Blar i Brage på forfatter "Nordby, Karl-Christian"
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Animal farming and the risk of lymphohaematopoietic cancers. A meta-analysis of three cohort studies within the AGRICOH consortium
El-Zaemey, Sonia; Schinasi, Leah; Ferro, Gilles; Tual, Séverine; Lebailly, Pierre; Baldi, Isabelle; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Kjærheim, Kristina; Schüz, Joachim; Monnereau, Alain; Brouwer, Maartje; Koutros, Stella; Hofmann, Jonathan; Kristensen, Petter; Kromhout, Hans; Leon, Maria; Beane Freeman, Laura E. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Animal farming entails a variety of potential exposures, including infectious agents, endotoxins and pesticides, which may play a role in the aetiology of lymphohaematopoietic cancers (LHCs). The aim of this study was to ... -
Arbeidsplassen og sykefravær : arbeidsforhold av betydning for sykefravær
Knardahl, Stein; Sterud, Tom; Nielsen, Morten Birkeland; Nordby, Karl-Christian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016) -
Association between exposure in the cement production industry and non-malignant respiratory effects: A systematic review
Fell, Anne Kristin Møller; Nordby, Karl-Christian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Objectives: Based on findings from a systematic literature search, we present and discuss the evidence for an association between exposure to cement dust and non-malignant respiratory effects in cement production workers. ... -
Cancer incidence in sites potentially related to occupational exposures: 58 years of follow-up of firefighters in the Norwegian Fire Departments Cohort
Marjerrison, Niki; Jakobsen, Jarle; Grimsrud, Tom Kristian; Hansen, Johnni; Martinsen, Jan Ivar; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Veierød, Marit Bragelien; Kjærheim, Kristina (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives Firefighters are exposed to a variety of known and suspected carcinogens through their work. However, the association with cancer risk has limited evidence. We examined cancer incidence among firefighters in the ... -
Characterization of particle exposure during tunnel excavation by tunnel boring machines
Ervik, Torunn Kringlen; Leite, Mimmi; Weinbruch, Stephan; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Ellingsen, Dag; Ulvestad, Bente; Dahl, Kari; Berlinger, Balazs; Skaugset, Nils Petter (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Tunnel boring machines (TBMs) are used to excavate tunnels in a manner where the rock is constantly penetrated with rotating cutter heads. Fine particles of the rock minerals are thereby generated. Workers on and in the ... -
Chemical Composition of Thoracic Dust at Workplaces During Cement Production
Weinbruch, Stephan; Scerri, Mark; Wijnand, Eduard; Thomassen, Yngvar; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Berlinger, Balazs; Dahl, Kari; Friisk, Grete; Romanova, Natalya; Notø, Hilde Pettersen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objectives Cement belongs to the most used building materials. Clinker is the major constituent of cement, and it is believed that the strong increase of pH after hydration of clinker minerals is responsible for the observed ... -
Comparison of cancer incidence and mortality in the Norwegian Fire Departments Cohort, 1960-2018
Marjerrison, Niki; Jacobsen, Jarle; Demers, Paul A.; Grimsrud, Tom Kristian; Hansen, Johnni; Martinsen, Jan Ivar; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Veierød, Marit Bragelien; Kjærheim, Kristina (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives Elevated risk of cancer at several sites has been reported among firefighters, although with mixed findings. The purpose of this study was to calculate standardised incidence ratios (SIRs) and standardised ... -
Content of clinker and other materials in personal thoracic aerosol samples from cement plants estimated by scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray microanalysis
Eduard, Wijnand; Weinbruch, Stephan; Skogstad, Asbjørn; Skare, Øivind; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Notø, Hilde Pettersen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objectives To estimate the composition and exposure to clinker and other specific components in personal thoracic dust samples of cement production workers. Methods A procedure for the classification of airborne particles ... -
Divergent TLR2 and TLR4 Activation by Fungal Spores and Species Diversity in Dust from Waste Sorting Plants
Afanou, Komlavi Anani; Mundra, Sunil; Estensmo, Eva Lena Fjeld; Pedersen, Ine; Liland, Rasmus; Eriksen, Elke; Graff, Pål; Hildre, Tonje Trulssen; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Straumfors, Anne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This manuscript presents the results of an exploratory study on the relationships between NF-κB response through Toll-like receptor (TLR) activation by dust characterized by fungal spore concentrations and species diversity. ... -
Dose-response relationship between hand-arm vibration exposure and vibrotactile thresholds among roadworkers
Clemm, Thomas; Færden, Karl; Ulvestad, Bente; Lunde, Lars-Kristian; Nordby, Karl-Christian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background Testing of vibration perception threshold (VPT) at the fingertips as a quantitative measure of tactile sensitivity is a commonly used tool in diagnosing hand–arm vibration syndrome. There is limited research on ... -
Eksponering og helse-effekter på luftveiene og sentralnervesystemet ved håndtering av avløpsvann
Heldal, Kari Emilie; Madsø, Lene; Thornér, Elin Einarsdóttir; Goffeng, Lars Ole; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Austigard, Åse Dalseth; Svendsen, Kristin V Hirsch (STAMI-rapport, Research report, 2016) -
Endotoxin and Hydrogen Sulphide Exposure and Effects on the Airways Among Waste Water Workers in Sewage Treatment Plants and Sewer Net System
Heldal, Kari Emilie; Austigard, Åse Dalseth; Svendsen, Kristin V Hirsch; Thornér, Elin Einarsdóttir; Goffeng, Lars Ole; Sikkeland, Liv Ingunn Bjoner; Nordby, Karl-Christian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: The purpose of this study is to investigate whether airborne exposure to endotoxins, hydrogen sulphide (H2S), and inhalable particles negatively impacts the respiratory system and inflammatory blood proteins ... -
Exposure to Particulate Matter and Respirable Crystalline Silica in Tunnel Construction Workers Using Tunnel Boring Machines
Leite, Mimmi; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Skare, Øivind; Ulvestad, Bente; Ellingsen, Dag; Dahl, Kari; Johansen, Thea Haugsten; Skaugset, Nils Petter (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objectives This study aimed to assess the exposure to a selection of aerosols and gases in the work environment for workers performing tunnel construction using tunnel boring machines (TBMs), to identify determinants of ... -
Exposure to pesticides and risk of Hodgkin lymphoma in an international consortium of agricultural cohorts (AGRICOH)
Kim, Joanne; Leon, Maria E.; Schinasi, Leah H.; Baldi, Isabelle; Lebailly, Pierre; Freeman, Laura E Beane; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Ferro, Gilles; Monnereau, Alain; Brouwer, Maartje; Kjærheim, Kristina; Hofmann, Jonathan N.; Straif, Kurt; Kromhout, Hans; Schüz, Joachim; Togawa, Kayo (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Purpose: Some pesticides may increase the risk of certain lymphoid malignancies, but few studies have examined Hodgkin lymphoma (HL). In this exploratory study, we examined associations between agricultural use of 22 ... -
Exposure-response relationship between hand-Arm vibration exposure and vibrotactile thresholds among rock drill operators: A 4-year cohort study
Clemm, Thomas; Lunde, Lars-Kristian; Ulvestad, Bente; Færden, Karl; Nordby, Karl-Christian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives The risk of developing hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) from occupational hand-arm vibration (HAV) exposure is traditionally determined by the onset of vascular symptoms (white fingers). However, changes in ... -
Extended Work Shifts Increase Subjective Pain Complaints Among Cabin Crewmembers, but Not Among Airline Pilots or Healthcare Workers: A Repeated-Measures Study
Matre, Dagfinn; Goffeng, Elisabeth Martinsen; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Lie, Jenny-Anne Sigstad (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objective To determine whether four consecutive extended work shifts are associated with an increased risk of subjective pain complaints, sleep duration, and sleep disturbances. Methods Forty-three healthcare workers, 41 ... -
Fluctuations in heart rate variability of health care workers during four consecutive extended work shifts and recovery during rest and sleep
Goffeng, Elisabeth Martinsen; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Tarvainen, Mika P.; Järvelin-Pasanen, Susanna; Wagstaff, Anthony; Goffeng, Lars Ole; Bugge, Merete Drevvatne; Skare, Øivind; Lie, Jenny-Anne Sigstad (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)The aim of this study was to investigate fluctuations in heart rate variability (HRV), which reflect autonomic nervous system (ANS) function and potential psychological and physical strain, among 24 health care workers ... -
Forekomst av lymfohematologisk kreft hos ansatte og studenter ved Rosenborglaboratoriene, NTNU
Nordby, Karl-Christian; Kristensen, Petter; Grimsrud, Tom K.; Ulvestad, Bente; Kjærheim, Kristina (STAMI-rapport;Nr 4 / Årgang 16 (2015), Research report, 2015-06-16) -
Hand-arm vibration exposure in rock drill workers. A comparison between measurements with hand-attached and tool-attached accelerometers
Clemm, Thomas; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Lunde, Lars-Kristian; Ulvestad, Bente; Bråtveit, Magne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Objectives To assess the hazard of tool vibrations, we need valid exposure measurements. The use of hand-attached accelerometers (vibration sensors) to measure hand-arm vibrations (HAVs) has become a popular approach. ... -
IARC monographs: 40 years of evaluating carcinogenic hazards to humans
Pearce, Neil; Blair, Aaron; Vineis, Paolo; Ahrens, Wolfgang; Andersen, Aage; Anto, Josep M.; Armstrong, Bruce K.; Baccarelli, Andrea A.; Beland, Frederick A.; Berrington, Amy; Bertazzi, Pier Alberto; Birmbaum, Linda S.; Brownson, Ross C.; Bucher, John R.; Cantor, Kenneth P.; Cardis, Elisabeth; Cherrie, John W.; Christiani, David C.; Cocco, Pierluigi; Coggon, David; Comba, Pietro; Demers, Paul A.; Dement, John M.; Douwes, Jerouen; Eisen, Ellen A.; Engel, Lawrence S.; Fenske, Richard A.; Fleming, Lora E.; Fletcher, Tony; Fontham, Elizabeth; Forastiere, Francesco; Frentzel-Beyme, Rainer; Fritschi, Lin; Gerin, Michel; Goldberg, Marcel; Grandjean, Philippe; Grimsrud, Tom Kristian; Gustavsson, Per; Haines, Andy; Hartge, Patricia; Hansen, Johnni; Hauptmann, Michael; Heederick, Dick; Hemminki, Kari; Hemon, Denis; Hertz-Picciotto, Irva; Hoppin, Jane A.; Huff, James; Jarvholm, Bengt; Kang, Daehee; Karagas, Margaret R.; Kjærheim, Kristina; Kjuus, Helge; Kogevinas, Manolis; Kriebel, David; Kristensen, Petter; Kromhout, Hans; Laden, Francine; Lebailly, Pierre; LeMasters, Grace; Lubin, Jay H.; Lynch, Charles F.; Lynge, Elsebeth; ‘t Mannetje, Andrea; McMichael, Anthony J.; McLaughlin, John R.; Marrett, Loraine; Martuzzi, Marco; Merchant, James A.; Merler, Enzo; Merletti, Franco; Miller, Anthony; Mirer, Franklin E.; Monson, Richard; Nordby, Karl-Christian; Olshan, Andrew F.; Parent, Marie-Elise; Perera, Frederica P.; Perry, Melissa J.; Pesatori, Angela Cecilia; Pirastu, Roberta; Porta, Miquel; Pukkala, Eero; Rice, Carol; Richardson, David B.; Ritter, Leonard; Ritz, Beate; Ronckers, Cecile M.; Rushton, Lesley; Rusiecki, Jennifer A.; Rusyn, Ivan; Samet, Jonathan M.; Sandler, Dale P.; de Sanjose, Silvia; Schernhammer, Eva; Costantini, Adele Seniori; Seixas, Noah; Shy, Carl; Siemiatycki, Jack; Silverman, Debra T.; Simonato, Lorenzo; Smith, Allan H.; Smith, Martyn T.; Spinelli, John J.; Spitz, Margaret R.; Stallones, Lorann; Stayner, Leslie T.; Steenland, Kyle; Stenzel, Mark; Stewart, Bernard W.; Stewart, Patricia A.; Symanski, Elaine; Terracini, Benedetto; Tolbert, Paige E.; Vainio, Harri; Vena, John; Vermeulen, Roel; Victora, Cesar G.; Ward, Elizabeth M.; Weinberg, Clarice R.; Weisenburger, Dennis; Wesseling, Catharina; Weiderpass, Elisabete; Zahm, Shelia Hoar (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)Background: Recently, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Programme for the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans has been criticized for several of its evaluations, and also for the approach used ...