Sabine Ruths

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Sabine Ruths er spesialist i allmennmedisin og professor emerita ved Institutt for global helse og samfunnsmedisin, Universitetet i Bergen og Allmennmedisinsk forskningsenhet, NORCE.

Articles by Sabine Ruths

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...

Prescriptions for ADHD medication, 2004 – 08

Paul Kjetel Soldal Lillemoen,
Svein Reidar Kjosavik,
Steinar Hunskår,
Sabine Ruths

04.09.2012: Hyperkinetic disorder, or ADHD, is a neuro-psychiatric condition presenting with inattentiveness and concentration problems, impulsiveness and hyperactivity from a young age, causing difficulties for the patient in connection with, for example, education, work and leisure (2). The worldwide...

Classification of drug-related problems

Sabine Ruths,
Kirsten K. Viktil,
Hege Salvesen Blix

29.11.2007: Drugs are important in prevention and treatment of disease and health complaints. The increasing number of available drugs and drug users, as well as more complex drug regimens lead to more side effects and drug interactions, and complicates follow-up. Drug-related problems (DRPs) lead to...