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Articles by Kristin Ørstavik
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 – a multiorgan disorder
- Kristin Ørstavik,
- Gro Solbakken,
- Magnhild Rasmussen,
- Petter Schandl Sanaker,
- Hanne Ludt Fossmo,
- Einar Bryne,
- Torill Knutsen-Øy,
- Tonje Elgsås,
- Arvid Heiberg
23.04.2024:
Myotonic dystrophy type 1 is an autosomal dominant, inherited multiorgan disorder that can affect people of all ages. It is the most prevalent inherited muscular disease in adults. Late diagnosis points to limited knowledge among the medical community that symptoms other than typical muscular...
A woman in her fifties with chronic muscle weakness
- Cecilie F. Rustad,
- Kristian Tveten,
- Geir J. Braathen,
- Else Merckoll,
- Eva Kirkhus,
- Hanne Ludt Fossmo,
- Kristin Ørstavik
11.01.2022:
A woman was referred for investigation because she wanted to know the reason for the diagnosis she had received as a teenager, and a future prognosis. Extended genetic testing and thorough review of her medical history revealed that the original diagnosis was incorrect. This case report illustrates...
Physical exercise in adults with hereditary neuromuscular disease
- Hanne Ludt Fossmo,
- Elizabeth Holtebekk,
- Kaja Giltvedt,
- Andreas Rosenberger Dybesland,
- Petter Schandl Sanaker,
- Kristin Ørstavik
26.06.2018:
Hereditary neuromuscular diseases are a heterogeneous group of disorders that may manifest at birth, although symptoms may also emerge in childhood or adulthood. Persons with hereditary neuromuscular diseases have previously been advised to avoid strenuous physical activity for fear that exercise...