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Physical performance across the cognitive spectrum and between dementia subtypes in a population-based sample of older adults: The HUNT study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Literature on physical performance in older adults across the cognitive spectrum remains inconclusive, and knowledge on differences between dementia subtypes is lacking. We aim to identify distinct physical-performance ... -
Mass spectrometry for the evaluation of monoclonal proteins in multiple myeloma and related disorders: an International Myeloma Working Group Mass Spectrometry Committee Report
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Plasma cell disorders (PCDs) are identified in the clinical lab by detecting the monoclonal immunoglobulin (M-protein) which they produce. Traditionally, serum protein electrophoresis methods have been utilized to detect ... -
Self-esteem in adolescents with reactive attachment disorder or disinhibited social engagement disorder
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Low self-esteem predicts negative outcomes and mediates the association between childhood adversity and mental health problems in adolescence. Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) and disinhibited social engagement ... -
Force-generating capacity, skeletal health and functional performance in patients with mental and behavioural disorders: The impact of strength training
(Doctoral theses at NTNU;2021:106, Doctoral thesis, 2021)Patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and substance use disorders (SUDs) have poor physical health and a shortened life expectancy compared to the general population. The new standardized guidelines regarding the ... -
Quality of life in vulnerable older patients with metastatic colorectal cancer receiving palliative chemotherapy—the randomized nordic9-study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Bowel cancer is one of the leading cancer-types in both sexes worldwide. Despite that most new cases and deaths occur in people aged 70 years or older, few clinical trials have investigated the best way to administer ... -
Spiritual quality of life in family carers of patients with advanced cancer—a cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Purpose Caring affects carers’ psychological and physical health, mortality, and quality of life (QoL) negatively. Lower spiritual QoL is associated with anxiety and depression, but the spiritual dimension is rarely ... -
Tuning gelatin-based hydrogel towards bioadhesive ocular tissue engineering applications
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Gelatin based adhesives have been used in the last decades in different biomedical applications due to the excellent biocompatibility, easy processability, transparency, non-toxicity, and reasonable mechanical properties ... -
Reduced LDL-Cholesterol and Reduced Total Cholesterol as Potential Indicators of Early Cancer in Male Treatment-Naïve Cancer Patients With Pre-cachexia and Cachexia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Cancer cachexia is characterized by the impairment of glucose and lipid homeostasis, the acceleration of processes promoting the mobilization of energy-rich compounds (e.g., insulin resistance, gluconeogenesis, and lipolysis) ... -
Relatives’ experiences with abuse and neglect in Norwegian nursing homes. A qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Elder abuse in nursing homes (NH) is a widespread and complex problem. Residents’ ability to share their experiences are impeded, due to a high degree of cognitive problems and frailty, and previous studies ... -
Toddlers' stress during transition to childcare
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)In toddlers, the transition from home to childcare might elicit high levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Measuring cortisol may give an indicator for children’s experience and hence, may help improve this transition. ... -
Previous life experiences and social relations affecting individuals wish for support when establishing healthy habits – a qualitative study of Norwegian Healthy Life Centre participants
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Interventions to reduce and prevent overweight, obesity and T2D has been advocated worldwide. In Norway, Healthy Life Centres have been established to help individuals to reduce and prevent diseases, offering ... -
Pre-stroke cognitive impairment is associated with vascular imaging pathology: a prospective observational study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Chronic brain pathology and pre-stroke cognitive impairment (PCI) is predictive of post-stroke dementia. The aim of the current study was to measure pre-stroke neurodegenerative and vascular disease burden ... -
Secreted wnt antagonists in scrub typhus
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background The mechanisms that control local and systemic inflammation in scrub typhus have only been partially elucidated. The wingless (Wnt) signaling pathways are emerging as important regulators of inflammation and ... -
Biomarker support for ADHD diagnosis based on Event Related Potentials and scores from an attention test
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)ADHD is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder associated with dysfunctions in several brain systems. Objective markers of brain dysfunction for clinical assessment are lacking. Many studies applying electroencephalography ... -
Epilepsy patients with and without perceived benefit from vagus nerve stimulation: A long-term observational single center study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Purpose: Vagus nerve stimulaton (VNS) has been used for adjunctive treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy for more than 25 years. The true efficacy has been debated, as blinded randomized controlled trials are unavailable. ... -
Epigenetic mapping of the somatotropic axis in Nile tilapia reveals differential DNA hydroxymethylation marks associated with growth
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)In vertebrates, the somatotropic axis comprising the pituitary gland, liver and muscle plays a major role in myogenesis. Its output in terms of muscle growth is highly affected by nutritional and environmental cues, and ... -
Orthogeriatrics prevents functional decline in hip fracture patients: report from two randomized controlled trials
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background The incidence of hip fractures are expected to increase in the following years. Hip fracture patients have in addition to their fracture often complex medical problems, which constitute a substantial burden on ... -
Exploring life-space in the nursing home. An observational longitudinal study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Traditional performance-based measurements of mobility fail to recognize the interaction between the individual and their environment. Life-space (LS) forms a central element in the broader context of mobility ... -
Dialogue Therapy and Standard Psychiatric Treatment in Psychosis Psychological Aspects, Treatment and Outcome
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Predictors of students’ participation in a learning environment survey with annual follow-ups
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Longitudinal research is one effective way to gauge changes in a student cohort over time, however attrition in these studies is typically high, which can result in study bias. This study explored learning ...
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