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Contrast medium protocols in routine chest CT:a survey study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Administration of contrast medium (CM) is an important image quality factor in computed tomography (CT) of the chest. There is no clear evidence or guidelines on CM strategies for chest CT, thus a consensus ... -
Contribution of Central and Peripheral Glial Cells in the Development and Persistence of Itch: Therapeutic Implication of Glial Modulation
(Neuroglia;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Chronic itch (CI) is an unpleasant skin sensation accompanied by an intense scratching desire that lasts 6 weeks or longer. Despite the high prevalence and negative impact on affected individuals and a huge healthcare ... -
Contribution of Small Extracellular Vesicles from Schwann Cells and Satellite Glial Cells to Pain Processing
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Extracellular vesicles (EVs), including exosomes and microvesicles, are membrane-bound particles released by cells into extracellular space. These vesicles carry various molecules, such as proteins and lipids, and can ... -
Correlation of body weight and composition with hepatic activities of cytochrome P450 enzymes
(Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences;Volume 110, Issue 1, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-18)Obesity is associated with comorbidities of which pharmacological treatment is needed. Physiological changes associated with obesity may influence the pharmacokinetics of drugs, but the effect of body weight on drug ... -
Correlations between 4β-hydroxycholesterol and hepatic and intestinal CYP3A4: protein expression, microsomal ex vivo activity, and in vivo activity in patients with a wide body weight range
(European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology;Volume 78, issue 8, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-06-01)Purpose Variability in cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) metabolism is mainly caused by non-genetic factors, hence providing a need for accurate phenotype biomarkers. Although 4β-hydroxycholesterol (4βOHC) is a promising ... -
Correlations between 68Ga]Ga-DOTA-TOC Uptake and Absorbed Dose from [177Lu]Lu-DOTA-TATE
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Purpose: The aim of this paper was to investigate correlations between pre- therapeutic [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-TOC uptake and absorbed dose to tumours from therapy with [177Lu]Lu-DOTA- TATE. Methods: This retrospective study included ... -
Cost differences between digital tomosynthesis and standard digital mammography in a breast cancer screening programme: results from the To-Be trial in Norway
(European Journal of Health Economics;Volume 20, pages 1261–1269 (2019), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-31)Background: Several studies in Europe and the US have shown promising results favouring digital breast tomosynthesis compared to standard digital mammography (DM). However, the costs of implementing the technology in ... -
The CRCbiome study: a large prospective cohort study examining the role of lifestyle and the gut microbiome in colorectal cancer screening participants
(BMC Cancer;21, Article number: 930 (2021), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-08-18)Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening reduces CRC incidence and mortality. However, current screening methods are either hampered by invasiveness or suboptimal performance, limiting their effectiveness as primary ... -
Critical knowledge gaps and research needs related to the environmental dimensions of antibiotic resistance
(Environment International;Volume 117, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-05-07)There is growing understanding that the environment plays an important role both in the transmission of antibiotic resistant pathogens and in their evolution. Accordingly, researchers and stakeholders world-wide seek to ... -
Cross-national comparison of screening mammography accuracy measures in U.S., Norway, and Spain
(European radiology;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-11-11)Objective To compare accuracy measures for mammographic screening in Norway, Spain, and the US. Methods Information from women aged 50–69 years who underwent mammographic screening 1996–2009 in the US (898,418 ... -
CT Density in Lung Cancer Patients After Radiotherapy Sensitized by Metoclopramide : A Subgroup Analysis of a Randomized Trial
(Strahlentherapie und Onkologie;186 (3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010-02-22)Purpose: To investigate the lung tissue response measured with computed tomography (CT) after radiotherapy (RT) combined with metoclopramide. Patients and Methods: Patients with non-small cell lung cancer (tumor stage ... -
Culture- and non-culture-based approaches reveal unique features of the ocular microbiome in dry eye patients
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the ocular microbiome in individuals with dry eye disease and to identify features of their ocular microbiome of possible health and diagnostic significance. Methods: ... -
A de novo Full-Length mRNA Transcriptome Generated From Hybrid-Corrected PacBio Long-Reads Improves the Transcript Annotation and Identifies Thousands of Novel Splice Variants in Atlantic Salmon
(Frontiers in Genetics;April 2021 | Volume 12 | Article 656334, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-27)Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is a major species produced in world aquaculture and an important vertebrate model organism for studying the process of rediploidization following whole genome duplication events (Ss4R, 80 ... -
Definitions and measurement of health literacy in health and medicine research: A systematic review
(BMJ Open;Volume 12, Issue 2, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Objectives: The way health literacy is understood (conceptualised) should be closely linked to how it is measured (operationalised). This study aimed to gain insights into how health literacy is defined and measured in ... -
Deprescribing NSAIDs: The Potential Role of Community Pharmacists
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are largely used for controlling various pain conditions and are widely available in community pharmacies, with and without prescription. Despite their effectiveness, NSAIDs ... -
Detection and significance of small and low proliferation breast cancer
(Journal of Medical Screening;Volume: 29, issue: 1, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-06-22)Objectives: To determine the frequency and discuss possible implications of early breast cancer with particularly good prognosis and defined by tumor diameter and cell proliferation. Setting: Detection of small and ... -
Detection of Aminoglycoside Resistant Bacteria in Sludge Samples From Norwegian Drinking Water Treatment Plants
(Frontiers in Microbiology; March 2019 | Volume 10 | Article 487, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-03-13)Through a culture-based approach using sludge from drinking water treatment plants, this study reports on the presence of aminoglycoside resistant bacteria at 23 different geographical locations in Norway. Sludge samples ... -
Determinants of knowledge and attitude towards breastfeeding in rural pregnant women using validated instruments in Ethiopia
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH);Volume 18 / Issue 15, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-07-27)Understanding the underlying determinants of maternal knowledge and attitude towards breastfeeding guides the development of context-specific interventions to improve breastfeeding practices. This study aimed to assess the ... -
Development and validation of a new non-disease-specific survey tool to assess self-reported adherence to medication
(Frontiers in Pharmacology;Volume 13 - 2022, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Patients’ non-adherence to medication affects both patients themselves and healthcare systems. Consequences include higher mortality, worsening of disease, patient injuries, and increased healthcare costs. Many ... -
Diagnostic accuracy and added value of infection biomarkers in patients with possible sepsis in the emergency department
(Shock;Vol. 58, No. 4, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background: Biomarkers for early recognition of infection are warranted. The hypothesis of this study was that calprotectin, C-reactive protein (CRP), IL-6 and procalcitonin (PCT), alone or in combination, provide clinically ...