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A pilot study: Exploring the influence of COVID-19 on cardiovascular physiology and retinal microcirculation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) affects the cardiovascular system. The current study investigated changes in heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), pulse wave velocity (PWV), and ... -
Postoperative Osteoporosis in Subjects with Morbid Obesity Undergoing Bariatric Surgery with Gastric Bypass or Sleeve Gastrectomy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Obesity has become a worldwide epidemic accompanied by adverse health effects. The limited efficiency of traditional weight reduction regimens has led to a substantial increase in the use of bariatric surgery. Today, sleeve ... -
Increased SIRT1 Concentration Following Four Years of Selenium and Q<inf>10</inf> Intervention Associated with Reduced Cardiovascular Mortality at 10-Year Follow-Up—Sub-Study of a Previous Prospective Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Selenium and coenzyme Q10 (SeQ10) possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, potentially mediated via Sirtuin1 (SIRT1). We aimed to investigate the influence of a SeQ10 intervention on SIRT1 ... -
Selenium and coenzyme Q<inf>10</inf> improve the systemic redox status while reducing cardiovascular mortality in elderly population-based individuals
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background Serum sulfhydryl groups (R–SH, free thiols) reflect the systemic redox status in health and disease, and may be amenable to therapeutic modulation. Since R–SH are readily oxidized by reactive species, oxidative ... -
The impact of PTSD on risk of cardiometabolic diseases: a national patient cohort study in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with cardiometabolic diseases, concurrent anxiety, alcohol use disorder and depression. The relationship between PTSD and cardiometabolic diseases are still ...