• Covid-19 transmission in fitness centers in Norway - a randomized trial 

      Helsingen, Lise Mørkved; Løberg, Magnus; Refsum, Erle; Gjøstein, Dagrun Kyte; Wieszczy, Paulina; Olsvik, Ørjan; Juul, Frederik Emil; Barua, Ishita; Jodal, Henriette C.; Herfindal, Magnhild; Mori, Yuichi; Jore, Solveig; Lund-Johansen, Fridtjof; Fretheim, Atle; Bretthauer, Michael; Kalager, Mette (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-11-16)
      Background: Closed fitness centers during the Covid-19 pandemic may negatively impact health and wellbeing. We assessed whether training at fitness centers increases the risk of SARS-CoV-2 virus infection.<p> <p>Methods: In a two-group parallel randomized controlled trial, fitness center members aged 18 to 64 without Covid-19-relevant comorbidities, were randomized to access to training at a ...
    • Foetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia and HLA class I alloimmunisations 

      Refsum, Erle (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2012-06-01)
      Background: Foetal and neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia (FNAIT) is estimated to occur at an incidence of 1:1-2000 live borns, while maternal immunisation against HLA class I is a common finding during pregnancy and after delivery. Whether anti-HLA antibodies can cause FNAIT in some cases is debateable. Aim: This study aims to give a background to FNAIT, and to describe cases of suspected or ...
    • Mortality in Norway and Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic 

      Juul, Frederik E.; Jodal, Henriette C.; Barua, Ishita; Refsum, Erle; Olsvik, Ørjan; Helsingen, Lise M.; Løberg, Magnus; Bretthauer, Michael; Kalager, Mette; Emilsson, Louise (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-10-05)
      Background: Norway and Sweden are similar countries in terms of socioeconomics and health care. Norway implemented extensive COVID-19 measures, such as school closures and lockdowns, whereas Sweden did not. Aims: To compare mortality in Norway and Sweden, two similar countries with very different mitigation measures against COVID-19. <p> <p>Methods: Using real-world data from national registries, ...