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    • Observational study on chest pain during the Covid-19 pandemic: changes and characteristics of visits to a Norwegian emergency department during the lockdown 

      Grande, Mikkel; Bjørnsen, Lars Petter Bache-Wiig; Næss-Pleym, Lars E.; Laugsand, Lars Erik; Grenne, Bjørnar (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome CoronaVirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) emerged in Wuhan, China in December 2019, and spread rapidly worldwide causing the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic [1]. Italy was the first ...
    • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in patients with first- episode psychosis (FEP): A prospective study 

      Hagen, Kristen; Solem, Stian; Larsen, Tor Ketil; Joa, Inge; Kvale, Gerd; Hansen, Bjarne (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)
    • Occupational asthma in the salmon processing industry: a case series 

      Lauritzen, Hilde Brun; Fagernæs, Carl Fredrik; Tøndell, Anders; Hassel, Erlend; Tjalvin, Gro; Bang, Berit Elisabeth; Nordhammer, Anna Beathe Overn; Rodal, Liv Bjerke; Svedahl, Sindre Rabben; Slåstad, Siri (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      Objectives Exposure to bioaerosols in salmon processing workers is associated with occupational asthma. IgE-mediated allergy and other disease mechanisms may be involved in airway inflammation and obstruction. Knowledge ...
    • Occupational health and safety in agriculture– a brief report on organization, legislation and support in selected european countries 

      Jakob, Martina Carola; Santa, Dushica; Holte, Kari Anne; Sikkeland, Inger Johanne; Hilt, Bjørn; Lundqvist, Peter (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Introduction and objective: Agriculture and forestry are among the most dangerous professions in Europe, with a high level of accidents affecting the sustainability and viability of the sector. International conventions, ...
    • Occupational injury rates among Norwegian farmers: A sociotechnical perspective 

      Kjestveit, Kari; Aas, Oddfrid; Holte, Kari Anne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Introduction: This study addressed relative injury risk among Norwegian farmers, who are mostly self-employed and run small farm enterprises. The aim was to explore the relative importance of individual, enterprise, and ...
    • Octogenarian patients with colon cancer – postoperative morbidity and mortality are the major challenges 

      Høydahl, Øystein; Edna, Tom-Harald; Xanthoulis, Athanasios; Lydersen, Stian; Endreseth, Birger Henning (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Background Few studies have addressed colon cancer surgery outcomes in an unselected cohort of octogenarian patients. The present study aimed to evaluate the relative survival of octogenarian patients after a major resection ...
    • Olaparib monotherapy as primary treatment in unselected triple negative breast cancer 

      Eikesdal, Hans Petter; Yndestad, Synnøve; Elzawahry, Asmaa; Llop-Guevara, Alba; Gilje, Bjørnar; Blix, Egil Støre; Espelid, Helge; Lundgren, Steinar; Geisler, Jürgen; Vagstad, Geirfinn; Venizelos, Andreas; Minsaas, Laura; Leirvaag, Beryl; Gudlaugsson, Einar; Vintermyr, Olav Karsten; Aase, Hildegunn Siv; Aas, Turid; Balmaña, Judith; Serra, Violeta; Janssen, Emiel; Knappskog, Stian; Lønning, Per Eystein (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Background The antitumor efficacy of PARP inhibitors (PARPi) for breast cancer patients harboring germline BRCA1/2 (gBRCA1/2) mutations is well established. While PARPi monotherapy was ineffective in patients with metastatic ...
    • Olfaction in COPD 

      Thorstensen, Wenche Moe; Øie, Marte Rystad; Dahlslett, Sarah Bettina; Sue-Chu, Malcolm; Steinsvåg, Sverre Karmhus; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background: Olfaction is poorly characterized in COPD. To test the hypothesis that olfaction is reduced in COPD, we assessed olfaction with the "Sniffin' Sticks" test and a questionnaire addressing olfaction in COPD and a ...
    • Olfactory hallucinations in a population-based sample 

      Wehling, Eike Ines; Bless, Josef J; Hirnstein, Marco; Kråkvik, Bodil; Vedul-Kjelsås, Einar; Hugdahl, Kenneth; Kalhovde, Anne Martha; Larøi, Frank (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Olfactory hallucinations referring to olfactory perceptions in the absence of chemical stimuli, occur in non-clinical and clinical populations. Few studies have investigated their prevalence in the general population and ...
    • Olfactory training in normosmic individuals: a randomised controlled trial 

      Heian, Ingrid Torvik; Thorstensen, Wenche Moe; Myklebust, Tor Åge; Hummel, Thomas; Nordgård, Ståle; Bratt, Mette; Helvik, Anne-Sofie (Journal article, 2023)
      Background: Even if olfactory training (OT) is a well-established treatment for individuals with olfactory dysfunction, the effect on individuals with normosmia remains uncertain. In this randomised controlled trial, we ...
    • Omskjæring hos kvinner bosatt i Norge – konsekvenser og behandling 

      Taraldsen, Sølvi; Owe, Katrine Mari; Bødtker, Anne Sejersted; Bjørntvedt, Ida Waagsbø; Eide, Birgitte; Hagemann, Cecilie Therese; Øian, Pål; Vangen, Siri; Sørbye, Ingvil (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      BAKGRUNN Poliklinikktilbud for kvinner som har gjennomgått omskjæring finnes ved syv norske sykehus. I vår studie presenteres symptomer, funn og behandling hos kvinner som ble undersøkt ved poliklinikkene i perioden ...
    • On intermetallic phases formed during interdiffusion between aluminium alloys and stainless steel 

      Bergh, Tina; Arbo, Siri Marthe; Hagen, Anette Brocks; Blindheim, Jørgen; Friis, Jesper; Khalid, Muhammad Zeeshan; Ringdalen, Inga Gudem; Holmestad, Randi; Westermann, Ida; Vullum, Per Erik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      One of the major challenges in welding of aluminium (Al) alloys and steels is the growth of brittle intermetallic phases, which depends on the thermomechanical processing history and the alloying elements. This work focuses ...
    • Onabotulinum toxin A block of the sphenopalatine ganglion in patients with persistent idiopathic facial pain: a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled, exploratory, cross-over study 

      Jamtøy, Kent Are; Thorstensen, Wenche Moe; Stovner, Lars Jacob; Rosén, Annika; Maarbjerg, Stine; Bratbak, Daniel Fossum; Simpson, Melanie Rae; Tronvik, Erling Andreas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of injecting onabotulinum toxin A (BTA) towards the sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) using the MultiGuide® in patients with persistent idiopathic facial pain (PIFP). Methods This ...
    • OnabotulinumtoxinA injection towards the SPG for treating symptoms of refractory chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis: a pilot study 

      Jamtøy, Kent Are; Tronvik, Erling Andreas; Bratbak, Daniel Fossum; Crespi, Joan Vidal; Stovner, Lars Jacob; Aschehoug, Irina; Thorstensen, Wenche Moe (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background and objective The main objective of this prospective, open, uncontrolled pilot study was to investigate the safety of administering onabotulinumtoxinA (BTA) towards the sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) in 10 patients ...
    • Oncological outcomes of standard versus prolonged time to surgery after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy for oesophageal cancer in the multicentre, randomised, controlled NeoRes II trial 

      Nilsson, K.; Klevebro, F.; Sunde, B.; Rouvelas, I.; Lindblad, M.; Szabo, E.; Halldestam, I.; Smedh, U.; Wallner, B.; Johansson, J.; Johnsen, Gjermund; Aahlin, Eirik Kjus; Johannessen, Hans Olaf; Alexandersson von Döbeln, von; Hjortland, Geir Olav; Wang, N.; Shang, Y.; Borg, D.; Quaas, A.; Bartella, I.; Bruns, C.; Schröder, W.; Nilsson, M. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background The optimal time to surgery (TTS) after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (nCRT) for oesophageal cancer is unknown and has traditionally been 4-6 weeks in clinical practice. Observational studies have suggested ...
    • Online consultations in mental healthcare during the COVID-19 outbreak: An international survey study on professionals' motivations and perceived barriers 

      De Witte, Nele A.J.; Carlbring, Per; Etzelmueller, Anne; Nordgreen, Tine; Karekla, Maria; Haddouk, Lise; Belmont, Angélique; Øverland, Svein; Abi-Habib, Rudy; Bernaerts, Sylvie; Brugnera, Agostino; Compare, Angelo; Duque, Aranzazu; Ebert, David Daniel; Eimontas, Jonas; Kassianos, Angelos P.; Salgado, João; Schwerdtfeger, Andreas; Tohme, Pia; Van Assche, Eva; Van Daele, Tom (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Introduction While the general uptake of e-mental health interventions remained low over the past years, physical distancing and lockdown measures relating to the COVID-19 pandemic created a need and demand for online ...
    • Operating room ventilation-Validation of reported data on 108 067 primary total hip arthroplasties in the Norwegian Arthroplasty Register 

      Langvatn, Håkon; Bartz-Johannessen, Christoffer; Schrama, Johannes Cornelis; Hallan, Geir; Furnes, Ove; Lingaas, Egil; Walenkamp, Geert; Engesæter, Lars B.; Dale, Håvard (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Rationale, aims, and objectives: The true effect of laminar airflow (LAF) systems on postoperative infection is disputed, partly due to uncertainty regarding the validity of ventilation data in register studies. The aim ...
    • Optimal timing of assessment tasks depending on experience level of surgical trainees 

      Våpenstad, Cecilie; Hofstad, Erlend Fagertun; Bernstein, Tor Eivind; Aadahl, Petter; Johnsen, Gjermund; Mårvik, Ronald (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Introduction: Box trainers with motion analysis are important add-ons to surgical training and skills assessment outside the operating room, given that they exhibit construct validity. Material and methods: Four different ...
    • Oral health history in children referred to a child advocacy center in Norway 

      Toft, Julie; Myhre, Arne Kristian; Sun, Yi-Qian; Willumsen, Tiril; Rønneberg, Anne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Background Some suspected child victims of physical or sexual abuse undergo dental forensic examinations at child advocacy centers (CACs) in Norway. Their oral health history has not previously been studied. Objective This ...
    • Oral health in children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis - a systematic review and meta-analysis 

      Skeie, Marit Slåttelid; Gil, Elisabeth; Cetrelli, Lena; Rosén, Annika; Fischer, Johannes Maria; Åstrøm, Anne Nordrehaug; Luukko, Keijo; Feuerherm, Astrid Jullumstrø; Sen, Abhijit; Frid, Paula; Rygg, Marite; Bletsa, Athanasia (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Background Observational studies examining the association between oral health and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) among children and adolescents have reported inconsistent findings. The aims of this systematic review ...