• Do changes in persistent organic pollutants after bariatric surgery cause endocrine disruption? 

      Jansen, Aina; Aaseth, Jan Olav; Lyche, Jan Ludvig; Berg, Jens Petter; Müller, Mette Helen Bjørge; Lydersen, Stian; Farup, Per Grønaas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Background Bariatric surgery results in weight loss, marked endocrine changes and the release of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The release of POPs might cause endocrine disruption. The study aimed to explore ...
    • Faecal short-chain fatty acids - a diagnostic biomarker for irritable bowel syndrome? 

      Farup, Per Grønaas; Rudi, Knut; Hestad, Knut (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)
      Background The diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) relies on symptom-based criteria. A valid and reliable biomarker that could confirm the diagnosis is desirable. This study evaluated the properties of faecal ...
    • Functional Bowel Disorders Are Associated with a Central Immune Activation 

      Farup, Per Grønaas; Ueland, Thor; Rudi, Knut; Lydersen, Stian; Hestad, Knut (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Background. Subjects with depression and unexplained neurological symptoms have a high prevalence of gastrointestinal comorbidity probably related to the brain-gut communication. This study explored associations between ...