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Menopausal hormone therapy, oral contraceptives and risk of chronic low back pain: the HUNT Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background There are indications that use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and oral contraceptives (OC) increases the risk of low back pain (LBP), with higher oestrogen levels involved in the underlying mechanisms. ... -
Meta-analysis of five genome-wide association studies identifies multiple new loci associated with testicular germ cell tumor
(Nature Genetics;Volume 49, Issue 7, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017-06-12)The international TEsticular CAncer Consortium (TECAC) combined five published genome-wide association studies of testicular germ cell tumors (TGCT; 3,558 cases and 13,970 controls) to identify novel susceptibility loci. ... -
Metabolic switching of human skeletal muscle cells in vitro
(Prostaglandins leukotrienes and essential fatty acids;85 (5), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011-05-05)In this review we will focus on external factors that may modify energy metabolism in human skeletal muscle cells (myotubes) and the ability of the myotubes to switch between lipid and glucose oxidation. We describe the ... -
Micellisation mechanism and behaviour of Soluplus®–furosemide micelles: Preformulation studies of an oral nanocarrier-based system
(Pharmaceuticals;12(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)In this study, self-assembling Soluplus® micelles were examined for inherent properties. Through calorimetric analysis, the critical micelle concentration (CMC) could be determined at 25 and 37 °C, and the influence of ... -
Microbial dynamics with CRC progression: a study of the mucosal microbiota at multiple sites in cancers, adenomatous polyps, and healthy controls
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Accumulating evidence has related the gut microbiota to colorectal cancer (CRC). Fusobacterium nucleatum has repeatedly been linked to colorectal tumorigenesis. The aim of this study was to investigate microbial composition ... -
Microbial Quality and Nutritional Aspects of Norwegian Brand Waters
(International Journal of Food Microbiology;144 (3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-11-04)The microbiological quality of the five leading brands of Norwegian bottled still waters was investigated. All brands were free for the enteric indicator organisms and named pathogens whose absence is demanded in current ... -
Middle management in academia: Social skills and academic professional awareness wanted
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)What kind of leader does an academic really want? Is it a colleague-based leader from the same profession, with comparable scientific skills, or a leader with typical management skills? If a university seeks middle managers ... -
Migraine and Mood in Children
(Behavioral Sciences;volume 11, issue 4, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-14)Migraine is one of the most prevalent headache disorders in children and negatively influences their quality of life. Physical, social, and school functioning are negatively affected. Mood changes are common in migraineurs ... -
miRNAs associated with immune response in teleost fish
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been identified as important post transcriptional regulators of gene expression. In higher vertebrates, a subset of miRNAs has been identified as important regulators of a number of key genes in ... -
miRNAs Predicted to Regulate Host Anti-viral Gene Pathways in IPNV-Challenged Atlantic Salmon Fry Are Affected by Viral Load, and Associated With the Major IPN Resistance QTL Genotypes in Late Infection
(Frontiers in Immunology;September 2020 | Volume 11 | Article 2113, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-09-11)Infectious pancreatic necrosis virus (IPNV) infection has been a major problem in salmonid aquaculture. Marker-assisted selection of individuals with resistant genotype at the major IPN quantitative trait locus (IPN-QTL) ... -
Modulation of hepatic miRNA expression in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) by family background and dietary fatty acid composition
(Journal of Fish Biology;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-12-17)This study finds significant differences in hepatic fatty acid composition between four groups of Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) consisting of offspring from families selected for high and low capacities to express the delta ... -
MRI segmentation of tooth tissue in age prediction of sub-adults — a new method for combining data from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd molars
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Purpose WeaimedtoestablishamodelcombiningMRIvolumemeasurementsfromthe1st,2ndand3rdmolarsforageprediction in sub-adults and compare the age prediction performance of different combinations of all three molars, internally ... -
A multi-institutional assessment of low-dose protocols in chest computed tomography: Dose and image quality
(Acta Radiologica Open;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Low-dose CT (LDCT) chest protocols have widespread clinical applications for many indications; as a result, there is a need for protocol assessment prior to standardization. Dalhousie University and Oslo ... -
Myelosuppression in patients treated with 177Lutetium-lilotomab satetraxetan can be predicted with absorbed dose to the red marrow as the only variable
(Acta Oncologica;Volume 60, 2021 - Issue 11, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-08-23)Background: The aim of this study was to investigate dosimetry data and clinical variables to predict hematological toxicity in non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) patients treated with [177Lutetium]Lu-liloto-mab satetraxetan. Material ... -
Myotubes from Severely Obese Type 2 Diabetic Subjects Accumulate Less Lipids and Show Higher Lipolytic Rate than Myotubes from Severely Obese Non-Diabetic Subjects
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-03-19)About 80% of patients with type 2 diabetes are classified as overweight. However, only about 1/3 of severely obese subjects have type 2 diabetes. This indicates that several se- verely obese individuals may possess certain ... -
Nationwide Study of Neuropsychiatric Comorbidity and Medicines Use in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Norway
(Frontiers in Psychiatry;December 2020 | Volume 11 | Article 596032, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-12-08)Purpose: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has a high rate of comorbidity. While many children with ASD are exposed to psychotropic medicines, their efficacy and safety in these patients are unclear. There is a need for ... -
New distinct compartments in the G2 phase of the cell cycle defined by the levels of γH2AX.
(Cell Cycle;14(20), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-08-28)Induction of DNA double strand breaks leads to phosphorylation and focus-formation of H2AX. However, foci of phosphorylated H2AX (γH2AX) appear during DNA replication also in the absence of exogenously applied injury. We ... -
Nightmares in Migraine: A Focused Review
(Behavioral Sciences;Volume 11, Issue 9, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-09-04)Nightmares usually occur during the sleep phase of rapid eye movement (REM) and are associated with some physical symptoms, including sweating, shortness of breath, and lower limb movements. Emotions of fear, anger, shame, ... -
Nonadherence to treatment regimens in epilepsy from the patient's perspective and predisposing factors: Differences between intentional and unintentional lack of adherence
(Epilepsia;Volume 61, Issue 2 February 2020, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Nonadherence to recommended antiepileptic drug (AED) treatment regimens can result in seizure relapse with increased health risks. Nonadherence can be unintentional (eg, patients forget to take a dose), or intentional, ... -
Norwegian Soils and Waters Contain Mesophilic, Plastic-Degrading Bacteria
(Microorganisms;Volume 9, Issue 1, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021-01-03)Plastic pollution has become one of the most critical environmental issues, as rapidly increasing production, compounded by persistence of plastic wastes in the environment, are outpacing efforts to keep ecosystems ...