Tidsskrift for den Norske lægeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny række
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Delirium, «acute confusional state», is a frequent and serious complication of acute illness, particularly in the elderly. The strain on the patient, the next of kin and the health service is considerable. The purpose of the article is to provide healthcare personnel who deal with delirium with updated information about the condition. ⋯ Detection and treatment of triggering causes must have high priority in case of delirium. Non-drug interventions are most important to prevent and treat the condition.
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Studies have revealed variations in breast cancer survival between different counties in Norway. This study describes trends in surgical treatment of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and breast cancer in Norway, over time and by county. ⋯ The number and percentage of women with DCIS or breast cancer who were treated with BCT increased until 2005, then it fell, and the percentage varied between counties. The reasons for this need to be identified and followed up with regard to the recommendations from the Norwegian Breast Cancer Group.