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S Hunskår

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At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1992

[Use and disposal of drugs at home. Experiences of a community campaign for drug collection].

We carried out a campaign to encourage return of medicines stored in private homes. 248 out of 1,512 households in our district returned average ten containers of drugs. 90% of these had been opened before return. Three out of four containers were outdated. A questionnaire was sent to all 1,512 households. 33% responded. All but six households kept medicines at home. An average of nine products were stored in each home. Half of the products were non-prescription drugs. Half of the households had medicine cabinets. The kitchen was the room most often used to store medicines. We discuss various efforts to achieve more simple return of unwanted drugs. We must emphasize the need to store medicines at home in a safe place.

Drug Stability↗
PubMed1991

[Urogenital estrogen deficiency syndrome. Investigation and treatment with special reference to hormone substitution].

The risk of developing urogenital disorders increases after menopause due to decline in oestrogen production in postmenopausal women. Symptoms due to atrophy of the squamous epithelium in the vagina, urethra and bladder, recurrent urinary tract infections and abnormal function of lower urinary tract comprise the urogenital oestrogen-deficiency syndrome. The symptoms are directly related to atrophic changes in the urogenital tract. They cause reduced quality of life and persist lifelong if not treated. The present review discusses the incidence, symptoms, pathogenesis and treatment of this syndrome. Substitution therapy with oestriol is effective and has no metabolic effects or serious side effects at the recommended dosage. Oestriol should be used lifelong. The syndrome is underreported and undertreated in Norway. Therefore, an evaluation of the general health condition of elderly women, should include direct questions about these symptoms, and oestriol treatment should be offered liberally. It is effective, safe and cost-effective.

Aged↗
PubMed1991

[Study and treatment of urinary incontinence in women. A case load based study by general practitioners and gynecologists].

139 general practitioners and 190 gynaecologists responded to a case-history questionnaire about female urinary incontinence. More gynaecologists than general practitioners reported more frequent use of leakage provocation test, neurological examination, frequency-volume chart, and measurement of residual urine. Among the less relevant procedures, use of blood tests was reported more frequently by general practitioners, and use of x-rays and ultrasonography by gynaecologists. General practitioners preferred urine microscopy to urine culture. The opposite was true for the gynaecologists. 50% of the gynaecologists would prescribe oestrogens for the postmenopausal women, as against 25% of the general practitioners. Young women were instructed in pelvic floor exercises, incontinence pads were prescribed for elderly women.

Adult↗
PubMed1990

[Ambitious students and children from better families? Medical students at the University of Bergen].

This article is based on three surveys among two student populations at the University of Bergen; freshmen in autumn 1986; sophomores in 1988, and postgraduates in spring 1987. The objective is to describe the general characteristics and life of medical students compared with other students. The article takes up crucial topics such as transition from upper secondary school to university, time spent on studying and on paid work, financial status, living standard, self-esteem, self-perception, grades, gender and social background.

Adult↗
PubMed1990

[Imaging of the urinary tract in adults. A guideline for general practice].

This article discusses the indications for imaging of the urinary tract from the general practitioners' point of view. Urography should be used in the control of patients with previous attacks of ureteral colic, in patients presenting macroscopic hematuria and as a preoperative investigation prior to extracorporal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL). Ultrasound should be chosen in patients with microscopic hematuria and non-specific abdominal pain. Computed tomography should be used in cases with non-specific findings using urography and ultrasound. There are no indications for imaging in women with recurrent urinary tract infection, in men with benign prostatic hypertrophy and in the evaluation of hypertension.

Adult↗
PubMed1990

[Punch biopsy].

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Biopsy↗
PubMed1990

[Norwegian professional literature for general practice. Requirements and expectations].

The amount of Norwegian specialist literature for general practice is increasing. In this article we discuss 16 requirements that should be considered when producing new books for general practice. These requirements refer to four main areas: --We should prove that the general practitioner needs the book --The book should develop the theoretical and professional basis of general practice --The book should develop the practical and concrete contents of general practice --The book should have a presentation which makes the information easily accessible to a busy general practitioner.

Books↗
PubMed1990

[Urinary incontinence and health insurance].

We interviewed 187 women and 150 men with urinary incontinence. The majority of the patients had consulted their doctor about the problem (women 55%, men 83%), but had received inadequate information about the compensation provided under the National Insurance Act. Our findings suggest that the system of compensation provided for by the Act is by no means fully exploited. We review the provisions in the National Insurance Act which refer to urinary incontinence.

Female↗
PubMed1989

[A group-based training program. A model for general practice?].

General practice is fully recognized speciality in Norway, and the education is based on a five year programme of training. Part of the training takes place in groups with case meetings and tutorials. Practical skills are not a mandatory part of the programme, but a check list is introduced in order to give each trainee an opportunity to identify his/her level of experience. The article discusses several problems concerning teaching and learning practical procedures in general practice. Two models are presented whereby the trainees can learn procedures from each other.

Education, Medical, Continuing↗
PubMed1989

[Allergy to laboratory animals. A new problem of the occupational environment].

Allergy to laboratory animals is a well-known occupational disease among personnel engaged in work with such animals. This review summarizes some of the current knowledge about allergy to mice and rats. About 20 per cent of the exposed workers have symptoms. Many of them suffer from bronchial obstruction. Specific allergens have been isolated; they are serum or urinary proteins. The article discusses management and control of the disease, with the emphasis on employment issues and environmental prophylaxis.

Adult↗
PubMed1988

Pharmacological manipulation with the descending serotonergic system or transection of the mouse spinal cord has no effect on ependymal ultrastructure.

In order to investigate an effect of descending nerve fibres on mouse spinal cord ependymal ultrastructure, pharmacological manipulation with the serotonergic system or transection of the spinal cord was done. Biochemical analysis showed an 83% reduction of serotonin content in spinal cord tissue after p-chlorophenylalanine injections and a 93% reduction after transection. However, none of the experimental animals showed changes in ependymal ultrastructure compared to control animals as revealed by electron microscopy.

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