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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 ... -
Novel Teixobactin Analogues Show Promising In Vitro Activity on Biofilm Formation by Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis
(Current Microbiology;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)The treatment of infections caused by biofilm-forming organisms is challenging. The newly discovered antibiotic teixobactin shows activity against a wide range of biofilm-forming bacteria. However, the laborious and low-yield ... -
Obesity in young adulthood: The role of physical activity level, musculoskeletal pain, and psychological distress in adolescence (the hunt-study)
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health;Volume 17, Issue 12, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-06-26)The global obesity epidemic raises long-term health concerns which underline the importance of preventive efforts. We aimed to investigate individual and combined effects of common health problems in adolescence on the ... -
Opioid prescriptions among Sami and non-Sami with chronic pain: The SAMINOR 2 Questionnaire Survey and the Norwegian Prescription Database
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This study is the first to investigate the prevalence of filled opioid prescriptions among indigen- ous Sami people with self-reported chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMSP) and compare it with that of non-Sami living in ... -
Optic atrophy 1 is an A-kinase anchoring protein on lipid droplets that mediates adrenergic control of lipolysis
(EMBO Journal;30 (21), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011-10-07)Adrenergic stimulation of adipocytes yields a cAMP signal that activates protein kinase A (PKA). PKA phosphorylates perilipin, a protein localized on the surface of lipid droplets that serves as a gatekeeper to regulate ... -
Optimisation of chest Computed Tomography using a phantom: impact of mAs and reconstruction techniques on Image Quality
(Chapter; Peer reviewed; Chapter, 2016)Objectives: To verify if the mAs and reconstruction techniques affect the visualisation of relevant structures in lung Computed Tomography (CT) using a phantom. Methods: Images were acquired using various mAs and ... -
Optimization of Codman® Hakim® adjustable valve radiography
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Purpose Cerebrospinal fluid shunt valves is an important tool in hydrocephalus treatment. Adjustable valves, sensitive to MRI, are onerous. They need be controlled; in case of re-settings. The vendor give advices for ... -
Optimization of Q.Clear reconstruction for dynamic 18F PET imaging
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: Q.Clear, a Bayesian penalized likelihood reconstruction algorithm, has shown high potential in improving quantitation accuracy in PET systems. The Q.Clear algorithm controls noise during the iterative reconstruction ... -
Optimized SPECT Imaging of 224Ra α-Particle Therapy by 212Pb Photon Emissions
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)In preparation for an a-particle therapy trial using 1–7 MBq of 224Ra, the feasibility of tomographic SPECT/CT imaging was of interest. The nuclide decays in 6 steps to stable 208Pb, with 212Pb as the principle photon-emitting ... -
Organ-based tube current modulation in chest CT. A comparison of three vendors
(Radiography;Volume 27, Issue 1, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-05-10)Introduction: Organ-based tube current modulation (OBTCM) is designed for anterior dose reduction in Computed Tomography (CT). The purpose was to assess dose reduction capability in chest CT using three organ dose modulation ... -
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 ... -
Parental alienation – a valid experience?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: The phenomenon of ‘parental alienation’ is controversial and little explored in the Nordic countries. We wanted to investigate whether parental alienation is a valid concept and how it is perceived in a Nordic ... -
Patient characteristics and outcome in three different working models of home-based rehabilitation: A longitudinal observational study in primary health care in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background The organisation of health care services for older adults varies within and between countries. In Norway, primary care physiotherapy services offer home-based rehabilitation to older adults. The aim of this ... -
Patient doses from screen-film and full-field digital mammography in a population-based screening programme
(Radiation protection dosimetry;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011-02-17)The aim of this study was to compare mean glandular dose (MGD) in all full-field digital mammography (FFDM) and screen film mammography (SFM) systems used in a national mammography screening program. MGD from 31 screening ... -
Patient involvement and expectations during CT scans. Tinkering to involve patients and offer care in radiographic practice
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)ntroduction: This study investigated how patients expected and experienced to be put first and cared for in diagnostic imaging settings and how putting the patient first was operationalized in practice. Methods: A ...