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Epilepsy and cannabidiol: a guide to treatment
(Epileptic Disorders;Volume 22, Issue 1, February 2020, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-12-19)The growing interest in cannabidiol (CBD), specifically a pure form of CBD, as a treatment for epilepsy, among other conditions, is reflected in recent changes in legislation in some countries. Although there has been much ... -
Er hygiene-protokollene i radiologiske avdelinger optimale for å hindre MRSA-smitte?
(Radiography Open;Vol 4 No 1 (2018), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-06-21)Innledning: MRSA er en bakterie som er motstandsdyktig mot både penicillin og methicillin. Den er fryktet i norske helseinstitusjoner da den er vanskelig å behandle. Det er viktig å ha gode protokoller for generell hygiene, ... -
The Evaluation of a Social Media Campaign to Increase COVID-19 Testing in Migrant Groups: Cluster Randomized Trial
(Journal of Medical Internet Research;Vol 24, No 3 (2022): March, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-03-24)Background: A low test positivity rate is key to keeping the COVID-19 pandemic under control. Throughout the pandemic, several migrant groups in Norway have seen higher rates of confirmed COVID-19 and related hospitalizations, ... -
Evaluation of an in-use chest CT protocol in lung cancer screening - A single institutional study
(Acta Radiologica Open;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death worldwide and therefore there has been a growing demand for low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) protocols. Purpose: To investigate and evaluate ... -
Evaluation of the detection of blasts by Sysmex hematology instruments, CellaVision DM96, and manual microscopy using flow cytometry as the confirmatory method
(International Journal of Laboratory Hematology;Volume 41, Issue 3, June 2019, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-01-11)Introduction: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the diagnostic ability of blast flags generated by Sysmex instruments (XE/XN) by comparing with immunophenotyping by flow cytometry (IFCM). Additionally, the ability ... -
Evaluation of the diagnostic performance of three D-dimer assays in patients with suspected deep vein thrombosis: STA-Liatest D-Di plus, Tina-quant D-dimer Gen. 2, and INNOVANCE D-dimer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction: D-dimer is a crucial test to exclude deep vein thrombosis (DVT). We aimed to evaluate the per- formance of three D-dimer assays: STA-Liatest D-Di Plus (Diagnostica Stago), Tina-quant D-Dimer Gen. 2 (Roche ... -
Evidence for solanidine as a dietary CYP2D6 biomarker: Significant correlation with risperidone metabolism
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Aims: The extensive variability in cytochrome P450 2D6 (CYP2D6) metabolism is mainly caused by genetic polymorphisms. However, there is large, unexplained variability in CYP2D6 metabolism within CYP2D6 genotype subgroups. ... -
Evidence of Biological Mechanisms and Health Predictions: An Insight into Clinical Reasoning.
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Evidence Synthesis International (ESI): Position Statement
(Systematic Reviews;9, Article number: 155 (2020), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-07-10)This paper is the initial Position Statement of Evidence Synthesis International, a new partnership of organizations that produce, support and use evidence synthesis around the world. The paper (i) argues for the importance ... -
Expanding the miRNA Repertoire in Atlantic Salmon; Discovery of IsomiRs and miRNAs Highly Expressed in Different Tissues and Developmental Stages
(Cells;Volume 8, Issue 1, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-01-11)MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are important post-transcriptional gene expression regulators. Here, 448 different miRNA genes, including 17 novel miRNAs, encoding for 589 mature Atlantic salmon miRNAs were identified after sequencing ... -
Experiences from Introducing Standardized High Dose 131I-mIBG Treatment of Children with Refractory Neuroblastoma: Differences in Effective Dose to Patients and Exposure to Caregivers
(Journal of Nuclear Medicine & Radiation Therapy;6(6), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-10-19)Aims: High dose 131I-meta iodobenzylguanidine (131I-mIBG) combined with radiosensitizing topotecan and peripheral blood stem cell support is a promising treatment regimen for children with neuroblastoma (NB). Here we present ... -
Experiences of a non-clinical set ofadolescents and young adults living with persistent pain: a qualitative metasynthesis
(BMJ Open;Volume 11, Issue 4, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-19)Purpose Around 15%–30% of adolescents and young adults (AYAs) experience persistent or chronic pain. The purpose of this study was to synthesise evidence from qualitative primary studies on how AYAs in a non-clinical ... -
Experimental article Maintaining image quality for paediatric chest CTs while lowering dose: FBP versus SAFIRE
(Peer reviewed; Chapter, 2015)Objectives: Children have a greater risk from radiation, per unit dose, due to increased radiosensitivity and longer life expectancies. It is of paramount importance to reduce the radiation dose received by children. This ... -
Exploring patients' adherence to antibiotics by understanding their health knowledge and relational communication in encounters with pharmacists and physicians
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Background: Antibiotics are drugs essential for the treatment of bacterial infections. Widespread and often improper use of antibiotics are driving the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) globally. A better ... -
Exploring the Role of Community Pharmacists in Pain Management: Enablers and Challenges
(Pharmacy;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Pain is a common complaint, and the consumption of analgesics is prevalent. Community pharmacists, as primary contact points for patients, can play a crucial role in guiding patients toward rational pharmacotherapy or ... -
Expression Analysis in Atlantic Salmon Liver Reveals miRNAs Associated with Smoltification and Seawater Adaptation
(Biology (Basel);Volume 11 / Issue 5, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-04-30)Smoltification is a developmental process that preadapts Atlantic salmon for a life in seawater. Suboptimal smoltification and poor timing of transfer to seawater is associated with increased mortality. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) ... -
Expression and function of the miR-143/145 cluster in vitro and in vivo in human breast cancer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs that function as post-transcriptional regulators of gene expression and are dysregulated in cancer. Studies of miRNAs to explore their potential as diagnostic and prognostic ... -
Facilitators for and barriers to radiography research in public healthcare in Nordic countries
(Radiography;Volume 28, Issue 1, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-01-07)Introduction: It has been suggested that the future of diagnostic imaging relies on engagement in research and evidence-based practice. This implies a role transition from a clinical radiographer to a clinical radiograph ... -
Factors influencing prescribing of fall-risk-increasing drugs to the elderly: A qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Objective. Explore the situations in which GPs associate drug use with falls among their elderly patients, and the factors influencing the prescribing and cessation of fall-risk-increasing drugs (FRIDs). Design. A qualitative ... -
Fatal liver failure after therapeutic doses of paracetamol in a patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and atypical pharmacogenetic profile of drug-metabolizing enzymes
(Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology;Volume 127, Issue 1, July 2020, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-24)Paracetamol has a good safety profile, but pharmacogenetic differences in drug-metabolizing enzymes may have an impact on its risk of hepatotoxicity. We present a case of fatal acute liver failure (ALF) after therapeutic ...