Search Results - "BERSTAD, Paula"
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Exploring the gut DNA virome in fecal immunochemical test stool samples reveals associations with lifestyle in a large population-based study
Published in Nature communications (29-02-2024)“…Stool samples for fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) are collected in large numbers worldwide as part of colorectal cancer screening programs. Employing FIT…”
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Access to colorectal cancer screening for Pakistani immigrants in Norway - a qualitative study
Published in BMC health services research (11-07-2024)“…The Norwegian colorectal cancer (CRC) screening program started in May 2022. Inequalities in CRC screening participation are a challenge, and we expect that…”
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Lifestyle predictors for non-participation and outcome in the second round of faecal immunochemical test in colorectal cancer screening
Published in British journal of cancer (08-08-2017)“…Background: To reduce colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality through population-based screening programmes using faecal tests, it is important that individuals…”
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Polish immigrants’ access to colorectal cancer screening in Norway – a qualitative study
Published in BMC health services research (10-11-2022)“…Abstract Background The Norwegian colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programme started in May 2022. Inequities in uptake of CRC screening is a concern, and we…”
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Improving Cancer Preventive Behaviors: A Randomized Trial of Tailored Lifestyle Feedback in Colorectal Cancer Screening
Published in Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention (01-12-2018)“…Cancer screening provides an opportunity to increase awareness of cancer-preventive lifestyle behaviors such as nonsmoking, physical activity, low alcohol…”
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Lifestyle predictors for inconsistent participation to fecal based colorectal cancer screening
Published in BMC cancer (15-02-2022)“…Consistent participation in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening with repeated fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is important for the success of the screening…”
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Norway – a retarded country close to 20 years since EU recommended colorectal cancer screening? A failure or a success?
Published in Norsk epidemiologi (12-10-2022)“… …”
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Long-term follow-up of colorectal cancer screening attendees identifies differences in Phascolarctobacterium spp. using 16S rRNA and metagenome sequencing
Published in Frontiers in oncology (2023)“…The microbiome has been implicated in the initiation and progression of colorectal cancer (CRC) in cross-sectional studies. However, there is a lack of studies…”
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The CRCbiome study: a large prospective cohort study examining the role of lifestyle and the gut microbiome in colorectal cancer screening participants
Published in BMC cancer (18-08-2021)“…Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening reduces CRC incidence and mortality. However, current screening methods are either hampered by invasiveness or suboptimal…”
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Favorable lifestyle before diagnosis associated with lower risk of screen-detected advanced colorectal neoplasia
Published in World journal of gastroenterology : WJG (21-07-2016)“…AIM: To investigate the association between adherence to health recommendations and detection of advanced colorectal neoplasia(ACN) in colorectal cancer(CRC)…”
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Psychological effects of colorectal cancer screening: Participants vs individuals not invited
Published in World journal of gastroenterology : WJG (21-11-2016)“…AIM To investigate the possible long-term psychological harm of participating in colorectal cancer(CRC)screening in Norway.METHODS In a prospective, randomized…”
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Lower participation among immigrants in colorectal cancer screening in Norway
Published in Frontiers in public health (26-09-2023)“…Introduction Organized cancer screening programs should be equally accessible for all groups in society. We assessed differences in participation in colorectal…”
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A Case-Control Study of Body Mass Index and Breast Cancer Risk in White and African-American Women
Published in Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention (01-06-2010)“…Large body size has been associated with decreased risk of breast cancer in premenopausal women but with increased risk in postmenopausal women. Limited…”
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Associations of the 2018 World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute of Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR) cancer prevention recommendations with stages of colorectal carcinogenesis
Published in Cancer medicine (Malden, MA) (01-07-2023)“…Background While adherence to cancer prevention recommendations is linked to lower risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), few have studied associations across the…”
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Body fat and fat-free mass measured by bioelectric impedance spectroscopy and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry in obese and non-obese adults
Published in British journal of nutrition (28-04-2012)“…The aim of the present study was to compare body fat mass (FM) and fat-free mass (FFM) estimates by bioelectric impedance spectroscopy (BIS), with respective…”
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Dietary predictors of plasma total homocysteine in the Hordaland Homocysteine Study
Published in British journal of nutrition (01-07-2007)“…Established dietary predictors of plasma total homocysteine (tHcy) include folate, riboflavin, and vitamins B6 and B12, while information is scarce regarding…”
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Use of surveillance colonoscopy among individuals with removal of high‐risk polyps according to the US Multi‐Society Task Force recommendations
Published in Cancer (01-05-2023)“…Background Individuals with colorectal polypectomy are recommended to undergo surveillance colonoscopies at certain intervals to prevent subsequent colorectal…”
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Lifestyle changes and risk of cancer: experience from the Swedish women's lifestyle and health cohort study
Published in Acta oncologica (03-07-2021)“…The impact of lifestyle changes on cancer risk is yet to be elucidated. We investigated this issue in the Swedish Women's Lifestyle and Health Cohort Study. We…”
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Effect of invitation letter in language of origin on screening attendance : Randomised controlled trial in BreastScreen Norway
Published in BMJ. British medical journal (International ed.) (19-09-2023)“…Objective: To explore attendance at organised mammographic screening among immigrant groups that received an invitation letter and information leaflet…”
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