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Self-collected and clinician-collected anal swabs show modest agreement for HPV genotyping
(PLOS ONE;16 (4): e0250426, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-26)Background & aim: Women with HIV/HPV coinfection and cervical lesions are at increased risk of developing HPV related anal cancer. Self-collection of anal swabs may facilitate HPV molecular testing in anal cancer screening, ... -
Self-rated health in adolescence as a predictor of 'multi-illness' in early adulthood: A prospective registry-based Norwegian HUNT study.
(SSM - Population Health;Volume 11, August 2020, 100604, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-05-20)Self-rated health (SRH) is a marker of future health and a possible predictor of future multimorbidity, which is a major challenge for population health and health care. There is a lack of studies on adolescent SRH and ... -
Self-rated health in adolescence as a predictor of ‘multi-illness’ in early adulthood: A prospective registry-based Norwegian HUNT study
(SSM - Population Health;volume 11, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-05-20)Self-rated health (SRH) is a marker of future health and a possible predictor of future multimorbidity, which is a major challenge for population health and health care. There is a lack of studies on adolescent SRH and ... -
Sensitivity and specificity of mammographic screening as practised in Vermont and Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the sensitivity and specificity of screening mammography as performed in Vermont, USA, and Norway. Methods: Incident screening data from 1997 to 2003 for female patients aged ... -
Serum RNA profiling in the 10-year period prior to diagnosis of testicular germ cell tumour
(Frontiers in Oncology;volume 10, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-10-28)Although testicular germ cell tumor (TGCT) overall is highly curable, patients may experience late effects after treatment. An increased understanding of the mechanisms behind the development of TGCT may pave the way for ... -
Severe and fatal medication errors in hospitals: findings from the Norwegian Incident Reporting System
(European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy (EJHP);Volume 28, Issue e1, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020-06-23)Background: Even with global efforts to prevent medication errors, they still occur and cause patient harm. Little systematic research has been done in Norway to address this issue. Objectives: To describe the frequency, ... -
Sexual function in people with epilepsy: Similarities and differences with the general population
(Epilepsia;Volume 60, Issue 9, September 2019, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-17)Objective The potential impact of epilepsy on sexual function is important for patient welfare, but often neglected. This study explored the occurrences of different sexual problems in patients with both well‐controlled ... -
Sharpness and noise in digital chest radiographs, assessed by visual rating
(Radiography Open;2(1), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-11-30)Missed lung lesions are one of the most frequent causes of malpractice issues, caused by several reasons; among them suboptimal radiography. When radiographers interpret acquired images of a patient, an acceptance or ... -
Short- and long-term effects of body weight, calorie restriction and gastric bypass on CYP1A2, CYP2C19 and CYP2C9 activity
(British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology;Volume 88, Issue 9, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-04-11)Aim: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) may influence drug disposition due to surgery-induced gastrointestinal alterations and/or subsequent weight loss. The objective was to compare short- and long-term effects of RYGB and ... -
Short-Term Functional and Morphological Changes in Primary Cultures of Trigeminal Ganglion Cells
(Current Issues in Molecular Biology;Volume 44 / Issue 3, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022-03-08)Several studies have proved that glial cells, as well as neurons, play a role in pain patho-physiology. Most of these studies have focused on the contribution of central glial cells (e.g., microglia and astrocytes) to ... -
A simple and novel method for the production of polyethylene terephthalate containing agar plates for the growth and detection of bacteria able to hydrolyze this plastic
(Journal of Microbiological Methods;volume 85, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-04-16)Polyethylene terephthalate is used in the manufacture of many products. Microbes able to hydrolyze the plastic are known, and offer promise for practical waste management. Screening for hydrolysis usually involves unwieldy ... -
Social and Emotional Impacts of Airplane Headache: Insights into Patient Expectations and Management Needs
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2025)A headache attributed to airplane travel is a headache that occurs during landing and/or take-of, also called “airplane headache” (AH). The emotional and social impacts on AH remain uncertain today. The purpose of this ... -
Social Media Use and Consumption of Prescription-Free Medications for Anxiety, Sleep, and Pain among Norwegian University Students
(European Journal of Investigation in Health, Psychology and Education;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)A relationship has been recognized between social media use and health issues. However, no studies have explored the potential link between social media use and consumption of over-the-counter (OTC) medications. We examined ... -
Social Prescribing Competence among Community Pharmacists and Pharmacy Students in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background and aim: Social prescribing, which links patients to non-clinical services and involves general physicians, has been gaining traction. Community pharmacists, who are integral to primary healthcare, have untapped ... -
Solid lipid nanoparticle-loaded mucoadhesive buccal films: Critical quality attributes and in vitro safety & efficacy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The objective of this work was to develop and characterize solid lipid nanoparticle (SLN)-loaded mucoadhesive films to reveal their potential as successful drug formulations. SLNs based on lipid (Lipoid S100) and surfactant ... -
Species-level verification of Phascolarctobacterium association with colorectal cancer
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)We have previously demonstrated an association between increased abundance of Phascolarctobacterium and colorectal cancer (CRC) and adenomas in two independent Norwegian cohorts. Here we seek to verify our previous findings ... -
Statement complementing the EFSA opinion on application EFSA-GMO-UK-2007-41 (cotton MON 88913 for food and feed uses, import and processing) taking into consideration updated bioinformatic analyses
(EFSA Journal;12(3), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)In this statement, the EFSA GMO Panel responds to a request from the European Commission (EC) to complement its partially inconclusive scientific opinion on cotton MON 88913 taking into consideration updated bioinformatic ... -
Statement on a request from the European Commission related to the emergency measure notified by Bulgaria on genetically modified maize MON 810 according to Article 34 of Regulation (EC) 1829/2003
(EFSA Journal;12(12), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Following a request of the European Commission, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) evaluated the concerns raised by Bulgaria and the accompanying documentation submitted under Article 34 of Regulation (EC) 1829/2003 ... -
Stem cell function is conserved during shortterm storage of cultured epidermal cell sheets at 12°C
(PLOS ONE;15 (5): e0232270, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-05-20)Transplantation of cultured epidermal cell sheets (CES) can be life-saving for patients with large area burns. CES have also been successfully used to regenerate eye and urethral epithelia in animal models. Short-term ... -
The Stereochemistry of Overcrowded Homemerous Bistrucyclic Aromatic Enes With Alkylidene Bridges
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2000-01-14)The objective of the research was to study the e ff ects of alkylidene bridges on the conformations and the conformational behaviour of overcrowded homomerous bistricyclic aromatic ethenes ( 1 ). The isopropylidene- bridged ...