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Snuoperasjon om snus Open

Ellen Kvestad, Lisa Aarhus · 2025

Occupation and 11-year lung function decline in the HUNT Study Open

Lisa Aarhus, Øivind Skare, K-C Nordby, A Gulsvik, Sigrid Anna Aalberg Vikjord , et al. · 2024

Background The association between occupational titles and lung function has mostly been examined through cross-sectional studies. Preventive measures are expected to mitigate adverse effects; hence, updated estimates are necessary. Aims T…

Hearing Loss and Annual Earnings Over a 20-Year Period: The HUNT Cohort Study Open

Astrid Ytrehus Jørgensen, Bo Engdahl, Bernt Bratsberg, Ingrid Sivesind Mehlum, Howard J. Hoffman , et al. · 2024

Objectives: The association between hearing loss and income has only been examined in cross-sectional studies. We aim to study annual increase in earnings over 20 years, comparing people with and without hearing loss. Design: We used data …

Prevalence and predictors of self-reported hearing aid use and benefit in Norway: the HUNT study Open

Bo Engdahl, Lisa Aarhus · 2024

Background Knowledge on hearing aid use and benefit is important to ensure appropriate and effective treatment. We aimed to assess prevalence and predictors of hearing aid use and benefit in Norway, as well as possible birth cohort changes…

Hearing loss, hearing aid use, and performance on the Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA): findings from the HUNT study in Norway Open

Shahram Moradi, Bo Engdahl, Aud Johannessen, Geir Selbæk, Lisa Aarhus , et al. · 2024

Purpose To evaluate the associations between hearing status and hearing aid use and performance on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) in older adults in a cross-sectional study in Norway. Methods This study utilized data from the fou…

Prevalence and predictors of hearing aid use and benefit in Norway: The HUNT study Open

Bo Engdahl, Lisa Aarhus · 2023

Background:Knowledge on hearing aid use and benefit is important to ensure appropriate and effective treatment. We aimed to assess prevalence and predictors of hearing aid use and benefit in Norway, as well as possible birth cohort changes…

No accelerated 20‐year hearing decline after occupational noise exposure has ceased: The HUNT study Open

Lisa Aarhus, Ina Molaug, Bo Engdahl · 2023

Objectives It has been suggested that noise exposure can accelerate hearing decline after the noise exposure has ceased. We aimed to assess long‐term hearing decline in persons with and without prior occupational noise exposure. Methods We…

Occupational noise exposure and tinnitus: the HUNT Study Open

Ina Molaug, Lisa Aarhus, Ingrid Sivesind Mehlum, Zara Ann Stokholm, Henrik Albert Kolstad , et al. · 2023

Our large study showed no association between JEM-based noise exposure and tinnitus. This may to some extent reflect successful use of hearing protection. High self-reported noise exposure was associated with tinnitus, but not among normal…

COPD and 20-year hearing decline: The HUNT cohort study Open

Lisa Aarhus, M. Sand, Bo Engdahl · 2023

Our large cohort study shows an association between COPD and increased long-term hearing decline. Women seem to be more susceptible to COPD-related hearing loss at high frequencies. The findings support that COPD can affect the cochlear fu…

Hearing loss, hearing aid use, and subjective memory complaints: Results of the HUNT study in Norway Open

Shahram Moradi, Bo Engdahl, Aud Johannessen, Geir Selbæk, Lisa Aarhus , et al. · 2023

Objective This study aimed to explore the association between hearing loss severity, hearing aid use, and subjective memory complaints in a large cross-sectional study in Norway. Methods Data were drawn from the fourth wave of the Trøndela…

Hearing threshold and physical performance in older people: a cross-sectional study from the HUNT4 cohort Open

Sylwia Kolasa, Bård Bogen, Roy M. Nilsen, Stein Helge Glad Nordahl, Frederik Kragerud Goplen , et al. · 2022

Quantitative levels of noise exposure and 20-year hearing decline: findings from a prospective cohort study (the HUNT Study) Open

Ina Molaug, Bo Engdahl, Ingrid Sivesind Mehlum, Zara Ann Stokholm, Henrik Albert Kolstad , et al. · 2022

This large longitudinal study shows an association between JEM-based noise exposure level and increased 20-year hearing decline among men. Contrary to expectations, the associations were weaker among younger workers, which might reflect a …

Occupation and 20-year hearing decline: findings from The HUNT Study Open

Ina Molaug, Bo Engdahl, Eirik Degerud, Ingrid Sivesind Mehlum, Lisa Aarhus · 2022

Background Studies show that certain occupations are associated with an increased risk of hearing loss. However, many studies are cross-sectional, and the few longitudinal studies are mostly small or focus on only one occupation. Aims We a…

Hearing loss, sick leave, and disability pension: findings from the HUNT follow-up study Open

Astrid Ytrehus Jørgensen, Lisa Aarhus, Bo Engdahl, Bernt Bratsberg, Vegard Skirbekk , et al. · 2022

Cohort difference in the association between use of recreational firearms and hearing loss: findings from the HUNT study Open

Bo Engdahl, Lisa Aarhus · 2022

Analyses of two cohorts revealed a reduction in the association between recreational firearm use and hearing over 20 years, coinciding with the introduction of hearing preservation measures.

Weaker association between hearing loss and non-employment in recent generations: the HUNT cohort study Open

Astrid Ytrehus Jørgensen, Bo Engdahl, Ingrid Sivesind Mehlum, Lisa Aarhus · 2022

Our study shows that HL is common in the employed population. It also indicates a weakened association between HL and non-employment in recent generations. White-collar workers appear to be more vulnerable to HL-related work problems than …

Weaker association between hearing loss and non-employment in recent generations: the HUNT cohort study Open

Astrid Ytrehus Jørgensen, Bo Engdahl, Ingrid Sivesind Mehlum, Lisa Aarhus · 2022

To examine the prevalence of hearing loss (HL) among employed persons, the association between HL and non-employment, assessing whether this has changed over the last two decades. To identify susceptible groups for HL-related work problems…

Tremor measurements in a 22-year cohort study of workers exposed to hand-held vibrating tools Open

Rita Bast‐Pettersen, Karl-Christian Nordby, Gunilla Wastensson, Lisa Aarhus · 2021

Objectives The objectives of this cohort study were to evaluate possible long-term effects of occupational exposure to hand-arm vibration (HAV) in terms of increased tremor. The aims were to evaluate whether exposure during follow-up, base…

Explaining better hearing in Norway: a comparison of two cohorts 20 years apart - the HUNT study Open

Bo Engdahl, Hein Stigum, Lisa Aarhus · 2021

Background The hearing function at a given age seems to have improved in more recent born cohorts in industrialized countries. But the reasons for the improvement have not yet been explained. Methods We investigated the extent to which bet…

Personal Music Players and Hearing Loss: The HUNT Cohort Study Open

Bo Engdahl, Lisa Aarhus · 2021

It is unclear whether the current average use of personal music players (PMPs) including mobile phones has affected hearing in the general population. The association between the use of PMPs and hearing loss was assessed in a large populat…

Explaining better hearing in Norway: A comparison of two HUNT cohorts 20 years apart Open

Bo Engdahl, Hein Stigum, Lisa Aarhus · 2020

Background The hearing function at a given age seems to have improved in more recent born cohorts in industrialized countries. But the reasons for the improvement have not yet been explained. Methods We investigated the extent to which bet…

Better Hearing in Norway: A Comparison of Two HUNT Cohorts 20 Years Apart Open

Bo Engdahl, Bjørn Heine Strand, Lisa Aarhus · 2020

Objective: To obtain updated robust data on a age-specific prevalence of hearing loss in Norway and determine whether more recent birth cohorts have better hearing compared with earlier birth cohorts. Design: Cross-sectional analyzes of No…

Neurosensory component of hand–arm vibration syndrome: a 22-year follow-up study Open

Lisa Aarhus, Kaj Bo Veiersted, K-C Nordby, Rita Bast‐Pettersen · 2019

This 22-year follow-up study indicates a tendency towards irreversibility of hand numbness and finger pain in workers with HAVS. Continued vibration exposure seems to predict increased finger pain. Our findings highlight the importance of …

Childhood sensorineural hearing loss and adult mental health up to 43 years later: results from the HUNT study Open

Mariann Idstad, Kristian Tambs, Lisa Aarhus, Bo Engdahl · 2019

Utredning av unge med arbeidsrelatert sykdom Open

Lisa Aarhus, Ingrid Sivesind Mehlum · 2019

Young patients who are examined in occupational medicine departments in Norway are most frequently registered with asthma or hand eczema. Hairdressers are especially exposed, indicating a special need for primary prevention in this occupat…

Vascular component of hand-arm vibration syndrome: a 22-year follow-up study Open

Lisa Aarhus, E. Stranden, K-C Nordby, Elísabet Einarsdóttir, Raymond Olsen , et al. · 2018

Whereas age and smoking predicted a PPG deterioration, continued vibration exposure predicted worsening of white finger symptoms. The association of PPG score and smoking should be considered in diagnostic and prognostic factor evaluations.

718 Tremor measurements in a twenty-two year longitudinal study of workers exposed to hand-held vibrating tools Open

Rita Bast‐Pettersen, Karl-Christian Nordby, Gunilla Wastensson, Raymond Olsen, Lisa Aarhus · 2018

Background Use of hand-held vibrating tools may lead to hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), which is composed of vascular, neurological and muscular components. Few studies have investigated possible long-term effects on tremor related to …

0251 A twenty-two year longitudinal study of workers exposed to hand-held vibrating tools Open

Rita Bast‐Pettersen, Karl-Christian Nordby, Inger Helene Gudding, Elín Einarsdóttir Thornér, Lisa Aarhus · 2017

Background Excessive use of hand-held vibrating tools can lead to hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), which is composed of vascular, neurological and muscular components. Typical symptoms are vasospasm of the fingers induced by cold, loss …

Arbeidsmedisinsk pasientutredning i Norge Open

Lisa Aarhus, Ingrid Sivesind Mehlum · 2017

Occupationally related illness entails significant consequences for individuals as well as society. The examination register provides a good overview of the patient examinations in the occupational health departments in Norway and may reve…

Oppfølging av barn med ørebetennelse og hørselstap Open

Lisa Aarhus · 2016

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