological factors influencing body image and return to work.

Materials And Methods: 137 patients participated in the study. A questionnaire was completed before surgery and at 1-year follow-up, where patients were also interviewed in person with questions modified from the Body Image Scale and the sexual adjustment scale as well as questions about their work status.

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Background & Aims: This study aimed to determine the total prevalence of celiac disease (CeD), including undiagnosed cases, in a population-based study of adults screened for CeD.

Methods: The study used the fourth Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT4), conducted in 2017-2019, where 56,042 adult (aged >20 years) residents of Nord-Trøndelag County, Norway, participated. Serum samples from 54,505 participants were analyzed for anti-transglutaminase 2 IgA and IgG.

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  • The study investigates the use of medication pick-up lockers in the North Denmark Region, aimed at reducing the burden on hospitals by enabling outpatients to collect cost-free medicines conveniently.
  • Data from March to October 2023 reveals that around 30,000 packages were delivered to these lockers, with about 1.7% returned as unused, focusing on common medications like methotrexate, adalimumab, and omalizumab.
  • The research highlights the need to address potential medication waste, particularly concerning the small percentage of delivered medicines that go uncollected or are returned, indicating trends in patient medication management.
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The vast majority of people with cystic fibrosis (pwCF) have untreated secondary chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Whereas the introduction of the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator modulator (CFTRm) treatment regime has improved the lung function of pwCF, few studies have been published examining the effect on sinonasal symptoms in children. Our aim was to explore the effect of double CFTRm treatment on CRS and olfaction in children with CF.

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The comb is an ornament involved in signalling condition in domestic fowl. We hypothesised that comb size, comb shape complexity (i.e.

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There is an urgent need to develop sensitive, non-invasive biomarkers that can track airway inflammatory activity for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Urinary glutathione sulfonamide (GSA) levels correlate well with GSA levels in BAL samples and other markers of neutrophilic inflammation, suggesting that this biomarker may be suitable for tracking disease activity in this population. We recruited 102 children (median 11.

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DOTATATE is a somatostatin peptide analog used in the clinic to detect somatostatin receptors which are highly expressed on neuroendocrine tumors. Somatostatin receptors are found naturally in the intestines, pancreas, lungs, and brain (mainly cortex). In vivo measurement of the somatostatin receptors in the cortex has been challenging because available tracers cannot cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) due to their intrinsic polarity.

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Background: It is important to map the clinical competence of newly graduated nurses in Nordic countries. The use of a common Nordic instrument could provide insights into nurses' levels of self-assessed clinical competence and perceptions of their need for professional development.

Aim: To translate and culturally adapt the original Norwegian version of the Professional Nurse Self-Assessment Scale II (PROFFNurse SAS II) into (1) Danish, (2) Finnish and (3) Icelandic versions.

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Brain pretargeted nuclear imaging for the diagnosis of various neurodegenerative diseases is a quickly developing field. The tetrazine ligation is currently the most explored approach to achieve this goal due to its remarkable properties. In this work, we evaluated the performance of F-537-Tetrazine, previously developed by Biogen, and N-(3-[F]fluoro-5-(1,2,4,5-tetrazin-3-yl)benzyl)propan-1-amine, previously developed in our group, thereby allowing for the direct comparison of these two imaging probes.

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Purpose: Coeliac disease (CD) is a common disorder and affects about 1% of the population worldwide. CD in the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT) is a population-based cohort study which was established to provide new knowledge about CD that can improve the diagnostics and management, prevent the onset or progression and expand the knowledge about the role of genetics of the disease.

Participants: The cohort is based on the fourth wave of the population-based HUNT study (HUNT4), Norway, performed during 2017-2019, also including linkage to hospital records and the Norwegian Patient Registry (NPR).

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Purpose: This study aimed to assess the validity of simulation-based assessment of ultrasound skills for thyroid ultrasound.

Methods: The study collected validity evidence for simulation-based ultrasound assessment of thyroid ultrasound skills. Experts (n = 8) and novices (n = 21) completed a test containing two tasks and four cases on a virtual reality ultrasound simulator (U/S Mentor's Neck Ultrasound Module).

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Barley ( L.) is a common cereal crop in agricultural production and is often included in legume-cereal intercropping. Flavonoids, a major class of secondary metabolites found in barley, are involved in plant defense and protection.

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Objective: Addressing social inequality in oral health and access to dental care is a global concern. This study aims to describe the utilization of a public subsidy scheme targeting vulnerable individuals out of labor in Copenhagen municipality (2013-2018) and to identify key characteristics of individuals eligible to apply.

Material And Methods: Data from Copenhagen municipality were combined with data from population and health registers.

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In response to the pressing issue of water pollution caused by heavy metal ions, there is a growing demand for green adsorbents that can effectively remove these contaminants while being easy to separate and regenerate. A novel magnetic composite was synthesized by bonding amino-functionalized Fe O -SiO magnetic particles (MNP-NH ) to polyethyleneimine (PEI)-grafted cellulose nanofibers (CNF). The modification of CNF with PEI through a peptidic coupling reaction resulted in the uniform dispersion and strong attachment of MNP-NH2 particles (286.

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Background: Research in Denmark indicates that approximately 30% of people with confirmed COVID-19 infection experience at least one physical symptom 6-12 months after the acute infection. The lived experiences of undergoing prolonged recovery processes and how these processes unfold need further attention.

Aim: To contribute in-depth knowledge about recovery, as experienced over time by people living with the post COVID-19 condition.

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Background: Few studies have examined the development of geographic and socioeconomic inequalities in caries over time or have simultaneously assessed individual-level socioeconomic position (SEP) and neighborhood-level factors as a multi-layered phenomenon influencing caries inequalities. This study examined (i) the trends in geographic inequalities in caries among adolescents in Denmark and (ii) how the association between SEP and caries has progressed over time, when accounting for individual and neighborhood-level confounding factors.

Methods: This nationwide repeated cross-sectional study included 15-year-olds in Denmark from 1995, 2003, and 2013 (n = 149,808).

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Background And Aim: Little are known about differences in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) patients in the general population compared with patients treated at academic hospitals. This might affect the generalizability of study results. The aims of the study were to compare clinical features, and complications of EoE between patients from a population-based cohort (DanEoE) and patients from an academic hospital cohort in Copenhagen (EoE-Cph).

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Background: The purpose of the study was to quantify the association between body weight and health by estimating the expected lifetime with and without diabetes (diabetes-free life expectancy) at age 30 and 65. In addition, the diabetes-free life expectancy was stratified by educational level.

Methods: Life tables by sex, level of education and obese/not obese were constructed using nationwide register data and self-reported data on body weight and height and diabetes from the Danish National Health Survey in 2021.

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Background: Denmark, Finland and Sweden pursue equity in health for their citizens through universal health care. However, it is unclear if these services reach the older adult population equally across different socioeconomic positions or living areas. Thus, we assessed geographic and socioeconomic equity in primary health care (PHC) performance among the older adults in the capital areas of Denmark (Copenhagen), Finland (Helsinki) and Sweden (Stockholm) in 2000-2015.

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