• 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 ...
    • Variation in serum PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9), cardiovascular disease risk, and an investigation of potential unanticipated effects of PCSK9 inhibition 

      Brumpton, Ben Michael; Fritsche, Lars; Zheng, Jie; Nielsen, Jonas Bille; Mannila, Maria Nastase; Surakka, Ida; Rasheed, Humaira; Vie, Gunnhild Åberge; Graham, Sarah E.; Gabrielsen, Maiken Elvestad; Laugsand, Lars Erik; Aukrust, Pål; Vatten, Lars Johan; Damås, Jan Kristian; Ueland, Thor; Janszky, Imre; Zwart, John-Anker; van't Hooft, Ferdinand M.; Seidah, Nabil Georges; Hveem, Kristian; Willer, Cristen; Smith, George Davey; Åsvold, Bjørn Olav (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9) inhibitors reduce serum LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol (LDL-C) by increasing uptake in the liver. Although some long-term trials have evaluated their safety, ...
    • Variations in the Circle of Willis in a large population sample using 3D TOF angiography: The Tromsø Study 

      Hindenes, Lars Bakke; Håberg, Asta; Johnsen, Liv-Hege; Mathiesen, Ellisiv B.; David, Robben; Vangberg, Torgil Riise (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      The main arteries that supply blood to the brain originate from the Circle of Willis (CoW). The CoW exhibits considerable anatomical variations which may have clinical importance, but the variability is insufficiently ...
    • Variations in the management of diffuse low-grade gliomas - A Scandinavian multicenter study 

      Munkvold, Bodil Karoline Ravn; Solheim, Ole; Bartek, Jiri; Corell, Alba; De Dios, Eddie; Gulati, Sasha; Helseth, Eirik; Holmgren, Klas; Jensdottir, Margret; Lundborg, Mina; Mireles, Eduardo Erasmo Mendoza; Mahesparan, Rupavathana; Tveiten, Øystein Vesterli; Milos, Peter; Redebrandt, Henrietta Nittby; Pedersen, Lars Kjelsberg; Ramm-Pettersen, Jon-Terje; Sjöberg, Rickard L; Sjögren, Björn; Sjåvik, Kristin; Smits, Anja; Tomasevic, Gregor; Vecchio, Tomás Gómez; Vik-Mo, Einar O.; Zetterling, Maria; Salvesen, Øyvind; Jakola, Asgeir Store (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background Early extensive surgery is a cornerstone in treatment of diffuse low-grade gliomas (DLGGs), and an additional survival benefit has been demonstrated from early radiochemotherapy in selected “high-risk” patients. ...
    • Vascular risk factor control and adherence to secondary preventive medication after ischemic stroke 

      Gynnild, Mari Nordbø; Aakerøy, Rachel; Spigset, Olav; Askim, Torunn; Beyer, Mona Kristiansen; Ihle-Hansen, Hege; Munthe-Kaas, Ragnhild; Knapskog, Anne Brita; Lydersen, Stian; Næss, Halvor; Røsstad, Tove Garåsen; Seljeseth, Yngve Müller; Thingstad, Pernille; Saltvedt, Ingvild; Ellekjær, Hanne (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 ...
    • Venndiagram 

      Lydersen, Stian; Skogvoll, Eirik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Et venndiagram er nyttig for å illustrere forekomst av hendelser som kan inntreffe samtidig. Hvis vi skal beskrive forekomst av hendelser som ikke kan inntreffe samtidig, kan en enkel tabell eller et stolpediagram være ...
    • Views on patient portal use for adolescents in mental health care - a qualitative study 

      Steinsbekk, Aslak Irgens; Nøst, Torunn Hatlen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background Digitalization of health care has opened up for new ways to involve and engage patients. With this, increased attention has been put on digital patient portals. There exists some research on patient portals ...
    • Views on patient portal use for adolescents in mental health care - a qualitative study 

      Nielsen, Martine Stecher; Steinsbekk, Aslak Irgens; Nøst, Torunn Hatlen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background Digitalization of health care has opened up for new ways to involve and engage patients. With this, increased attention has been put on digital patient portals. There exists some research on patient portals ...
    • Violent Offending in Males With or Without Schizophrenia: A Role for Social Cognition? 

      Vaskinn, Anja; Rokicki, Jaroslav; Bell, Christina; Tesli, Natalia; Bang, Nina; Hjell, Gabriela; Fischer-Vieler, Thomas; Haukvik, Unn Kristin Hansen; Friestad, Christine (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Abstract Background and Hypothesis Reduced social cognition has been reported in individuals who have committed interpersonal violence. It is unclear if individuals with schizophrenia and a history of violence have larger ...
    • Viral and atypical bacterial detection in young nepalese children hospitalized with severe pneumonia 

      Mathisen, Maria; Basnet, Sudha; Christensen, Andreas; Sharma, Arun; Tylden, Garth; Krokstad, Sidsel; Valentiner-Branth, Palle; Strand, Tor Arne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Respiratory viruses cause a substantial proportion of respiratory tract infections in children but are underrecognized as a cause of severe pneumonia hospitalization in low-income settings. We employed 22 real-time PCR ...
    • Visual function and white matter microstructure in very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) adolescents - A DTI study 

      Lindqvist, Susanne; Skranes, Jon; Eikenes, Live; Haraldseth, Olav; Vik, Torstein; Brubakk, Ann-Mari; Vangberg, Torgil (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011)
      Premature birth is associated with visual impairments, due to both cerebral and ocular pathology. This study examined the relationship between cerebral white matter microstructure, evaluated by diffusion tensor imaging ...
    • Visuopathy of prematurity: is retinopathy just the tip of the iceberg? 

      Ingvaldsen, Sigrid Hegna; Morken, Tora Sund; Austeng, Dordi; Dammann, Olaf (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background: Chronic brain pathology and pre-stroke cognitive impairment (PCI) is predictive of post-stroke dementia. The aim of the current study was to measure pre-stroke neurodegenerative and vascular disease burden found ...
    • Vitamin B status and association with antiseizure medication in pregnant women with epilepsy 

      Husebye, Elisabeth Synnøve Nilsen; Riedel, Bettina Maria Ingeborg; Monsen, Anne-Lise Bjørke; Spigset, Olav; Daltveit, Anne Kjersti Nesje; Gilhus, Nils Erik; Bjørk, Marte-Helene (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Objective Antiseizure medication (ASM) use interacts with vitamin B status in nonpregnant epilepsy populations. We aimed to examine the association between ASM and vitamin B status in pregnant women with epilepsy. Methods ...
    • Vitamin D status and risk of type 2 diabetes in the Norwegian HUNT cohort study: Does family history or genetic predisposition modify the association? 

      Denos, Marion; Mai, Xiao-Mei; Åsvold, Bjørn Olav; Sørgjerd, Elin Pettersen; Chen, Yue; Sun, Yi-Qian (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Introduction We sought to investigate the relationship between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) level and the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in adults who participated in the Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT), and ...
    • Wake-up stroke and unknown-onset stroke; occurrence and characteristics from the nationwide Norwegian Stroke Register 

      Søyland, Mary-Helen; Eltoft, Agnethe; Øygarden, Halvor; Varmdal, Torunn; Indredavik, Bent; Mathiesen, Ellisiv B. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Introduction: Population-based knowledge of the characteristics of wake-up stroke and unknown-onset stroke is limited. We compared occurrence and characteristics of ischaemic and haemorrhagic wake-up stroke, unknown-onset ...
    • Wake-up stroke and unknown-onset stroke; occurrence and characteristics from the nationwide Norwegian Stroke Register 

      Søyland, Mary-Helen; Tveiten, Arnstein; Eltoft, Agnethe; Øygarden, Halvor; Varmdal, Torunn; Indredavik, Bent; Mathiesen, Ellisiv B. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)
      Introduction: Population-based knowledge of the characteristics of wake-up stroke and unknown-onset stroke is limited. We compared occurrence and characteristics of ischaemic and haemorrhagic wake-up stroke, unknown-onset ...
    • What have we learned from cerebrospinal fluid studies about biomarkers for detecting LRRK2 Parkinson's disease patients and healthy subjects with Parkinson's-associated LRRK2 mutations? 

      Loeffler, David A.; Aasly, Jan; LeWitt, Peter A.; Coffey, Mary P. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Mutations in the leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) gene are the most common known cause of autosomal dominant Parkinson’s disease (PD) and sporadic PD (sPD). The clinical presentation of LRRK2 PD is similar to sPD, and ...