• Neuropsychological functions of verbal recall and psychomotor speed significantly affect pain tolerance 

      Jacobsen, Henrik Børsting; Stubhaug, Audun; Schirmer, Henrik; Landrø, Nils Inge; Wilsgaard, Tom; Mathiesen, Ellisiv B.; Nielsen, Christopher Sivert (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Background: Effects from cognitive performance on pain tolerance have been documented, however, sample sizes are small and confounders often overlooked. We aimed to establish that performance on neuropsychological tests ...
    • Neurosurgical treatment and outcome patterns of meningioma in Sweden: a nationwide registry-based study 

      Corell, Alba; Thurin, Erik; Skoglund, Thomas; Farahmand, Dan; Henriksson, Roger; Rydenhag, Bertil; Gulati, Sasha; Bártek, Jiří; Jakola, Asgeir Store (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Background Surgery is the main treatment modality for intracranial meningiomas, but data on short-term surgical outcome are limited. The aim of this Swedish nationwide registry-based study was to benchmark the 30-day ...
    • Neurotoxic effects of mercury exposure in dental personnel 

      Bjørklund, Geir; Hilt, Bjørn; Dadar, Maryam; Lindh, U; Aaseth, Jan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Numerous studies have reported neurobehavioural effects in dental personnel occupationally exposed to chronic low levels of mercury (Hg). Hg exposure from dental work may also induce various chronic conditions such as ...
    • "Never in my mind to give up!" A qualitative study of long-term intensive care patients' inner strength and willpower-Promoting and challenging aspects 

      Alexandersen, Ingeborg; Stjern, Berit; Eide, Regina; Haugdahl, Hege Selnes; Paulsby, Tove Engan; Lund, Stine Borgen; Haugan, Gørill (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Aims and objectives To explore aspects that promote and challenge long‐term ICU patients’ inner strength and willpower. Background Considerable research has been devoted to ICU patients’ experiences; however, research ...
    • Nevropsykologiske senskader hos boksere: en systematisk gjennomgang 

      Skogseth, Helene; Eriksen, Maria Thorseth; Bystad, Martin Kragnes; Aslaksen, Per M (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background: The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the risk of neuropsychological sequelae from boxing. Method: We conducted a systematic search in the databases Medline, Embase, PsychInfo and Web of ...
    • 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 ...