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Articles by Knut-Arne Wensaas
Restless legs syndrome – a study from general practice
- Bjørn Bjorvatn,
- Knut-Arne Wensaas,
- Knut Erik Emberland,
- Lars Thore Fadnes,
- Sverre Litleskare,
- Esperanza Diaz,
- Sabine Ruths,
- Guri Rørtveit,
- Siri Waage
08.11.2021:
The typical signs of RLS are prickling and uncomfortable sensations in the legs accompanied by an urge to move (1, 2). This urge to move arises when one is at rest and is relieved partly or wholly with movement. The urge to move also varies distinctly in the course of the day, with symptoms in the...
The role of general practitioners in cancer care
- Bente Thorsen,
- Karin Frydenberg,
- Knut-Arne Wensaas,
- Line Cecilie Christiansen,
- Bodil Aasvang Olsen,
- Karsten Kehlet,
- Ellen Anita Fagerberg,
- Kjell Olav B. Svendsen,
- Tove Borgen,
- Eirik Viste
05.06.2019:
High quality cancer care is an important and highly prioritised part of general practitioners' daily work. It is expected that the effort will increase in the future. In order to reach new targets the regular GP scheme must be strengthened. The new national cancer strategy (1) imposes a larger...
General practice consultations and use of prescription drugs after changes to school absence policy
- Inger Johanne Landsjøåsen Bakken,
- Knut-Arne Wensaas,
- Kari Furu,
- Gry Marysol Grøneng,
- Camilla Stoltenberg,
- Simon Øverland,
- Siri Eldevik Håberg
23.08.2017:
In Norway, everybody who has completed primary and lower secondary school has a statutory right to education at the upper secondary level. Most of those eligible make use of this option, and in 2015 altogether 92.2 % of all young people aged 16 – 18 were enrolled in upper secondary education (1)...
Upper secondary school leaving celebrations and final exams – consultations in general practice and emergency care
- Inger Johanne Landsjøåsen Bakken,
- Knut-Arne Wensaas,
- Gry Marysol Grøneng,
- Atle Fretheim,
- Camilla Stoltenberg,
- Knut Inge Klepp,
- Siri Eldevik Håberg,
- Simon Øverland
04.05.2017:
In Norway, everyone who has completed basic schooling has a statutory right to a full-time, three-year course of upper secondary education. Most young people take advantage of this offer, and in 2015, over 90 % in the age group 16 – 18 participated in upper secondary education (1). Celebrating the...