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Two novel connexin32 mutations cause early onset X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
(BMC neurology;7(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2007-07-09)Background X-linked Charcot-Marie Tooth (CMT) is caused by mutations in the connexin32 gene that encodes a polypeptide which is arranged in hexameric array and form gap junctions. Methods We describe two novel ... -
Obesity and osteoarthritis in knee, hip and/or hand: An epidemiological study in the general population with 10 years follow-up
(BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders;9(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2008-10-02)Background: Obesity is one of the most important risk factors for osteoarthritis (OA) in knee(s). However, the relationship between obesity and OA in hand(s) and hip(s) remains controversial and needs further investigation. ... -
Physical distress is associated with cardiovascular events in a high
(BMC Cardiovascular Disorders;9(14), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2009-03-30)Background: Self-reported health perceptions such as physical distress and quality of life are suggested independent predictors of mortality and morbidity in patients with established cardiovascular disease. This study ... -
Evidence on Adrenaline Use in Resuscitation and Its Relevance to Newborn Infants: A Non-Systematic Review
(Neonatology;111(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016-12)AIM: Guidelines for newborn resuscitation state that if the heart rate does not increase despite adequate ventilation and chest compressions, adrenaline administration should be considered. However, controversy exists ... -
Paracrine Activity from Adipose-Derived Stem Cells on in Vitro Wound Healing in Human Tympanic Membrane Keratinocytes
(Stem Cells and Development ISSN 1547-3287 e-ISSN 1557-8534 NVI-nivå 1;26(6), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Stem cell therapies for tympanic membrane repair have shown initial experimental success using mesenchymal stem cells in rat models to promote healing; however, the mechanisms providing this benefit are not known. We ... -
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Assessing severity in pediatric pneumonia. Predictors of the need for major medical interventions
(Pediatric emergency care;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Objective: The aim of this study was to determine potential predictors of the need for major medical interventions in the context of assessing severity in pediatric pneumonia. Methods: This was a prospective, cohort ... -
Cognitive deficits in chronic stroke patients: neuropsychological assessment, depression, and self-reports
(Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra;7(2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: Following stroke, clinicians are challenged to detect and untangle symptoms of cognitive dysfunction and mood disorders. Additionally, they need to evaluate the informative value of self-reports to identify ... -
Can depression in psychogeriatric inpatients at one year follow-up be explained by locus of control and coping strategies?
(Aging & mental health;22(3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-01-04)Objectives: Treatment of depression (in late life) is good. The short-term, but not long-term prognosis after treatment of depression in late life is good. To identify modifiable factors, we wanted to examine whether coping ... -
The safety attitudes questionnaire - ambulatory version: psychometric properties of the Slovenian version for the out-of-hours primary care setting
(BMC Health Services Research;17(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-01-13)Background Several tools have been developed to measure safety attitudes of health care providers, out of which the Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ) is regarded as one of the most appropriate ones. In 2007, it was ... -
What are “good outcomes” in Public mental health settings? A qualitative exploration of clients’ and therapists’ experiences
(International Journal of Mental Health Systems;11(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-01-14)Background The mental health field sees a surge of interest in Routine Outcome Monitoring, mandated by a wish to help better those not-on-track to recovery. What constitutes positive outcomes for these patients is not ... -
Overall Survival in Renal Cell Carcinoma after Introduction of Targeted Therapies: A Norwegian Population-Based Study
(OncoTargets and therapy;10, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-01-16)Background: This population-wide retrospective, non-interventional registry study assessed changes in overall survival (OS) and factors influencing OS in Norwegian patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Methods: Two ... -
Early warning- and track and trigger systems for newborn infants: A review
(Journal of Child Health Care;21(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-01-19)Tools for clinical assessment and escalation of observation and treatment are insufficiently established in the newborn population. We aimed to provide an overview over early warning- and track and trigger systems for ... -
Optimal chest compression rate and compression to ventilation ratio in delivery room resuscitation: Evidence from newborn piglets and neonatal manikins
(Frontiers in Pediatrics;5, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-01-23)Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) duration until return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) influences survival and neurologic outcomes after delivery room (DR) CPR. High quality chest compressions (CC) improve cerebral ... -
Rat model of chronic tympanic membrane perforation: A longitudinal histological evaluation of underlying mechanisms
(International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology;93, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-02)Objective To evaluate histologically the progressive development and underlying mechanisms of chronic tympanic membrane perforation (TMP) in a rat model using a two-weeks ventilation tube (VT) treatment combined with ... -
Novel serum and bile protein markers predict primary sclerosing cholangitis disease severity and prognosis
(Journal of hepatology;66(6), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-02-02)Background & Aims Prognostic biomarkers are lacking in primary sclerosing cholangitis, hampering patient care and the development of therapy. We aimed to identify novel protein biomarkers of disease severity and prognosis ... -
Subjective cognitive impairment is a predominantly benign condition in memory clinic patients followed for 6 years: The Gothenburg-oslo MCI Study
(Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra;7(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-02-02)Background/Aims: In the quest for prevention or treatment, there is a need to find early markers for preclinical dementia. This study observed memory clinic patients with subjective cognitive impairment (SCI) and normal ... -
Extra-nodal extension is a significant prognostic factor in lymph node positive breast cancer
(PloS one;12(2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-02-15)Presence of lymph node (LN) metastasis is a strong prognostic factor in breast cancer, whereas the importance of extra-nodal extension and other nodal tumor features have not yet been fully recognized. Here, we examined ... -
Tailored treatment of colorectal cancer: Surgical, molecular, and genetic considerations
(Clinical Medicine Insights: Oncology;11, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-02-16)Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a complex cancer disease, and approximately 40% of the surgically cured patients will experience cancer recurrence within 5 years. During recent years, research has shown that CRC treatment should ... -
The psychometric properties of the 'safety Attitudes questionnaire' in out-of-hours primary care services in the Netherlands
(PloS ONE;12(2), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-02-16)Background The Safety Attitudes Questionnaire (SAQ) is one of the most widely used instruments to assess safety culture among healthcare providers. The ambulatory version of the SAQ (SAQ-AV) can be used in the primary ...