• Using the CustusX toolkit to create an image guided bronchoscopy application: Fraxinus 

      Bakeng, Janne Beate Lervik; Hofstad, Erlend Fagertun; Solberg, Ole Vegard; Eiesland, Jon Wostryck; Tangen, Geir Arne; Amundsen, Tore; Langø, Thomas; Reinertsen, Ingerid; Selbekk, Tormod; Leira, Håkon Olav (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Purpose The aim of this paper is to show how a specialized planning and guidance application called Fraxinus, can be built on top of the CustusX platform (www.custusx.org), which is an open source image-guided intervention ...
    • Utility and effectiveness of the Scandinavian guidelines to exclude computerized tomography scanning in mild traumatic brain injury - a prospective cohort study 

      Ananthaharan, Arurann; Kravdal, Gunnhild; Straume-Næsheim, Truls Martin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)
      Background In 2013 the Scandinavian Neurotrauma Committee (SNC) published updated guidelines for the initial management of minimal, mild and moderate traumatic head injuries (MTHI) that included serum analysis of protein ...
    • Utility of T2-weighted MRI texture analysis in assessment of peripheral zone prostate cancer aggressiveness: a single-arm, multicenter study 

      Nketiah, Gabriel Addio; Elschot, Mattijs; Scheenen, Tom W.J.; Maas, Marnix C.; Bathen, Tone Frost; Selnæs, Kirsten Margrete (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      T2-weighted (T2W) MRI provides high spatial resolution and tissue-specific contrast, but it is predominantly used for qualitative evaluation of prostate anatomy and anomalies. This retrospective multicenter study evaluated ...
    • Utopia for Norwegian helicopter emergency medical services: Estimating the number of bases needed to radically bring down response times, and lives needed to be saved for cost effectiveness 

      Jagtenberg, Caroline Jeanne; Uleberg, Oddvar; Bjørnelv, Gudrun Maria Waaler; Røislien, Jo (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Objectives Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) throughout Europe are generally on scene within 10–15 minutes. In Norway, however, with its 13 HEMS bases, only 75% of the population can currently be reached within ...
    • Utredning om nasjonalt overvåkingssystem for virusresistens - Rapport fra arbeidsgruppe 

      Åsjö, Birgitta; Vik, Inger Sofie Samdal; Dudman, Susanne Gjeruldsen; Rollag, Halvor; Ormaasen, Vidar; Holberg-Petersen, Mona; Gutteberg, Tore Jarl; Christensen, Andreas (Rapport Nasjonalt folkehelseinstitutt;2010:1, Research report, 2010)
    • Uveitis in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis 18-Year Outcome in the Population-based Nordic Cohort Study 

      Rypdal, Veronika Gjertsen; Glerup, Mia; Songstad, Nils Thomas; Herlin, Troels; Rygg, Marite; Nordal, Ellen Berit (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Purpose To assess the long-term outcome of uveitis in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Design Population-based, multicenter, prospective JIA cohort, with a cross-sectional assessment of JIA-associated uveitis ...
    • Vaccine Induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Causing a Severe Form of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis With High Fatality Rate: A Case Series 

      Wiedmann, Markus; Skattør, Thor Håkon; Stray-Pedersen, Arne; Romundstad, Luis Georg; Antal, Ellen-Ann; Marthinsen, Pål Bache; Sørvoll, Ingvild Hausberg; Ernstsen, Siw Leiknes; Lund, Christian G.; Holme, Pål Andre; Johansen, Tonje Okkenhaug; Brunborg, Cathrine; Aamodt, Anne Hege; Schultz, Nina Haagenrud; Skagen, Karolina Ryeng; Skjelland, Mona Elisabeth (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      During a 2-week period, we have encountered five cases presenting with the combination of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), intracerebral hemorrhage and thrombocytopenia. A clinical hallmark was the rapid and severe ...
    • Vacuum births and barriers to its use: An observational study in governmental hospitals in Sierra Leone 

      Bakke, Eirik; Øseth, Eirik; Fofanah, Tairu; Sesay, Ibrahim; van Duinen, Aalke Johan; Bolkan, Håkon Angell; Westendorp, Josien; Lonnee-Hoffmann, Risa (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Objectives Assisted vaginal births (AVD) can prevent unnecessary caesarean sections (CS). The number of CS is increasing rapidly in sub-Saharan Africa; these are still associated with high perioperative mortality rates. ...
    • Validation and development of models using clinical, biochemical and ultrasound markers for predicting pre-eclampsia: an individual participant data meta-analysis 

      Allotey, John; Snell, Kym I.E.; Smuk, Melanie; Hooper, Richard; Chan, Claire; Ahmed, Asif; Chappell, Lucy C.; von Dadelszen, Peter; Dodds, Julie; Green, Marcus; Kenny, Louise; Khalil, Asma; Khan, Khalid S.; Mol, Ben W.; Myers, Jenny; Poston, Lucilla; Thilaganathan, Basky; Staff, Anne Cathrine; Smith, Gordon C.S.; Ganzevoort, Wessel; Laivuori, Hannele; Odibo, Anthony O.; Ramírez, Javier A.; Kingdom, John; Daskalakis, George; Farrar, Diane; Baschat, AA; Seed, PT; Prefumo, F; da Silva Costa, F; Groen, H; Audibert, F; Masse, J; Skråstad, Ragnhild Bergene; Salvesen, Kjell Å; Haavaldsen, Camilla; Nagata, C; Rumbold, Alice R.; Heinonen, Seppo; Askie, LM; Smits, LJ; Vinter, CA; Magnus, Per; Kajantie, Eero Olavi; Villa, PM; Jenum, Anne Karen; Andersen, LB; Norman, JE; Ohkuchi, A; Eskild, Anne; Bhattacharya, Sohinee; McAuliffe, Fionnuala M.; Galindo, Alberto; Herraiz, Ignacio; Carbillon, , Lionel; Klipstein-Grobusch, Kerstin; Yeo, SeonAe; Teede, Helena J.; Browne, Joyce L; Moons, Karel G.M.; Riley, Richard D; Thangaratinam, Shakila (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Background: Pre-eclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity. Early identification of women at risk is needed to plan management. Objectives: To assess the performance of existing pre-eclampsia ...
    • Validation of forearm fracture diagnoses in administrative patient registers 

      Omsland, Tone Kristin; Solberg, Lene Bergendal; Bjørnerem, Åshild Marit; Borgen, Tove Tveitan; Andreasen, Camilla; Wisløff, Torbjørn; Hagen, Gunhild; Basso, Trude; Gjertsen, Jan-Erik; Apalset, Ellen Margrete; Figved, Wender; Stutzer, Jens-Meinhard; Nissen, Frida Igland; Hansen, Ann Kristin; Joakimsen, Ragnar Martin; Figari, Elisa; Peel, Geoffrey; Rashid, Ali A.; Khoshkhabari, Jashar; Eriksen, Erik Fink; Nordsletten, Lars; Frihagen, Frede; Dahl, Cecilie (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Summary The validity of forearm fracture diagnoses recorded in fve Norwegian hospitals was investigated using image reports and medical records as gold standard. A relatively high completeness and correctness of the diagnoses ...
    • Validation of prediction models of severe disease course and non-achievement of remission in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: part 1-results of the Canadian model in the Nordic cohort. 

      Rypdal, Veronika Gjertsen; Guzman, Jaime; Henrey, A; Loughin, T; Glerup, Mia; Arnstad, Ellen Dalen; Aalto, Kristiina; Rygg, Marite; Nielsen, Susan M.; Herlin, Troels; Fasth, Anders; Berntson, Lillemor; Rypdal, Martin wibe; Nordal, Ellen Berit (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Background Models to predict disease course and long-term outcome based on clinical characteristics at disease onset may guide early treatment strategies in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Before a prediction model ...
    • Validation of questionnaires for restless legs syndrome in the general population: the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT) 

      Filosa, James; Omland, Petter Moe; Hagen, Knut; Langsrud, Knut; Brenner, Eiliv; Knutsen, Andreas; Drange, Ole Kristian; Gravdahl, Gøril Bruvik; Stjern, Marit; Engstrøm, Morten; Sand, Trond (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Questionnaires for restless legs syndrome have rarely been validated against face-to-face interviews in the general population. We aimed to validate the modified Norwegian, seven-item Cambridge-Hopkins restless legs syndrome ...
    • Validity and Reliability of Four Parent/Patient–Reported Outcome Measures for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis Remote Monitoring 

      van Dijkhuizen, E. H. Pieter; Ridella, Francesca; Naddei, Roberta; Trincianti, Chiara; Avrusin, Ilia; Mazzoni, Marta; Sutera, Diana; Ayaz, Nuray Aktay; Penades, Inmaculada Calvo; Constantin, Tamas; Herlin, Troels; Oliveira, Sheila K.; Rygg, Marite; Sanner, Helga; Susic, Gordana; Sztajnbok, Flavio; Varbanova, Boriana; Ruperto, Nicolino; Ravelli, Angelo; Consolaro, Alessandro (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)
    • Validity of Estimated Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Patients With Primary Breast Cancer 

      Michalski, Meghan; Rowed, Kylie; Lavery, Jessica A; Moskowitz, Chaya S; Capaci, Catherine; Stene, Guro Birgitte; Edvardsen, Elisabeth; Eves, Neil D; Jones, Lee W.; Scott, Jessica M (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 ...
    • Validity of the General Movement Optimality List in Infants Born Preterm 

      Ustad, Tordis; Evensen, Kari Anne Indredavik; Bertoncelli, Natascia; Frassoldati, Rossella; Ferrari, Fabrizio (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 

      Ødegård, Siv Steinsmo; Tran, Thuy; Næss-Pleym, Lars E.; Risnes, Kari; Døllner, Henrik (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. ...
    • Vanndampbehandling versus stripping av vena saphena magna ved åreknuter 

      Næs, Anne-Katrine Lislegaard; Halsteinli, Vidar; Seternes, Arne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      BAKGRUNN Bruk av ny teknologi kan medføre endring i pasientforløp og behandlingskostnader for helsevesenet. Formålet med denne studien var å sammenligne sykefravær og tid frem til gjenopptatt dagligdags aktivitet samt ...
    • Variability of echocardiographic measures of left ventricular diastolic function. The HUNT study 

      Letnes, Jon Magne; Eriksen-Volnes, Torfinn; Nes, Bjarne; Wisløff, Ulrik; Salvesen, Øyvind; Dalen, Håvard (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Objective: Investigate variability related to image acquisition and reading process for echocardiographic measures of left ventricular (LV) diastolic function, and its influence on classification of LV diastolic dysfunction ...
    • Variants associated with HHIP expression have sex-differential effects on lung function 

      Fawcett, Katherine A.; Obeidat, Ma'en; Melbourne, Carl; Shrine, Nick; Guyatt, Anna L.; John, Catherine; Luan, Jian'an; Richmond, Anne; Moksnes, Marta R.; Granell, Raquel; Weiss, Stefan; Imboden, Medea; May-Wilson, Sebastian; Hysi, Pirro; Boutin, Thibaud S.; Portas, Laura; Flexeder, Claudia; Harris, Sarah E.; Wang, Carol A.; Lyytikäinen, Leo-Pekka; Palviainen, Teemu; Foong, Rachel E.; Keidel, Dirk; Minelli, Cosetta; Langenberg, Claudia; Bossé, Yohan; Berge, Maarten Van den; Sin, Don D.; Hao, Ke; Campbell, Archie; Porteous, David; Padmanabhan, Sandosh; Smith, Blair H.; Evans, David M.; Ring, Sue; Langhammer, Arnulf; Hveem, Kristian; Willer, Cristen J.; Ewert, Ralf; Stubbe, Beate; Pirastu, Nicola; Klaric, Lucija; Joshi, Peter K.; Patasova, Karina; Massimo, Mangino; Polasek, Ozren; Starr, John M.; Karrasch, Stefan; Strauch, Konstantin; Meitinger, Thomas; Rudan, Igor; Rantanen, Taina; Pietiläinen, Kirsi; Kähönen, Mika; Raitakari, Olli T.; Hall, GL; Sly, Peter D.; Pennell, CE; Kaprio, Jaakko; Lehtimäki, Terho; Vitart, Veronique; Deary, Ian J.; Jarvis, Deborah; Wilson, JF; Spector, Tim; Probst-Hensch, Nicole; Wareham, Nick; Völzke, Henry; Henderson, John; Strachan, David P.; Brumpton, Ben Michael; Hayward, Caroline; Hall, Ian P.; Tobin, Martin D.; Wain, Louise V. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background: Lung function is highly heritable and differs between the sexes throughout life. However, little is known about sex-differential genetic effects on lung function. We aimed to conduct the first genome-wide ...
    • Variation in antibiotic consumption in very preterm infants-a 10 year population-based study 

      Huncikova, Zuzana; Stensvold, Hans Jørgen; Øymar, Knut Asbjørn Alexander; Vatne, Anlaug; Lang, Astri Maria; Støen, Ragnhild; Brigtsen, Anne Karin; Moster, Dag; Eriksen, Beate Horsberg; Selberg, Terje Reidar; Rønnestad, Arild Erland; Klingenberg, Claus (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 ...