Recent Submissions

  • Development of Recommendations for the Digital Sharing of Notes With Adolescents in Mental Health Care: Delphi Study 

    Nielsen, Martine Stecher; Steinsbekk, Aslak Irgens; Nøst, Torunn Hatlen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
    Background: In many countries, health care professionals are legally obliged to share information from electronic health records with patients. However, concerns have been raised regarding the sharing of notes with ...
  • High-intensity exercise increases breast milk adiponectin concentrations: a randomised cross-over study 

    Holmen, Mads; Giskeødegård, Guro F.; Moholdt, Trine (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
    Introduction: Adiponectin plays a role in glucose and fat metabolism and is present in human breast milk. It has been postulated that higher breast milk adiponectin concentrations may prevent rapid weight gain in infancy. ...
  • Systematic assessment of salivary inflammatory markers and dental caries in children: an exploratory study 

    Børsting, Torunn; Venkatraman, Vishwesh; Natland Fagerhaug, Tone; Skeie, Marit Slåttelid; Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Feuerherm, Astrid Jullumstrø; Sen, Abhijit (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
    Objective: To investigate associations between a wide panel of salivary inflammatory markers and the presence of dental caries among children. Material and methods: In this exploratory, cross-sectional study, 176 children, ...
  • Prevalence, incidence, repair rate, and morbidity of groin hernias in Sierra Leone: cross-sectional household study 

    Lindenbergh, Karel C.; van Duinen, Aalke Johan; Ahlback, Johan Gottfrid; Kamoh, Joseph; Bah, Silleh; Ashley, Thomas; Löfgren, Jenny; Grobusch, Martin P.; Sankoh, Osman; Bolkan, Håkon Angell (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
    Background Knowledge about the prevalence of groin hernias in sub-Saharan Africa is limited. Previous studies have demonstrated a higher incidence of the condition than the annual repair rate. This study aimed to investigate ...
  • Resilience amid Adversity: A Qualitative Narrative Study of Childhood Sexual Abuse Among Bangladeshi Transgender Individuals 

    Yeasmin, Sanzida; Infanti, Jennifer Jean (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2025)
    Childhood sexual abuse (CSA) is a prevalent form of violence against children, associated with profound negative impacts on survivors’ health and well-being. In Bangladesh, sociocultural and economic barriers hinder CSA ...
  • Barriers and facilitators for strengthening physiotherapy services in Nepal: perspectives from physiotherapists and health providers 

    Shakya, Nishchal Ratna; Emén, Amanda Emelie Maria; Webb, Gillian; Myezwa, Hellen; Karmacharya, Biraj Man; Stensdotter, Ann-Katrin Irene (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)
    Background Physiotherapy provides non-invasive and non-pharmaceutical intervention for curative, rehabilitation and preventative purposes. Physiotherapy is also a central provider of health promotion. As the global burden ...
  • Nursing students' experience of an alternative model for supervision during practical studies in the municipal health service: A qualitative study 

    Antonsen, Therese; Stenberg, Carita; Hansen, Kristin Hartveit; André, Beate; Bogsti, Wenche Bergseth (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)
    Aim: The aim of the study is to describe how Norwegian nursing students experience clinical practice when the Strengthened Supervision in Practice model is used together with peer learning. Background: Clinical practice ...
  • Physical activity and cognitive function in adults born very preterm or with very low birth weight–an individual participant data meta-analysis 

    Aakvik, Kristina Anna Djupvik; Benum, Silje Dahl; Tikanmäki, Marjaana; Hovi, Petteri; Räikkönen, Katri; Harris, Sarah L.; Woodward, Lianne J.; Darlow, Brian A.; Indredavik, Marit Sæbø; Lydersen, Stian; Mork, Paul Jarle; Kajantie, Eero Olavi; Evensen, Kari Anne Indredavik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
    Objective Individuals born very preterm (<32 weeks of gestation) or with very low birthweight (<1500g) have lower cognitive function compared with term-born peers. Furthermore, some studies suggest that they are less ...
  • Atlas of genetic and phenotypic associations across 42 female reproductive health diagnoses 

    Pujol Gualdo, Natàlia; Wolford, Brooke Nichole; Brumpton, Ben Michael; Laisk, Triin; Magi, Reedik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2025)
    The genetic background of many female reproductive health diagnoses remains uncharacterized, compromising our understanding of the underlying biology. Here, we map the genetic architecture across 42 female-specific health ...
  • Serum vitamin D, blood pressure and hypertension risk in the HUNT study using observational and Mendelian randomization approaches 

    Jiang, Lin; Sun, Yi-Qian; Dénos, Marion Nicole Marie; Brumpton, Ben Michael; Chen, Yue; Malmo, Vegard; Sanderson, Eleanor; Mai, Xiao-Mei (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)
    Limited studies have triangulated the relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels and systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) or hypertension risk utilizing both observational and ...
  • Associations between maternal and offspring glucose metabolism: a 9-year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial 

    Nyen, Sigrid Langfeldt; Stunes, Astrid Kamilla; Evensen, Kari Anne Indredavik; Børsting, Torunn; Syversen, Unni; Salvesen, Kjell Åsmund Blix; Mørkved, Siv; Stafne, Signe Nilssen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)
    Introduction: There is increasing evidence that the in utero environment affects the health and disease risk of offspring throughout their lives. The long-term effect of maternal hyperglycaemia on offspring glucose metabolism ...
  • Number of children and dementia risk: a causal mediation analysis using data from the HUNT study linked with national registries in Norway 

    Mekonnen, Teferi; Skirbekk, Vegard; Zotcheva, Ekaterina; Engdahl, Bo; Bratsberg, Bernt; Jugessur, Astanand; Bowen, Catherine; Selbæk, Geir; Kohler, Hans-Peter; Harris, Jennifer R.; Tom, Sarah E.; Krokstad, Steinar; Edwin, Trine Holt; Wedatilake, Yehani; Wolfova, Katrin; Kristjansson, Dana; Stern, Yaakov; Håberg, Asta; Strand, Bjørn Heine (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2025)
    Background: Childlessness, as well as having a high number of children, has been reported to be associated with an elevated risk of dementia compared to having 2–3 children. The mechanisms underlying these relationships ...
  • Hearing and cognitive scores measured with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale in The HUNT Study, Norway 

    Myrstad, Christian; Engdahl, Bo Lars; Costafreda, Sergi G.; Krokstad, Steinar; Livingston, Gill; Selbæk, Geir (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2025)
    INTRODUCTION: Hearing impairment is associated with dementia. We aimed to clarify the association between hearing impairment and future cognitive test performance measured by the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MoCA), ...
  • Mediating Factors in the Association of Maternal Educational Level with Pregnancy Outcomes: A Mendelian Randomization Study 

    Rogne, Tormod; Gill, Dipender; Liew, Zeyan; Shi, Xiaoting; Stensrud, Vilde; Nilsen, Tom Ivar Lund; Burgess, Stephen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
    IMPORTANCE Lower educational attainment is associated with increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, but it is unclear which pathways mediate this association. OBJECTIVE To investigate the association between educational ...
  • Do age, gender, and education modify the effectiveness of app-delivered and tailored self-management support among adults with low back pain?—Secondary analysis of the SELFBACK randomised controlled trial 

    Bardal, Ellen Marie; Sandal, Louise Fleng; Nilsen, Tom Ivar Lund; Nicholl, Barbara I; Mork, Paul Jarle; Søgaard, Karen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
    selfBACK is an artificial intelligence based self-management app for low back pain (LBP) recently reported to reduce LBP-related disability. The aim of this study was to examine if age, gender, or education modify the ...
  • High microRNA-145 plasma levels are associated with decreased risk of future incident venous thromboembolism: the HUNT study 

    Morelli, Vania Maris; Snir, Omri; Hindberg, Kristian Dalsbø; Hveem, Kristian; Brækkan, Sigrid Kufaas; Hansen, John Bjarne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)
    MicroRNA-145 (miR-145) has been reported to downregulate the expression of tissue factor and factor XI in vitro and decrease venous thrombus formation in animal models. However, the association between miR-145 and risk of ...
  • Bronchial reactivity and asthma at school age after early-life metapneumovirus infection 

    Myklebust, Åsne; Simpson, Melanie Rae; Valand, Jonas; Langaas, Vibeke Stenhaug; Jartti, Tuomas; Døllner, Henrik; Risnes, Kari (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
    Background The association between early-life lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) and asthma is well established. Knowledge about bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) and asthma after metapneumovirus (MPV) LRTI is ...
  • Annual risk of long-term sickness absence due to musculoskeletal disorders across the lifespan and the role of physical activity and insomnia symptoms: the HUNT Study 

    Moe, Karoline; Skarpsno, Eivind Schjelderup; Nilsen, Tom Ivar Lund; Mork, Paul Jarle; Aasdahl, Lene (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2025)
    Background The risk of long-term sickness absence due to musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders could be driven by sleep problems and physical inactivity. However, it is not well explored if these associations differ across ...
  • Multi-trait analysis characterizes the genetics of thyroid function and identifies causal associations with clinical implications 

    Sterenborg, Rosalie B. T. M.; Steinbrenner, Inga; Li, Yong; Bujnis, Melissa N.; Naito, Tatsuhiko; Marouli, Eirini; Galesloot, Tessel E.; Babajide, Oladapo; Andreasen, Laura; Astrup, Arne; Åsvold, Bjørn Olav; Bandinelli, Stefania; Beekman, Marian; Beilby, John P.; Bork-Jensen, Jette; Boutin, Thibaud; Brody, Jennifer A.; Brown, Suzanne J.; Brumpton, Ben Michael; Campbell, Purdey J.; Cappola, Anne R.; Ceresini, Graziano; Chaker, Layal; Chasman, Daniel I.; Concas, Maria Pina; Coutinho de Almeida, Rodrigo; Cross, Simone M.; Cucca, Francesco; Deary, Ian J.; Kjaergaard, Alisa Devedzic; Echouffo Tcheugui, Justin B.; Ellervik, Christina; Eriksson, Johan G.; Ferrucci, Luigi; Freudenberg, Jan; Fuchsberger, Christian; Gieger, Christian; Giulianini, Franco; Gögele, Martin; Graham, Sarah E.; Grarup, Niels; Gunjača, Ivana; Hansen, Torben; Harding, Barbara N.; Harris, Sarah E.; Haunsø, Stig; Hayward, Caroline; Hui, Jennie; Ittermann, Till; Jukema, J. Wouter; Kajantie, Eero Olavi; Kanters, Jørgen K.; Kårhus, Line L.; Kiemeney, Lambertus A. L. M.; Kloppenburg, Margreet; Kühnel, Brigitte; Lahti, Jari; Langenberg, Claudia; Lapauw, Bruno; Leese, Graham; Li, Shuo; Liewald, David C. M.; Linneberg, Allan; Lominchar, Jesus V. T.; Luan, Jian’an; Martin, Nicholas G.; Matana, Antonela; Meima, Marcel E.; Meitinger, Thomas; Meulenbelt, Ingrid; Mitchell, Braxton D.; Møllehave, Line T.; Mora, Samia; Naitza, Silvia; Nauck, Matthias; Netea-Maier, Romana T.; Noordam, Raymond; Nursyifa, Casia; Okada, Yukinori; Onano, Stefano; Papadopoulou, Areti; Palmer, Colin N. A.; Pattaro, Cristian; Pedersen, Oluf; Peters, Annette; Pietzner, Maik; Polašek, Ozren; Pramstaller, Peter P.; Psaty, Bruce M.; Punda, Ante; Ray, Debashree; Redmond, Paul; Richards, J. Brent; Ridker, Paul M.; Russ, Tom C.; Ryan, Kathleen A.; Olesen, Morten Salling; Schultheiss, Ulla T.; Selvin, Elizabeth; Siddiqui, Moneeza K.; Sidore, Carlo; Slagboom, P. Eline; Sørensen, Thorkild I. A.; Soto-Pedre, Enrique; Spector, Tim D.; Spedicati, Beatrice; Srinivasan, Sundararajan; Starr, John M.; Stott, David J.; Tanaka, Toshiko; Torlak, Vesela; Trompet, Stella; Tuhkanen, Johanna; Uitterlinden, André G.; van den Akker, Erik B.; van den Eynde, Tibbert; van der Klauw, Melanie M.; van Heemst, Diana; Verroken, Charlotte; Visser, W. Edward; Vojinovic, Dina; Völzke, Henry; Waldenberger, Melanie; Walsh, John P.; Wareham, Nicholas J.; Weiss, Stefan; Willer, Cristen J.; Wilson, Scott G.; Wolffenbuttel, Bruce H. R.; Wouters, Hanneke J. C. M.; Wright, Margaret J.; Yang, Qiong; Zemunik, Tatijana; Zhou, Wei; Zhu, Gu; Zöllner, Sebastian; Smit, Johannes W. A.; Peeters, Robin P.; Köttgen, Anna; Teumer, Alexander; Medici, Marco (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
    To date only a fraction of the genetic footprint of thyroid function has been clarified. We report a genome-wide association study meta-analysis of thyroid function in up to 271,040 individuals of European ancestry, including ...
  • The role of thyroid function in borderline personality disorder and schizophrenia: a Mendelian Randomisation study 

    Babajide, Oladapo; Kjaergaard, Alisa D.; Deng, Weichen; Kuś, Aleksander; Sterenborg, Rosalie B. T. M.; Åsvold, Bjørn Olav; Burgess, Stephen; Teumer, Alexander; Medici, Marco; Ellervik, Christina; Nick, Bass; Deloukas, Panos; Marouli, Eirini (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
    Background Genome-wide association studies have reported a genetic overlap between borderline personality disorder (BPD) and schizophrenia (SCZ). Epidemiologically, the direction and causality of the association between ...

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