Publications by authors named "H G Olsen"

Purpose: The fragility index (FI) is an adjunctive metric to facilitate the interpretation of p-values in clinical trials. The FI has not been studied in phase 3 trials in pediatric oncology.

Methods: PubMed was used to identify phase 3 pediatric oncology trials published between 1980 and 2020.

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Background: Limited research into binge eating disorder (BED), a low treatment rate, and a lack of treatment rights, reflects a marginalized disorder in society and a treatment context.

Aim: The aim of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of the psychopathology of BED, by exploring the patients' meanings related to the disorder and the role of the body in the treatment of BED.

Method: Qualitative methodology using a reflexive thematic analysis.

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Introduction: The increasing presence of counterfeit opioid drugs in the United States can contaminate data collection systems and confound estimates derived from surveillance of the opioid epidemic. Data sources and analyses that can quantify the contribution of counterfeit opioid products are needed to provide accurate and timely data to inform public health responses. We describe a novel approach to identify and quantify intentional abuse and misuse exposures involving suspected counterfeit opioid products in United States poison center data.

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Study Objective: Psychedelic substances use is increasing in the United States (US). The approval of new psychedelic drugs and legalization of natural psychedelic substances will likely further increase exposures and subsequent adverse events. The study objective is to describe the clinical effects, therapies, and medical outcomes of patients with psychedelic exposures reported to US poison centers.

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Introduction: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the impact of the FIT FIRST FOR ALL school-based physical activity program on health-related physical fitness in Faroese schoolchildren. The program aimed to add three weekly sessions of organized high-intensity physical activity to the standard weekly physical education sessions for all pupils across the entire school.

Methods: A non-randomized controlled design was used to evaluate the effects of the program.

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