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Scientific Opinion on an application (EFSA-GMO-BE-2011-98) for the placing on the market of herbicide-tolerant genetically modified soybean FG72 for food and feed uses, import and processing under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from Bayer CropScience
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Soybean FG72 was developed by biolistic transformation to express the HPPD W336 and 2mEPSPS proteins, which confer tolerance to isoxaflutole- and glyphosate-based herbicides. The molecular characterisation of soybean FG72 ... -
Brain MR spectroscopy in autism spectrum disorder—the GABA excitatory/inhibitory imbalance theory revisited
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) from voxels placed in the left anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) was measured from 14 boys with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and 24 gender and age-matched typically developing (TD) ... -
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 ... -
Classifying Dementia Using Local Binary Patterns from Different Regions in Magnetic Resonance Images
(Journal of Biomedical Imaging;2015, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-03-22)Dementia is an evolving challenge in society, and no disease-modifying treatment exists. Diagnosis can be demanding and MR imaging may aid as a noninvasive method to increase prediction accuracy. We explored the use of ... -
Review Article An evaluation of SAFIRE s potential to reduce the dose received by paediatric patients undergoing CT: a narrative review
(Peer reviewed; Chapter, 2015-04-24)Introduction: The purpose of this review is to gather and analyse current research publications to evaluate Sinogram-Affirmed Iterative Reconstruction (SAFIRE). The aim of this review is to investigate whether this ... -
Treatment stage associated changes in cellular and molecular microbial markers during the production of drinking water at the Vansjø water works
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-06-06)The production of a drinking water that meets current aesthetic, microbiological and chemical standards, generally requires a combination of mechanical puri fi cation and disinfection in a multi-component treatment chain. ... -
Body Mass Index Is Associated with Impaired Semen Characteristics and Reduced Levels of Anti-Müllerian Hormone across a Wide Weight Range
(PloS one;10(6), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-06-12)There is still controversy as to how body mass index (BMI) affects male reproduction. We investigated how BMI is associated with semen quality and reproductive hormones in 166 men, including 38 severely obese men. Standard ... -
Scientific Opinion on application (EFSA-GMO-NL-2012-108) for the placing on the market of the herbicide-tolerant genetically modified soybean MON 87708 × MON 89788 for food and feed uses, import and processing under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-06-18)Single events MON 87708 and MON 89788 were combined to produce the stack two-event soybean MON 87708 × MON 89788. The EFSA GMO Panel previously assessed the two single events and did not identify safety concerns in the ... -
Scientific Opinion on the application (EFSA-GMO-BE-2012-110) for the placing on the market of tissue-selective herbicide-tolerant genetically modified maize MON 87427 for food and feed uses, import and processing under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 from
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-06-19)Maize MON 87427 was developed by Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation to express the CP4 5-enolpyruvyl-shikimate-3-phosphate synthase (EPSPS) protein, in all tissues except for the male reproductive tissues, ... -
Tarmfloraen – på helsa løs
(Norsk Farmaceutisk Tidsskrift;6, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-06-22)Hensikt I løpet av de siste årene har det fremkommet holdepunkter for at ubalanse eller forstyrrelser i tarmfloraen, såkalt dysbiose, bidrar til utvikling av enkelte metabolske sykdommer. Hensikten med denne artikkelen er ... -
Global dissemination patterns of common gene cassette arrays in class 1 integrons
(Microbiology;161(7), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-07-01)Integrons are genetic elements that contain a site-specific recombination system able to capture, express and exchange gene cassettes. Mobile integrons are widespread and often confer resistance to multiple antibiotics, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
An analysis of the validity and reliability of handheld ultrasound device for measuring rectus femoris muscle size
(Peer reviewed; Chapter, 2016)Background: Previous studies show that ultrasound is valid and reliable when measuring muscle size. A Philips handheld ultrasound device was released in April 2015. The aim of this study was to investigate the validity ... -
Proteobacteria, extremophiles and unassigned species dominate in a tape-like showerhead biofilm.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)The development of showerhead biofilms exposes the user to repeated contact with potentially pathogenic microbes, yet we know relatively little about the content of these aggregates. The aim o ... -
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 ... -
Can MLVA differentiate among endemic-like MRSA isolates with identical spa-type in a low-prevalence region?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)The prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in Norway is low, but an endemic-like MRSA clone with Staphylococcal protein A (spa)-type t304 has been established especially in nursing homes in the ... -
'I try not to bother the residents too much' - the use of capillary blood glucose measurements in nursing homes
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background Capillary blood glucose measurements are regularly used for nursing home residents with diabetes. The usefulness of these measurements relies on clear indications for use, correct measurement techniques, ...