• Cerebral Iron Deposition in Neurodegeneration 

      Dusek, Petr; Hofer, Tim; Alexander, Jan; Roos, Per M.; Aaseth, Jan Olav (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Disruption of cerebral iron regulation appears to have a role in aging and in the pathogenesis of various neurodegenerative disorders. Possible unfavorable impacts of iron accumulation include reactive oxygen species ...
    • Diets and drugs for weight loss and health in obesity - An update 

      Aaseth, Jan Olav; Ellefsen, Stian; Alehagen, Urban; Sundfør, Tine Mejlbo; Alexander, Jan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Numerous combinations of diets and pharmacological agents, including lifestyle changes, have been launched to treat obesity. There are still ambiguities regarding the efficacies of different approaches despite many clinical ...
    • Do changes in persistent organic pollutants after bariatric surgery cause endocrine disruption? 

      Jansen, Aina; Aaseth, Jan Olav; Lyche, Jan Ludvig; Berg, Jens Petter; Müller, Mette Helen Bjørge; Lydersen, Stian; Farup, Per Grønaas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Background Bariatric surgery results in weight loss, marked endocrine changes and the release of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The release of POPs might cause endocrine disruption. The study aimed to explore ...
    • The impact of PTSD on risk of cardiometabolic diseases: a national patient cohort study in Norway 

      Roer, Grethe Emilie; Lien, Lars; Bolstad, Ingeborg; Aaseth, Jan Olav; Abebe, Dawit Shawel (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 ...