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General population norms for the EQ-5D-3 L in Norway: comparison of postal and web surveys
(Health and quality of life outcomes;16(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-19)Background The EQ-5D-3 L instrument is a standardized questionnaire which was developed as a simple, generic measure of health for clinical and economic appraisal. To aid in the interpretation, scores are often compared ... -
Genotypic characterization of gentamicin and cephalosporin 1 resistant Escherichia coli 2 isolates from blood cultures in a Norwegian university hospital 2011-2015
(Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control;121(6), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-11-29)Background: Cephalosporin resistance in clinical E. coli isolates is increasing internationally. The increase has been caused by virulent and often multidrug-resistant clones, especially the extended spectrum beta-lactamase ... -
Global prevalence and genotype distribution of hepatitis C virus infection in 2015: a modelling study
(The Lancet Gastroenterology and Hepatology;2(3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-03)Background The 69th World Health Assembly approved the Global Health Sector Strategy to eliminate hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection by 2030, which can become a reality with the recent launch of direct acting antiviral ... -
Health status in subjects with suspected obstructive sleep apnea and comparison with a general population
(Scientific reports;8(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-04-03)The purpose of this study was to assess health status (HS) in patients with clinical suspicion of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in order to estimate the dose response relationship between HS and OSA severity, and to ... -
Helseatferd blant blodgivere
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-02)Formål: Formålet med denne studien var å kartlegge helseatferd (tobakks- og alkoholbruk og fysisk aktivitet) i et utvalg av blodgivere, og undersøke i hvilken grad resultatene fra studien gjenspeiler helseatferd i den ... -
A hybrid discrete event agent based overdue pregnancy outpatient clinic simulation model
(Proceedings of the 2018 Winter Simulation Conference;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-12)This paper provides an overview of a hybrid, discrete event simulation (DES) agent based model (ABM), simulation model of the overdue pregnancy outpatient clinic at the Obstetrics department of Akershus University Hospital, ... -
The impact of attending day care designed for home-dwelling people with dementia on nursing home admission : a 24-month controlled study
(BMC health services research;18(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-16)Background Day care services offer meaningful activities, a safe environment for attendees and respite for family caregivers while being expected to delay the need for nursing home (NH) admission. However, previous research ... -
Impaired synaptic function is linked to cognition in Parkinson's disease
(Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology;4(10), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-08-31)Objective Cognitive impairment is frequent in Parkinson's disease, but the underlying mechanisms are insufficiently understood. Because cortical metabolism is reduced in Parkinson's disease and closely associated with ... -
Improved Survival after Implementation of Multidisciplinary Team Meetings, Perioperative Chemotherapy, Extended Lymphnode Dissection and Laparoscopic Surgery in the Treatment of Advances Gastric Cancer
(Journal of Cancer Therapy;9(2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-02)Aims: The treatment of gastric cancer has changed in the western countries during the last decade. This includes multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, perioperative chemotherapy, extended lymph node dissection, and ... -
In vitro biological validation and cytocompatibility evaluation of hydrogel iron-oxide nanoparticles
(AIP Conference Proceedings;1873, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-08-02)Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (MNPs) have recently been investigated for their excellent biocompatibility as well as multi-purpose biomedical potential with promising results, owing to their ability to be ... -
Inflammation and Mechanical Stress Stimulate Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Aortic Valve Interstitial Cells
(Frontiers in physiology;9, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-20)Background: Aortic valve calcification is an active proliferative process, where interstitial cells of the valve transform into either myofibroblasts or osteoblast-like cells causing valve deformation, thickening of cusps ... -
Initial Phase NT-proBNP, but Not Copeptin and High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin-T Yielded Diagnostic and Prognostic Information in Addition to Clinical Assessment of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients With Documented Ventricular Fibrillation
(Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine;5, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-07)Aim: Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) secondary to ventricular fibrillation (VF) may be due to different cardiac conditions. We investigated whether copeptin, hs-cTnT and NT-proBNP in addition to clinical assessment may help ... -
Intensive home-based programs for youth with serious emotional disturbances: A comprehensive review of experimental findings
(Children and Youth Services Review;85, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-10-10)Intensive home-based programs for youth with serious emotional disturbances operate in nearly every state andoccupy a critical position in the continuum of care: the threshold between community retention and institutiona ... -
Inter- and intra-rater reliability for measurement of range of motion in joints included in three hypermobility assessment methods
(BMC musculoskeletal disorders;19(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-17)Background Comparisons across studies of generalized joint hypermobility are often difficult since there are several classification methods and methodological differences in the performance exist. The Beighton score is ... -
An international investigation into O red blood cell unit administration in hospitals: the GRoup O Utilization Patterns (GROUP) study
(Transfusion;57(10), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-08-25)BACKGROUND: Transfusion of group O blood to non-O recipients, or transfusion of D- blood to D+ recipients, can result in shortages of group O or D- blood, respectively. This study investigated RBC utilization patterns at ... -
Intersubjectively oriented, time-limited psychotherapy with children: how does the therapist evaluate the therapeutic process and what are the therapist's tasks?
(Journal of Child Psychotherapy;43(3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-09-22)Based on the therapist’s evaluations of three therapies, this research aims to study the therapeutic process in intersubjectively oriented, time-limited psychotherapy with children. A primary objective is to further develop ... -
Interval breast cancer rates and histopathologic tumor characteristics after false-positive findings at mammography in a populationbased screening program
(Radiology;287(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-12-14)Purpose To compare rates and tumor characteristics of interval breast cancers (IBCs) detected after a negative versus false-positive screening among women participating in the Norwegian Breast Cancer Screening ... -
An intra- and interrater reliability and agreement study of vaginal resting pressure, pelvic floor muscle strength, and muscular endurance using a manometer
(International Urogynecology Journal;28(10), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-03-16)Introduction and hypothesis Manometry is commonly used to assess pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function. Aims of the study were to assess intra- and interrater reliability and agreement of vaginal resting pressure, PFM strength, ... -
Introducing anatomically correct CT-guided laparoscopic right colectomy with D3 anterior posterior extended mesenterectomy: Initial experience and technical pitfalls
(Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques;28(10), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-10)Background: Laparoscopic D3 anterior posterior extended mesenterectomy (D3APEM) in right colectomy has received increased attention. The aim of this study is to prove feasibility, systemize technical accomplishment, and ... -
Keeping emotions in mind: The influence of working memory capacity on parent-reported symptoms of emotional lability in a sample of children with and without ADHD
(Frontiers in psychology;9, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-02)Emotional lability (EL) often co-occurs with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. However, difficulties of regulating intense emotions in ADHD are still poorly understood. We investigated the potential ...