Publications by authors named "T S Hammer"

Background And Aims: Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL) than the general population. The highest incidence and prevalence rates of IBD in the world are found in the Faroe Islands, however, the HRQoL of Faroese patients is unknown. This study aimed to determine their HRQoL at diagnosis and two years of follow-up in comparison with Danish patients.

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  • The TAOK proteins are important kinases involved in various cellular functions and are linked to neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) like those caused by TAOK1 and TAOK2 variants.
  • A study analyzed clinical and genetic data from individuals with these variants, revealing that TAOK1 variants lead to significant neurodevelopmental issues and some novel characteristics, while TAOK2 variants are tied to neurodevelopmental abnormalities, autism, and obesity.
  • This research expands the understanding of these disorders by presenting the largest cohort of individuals with TAOK1-NDD and identifying new variants and phenotypes associated with both TAOK1 and TAOK2.
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Introduction: Extramedullary disease (EMD) is a rare manifestation of Waldenström macroglobulinemia (WM), and its clinical and prognostic implications are poorly understood.

Methods: In this single-center study, we investigated the clinical significance of EMD in a cohort of 469 WM patients.

Results: EMD was identified in 30 (6.

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A field campaign in the Vallunden lagoon in the Van Mijenfjorden on Spitsbergen was conducted to gather data on sea ice restoration by artificial flooding. Sea ice thickening was initiated by pumping sea water from below the first-year sea ice onto the surface without removing the covering snow layer. Part of the data was collected by four thermistor strings, two radiation sensors, and one anemometer.

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  • The incidence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the Faroe Islands has significantly increased over the last 60 years, raising concerns about environmental factors and genetic susceptibilities.
  • This study compared environmental factors between Faroese IBD patients and a Danish cohort, analyzing data from 2010 to 2022.
  • Findings revealed that Faroese patients had higher rates of specific vaccinations and childhood infections, different dietary habits, and variations in smoking behaviors compared to Danish patients.
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