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Identifying women with gestational diabetes based on maternal characteristics: An analysis of four Norwegian prospective studies
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: There is still no worldwide agreement on the best diagnostic thresholds to define gestational diabetes (GDM) or the optimal approach for identifying women with GDM. Should all pregnant women perform an oral ... -
Impaired glymphatic function in idiopathic intracranial hypertension
(Brain Communications;Volume 3, Issue 2, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-03-21)Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a brain disease incorporating cerebrospinal fluid disturbance, increased intracranial pressure and visual failure, but with unknown cause. This study examined a hypothesis that ... -
Implementation of Guidelines on Family Involvement for Persons with Psychotic Disorders (IFIP): A Cluster Randomised Controlled Trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Family involvement is part of the evidence-based treatment for persons with psychotic disorders, yet is under-implemented despite guideline recommendations. This study assessed whether an implementation support programme ... -
Impulsivity in Parkinson’s disease patients treated with subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation—An exploratory study
(PLOS ONE;16(3): e0248568, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-03-12)Background: Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS) is a recognized treatment in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Knowledge is still limited regarding the possible impact of STN-DBS on personality traits and ... -
In vivo distribution of cerebrospinal fluid tracer in human upper spinal cord and brain stem
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)BACKGROUND. Intrathecal injection is an attractive route through which drugs can be administered and directed to the spinal cord, restricted by the blood-spinal cord barrier. However, in vivo data on the distribution of ... -
In-office thermal systems for the treatment of dry eye disease
(Survey of ophthalmology;Volume 67, Issue 5, September–October 2022, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-08-12)Dry eye disease affects millions of people worldwide, causing pain, vision disturbance, and reduced productivity. Meibomian gland dysfunction, a major cause of dry eye, is characterized by chronic glandular inflammation, ... -
Increased COVID-19 testing rates following combined door-to-door and mobile testing facility campaigns in Oslo, Norway, a difference-in-difference analysis
(International Journal of Environmental Research and PuInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH);Volume 18 / Issue 21, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-10-21)High testing rates limit COVID-19 transmission. Attempting to increase testing rates, Stovner District in Oslo, Norway, combined door-to-door campaigns with easy access testing facilities. We studied the intervention’s ... -
Informed Health Choices media intervention for improving people’s ability to critically appraise the trustworthiness of claims about treatment effects: a mixed-methods process evaluation of a randomised trial in Uganda
(BMJ Open;Volume 9, Issue 12, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-10-29)We developed the Informed Health Choices podcast to improve people’s ability to assess claims about the effects of treatments. We evaluated the effects of the podcast in a randomised trial. Objectives We conducted this ... -
Intraoperative distensibility measurement in POEM for achalasia: impact on patient outcome and associations with other outcome variables at 1-year follow-up
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background and aims The functional luminal imaging probe (FLIP) can provide measurements of lower esophageal sphincter (LES) distensibility. Studies report that use of intraoperative FLIP examination during peroral ... -
Koronapandemien og innvandrerbefolkningene, vurderinger og erfaringer
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Long Non-Coding RNAs in Hypoxia and Oxidative Stress: Novel Insights Investigating a Piglet Model of Perinatal Asphyxia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Birth asphyxia is the leading cause of death and disability in young children worldwide. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) may provide novel targets and intervention strategies due to their regulatory potential, as demonstrated ... -
Machine Learning Models for Predicting Disability and Pain Following Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Importance: Lumber disc herniation surgery can reduce pain and disability. However, a sizable minority of individuals experience minimal benefit, necessitating the development of accurate prediction models. Objective: ... -
Malaria burden and control in Bangladesh and prospects for elimination: an epidemiological and economic assessment
(The Lancet Global Health;2(2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background Malaria is endemic in 13 of 64 districts in Bangladesh. About 14 million people are at risk. Some evidence suggests that the prevalence of malaria in Bangladesh has decreased since the the Global Fund to Fight ... -
Measurement Properties of the Staff Attitude to Coercion Scale: A Systematic Review
(Frontiers in Psychiatry;April 2022 | Volume 13 | Article 744661, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-04-28)Objective: The Staff Attitude to Coercion Scale (SACS) was developed to assess mental health care staff’s attitudes to the use of coercion in treatment. The staff’s attitudes to the use of coercion may also influence their ... -
Measuring Staff Attitudes to Coercion in Poland
(Frontiers in Psychiatry;November 2021 | Volume 12 | Article 745215, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11-16)Introduction: Coercion can be defined as the use of force to limit a person’s choices. In Poland, coercive measures may tend to be overused. However, there is limited information regarding the attitudes of nurses toward ... -
Meningsfulle sammenhenger: Alvorlig sykdom i møte med livet og helsevesenet. En single case-studie
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Hensikt: Undersøke hvordan en pasient som lever med alvorlig sykdom erfarer helse og sykdom, samt hvilken kunnskap som får gyldighet i hans møte med livet og helsevesenet. Design, materiale og metode: Studien er designet ... -
Needs for community-based rehabilitation services and support 12 months after moderate and severe physical traumatic injuries: a brief report
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Patients with physical traumatic injuries frequently require long-term rehabilitation services. To strengthen rehabilitation services in the postacute phase, we need to assess characteristics of this popu- lation and ... -
No deterioration in health-related quality of life in patients with axial spondyloarthritis followed for 5 years in ordinary outpatient clinics in the biological treatment era.
(Quality of Life Research;January 2020, Volume 29, Issue 1, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-09-17)Background Axial spondyloarthritis (ax-SpA) causes pain, fatigue, stiffness, loss of physical function and impaired healthrelated quality of life (HRQOL). Aims The study aimed to explore the changes in HRQOL over 5 years ... -
Opportunistic Treatment of Hepatitis C Infection Among Hospitalized People Who Inject Drugs (OPPORTUNI-C): A Stepped Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of opportunistic treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among hospitalized people who inject drugs (PWID). Methods. We performed a pragmatic, stepped wedge cluster ... -
The overuse of intrapartum cardiotocography (CTG) for low-risk women: An actor-network theory analysis of data from focus groups
(Women and Birth;Volume 35, Issue 6, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-10-31)Background: There is an overuse of cardiotocography for intrapartum fetal monitoring for low-risk women in high-income countries, despite recommendations from evidence-based guidelines. Aim: To understand why midwives ...