• New reference intervals for cortisol, cortisol binding globulin and free cortisol index in women using ethinyl estradiol 

      Panton, Kristine Kollerøs; Mikkelsen, Gustav; Irgens, Wenche Elna Øiestad; Hovde, Ann Kristin; Killingmo, Marte Wien; Øien, Monja Airin; Thorsby, Per Medbøe; Åsberg, Arne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Healthy women using contraceptives containing a low dose of an estrogen may have a higher serum concentration of cortisol (s-cortisol) and cortisol binding globulin (s-CBG) than the commonly used upper reference limits. ...
    • NF-κB Transcriptional Activity Indispensably Mediates Hypoxia–Reoxygenation Stress-Induced microRNA-210 Expression 

      Marwarha, Gurdeep Singh Atamjit; Slagsvold, Katrine Hordnes; Høydal, Morten Andre (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Ischemia–reperfusion (I-R) injury is a cardinal pathophysiological hallmark of ischemic heart disease (IHD). Despite significant advances in the understanding of what causes I-R injury and hypoxia–reoxygenation (H-R) stress, ...
    • NICU dialects: Understanding Norwegian practice variation 

      Syltern, Janicke Marita; Markestad, Trond Jacob; Saugstad, Ola Didrik; Støen, Ragnhild (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      In Norway, a national consensus-based guideline used to address thresholds for offering life support at extreme preterm birth was issued in 1998. Since then, therapeutic advances may have changed attitudes and expectations ...
    • NMR spectroscopy of human eye tissues: A new insight into ocular biochemistry 

      Kryczka, Tomasz Aleksander; Wylegala, E; Dobrowolski, D; Midelfart, Anna (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)
      Background. The human eye is a complex organ whose anatomy and functions has been described very well to date. Unfortunately, the knowledge of the biochemistry and metabolic properties of eye tissues varies. Our objective ...
    • No association between disease severity and respiratory syncytial virus subtypes RSV-A and RSV-B in hospitalized young children in Norway 

      Bøås, Håkon; Havdal, Lise Beier; Størdal, Ketil; Døllner, Henrik; Leegaard, Truls Michael; Bekkevold, Terese; Flem, Elmira; Inchley, Christopher; Nordbø, Svein Arne; Rojahn, Astrid Elisabeth; Debes, Sara Molvig; Barstad, Bjørn; Haarr, Elisebet; Kran, Anne-Marte Bakken (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)
      Objective There is conflicting evidence whether subtypes of Respiratory syncytial virus have different seasonality or are differentially associated with clinical severity. We aimed to explore the associations between ...
    • No Effect of Calanus Oil on Maximal Oxygen Uptake in Healthy Participants: A Randomized Controlled Study. 

      Tauschek, Lucas Christian; Røsbjørgen, Ragnhild; Dalen, Håvard; Larsen, Terje; Karlsen, Trine (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      We aimed to investigate the long-term effect of daily Calanus oil supplementation on maximal oxygen uptake (VO2max) in healthy 30- to 50-year-old participants. The study was motivated by preclinical studies reporting ...
    • Non-communicable diseases at a regional hospital in Nepal: Findings of a high burden of alcohol-related disease 

      Amundsen, Marie S.; Kirkeby, Tine Marita Gjervan; Giri, Samita; Koju, R; Krishna, SS; Ystgaard, Brynjulf; Solligård, Erik; Risnes, Kari (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)
      Recent global burden of disease reports find that a major proportion of global deaths and disability worldwide can be attributed to alcohol use. Thus, it may be surprising that very few studies have reported on the burden ...
    • Non-disclosure of suicidal ideation in psychiatric inpatients: Rates and correlates 

      Høyen, Karina Sagmo; Solem, Stian; Cohen, Lisa Janet; Prestmo, Astrid; Hjemdal, Odin; Vaaler, Arne; Galynker, Igor; Torgersen, Terje (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      The study explored how common non-disclosure of suicidal ideation is in a sample of adult psychiatric inpatients (N = 171) plus associated patient characteristics. A large percentage (51.5%) withheld some information on ...
    • Non-pharmacological treatment gap preceding surgical consultation in thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis- A cross-sectional study 

      Holen Gravås, Else Marit; Tveter, Anne Therese; Nossum, Randi; Eide, Ruth Else Meh; Klokkeide, Åse; Matre, Karin; Olsen, Monika; Andreassen, Øyvor; Østerås, Nina; Haugen, Ida Kristin; Kjeken, Ingvild (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Background - Osteoarthritis (OA) in the thumb carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) is a prevalent disease which may lead to structural damage, severe pain and functional limitations. Evidence-based treatment recommendations state ...
    • Nonfatal occupational injuries in norwegian Farmers 

      Svendsen, Kristin V Hirsch; Aas, Oddfrid; Hilt, Bjørn (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)
      Background Agriculture ranks among the most dangerous trades worldwide. There is, however, still a lack of knowledge on nonfatal injuries in agriculture. The aim of this study was to describe the nature and occurrence of ...
    • Nonsupine positioning after macular hole surgery: A prospective multicenter study 

      Lindtjørn, Birger; Krohn, Jørgen Gitlesen; Austeng, Dordi; Fossen, Kristian; Varhaug, Pål; Basit, Samy; Helgesen, Ole Harald; Eide, Geir Egil; Forsaa, Vegard Asgeir (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Purpose To evaluate the postoperative closure rate of full-thickness macular holes (MHs) after nonsupine positioning, which means that the patients avoid upward gaze and a supine sleeping position, and to investigate the ...
    • Nordic anal cancer (NOAC) group consensus guidelines for risk-adapted delineation of the elective clinical target volume in anal cancer 

      Nilsson, Martin P.; Undseth, Christine; Albertsson, Per; Eidem, Monika; Havelund, Birgitte Mayland; Johannsson, Jakob; Johnsson, Anders; Radu, Calin; Serup-Hansen, Eva; Spindler, Karen-Lise; Zakrisson, Björn; Guren, Marianne; Kronborg, Camilla (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background: To date, anal cancer patients are treated with radiotherapy to similar volumes despite a marked difference in risk profile based on tumor location and stage. A more individualized approach to delineation of the ...
    • Normal tissue complication probability models in plan evaluation of children with brain tumors referred to proton therapy 

      Stokkevåg, Camilla Hanquist; Indelicato, Daniel J.; Herfarth, Klaus; Magelssen, Henriette; Evensen, Morten Egeberg; Ugland, Maren; Nordberg, Terje; Nystad, Tove Anita; Hægeland, Camilla; Alsaker, Mirjam Delange; Ulven, Kjetil; Dale, Jon Espen; Engeseth, Grete May; Boer, Camilla G.; Toussaint, Laura; Kornerup, Josefine Frida Margareta Ståhl; Pettersen, Helge Egil Seime; Brydøy, Marianne; Brandal, Petter; Muren, Ludvig Paul (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Background: Children with brain tumors undergoing radiotherapy are at particular risk of radiation-induced morbidity and are therefore routinely considered for proton therapy (PT) to reduce the dose to healthy tissues. The ...
    • The Norwegian childhood cancer biobank 

      Hermansen, Johanne Uthus; Wojcik, Dorota; Robinson, Nina; Pahnke, Jens; Haugland, Hans Kristian; Jamtøy, Ann-Helen; Flægstad, Trond; Halvorsen, Hanne; Lund, Bendik; Baumbusch, Lars Oliver; Munthe-Kaas, Monica Cheng (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background The rapidly expanding era of “omics” research is highly dependent on the availability of quality-proven biological material, especially for rare conditions such as pediatric malignancies. Professional biobanks ...
    • The Norwegian Directorate of Health recommends malnutrition screening tool (MST) for all adults 

      Paur, Ingvild; Smedshaug, Guro Berge; Haugum, Brita; Bye, Asta; Eliassen, Erlend; Flottorp, Trine Linn; Juul, Hanne Jessie; Mowe, Morten; Nakken, Tove; Ore, Stephan; Sirevåg, Gry Kirsti; Sygnestveit, Kari; Thoresen, Lene; Aasen, Ellinor Bakke; Totland, Torunn Holm; Krogh, Henriette Walaas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Background & aims - Malnutrition is underdiagnosed and undertreated in Norway. In a revision of a national guideline on malnutrition, the Norwegian Directorate of Health aimed for a harmonization and standardization of the ...
    • Norwegian general population normative data for the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer questionnaires: the Quality of Life Questionnaire-Core 30, the Sexual Health Questionnaire QLQ-SHQ22 and the sexual domains of the QLQ-BR23/BR45 

      Åsberg, Ragnhild Emilie; Nilsen, Marianne; Hjermstad, Marianne Jensen; Reinertsen, Kristin Valborg; Karlsen, Jarle; Giskeødegård, Guro F.; Reidunsdatter, Randi Johansen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Objective The aim of this study was to provide sex-, age-, and morbidity-specific Norwegian general population normative values for the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life ...
    • The Norwegian registry for spine surgery (NORspine): cohort profile 

      Mikkelsen, Eirik; Ingebrigtsen, Tor; Thyrhaug, Anette Moltu; Olsen, Lena Ringstad; Nygaard, Øystein Petter; Austevoll, Ivar Magne; Brox, Jens Ivar; Hellum, Christian; Kolstad, Frode; Lønne, Greger; Solberg, Tore (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Purpose To review and describe the development, methods and cohort of the lumbosacral part of the Norwegian registry for spine surgery (NORspine). Methods NORspine was established in 2007. It is government funded, ...
    • Norwegian society of rheumatology recommendations on diagnosis and treatment of patients with giant cell arteritis 

      Haaversen, Anne Christine Bull; Brekke, Lene Kristin; Bakland, Gunnstein; Rødevand, Erik; Myklebust, Geirmund; Diamantopoulos, Andreas P (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Objective: To provide clinical guidance to Norwegian Rheumatologists and other clinicians involved in diagnosing and treating patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA). Methods: The available evidence in the field was ...
    • The novel arthroscopic subscapular quadriceps tendon–bone sling procedure provides increased stability in shoulder cadavers with severe glenoid bone loss 

      Klungsøyr, Jan Arild; Vagstad, Terje; Ferle, Manuel; Drogset, Jon Olav; Hoff, Solveig Roth; Dalen, Andreas F.; Hurschler, Christof; von, Falck; Klungsøyr, Peter J. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Purpose Treatment of anterior glenoid bone loss in patients with recurrent anterior shoulder instability is a challenge. The subscapular sling method with quadriceps tendon bone (QTB) graft is a modification of the ...
    • Novel genomic islands and a new vanD-subtype in the first sporadic VanD-type vancomycin resistant enterococci in Norway 

      Al-Rubaye, Mushtaq; Janice, Jessin; Bjørnholt, Jørgen Vildershøj; Jakovljev, Aleksandra; Hultström, Maria Elisabeth; Sundsfjord, Arnfinn; Hegstad, Kristin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background - Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) represent several types of transferable vancomycin resistance gene clusters. The vanD type, associated with moderate to high level vancomycin resistance, has only ...