Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Åsberg, Arne"

Accuracy of bromocresol green (BCG) method for plasma albumin

Lau, Eileen (Bachelor thesis, 2020)

Albuminkonsentrasjon kan måles ved bruk av flere metoder, så som bromokresolgrønn metode og immunefelometrisk metode. Resultater målt ved forskjellige metoder kan variere til en viss grad, spesielt ved lavere albuminkonsentrasjon. ...

Comparison of procalcitonin, C-reactive protein, white blood cell count and clinical status in diagnosing pneumonia in patients hospitalized with acute exacerbations of COPD: A prospective observational study

Titova, Elena; Christensen, Andreas; Henriksen, Anne Hildur; Steinshamn, Sigurd Loe; Åsberg, Arne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)

Lower respiratory tract infection is the most common cause of acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD). The aim of the present study was to compare the accuracy of procalcitonin (PCT), C-reactive ...

Deteksjonsgrenser for kvalitative urinanalyser

Aasvold, Anna Kristine; Sund, Julie Kaland (Bachelor thesis, 2020)

Analyse av urin ved bruk av urinstrimmel gir semi-kvantitative prøveresultater, og er gradert i nivåene 1+, 2+, 3+ og 4+. Prøveresultatene tolkes likevel ofte til å være enten positive eller negative ut fra deteksjonsgrensen. ...

Essential Omega-3 Fatty Acidsin Health and Disease: Association with total mortality and use of biomarkers in clinical practice

Lindberg, Morten (Doktoravhandlinger ved NTNU, 1503-8181; 2014:278, Doctoral thesis, 2014)

Frie lette kjeder i serum hos myelomatose pasienter – metodesammenlikning av Freelite fra The Bindingsite, N Latex FLC og ELISA fra Sebia

Tesfamichael, Heirmon Sebahtu; Tesfamariam, Eyob Debretsen (Bachelor thesis, 2020)

Målet med denne oppgaven var å gjennomføre en metodesammenlikning mellom tre immunologiske metoder som benyttes for måling av frie, lette immunglobulinkjeder. Riktig kvantitering av frie, lette immunglobulinkjeder er viktig ...

HbA1c as screening for gestational diabetes mellitus in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

Odsæter, Ingrid Hov; Åsberg, Arne; Vanky, Eszter; Carlsen, Sven Magnus (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)

Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preeclampsia and macrosomia. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are at increased risk of developing GDM. ...

Hemoglobin A1c as screening for gestational diabetes mellitus in Nordic Caucasian women

Odsæter, Ingrid Hov; Åsberg, Arne; Vanky, Eszter; Mørkved, Siv; Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Salvesen, Kjell Å; Carlsen, Sven Magnus (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)

Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) increases the risk for preeclampsia and macrosomia. GDM is conventionally diagnosed by an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is a marker for the ...

Hemoglobin A1c in screening for gestational diabetes mellitus - Diagnostic accuracy studies and analytical considerations

Odsæter, Ingrid Hov (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2017:269, Doctoral thesis, 2017)

New reference intervals for cortisol, cortisol binding globulin and free cortisol index in women using ethinyl estradiol

Panton, Kristine Kollerøs; Mikkelsen, Gustav; Irgens, Wenche Elna Øiestad; Hovde, Ann Kristin; Killingmo, Marte Wien; Øien, Monja Airin; Thorsby, Per Medbøe; Åsberg, Arne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)

Healthy women using contraceptives containing a low dose of an estrogen may have a higher serum concentration of cortisol (s-cortisol) and cortisol binding globulin (s-CBG) than the commonly used upper reference limits. ...

Plasma phospholipid EPA and DHA are divergently associated with overall mortality in newly diagnosed diabetic patients: results from a follow-up of the Nord-Trøndelag Health (HUNT) Study, Norway

Lindberg, Morten; Åsberg, Arne; Midthjell, Kristian; Bjerve, Kristian S (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)

Data concerning the long-term effects of n-3 and n-6 PUFA on disease control and development of complications in diabetic patients are inconsistent. The relationship between plasma phospholipid PUFA and total mortality in ...

Reference limits for chromogranin A, CYFRA 21-1, CA 125, CA 19-9 and carcinoembryonic antigen in patients with chronic kidney disease

Mikkelsen, Gustav; Åsberg, Arne; Hultström, Maria Elisabeth; Aasarød, Knut; Hov, Gunhild Garmo (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)

Background Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may have increased plasma concentrations of some tumor markers even when no cancer is present. Previous studies have indicated that plasma concentrations of chromogranin ...