The handshaking habits of hospital doctors before and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic, health authorities recommended less interpersonal physical contact. Our hypothesis was that hospital doctors greet new patients with a handshake less frequently after the pandemic than before.

Material And Method: In January 2024, we undertook a pragmatic cross-sectional survey of a sample of doctors from three different clinics at a large Norwegian hospital.

Is Gastrocnemius Tightness a Normal Finding in Children?: A Cross-Sectional Study of 204 Norwegian Schoolchildren.

Background: Isolated gastrocnemius tightness has been associated with several foot conditions. We do not know whether gastrocnemius tightness is a normal finding in the developing child or whether tightness is associated with foot symptoms. Recurrent foot and leg pain is common in children, and more knowledge of gastrocnemius tightness is of interest.