• Breakthrough cancer pain in 2020 

  Løhre, Erik T; Thronæs, Morten; Klepstad, Pål (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)

  Purpose of review An overview on breakthrough cancer pain (BTCP), including inherent limitations of the terminology, assessment, clinical presentation, and treatment options. Recent findings The estimated prevalence ...

• Diverse functions of DNA glycosylases processing oxidative base lesions in brain 

  Scheffler, Katja; Bjørås, Karine Øian; Bjørås, Magnar (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)

  Endogenous and exogenous oxidative agents continuously damage genomic DNA, with the brain being particularly vulnerable. Thus, preserving genomic integrity is key for brain health and neuronal function. Accumulation of DNA ...

• Anti-inflammatory effects of non-statin low-density lipoprotein cholesterol-lowering drugs: an unused potential? 

  Hovland, Anders; Retterstøl, Kjetil; Mollnes, Tom Eirik; Halvorsen, Bente Evy; Aukrust, Pål; Lappegård, Knut Tore (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)

  Objectives. Inflammatory responses are closely knit with low-density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol in driving atherosclerosis. Even if LDL-cholesterol is causative to atherosclerotic diseases and LDL-cholesterol lowering ...

• Translational Research in Personalized Medicine with Special References to Gastric Cancer and Obesity 

  Kodama, Yosuke (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2020:285, Doctoral thesis, 2020)

  Translational research in personalized medicine with special references to gastric cancer and obesity Background: Translational research in medical science is essential because the rapid progression of science and technology ...

• Health-related quality of life in Norwegian adolescent living with chronic fatigue syndrome 

  Similä, Wenche Ann; Rø, Torstein Baade; Halsteinli, Vidar; Helland, Ingrid B.; Suvatne, Christer; Elmi, Hanna (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)

  Purpose The primary aim was to measure health related quality of life (HRQoL) in a Norwegian cohort of adolescents with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME). A secondary aim was to identify factors before diagnosis, at time ...

• MGMT Promoter Methylation Status Is Not Related to Histological or Radiological Features in IDH Wild-type Glioblastomas 

  Mikkelsen, Vilde Elisabeth; Hong, Yan Dai; Stensjøen, Anne Line; Berntsen, Erik Magnus; Salvesen, Øyvind; Solheim, Ole; Torp, Sverre Helge (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)

  O6-methylguanine DNA methyltransferase (MGMT) promoter methylation is an important favorable predictive marker in patients with glioblastoma (GBM). We hypothesized that MGMT status could be a surrogate marker of pretreatment ...

• Vitamin K2 modulates vitamin D induced mechanical properties of human 3D bone spheroids in vitro 

  Schröder, Maria; Riksen, Elisabeth Aurstad; He, Jianying; Skallerud, Bjørn Helge; Møller, Mona Elisabeth; Lian, Aina-Mari; Syversen, Unni; Reseland, Janne Elin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)

  Rotational culture promotes primary human osteoblasts (hOBs) to form three-dimensional (3D) multicellular spheroids with bone tissue-like structure without any scaffolding material. Cell-based bone models enable us to ...

• Factors affecting quality of end-of-life hospital care - a qualitative analysis of free text comments from the i-CODE survey in Norway 

  Hansen, Marit Irene Tuen; Haugen, Dagny Faksvåg; Sigurdardottir, Katrin Rut; Kvikstad, Anne; Mayland, Catriona Rachel; Schaufel, Margrethe Aase (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)

  Background The ERANet-LAC CODE (Care Of the Dying Evaluation) international survey assessed quality of care for dying cancer patients in seven countries, by use of the i-CODE questionnaire completed by bereaved relatives. ...

• The many functions of ESCRTs 

  Vietri, Marina; Radulovic, Maja; Stenmark, Harald (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)

  Cellular membranes can form two principally different involutions, which either exclude or contain cytosol. The ‘classical’ budding reactions, such as those occurring during endocytosis or formation of exocytic vesicles, ...

• Vascular risk factor control and adherence to secondary preventive medication after ischemic stroke 

  Gynnild, Mari Nordbø; Aakerøy, Rachel; Spigset, Olav; Askim, Torunn; Beyer, Mona Kristiansen; Ihle-Hansen, Hege; Munthe-Kaas, Ragnhild; Knapskog, Anne Brita; Lydersen, Stian; Næss, Halvor; Røsstad, Tove Garåsen; Seljeseth, Yngve Müller; Thingstad, Pernille; Saltvedt, Ingvild; Ellekjær, Hanne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)

  Background Studies regarding adequacy of secondary stroke prevention are limited. We report medication adherence, risk factor control and factors influencing vascular risk profile following ischaemic stroke. Methods A ...

• Health-related quality of life and sleep quality after 12 months of treatment in non-severe obstructive sleep apnea: A randomized clinical trial with Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and Mandibular Advancement Splints 

  Berg, Lars Martin; Ankjell, Torun Karina Solheim; Sun, Yi-Qian; Trovik, Tordis A; Rikardsen, Oddveig G; Sjögren, Anders; Moen, Ketil; Hellem, Sølve; Bugten, Vegard (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)

  In this randomized controlled trial, patients with non-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) were treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or a twin block mandibular advancement splint (MAS). The primary ...

• Drug information centres and their provision of decision support: The Scandinavian experience 

  Schjøtt, Jan; Spigset, Olav (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)

  What is known and objective Appraisal of drug information centres (DICs) is mainly by word of mouth communication and surveys of overall user satisfaction. Efforts to study the impact of this type of informatics and ...

• Prognostic and predictive factors in limited disease small-cell lung cancer 

  Valan, Christine Damgaard (Doctoral theses at NTNU;2020:203, Doctoral thesis, 2020)

  Lung cancer is the most common type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer related deaths. Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is one of two main types of lung cancer. Concurrent chemoradiotherapy is recommended for SCLC if ...

• Intraoperative 3D ultrasound-guided resection of diffuse low-grade gliomas: radiological and clinical results. 

  Bø, Hans Kristian; Solheim, Ole; Kvistad, Kjell Arne; Berntsen, Erik Magnus; Torp, Sverre Helge; Skjulsvik, Anne Jarstein; Reinertsen, Ingerid; Iversen, Daniel Høyer; Unsgård, Geirmund; Jakola, Asgeir S (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)

  OBJECTIVE Extent of resection (EOR) and residual tumor volume are linked to prognosis in low-grade glioma (LGG) and there are various methods for facilitating safe maximal resection in such patients. In this prospective ...

• Hyperspectral characterization of re‐epithelialization in an in vitro wound model 

  Bjorgan, Asgeir; Pukstad, Brita Solveig; Randeberg, Lise Lyngsnes (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)

  In vitro wound models are useful for research on wound re‐epithelialization. Hyperspectral imaging represents a non‐destructive alternative to histology analysis for detection of re‐epithelialization. This study aims to ...

• Outcomes following small bowel obstruction due to malignancy in the national audit of small bowel obstruction. 

  NASBO, NASBO Collaborators; Bolkan, Håkon Angell (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)

  Introduction Patients with cancer who develop small bowel obstruction are at high risk of malnutrition and morbidity following compromise of gastrointestinal tract continuity. This study aimed to characterise current ...

• OXR1A, a Coactivator of PRMT5 Regulating Histone Arginine Methylation 

  Yang, Mingyi; Lin, Xiaolin; Segers, Filip; Suganthan, Rajikala; Hildrestrand, Gunn Annette; Rinholm, Johanne Egge; Aas, Per Arne; Sousa, Mirta; Holm, Sverre; Bolstad, Nils; Warren, David; Berge, Rolf Kristian; Johansen, Rune Forstrøm; Yndestad, Arne; Kristiansen, Elise; Klungland, Arne; Gomez, Luisa Fernanda Luna; Eide, Lars; Halvorsen, Bente; Aukrust, Pål; Bjørås, Magnar (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)

  Oxidation resistance gene 1 (OXR1) protects cells against oxidative stress. We find that male mice with brain-specific isoform A knockout (Oxr1A−/−) develop fatty liver. RNA sequencing of male Oxr1A−/− liver indicates ...

• APOE – a genetic marker of comorbidity in subjects with morbid obesity 

  Farup, Per Grønaas; Rootwelt, Helge; Hestad, Knut (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)

  Background In population-based studies, the genetic variability of the APOE E alleles have been associated with health outcomes. Health problems are common in subjects with obesity. This study explored associations ...

• Why do myeloma patients have bone disease? A historical perspective. 

  Børset, Magne; Sundan, Anders; Waage, Anders; Standal, Therese (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)

  The question of how myeloma cells cause destruction of skeletal tissue has interested scientists for many years, and knowledge in this field has developed in parallel with the understanding of physiological bone remodeling. ...

• Supplementation with Low Doses of a Cod Protein Hydrolysate on Glucose Regulation and Lipid Metabolism in Adults with Metabolic Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study 

  Jensen, Caroline; Dale, Hanna Fjeldheim; Hausken, Trygve; Hatlebakk, Jan Gunnar; Brønstad, Ingeborg; Lied, Gülen Arslan; Hoff, Dag Arne Lihaug (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)

  The risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus are increased in subjects with metabolic syndrome (MetS), and hydrolyzed fish protein may have favorable effects on metabolic health. Here, we investigated ...

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