List of works by Seppo Sarna

A former career as a male elite athlete--does it protect against type 2 diabetes in later life?

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A retrospective study of the probability of the evolution of parapsoriasis en plaques into mycosis fungoides.

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Abnormal lung function at preschool age asthma in adolescence?

scientific article published on 06 March 2018

Adjuvant glycerol and/or dexamethasone to improve the outcomes of childhood bacterial meningitis: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

scientific article published on 15 October 2007

Age-Related Variation in Recent Life Events Preceding Suicide

scientific article published on 01 May 1995

Age-dependent accuracy of Helicobacter pylori antibody assays for adults, with special emphasis on atrophic gastritis.

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Airway hyperresponsiveness, remodeling and inflammation in infants with wheeze

scientific article published on 11 March 2020

All-cause and disease-specific mortality among male, former elite athletes: an average 50-year follow-up

scientific article published on 2 September 2014

Associations of perceived pain and painless TMD-related symptoms with alexithymia and depressive mood in media personnel with or without irregular shift work.

scientific article published in June 2004

Atopic sensitization to common allergens without symptoms or signs of airway disorders does not increase exhaled nitric oxide

Beneficial effect of resin salve in treatment of severe pressure ulcers: a prospective, randomized and controlled multicentre trial.

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Beta1-adrenergic receptor polymorphisms, QTc interval and occurrence of symptoms in type 1 of long QT syndrome

scientific article published on 4 October 2006

Branched-Chain Amino Acid Levels Are Related with Surrogates of Disturbed Lipid Metabolism among Older Men.

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Bronchial hyperresponsiveness in an adult population in Helsinki: decreased FEV1 , the main determinant

Bronchoalveolar lavage in infants with recurrent lower respiratory symptoms

scientific article published on 24 October 2014

Budesonide improves decreased airway conductance in infants with respiratory symptoms

scientific article published in March 2009

COPD in Helsinki, Finland: socioeconomic status based on occupation has an important impact on prevalence

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Campylobacter jejuni isolates in Finnish patients differ according to the origin of infection

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Can overweight/obesity and smoking have combined effects on bronchial hyperresponsiveness?

Cardiovascular health in former elite male athletes

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Carotid plaque mast cells associate with atherogenic serum lipids, high grade carotid stenosis and symptomatic carotid artery disease. Results from the helsinki carotid endarterectomy study

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Cellular characteristics of non-allergic eosinophilic conjunctivitis

Childhood growth and development associated with need for full-time special education at school age.

scientific article published on 14 April 2008

Clinical manifestations and outcome in Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis among injection drug users and nonaddicts: a prospective study of 74 patients

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Clonal distribution and virulence of Campylobacter jejuni isolates in blood

scientific article published on October 2013

Cohort Profile: The Helsinki Businessmen Study (HBS).

scientific article published on 24 December 2015

Costs of diabetes medication among male former elite athletes in later life.

scientific article published on 8 December 2016

Cumulative Incidence of Achilles Tendon Rupture and Tendinopathy in Male Former Elite Athletes

scientific article published on 01 May 2005

Cumulative Incidence of Shoulder Region Tendon Injuries in Male Former Elite Athletes

scientific article published on 06 April 2011

Dementia in former amateur and professional contact sports participants: population-based cohort study, systematic review, and meta-analysis

Determinants of increased exhaled nitric oxide in patients with suspected asthma

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Differences in recent life events between alcoholic and depressive nonalcoholic suicides.

scientific article published in October 1994

Does the 'test-and-treat' strategy work in primary health care for management of uninvestigated dyspepsia? A prospective two-year follow-up study of 1552 patients

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Dose-dependent association of smoking and bronchial hyperresponsiveness

scientific article published on 30 May 2013

Early prediction of organ failure by combined markers in patients with acute pancreatitis

scientific article published in January 2005

Effect of intensive exercise in early adult life on telomere length in later life in men.

scientific article published on 8 May 2015

Effects of nimesulide, acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen and nabumetone on cyclooxygenase-1- and cyclooxygenase-2-mediated prostanoid production in healthy volunteers ex vivo.

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Epidural analgesia diminished pain but did not otherwise improve enhanced recovery after laparoscopic sigmoidectomy: a prospective randomized study

scientific article published on 24 September 2008

Equally elevated concentrations of exhaled nitric oxide in nonatopic and low-sensitized atopic asthmatics

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Esophageal morbidity and function in adults with repaired esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula: a population-based long-term follow-up

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Exhaled nitric oxide and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in young male conscripts: association only in atopics

scientific article published in December 2005

FEV1 response to bronchodilation in an adult urban population

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Female fertility and childbirth after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis

scientific article published in April 2007

Former Athletes’ Health-Related Lifestyle Behaviours and Self-Rated Health in Late Adulthood ⬇️

scientific article published on July 21, 2010

Former male elite athletes and risk of hypertension in later life

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Former male elite athletes have better metabolic health in late life than their controls

scientific article published on 10 March 2015

Gastric cancers in Finnish patients after cure of Helicobacter pylori infection: A cohort study

scientific article published on 22 March 2010

Health of master track and field athletes: a 16-year follow-up study

scientific article published in March 2006

Health status, symptoms and health counselling among middle-aged men: comparison of men at low and high risk

scientific article published on 24 September 2008

Hearing impairment in childhood bacterial meningitis is little relieved by dexamethasone or glycerol

scientific article published on 14 December 2009

Hip fractures and femoral bone mineral density in male former elite athletes

scientific article published on 14 October 2009

Human rhinovirus in bronchial epithelium of infants with recurrent respiratory symptoms

scientific article published on 21 June 2006

IgA antibodies in persisting Helicobacter pylori infection in Finnish adults

scientific article published on 01 March 2006

Immunohistology and remodeling in fatal pediatric and adolescent asthma

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Incidence and predictors of fractures in children after solid organ transplantation: a 5-year prospective, population-based study

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Infections as a stimulus for coronary occlusion, obstruction, or acute coronary syndromes

scientific article published on 22 September 2009

Influence of admission findings on death and neurological outcome from childhood bacterial meningitis

scientific article published on 01 April 2008

Intra-session repeatability of FET and FEV6 in the general population

scientific article published on 18 March 2008

Leisure Time Physical Activity and Sleep Predict Mortality in Men Irrespective of Background in Competitive Sports

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Lifetime physical activity and cancer incidence--a cohort study of male former elite athletes in Finland

scientific article published on 26 October 2013

Lipopolysaccharide, a possible molecular mediator between periodontitis and coronary artery disease

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Long-term consistency of diurnal-type preferences among men.

scientific article published on 16 October 2013

Long-term outcome after benzodiazepine withdrawal treatment in subjects with complicated dependence

scientific article published on June 2003

Longitudinal Associations of High-Volume and Vigorous-Intensity Exercise With Hip Fracture Risk in Men

Longitudinal Follow-up of Bronchial Inflammation, Respiratory Symptoms, and Pulmonary Function in Adolescents after Repair of Esophageal Atresia with Tracheoesophageal Fistula

scientific article published on 12 May 2008

Low TNF-induced NF-kappaB and p38 phosphorylation levels in leucocytes in tumour necrosis factor receptor-associated periodic syndrome

scientific article published on February 2010

Lung function, airway remodeling, and inflammation in infants: outcome at 8 years

scientific article published on 25 October 2014

Lung function, airway remodelling and inflammation in symptomatic infants: outcome at 3 years.

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Mannose-binding lectin as a risk factor for acute coronary syndromes.

scientific article published on January 2009

Maternal smoking affects lung function and airway inflammation in young children with multiple-trigger wheeze

scientific article published on 4 February 2013

Methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia and endocarditis among injection drug users and nonaddicts: host factors, microbiological and serological characteristics

scientific article published on 7 March 2008

Microarray Analysis Reveals Overexpression of CD163 and HO-1 in Symptomatic Carotid Plaques

scientific article published on 09 November 2006

Mobility and muscle strength in male former elite endurance and power athletes aged 66-91 years.

scientific article published on 5 October 2016

Morning cortisol levels and perceived stress in irregular shift workers compared with regular daytime workers

scientific article published on 18 June 2012

Mortality and health-related habits in 900 Finnish former elite athletes and their brothers

scientific article published on 10 November 2017

Natural history of spinal anomalies and scoliosis associated with esophageal atresia

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Neuron navigator 3 alterations in nervous system tumors associate with tumor malignancy grade and prognosis.

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Newborns at risk for special education placement: A population-based study

scientific article published on 07 March 2007

No Support for Endoscopic Surveillance for Gastric Cancer in Hereditary Non-Polyposis Colorectal Cancer

scientific article published on 01 May 2002

Normal serum pepsinogen I levels in adults: a population-based study with special reference to Helicobacter pylori infection and parietal cell antibodies.

scientific article published in January 2005

Occurrence of chronic disease in former top-level athletes. Predominance of benefits, risks or selection effects?

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Patient-reported complications associated with Campylobacter jejuni infection.

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Physical activity, mood and the functioning of daily living A longitudinal study among former elite athletes and referents in middle and old age.

scientific article published on 17 October 2007

Physical activity, use of alcohol and smoking in middle-aged and aging men. A longitudinal study among Finnish male former athletes and controls

scientific article published on 25 May 2020

Physical and psychological functioning of daily living in relation to physical activity. A longitudinal study among former elite male athletes and controls

scientific article published on 01 February 2006

Plasma anti-inflammatory cytokines and monocyte human leucocyte antigen-DR expression in patients with acute pancreatitis

scientific article published in February 2004

Power of lower extremities and age were the main determinants on the agility test for adults in a cohort of men aged 66–91 years

Predictive factors for 1-year outcome of chronic low back pain following manipulation, stabilizing exercises, and physician consultation or physician consultation alone

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Predictors of weight change in middle-aged and old men.

scientific article published on August 2000

Recent trends in primary antimicrobial resistance of Helicobacter pylori in Finland

scientific article published on 16 November 2010

Reduction in membrane component of diffusing capacity is associated with the extent of acute pulmonary embolism

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Repaired oesophageal atresia: respiratory morbidity and pulmonary function in adults

scientific article published on 29 March 2010

Repeatability of exhaled nitric oxide measurements in patients with COPD

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Right Unilateral and Bifrontal Electroconvulsive Therapy in the Treatment of Depression: A Preliminary Study

scientific article published on 01 March 2002

Role of earlier gastroscopy in predicting findings on repeat gastroscopy in a population with a low H. pylori prevalence

scientific article published in January 2008

Scoliosis After Solid Organ Transplantation in Children and Adolescents

scientific article published on 01 February 2006

Self-reported stress among multiprofessional media personnel

scientific article published on 01 September 2003

Severe diarrhoea caused by highly ciprofloxacin-susceptible Campylobacter isolates

scientific article published on 10 January 2009

Smoking attenuates increase in exhaled nitric oxide in atopic but not in nonatopic young adults with asthma

scientific article published on 11 February 2010

Soluble glycoprotein V as a quality marker of platelet concentrates stressed by transportation

scientific article published in September 2005

Spirometric and anthropometric determinants of forced expiratory time in a general population

scientific article published on 01 January 2008

Sports career-related musculoskeletal injuries: long-term health effects on former athletes

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Stem cell protein BMI-1 is an independent marker for poor prognosis in oligodendroglial tumours.

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Strain and host characteristics of Campylobacter jejuni infections in Finland

scientific article published on 01 August 2006

Suicide and depression in former contact sports participants: population-based cohort study, systematic review, and meta-analysis

Symptom severity and quality of life after benzodiazepine withdrawal treatment in participants with complicated dependence

scientific article published in August 2004

Telomere length in circulating leukocytes is associated with lung function and disease.

scientific article published on 5 December 2013

The balance of serum matrix metalloproteinase-8 and its tissue inhibitor in acute coronary syndrome and its recurrence

scientific article published on 16 January 2012

The difference in risk of chronic pulmonary disease morbidity and mortality between elite athletes and ordinary men in Finland

scientific article published on 25 November 2019

The effect of montelukast on respiratory symptoms and lung function in wheezy infants

scientific article published on 12 July 2012

Use of Alcohol and Alcohol-Related Morbidity in Finnish Former Elite Athletes.

scientific article published on 27 October 2016

Use of medications and dietary supplements in later years among male former top-level athletes.

scientific article published in May 2003

Utility of computed tomographic colonography in surveillance for hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer syndrome

scientific article published in January 2007

Vasomotor hot flushes and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure in normotensive women: A placebo-controlled trial on post-menopausal hormone therapy

scientific article published in July 2010

Visual acuity and structural findings in old age-related macular degeneration.

scientific article published on 15 April 2005

Weight cycling of athletes and subsequent weight gain in middleage

scientific article published on 28 March 2006

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