Tuija Poussa

12.6k total citations · 3 hit papers
112 papers, 8.9k citations indexed

About

Tuija Poussa is a scholar working on Physiology, Molecular Biology and Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine. According to data from OpenAlex, Tuija Poussa has authored 112 papers receiving a total of 8.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 27 papers in Physiology, 22 papers in Molecular Biology and 22 papers in Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine. Recurrent topics in Tuija Poussa's work include Probiotics and Fermented Foods (21 papers), Asthma and respiratory diseases (15 papers) and Infant Health and Development (12 papers). Tuija Poussa is often cited by papers focused on Probiotics and Fermented Foods (21 papers), Asthma and respiratory diseases (15 papers) and Infant Health and Development (12 papers). Tuija Poussa collaborates with scholars based in Finland, United States and Italy. Tuija Poussa's co-authors include Riitta Korpela, Erika Isolauri, Erkki Savilahti, Seppo Salminen, Tari Haahtela, Marko Kalliomäki, Katja Hatakka, Heikki Arvilommi, Mikael Kuitunen and Anna Kaarina Kukkonen and has published in prestigious journals such as The Lancet, PLoS ONE and American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

In The Last Decade

Tuija Poussa

110 papers receiving 8.3k citations

Hit Papers

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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Probiotics and prevention of atopic disease: 4-year follow-up of a randomised placebo-controlled trial
    2003 979 citations Marko Kalliomäki, Seppo Salminen et al. The Lancet profile →
  2. A fermented milk high in bioactive peptides has a blood pressure–lowering effect in hypertensive subjects
    2003 502 citations Tuija Poussa, Riitta Korpela et al. profile →
  3. Probiotics and prebiotic galacto-oligosaccharides in the prevention of allergic diseases: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
    2006 476 citations Anna Kaarina Kukkonen, Erkki Savilahti et al. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology profile →

Peers

Tuija Poussa
Marko Kalliomäki Finland
Liam O’Mahony Ireland
Jan Knol Netherlands
Samuli Rautava Finland
Roberto Berni Canani Italy
Pirkka V. Kirjavainen Finland
Raanan Shamir Israel
Kirsi Laitinen Finland
Marika Mikelsaar Estonia
Günther Boehm Netherlands
Marko Kalliomäki Finland
Tuija Poussa
Citations per year, relative to Tuija Poussa Tuija Poussa (= 1×) peers Marko Kalliomäki

Countries citing papers authored by Tuija Poussa

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Fields of papers citing papers by Tuija Poussa

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Physical SciencesHealth SciencesLife SciencesSocial Sciences

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Tuija Poussa

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Tuija Poussa. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Tuija Poussa based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Tuija Poussa. Tuija Poussa is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Metsärinne, Kaj, Mikko Pietilä, Ilkka Kantola, et al.. (2021). The majority of type 2 diabetic patients in Finnish primary care are at very high risk of cardiovascular events: A cross-sectional chart review study (STONE HF). Primary care diabetes. 16(1). 135–141. 4 indexed citations
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Koskenpato, Jari, Jussi Loponen, Tuija Poussa, et al.. (2017). Pilot Study: Comparison of Sourdough Wheat Bread and Yeast-Fermented Wheat Bread in Individuals with Wheat Sensitivity and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Nutrients. 9(11). 1215–1215. 57 indexed citations
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Holma, Reetta, Riitta Korpela, Merja Rautio, et al.. (2012). Colonic Methane Production Modifies Gastrointestinal Toxicity Associated With Adjuvant 5-Fluorouracil Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. 47(1). 45–51. 23 indexed citations
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Valtonen, Ville, et al.. (2012). Prognostic value of American Thoracic Society criteria for non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease: A retrospective analysis of 120 cases with four years of follow-up. Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases. 45(3). 194–202. 11 indexed citations
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Kekkonen, Riina A., Reetta Holma, Katja Hatakka, et al.. (2011). A Probiotic Mixture Including Galactooligosaccharides Decreases Fecal β-Glucosidase Activity but Does Not Affect Serum Enterolactone Concentration in Men during a Two-Week Intervention1–3. Journal of Nutrition. 141(5). 870–876. 18 indexed citations
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Ahola, Aila J., et al.. (2010). Effect of consumption of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and calcium, in carrot-pineapple juice on dental caries risk in children.. 5(4). 221–228. 4 indexed citations
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Ahola, Aila J., Olli Tossavainen, Kari Lounatmaa, et al.. (2010). Modifying the erosive potential of apple juice with milk constitutes.. Milk science international/Milchwissenschaft. 65(4). 418–421.
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Kuitunen, Mikael, Anna Kaarina Kukkonen, Kaisu Juntunen‐Backman, et al.. (2009). Probiotics prevent IgE-associated allergy until age 5 years in cesarean-delivered children but not in the total cohort. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 123(2). 335–341. 291 indexed citations
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Poussa, Tuija, et al.. (2008). Bronchial hyperresponsiveness in a population of north Finland with no previous diagnosis of asthma or chronic bronchitis assessed with histamine and methacholine tests. International Journal of Circumpolar Health. 67(4). 308–317. 9 indexed citations
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Kekkonen, Riina A., Terhi Ahlroos, Tarja Suomalainen, et al.. (2007). A combination of galacto-oligosaccharides and Lactobacillus GG increases bifidobacteria to a greater extent than Lactobacillus GG on its own. Milk science international/Milchwissenschaft. 62(3). 326–330. 7 indexed citations
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Ojala, Tiina, et al.. (2007). Evidence of Infant Blood Pressure Programming by Maternal Nutrition during Pregnancy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Intervention Study. The Journal of Pediatrics. 152(1). 79–84.e2. 39 indexed citations
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Kajander, Kajsa, Katja Hatakka, Tuija Poussa, Martti Färkkilâ, & Riitta Korpela. (2005). A probiotic mixture alleviates symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome patients: a controlled 6‐month intervention. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. 22(5). 387–394. 271 indexed citations
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Pitkäranta, Anne, Merja Roivainen, Karin Blomgren, et al.. (2005). Presence of viral and bacterial pathogens in the nasopharynx of otitis-prone children. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 70(4). 647–654. 29 indexed citations
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Perälä, Marja‐Leena, et al.. (2003). Patient participation in decision‐making on the introduction of home respiratory care: who does not participate?. Health Expectations. 6(2). 118–127. 13 indexed citations
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Kalliomäki, Marko, Seppo Salminen, Tuija Poussa, Heikki Arvilommi, & Erika Isolauri. (2003). Probiotics and prevention of atopic disease: 4-year follow-up of a randomised placebo-controlled trial. The Lancet. 361(9372). 1869–1871. 979 indexed citations breakdown →
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Salminen, Eeva, et al.. (2002). Breast cancer patients have unmet needs for dietary advice. The Breast. 11(6). 516–521. 6 indexed citations
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Impivaara, Olli, et al.. (1999). Milk hypersensitivity in young adults. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 53(8). 620–624. 36 indexed citations
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Hedman, J., Jaakko Kaprio, Tuija Poussa, & Markku M. Nieminen. (1999). Prevalence of asthma, aspirin intolerance, nasal polyposis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in a population-based study. International Journal of Epidemiology. 28(4). 717–722. 410 indexed citations

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