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Validation of repeated self-reported n-3 PUFA intake using serum phospholipid fatty acids as a biomarker in breast cancer patients during treatment
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background The role of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in breast cancer is not clear and under debate. To explore this relationship it is important to have proper validated dietary assessment methods for measuring ... -
Validity and Reliability of Four Parent/Patient–Reported Outcome Measures for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Remote Monitoring
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Validity of computer-based video analysis for the assessment of postural control in individuals with cerebral palsy
(Master thesis, 2017)BACKGROUND: Many studies show that individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) have problems with postural control, which is important for the ability to carry out day-to-day activities and tasks. However, there is no common ... -
Validity of Estimated Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Patients With Primary Breast Cancer
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background Estimated peak oxygen consumption (Vo2peak) is widely used in oncology; however, estimated Vo2peak equations were developed in noncancer settings. Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the ... -
The validity of self-reported number of teeth and edentulousness among Norwegian older adults, the HUNT Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Background Number of teeth is an established indicator of oral health and is commonly self-reported in epidemiological studies due to the costly and labor-intensive nature of clinical examinations. Although previous studies ... -
Validity of the Behavioural Assessment of the Dysexecutive Syndrome for Children (BADS-C) in children and adolescents with pediatric acquired brain injury
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The Behavioural Assessment of the Dysexecutive Syndrome for Children (BADS-C) was developed to address the need for a standardized ecologically valid test of executive function (EF) in the pediatric population. Our study ... -
Validity of the Behavioural Assessment of the Dysexecutive Syndrome for Children (BADS-C) in children and adolescents with pediatric acquired brain injury
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)The Behavioural Assessment of the Dysexecutive Syndrome for Children (BADS-C) was developed to address the need for a standardized ecologically valid test of executive function (EF) in the pediatric population. Our study ... -
Validity of the General Movement Optimality List in Infants Born Preterm
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Purpose: To examine concurrent and predictive validity of the optimality list “Detailed Assessment of General Movements (GMs) During Preterm and Term Age.” Methods: Video clips of general movements were analyzed for ... -
A validity study of the rapid emergency Triage and treatment system for children
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: The Scandinavian Rapid Emergency Triage and Treatment System-pediatric (RETTS-p) is a reliable triage system that includes both assessment of vital parameters and a systematic approach to history and symptoms. ... -
The value of restaging CT following neoadjuvant chemotherapy for resectable gastric cancer. A population-based study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Response evaluation following neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in gastric cancer is debated. The aim of this study was to investigate the value of UICC-downstaging as mode of response evaluation following a ... -
Variability Over Time of Normal-Sized Fetal Renal Pelvis During the Second Trimester Scan
(Journal article, 2017)Purpose To investigate the variability of the normal-sized fetal renal pelvis (≤5 mm) over time and to analyze repeatability of measurements. Materials and Methods 98 fetal renal pelvises and 49 fetal urinary bladders ... -
Variants in ELL2 influencing immunoglobulin levels associate with multiple myeloma
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Multiple myeloma (MM) is characterized by an uninhibited, clonal growth of plasma cells. While first-degree relatives of patients with MM show an increased risk of MM, the genetic basis of inherited MM susceptibility is ... -
Variation in antibiotic consumption in very preterm infants-a 10 year population-based study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Objectives Wide variations in antibiotic use in very preterm infants have been reported across centres despite similar rates of infection. We describe 10 year trends in use of antibiotics and regional variations among ... -
Vascular risk factor control and adherence to secondary preventive medication after ischemic stroke
(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 ... -
Vasodilatory effects of glucagon: A possible new approach to enhanced subcutaneous insulin absorption in artificial pancreas devices
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Patients with diabetes mellitus type 1 depend on exogenous insulin to keep their blood glucose concentrations within the desired range. Subcutaneous bihormonal artificial pancreas devices that can measure glucose concentrations ... -
Venous Air Embolism Activates Complement C3 Without Corresponding C5 Activation and Trigger Thromboinflammation in Pigs
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Introduction: Air embolism may complicate invasive medical procedures. Bubbles trigger complement C3-mediated cytokine release, coagulation, and platelet activation in vitro in human whole blood. Since these findings have ... -
Ventilation design conditions associated with airborne bacteria levels within the wound area during surgical procedures: a systematic review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background Without confirmation of the ventilation design conditions (typology and airflow rate), the common practice of identifying unidirectional airflow (UDAF) systems as equivalent to ultra-clean air ventilation ... -
Verbal abilities in children of mothers with epilepsy: Association to maternal folate status
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Objective To examine the effect of maternal folic acid supplementation and maternal plasma folate and antiepileptic drug (AED) concentrations on language delay in AED-exposed children of mothers with epilepsy. Methods ... -
Verification of gene expression differences on a protein level - An IHC study
(Master thesis, 2016)Background: Inflammatory bowel disease, a collective term that includes ulcerative colitis and Crohns disease, is an inflammatory disorder that affects the gastrointestinal tract, with symptoms like severe diarrea, pain, ... -
Vinorelbine and gemcitabine vs vinorelbine and carboplatin as first-line treatment of advanced NSCLC. A phase III randomised controlled trial by the Norwegian Lung Cancer Study Group
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)Background: Platinum-based doublet chemotherapy is the standard first-line treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), but earlier studies have suggested that non-platinum combinations are equally effective ...