• Physical therapy intervention in patients with non-cardiac chest pain following a recent cardiac event: A randomized controlled trial 

      Berg, Astrid Tarlebø; Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Hiller, Aud; Slørdahl, Stig Arild; Aamot, Inger Lise (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)
      Objectives: To assess the effect of two different physical therapy interventions in patients with stable coronary heart disease and non-cardiac chest pain. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was carried out at a ...
    • Physicians' perceptions of patient participation and the involvement of family caregivers in the palliative care pathway 

      Tarberg, Anett Skorpen; Thronæs, Morten; Landstad, Bodil; Kvangarsnes, Marit; Hole, Torstein (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Introduction Patient participation is essential for quality palliative care, and physicians play a crucial role in promoting participation. This study explores physicians' perceptions of patients and family caregivers' ...
    • Physiological effects of intraperitoneal versus subcutaneous insulin infusion in patients with diabetes mellitus type 1: A systematic review and meta-analysis 

      Dirnena-Fusini, Ilze; Åm, Marte Kierulf; Fougner, Anders Lyngvi; Carlsen, Sven Magnus; Christiansen, Sverre Christian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      The intraperitoneal route of administration accounts for less than 1% of insulin treatment regimes in patients with diabetes mellitus type 1 (DM1). Despite being used for decades, a systematic review of various physiological ...
    • Physiological significance of pre- and post-ejection left ventricular tissue velocities and relations to mitral and aortic valve closures 

      Støylen, Asbjørn; Daae, Annichen Søyland (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background: Tissue Doppler shows short duration velocity spikes during pre- and post-ejection (protodiastole). They have been assumed to be isovolumic contraction and relaxation movements, but this is not in accordance ...
    • Placental inflammation by HMGB1 activation of TLR4 at the syncytium 

      Tangerås, Line Haugstad; Silva, Gabriela; Stødle, Guro; Gierman, Lobke; Skei, Bente; Collett, Karin; Beversmark, Anne Lise; Skråstad, Ragnhild Bergene; Thomsen, Liv Cecilie Vestrheim; Bjørge, Line; Iversen, Ann-Charlotte (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)
      Introduction: Normal pregnancy is characterized by an elevated inflammatory state involving the placenta. The placental inflammation is further increased in preeclampsia, resulting in release of harmful danger signals to ...
    • Placental inflammation by HMGB1 activation of TLR4 at the syncytium 

      Tangerås, Line Haugstad; Silva, Gabriela; Stødle, Guro; Gierman, Lobke; Skei, Bente; Collett, Karin; Beversmark, Anne Lise; Skråstad, Ragnhild Bergene; Thomsen, Liv Cecilie Vestrheim; Bjørge, Line; Iversen, Ann-Charlotte (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)
      Normal pregnancy is characterized by an elevated inflammatory state involving the placenta. The placental inflammation is further increased in preeclampsia, resulting in release of harmful danger signals to the maternal ...
    • Plasma apolipoprotein E levels in longitudinally followed patients with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease 

      Giannisis, Andreas; Al-Grety, Asma; Carlsson, Henrik; Patra, Kalicharan; Twohig, Daniel; Sando, Sigrid Botne; Lauridsen, Camilla; Berge, Guro; Grøntvedt, Gøril Rolfseng; Bråthen, Geir; White, Linda Rosemary; Kultima, Kim; Nielsen, Henrietta M. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Background Low levels of plasma apolipoprotein E (apoE) and presence of the APOE ε4 allele are associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Although the increased risk of AD in APOE ε4-carriers is ...
    • Plasma brain-derived tau is an amyloid-associated neurodegeneration biomarker in Alzheimer’s disease 

      Gonzalez-Ortiz, Fernando; Kirsebom, Bjørn-Eivind Seljelid; Contador, José; Tanley, Jordan E.; Selnes, Per; Gisladottir, Berglind; Pålhaugen, Lene; Hemminghyth, Mathilde Suhr; Jarholm, Jonas Alexander; Skogseth, Ragnhild Eide; Bråthen, Geir; Grøndtvedt, Gøril; Bjørnerud, Atle; Tecelao, Sandra; Waterloo, Knut; Aarsland, Dag; Fernández-Lebrero, Aida; García-Escobar, Greta; Navalpotro-Gómez, Irene; Turton, Michael; Hesthamar, Agnes; Kac, Przemyslaw R.; Nilsson, Johanna; Luchsinger, Jose; Hayden, Kathleen M.; Harrison, Peter; Puig-Pijoan, Albert; Zetterberg, Henrik; Hughes, Timothy M.; Suárez-Calvet, Marc; Karikari, Thomas K.; Fladby, Tormod; Blennow, Kaj (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)
      Staging amyloid-beta (Aβ) pathophysiology according to the intensity of neurodegeneration could identify individuals at risk for cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In blood, phosphorylated tau (p-tau) associates ...
    • Plasma Levels of the Cytokines B Cell-Activating Factor (BAFF) and A Proliferation-Inducing Ligand (APRIL) in Schizophrenia, Bipolar, and Major Depressive Disorder: A Cross Sectional, Multisite Study 

      Engh, John; Ueland, Thor; Agartz, Ingrid; Andreou, Dimitrios; Aukrust, Pål; Boye, Birgitte; Bøen, Erlend; Drange, Ole Kristian; Elvsåshagen, Torbjørn; Hope, Sigrun; Høegh, Margrethe Collier; Joa, Inge; Johnsen, Erik; Kroken, Rune Andreas; Lagerberg, Trine Vik; Lekva, Tove; Malt, Ulrik Fredrik; Melle, Ingrid; Morken, Gunnar; Nærland, Terje; Steen, Vidar Martin; Wedervang-Resell, Kirsten; Weibell, Melissa; Westlye, Lars Tjelta; Djurovic, Srdjan; Steen, Nils Eiel; Andreassen, Ole (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background Immune dysfunction has been implicated in the pathogenesis of schizophrenia and other nonaffective psychosis (SCZ), bipolar spectrum disorder (BIP) and major depressive disorder (MDD). The cytokines B cell-activating ...
    • Plasma methylmalonic acid predicts risk of acute myocardial infarction and mortality in patients with coronary heart disease: A prospective 2-cohort study 

      Dhar, Indu; Lysne, Vegard; Ulvik, Arve; Svingen, Gard Frodahl Tveitevåg; Pedersen, Eva Kristine Ringdal; Bjørnestad, Espen Øglænd; Olsen, Thomas; Borsholm, Robert Andre; Laupsa-Borge, Johnny; Ueland, Per Magne; Tell, Grethe Seppola; Berge, Rolf Kristian; Mellgren, Gunnar; Bønaa, Kaare Harald; Nygård, Ottar Kjell (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background Elevated plasma methylmalonic acid (MMA) is reported in patients with established coronary heart disease (CHD) and is considered a marker of vitamin B12 deficiency. Moreover, MMA-dependent reactions have been ...
    • Plasma n-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Levels and Survival in Renal Transplantation 

      Skaare, Helga; Svensson, My Hanna Sofia; Jenssen, Trond Geir; Åsberg, Anders; Schmidt, Erik Berg; Chandra, Anupam; Ueland, Thor; Mollnes, Tom Eirik; Hartmann, Anders; Eide, Ivar Anders (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Objective The major n-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids linoleic acid (LA) and arachidonic acid (AA) play a role in inflammation and glucose metabolism, which could affect patient and renal transplant survival. Design and ...
    • Plasticity of hippocampal memories in humans 

      Horner, Aidan J.; Doeller, Christian F. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      The human hippocampus is a brain region that supports episodic and spatial memory. Recent experiments have drawn on animal research and computational modelling to reveal how the unique computations and representations of ...
    • Pleural Empyema Caused by Streptococcus intermedius and Fusobacterium nucleatum: A Distinct Entity of Pleural Infections 

      Dyrhovden, Ruben; Eagan, Tomas Mikal Lind; Fløtten, Øystein; Siljan, William Ward; Leegaard, Truls Michael; Bø, Bjørnar; Fardal, Hilde; Grøvan, Fredrik; Kildahl-Andersen, Arne; Larssen, Kjersti Wik; Tilseth, Rune; Hjetland, Reidar; Løes, Sigbjørn Suk; Lindemark, Frode; Tellevik, Marit Gjerde; Breistein, Rebecca Irene; Kommedal, Øyvind (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background - Many community-acquired pleural infections are caused by facultative and anaerobic bacteria from the human oral microbiota. The epidemiology, clinical characteristics, pathogenesis, and etiology of such ...
    • Pneumonitis and fibrosis after breast cancer radiotherapy: occurrence and treatment-related predictors 

      Karlsen, Jarle; Tandstad, Torgrim; Sowa, Piotr; Salvesen, Øyvind; Stenehjem, Jo S.; Lundgren, Steinar; Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background Radiation pneumonitis (RP) and radiation fibrosis (RF) are common side effects after breast cancer (BC) radiotherapy (RT). However, there is a great variation in the frequency of RP and RF. This study presents ...
    • Polycystic ovary syndrome and pregnancy - From a clinical perspective 

      Vanky, Eszter; Løvvik, Tone Shetelig (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      For decades, infertility and metabolic health challenges have been the main concerns for women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Poorer pregnancy outcomes and obstetric complications have only recently been ...
    • Pooled analysis of WHO Surgical Safety Checklist use and mortality after emergency laparotomy 

      Thomas, Hannah S.; Weiser, Thomas G.; Drake, Thomas M.; Knight, Stephen R.; Fairfield, Cameron; Ademuyiwa, Adesoji O.; Lossius, William J; Havemann, Ingemar; Thorsen, Kenneth; Narvestad, Jon; Søreide, Kjetil; Wold, Trude Beate; Nymo, Linn Såve; Veen, Torhild; Kanani, Arezo; Styles, Kristian; Herikstad, Ragnar; Larsen, Johannes Wiik; Søreide, Jon Arne; Jensen, Elisabeth; Gran, Mads; Aahlin, Eirik Kjus; Gaarder, Christine; Monrad-Hansen, Peter Wiel; Næss, Pål Aksel; Lauzikas, Giedrius; Wiborg, Joachim; Holte, Silje; Augestad, Knut Magne; Banipal, Gurpreet Singh; Monteleone, Michela; Moe, Thomas Tetens; Schultz, Johannes Kurt; Bliksøen, Marte; Aguilera-Arevalo, Maria-Lorena; Alexander, Philip; Al-Saqqa, Sara W.; Borda-Luque, Giuliano; Costas-Chavarri, Ainhoa; Ntirenganya, Faustin; Fitzgerald, J. Edward; Fergusson, Stuart J.; Glasbey, James C.; Ingabire, J.C. Allen; Ismaïl, Lawani; Salem, Hosni Khairy; Kojo, Anyomih Theophilus Teddy; Lapitan, Mari Carmela; Lilford, Richard J.; Mihaljevic, Andre L. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Background The World Health Organization (WHO) Surgical Safety Checklist has fostered safe practice for 10 years, yet its place in emergency surgery has not been assessed on a global scale. The aim of this study was to ...
    • Poor prognosis patients with inoperable locally advanced NSCLC and large tumors benefit from palliative chemoradiotherapy: A subset analysis from a randomized clinical phase III trial 

      Strøm, Hans Henrik; Bremnes, Roy M.; Sundstrøm, Stein Harald; Helbekkmo, Nina; Aasebø, Ulf (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014)
      Introduction: Poor prognosis patients with bulky stage III locally advanced non–small-cell lung cancer may not be offered concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CRT). Following a phase III trial concerning the effect of palliative ...
    • A population-based study of caesarean section in women with juvenile idiopathic arthritis 

      Skorpen, Anna Carina G.; Lydersen, Stian; Salvesen, Kjell Åsmund Blix; Wallenius, Marianne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Objectives: The literature on delivery methods in women with JIA is limited. Active inflammation is a risk factor for caesarean section (CS) in other arthritic diseases. A CS entails a higher risk for complications than ...
    • Post-discharge suicide among high-risk psychiatric inpatients: Risk factors and warnings signs 

      Prestmo, Astrid; Høyen, Karina Sagmo; Vaaler, Arne Einar; Torgersen, Terje; Kvithyld, Tuva Prestmo; Cohen, Lisa Janet; Drange, Ole Kristian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background The present study explored the predictive value of a novel suicide risk assessment with regard to suicide deaths within three years of discharge from an acute inpatient unit. The contributions of the different ...
    • Post-Fracture Risk Assessment: Target The Centrally Sited Fractures First! A Sub-Study of NoFRACT 

      Borgen, Tove Tveitan; Bjørnerem, Åshild; Solberg, Lene Bergendal; Andreasen, Camilla; Brunborg, Cathrine; Stenbro, May-Britt; Hübschle, Lars Michael; Froholdt, Anne; Figved, Wender; Apalset, Ellen Margrete; Gjertsen, Jan-Erik; Basso, Trude; Lund, Ida; Hansen, Ann Kristin; Stutzer, Jens-Meinhard; Omsland, Tone Kristin; Nordsletten, Lars; Frihagen, Frede Jon; Eriksen, Erik Fink (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      The location of osteoporotic fragility fractures adds crucial information to post-fracture risk estimation. Triaging patients according tofracture site for secondary fracture prevention can therefore be of interest to ...