• Changes in sedentary behavior in the chronic phase following stroke 

  Svalbjørg, Tone; Askim, Torunn; Saltvedt, Ingvild Tina; Alme, Katinka Nordheim; Lydersen, Stian; Eldholm, Rannveig Sakshaug (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)

  Background: Sedentary behavior increases risk for cardiovascular diseases. Little is known about sedentary behavior through the chronic phase after stroke. We aimed to describe how long and short bouts of sedentary behavior ...

• Changes in serum cytokines throughout pregnancy in women with polycystic ovary syndrome 

  Stokkeland, Live Marie; Giskeødegård, Guro F.; Ryssdal, Mariell; Jarmund, Anders Hagen; Steinkjer, Bjørg; Madssen, Torfinn Støve; Stafne, Signe Nilssen; Stridsklev, Solhild; Løvvik, Tone Shetelig; Iversen, Ann-Charlotte; Vanky, Eszter (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)

  Context: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder associated with low-grade inflammation and increased incidence of pregnancy complications, but its influence on the maternal immune system in pregnancy ...

• Immunomodulatory Effects of Metformin Treatment in Pregnant Women With PCOS 

  Ryssdal, Mariell; Vanky, Eszter Ilona; Stokkeland, Live Marie T; Jarmund, Anders Hagen; Steinkjer, Bjørg; Løvvik, Tone Shetelig; Madssen, Torfinn Støve; Iversen, Ann-Charlotte; Giskeødegård, Guro F. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)

  Context: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder associated with low-grade systemic inflammation and increased risk of pregnancy complications. Metformin treatment reduces the risk of late miscarriage ...

• Clinical utility of novel diabetes subgroups in predicting vascular complications and mortality: up to 25 years of follow-up of the HUNT Study 

  Bjarkø, Vera Vik; Haug, Eirin Beate; Langhammer, Arnulf; Lopez-Doriga Ruiz, Paz; Carlsson, Sofia; Birkeland, Kåre Inge; Berg, Tore Julsrud; Sørgjerd, Elin Pettersen; Lyssenko, Valeriya; Åsvold, Bjørn Olav (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)

  Introduction Cluster analysis has previously revealed five reproducible subgroups of diabetes, differing in risks of diabetic complications. We aimed to examine the clusters’ predictive ability for vascular complications ...

• Physical Performance and Activity in Older Prostate Cancer Survivors in Comparison with Population-based Matched Controls 

  Sletten, Reidun; Jordhøy, Marit Slaaen; Oldervoll, Line Merethe; Skjellegrind, Håvard Kjesbu; Saltyte Benth, Jurate; Åstrøm, Lennart; Kirkevold, Øyvind; Bergh, Sverre; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Rostoft, Siri; Bye, Asta; Mork, Paul Jarle; Christiansen, Ola (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2025)

  Background and objective: Whether radical prostate cancer treatment affects long-term physical performance and physical activity in older men is not known. We aimed to compare physical performance and self-reported physical ...

• Interdisciplinary CBT treatment for patients with odontophobia and dental anxiety related to psychological trauma experiences: a case series 

  Westad, Yngvill Ane Stokke; Flemmen, Gina Løge; Solem, Stian; Monsen, Trine; Hollingen, Henriette; Feuerherm, Astrid Jullumstrø; Havnen, Audun; Hagen, Kristen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)

  Background: While cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is a well-established treatment for odontophobia, research is sparse regarding its effect on patients with dental anxiety related to psychological trauma experiences. ...

• Overweight and obesity as risk factors for chronic low back pain: a new follow-up in the HUNT Study 

  Heuch, Ingrid; Heuch, Ivar; Hagen, Knut; Zwart, John Anker Henrik (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)

  Background: Numerous studies have examined associations between overweight and obesity and risk of low back pain (LBP), but the exact magnitude of these associations is not yet clear. The purpose of this work was to assess ...

• Increased risk for early revision with quadriceps graft compared with patellar tendon graft in primary ACL reconstructions 

  Zegzdryn, Marek Walerian; Moatshe, Gilbert; Engebretsen, Lars; Drogset, Jon Olav; Lygre, Stein Håkon Låstad; Visnes, Håvard; Persson, Andreas (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)

  Purpose: Bone patella-tendon bone (BPTB) and hamstring tendon (HT) autografts are the most used grafts in primary anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions (ACLR) in Norway. Quadriceps tendon (QT) autograft has ...

• Does botulinum neurotoxin A make walking easier in children with cerebral palsy? A randomized clinical trial 

  Brændvik, Siri Merete; Ross Raftemo, Anne Elisabeth; Roeleveld, Karin; Andersen, Guro Lillemoen; Ramstad, Kjersti; Follestad, Turid; Aarli, Ånen; Bonikowski, Marcin; Vik, Torstein (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)

  Aim: To assess the effect of single botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT-A) injections into the calf muscles on the gross energy cost of walking in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and to evaluate the effect of BoNT-A on walking ...

• Goal management training for improving fatigue in children and adolescents with acquired brain injuries: A 2-year follow-up of a randomised controlled trial 

  Sargénius, Hanna Lovise; Hypher, Ruth Elizabeth; Finnanger, Torun Gangaune; Brandt, Anne Elisabeth; Andersson, Stein; Risnes, Kari; Rø, Torstein Baade; Stubberud, Jan Egil (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)

  To explore the long-term effectiveness of a paediatric adaptation of Goal Management Training (pGMT), relative to a psychoeducative program (pBHW), in reducing fatigue after pABI 2 years post-intervention. Thirty-eight ...

• Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary evaluation of a user co-facilitated psychoeducational programme: a feasibility proof-of-concept randomised control trial 

  Skliarova, Tatiana; Lara Cabrera, Mariela Loreto; Johansen, Hege Hafstad; Havnen, Audun; Sæther, Sverre Georg; Salvesen, Øyvind Olav; Vaag, Jonas Rennemo; Torgersen, Terje (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)

  Background Mental health settings are increasingly using co-facilitation of educational group interventions in collaboration with patient partners and service users. However, despite promising results, limited information ...

• Hedonic hunger, eating behavior, and food reward and preferences 1 year after initial weight loss by diet or bariatric surgery 

  Aukan, Marthe Isaksen; Finlayson, Graham; Martins, Catia (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)

  Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate changes in hedonic hunger, eating behavior, and food reward and preferences at 1-year (1Y) follow-up after an initial weight loss (WL) induced by a 10-week, very ...

• Sex hormones and risk of lung and colorectal cancers in women: a Mendelian randomization study 

  Dénos, Marion Nicole Marie; Sun, Yi-Qian; Brumpton, Ben Michael; Li, Yafang; Albanes, Demetrius; Burnett-Hartman, Andrea; Campbell, Peter T.; Küry, Sébastien; Li, Christopher I.; White, Emily; Samadder, Jewel N.; Jenkins, Mark A.; Mai, Xiao-Mei (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)

  The roles of sex hormones such as estradiol, testosterone, and sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) in the etiology of lung and colorectal cancers in women, among the most common cancers after breast cancer, are unclear. ...

• Incidence and genetic risk of juvenile idiopathic arthritis in Norway by latitude 

  Hestetun, Sigrid Valen; Rudsari, Hamid Khoshfekr; Jaholkowski, Piotr Pawel; Shadrin, Alexey; Haftorn, Kristine Løkås; Andersen, Svend; Rygg, Marite; Nordal, Ellen Berit; Frei, Oleksandr; Andreassen, Ole; Selvaag, Anne Marit G; Størdal, Ketil; Sanner, Helga (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)

  Objective: We aimed to investigate the incidence of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) in the three geographic regions of Norway and whether potential regional incidence differences are explained by environmental or genetic ...

• Using polygenic scores in combination with symptom rating scales to identify attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder 

  Høberg, André; Solberg, Berit Skretting; Hegvik, Tor-Arne; Haavik, Jan (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)

  Background: The inclusion of biomarkers could improve diagnostic accuracy of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). One potential biomarker is the ADHD polygenic score (PGS), a measure of genetic liability for ...

• Extracorporeal Photopheresis with 5-Aminolevulinic Acid in Crohn’s Disease—A First-in-Human Phase I/II Study 

  Espeland, Kristian; Christensen, Eidi; Aandahl, Astrid; Ulvær, Andreas; Warloe, Trond; Kleinauskas, Andrius; Darvekar, Sagar; Juzenas, Petras; Vasovic, Vlada; Qian, Peng; Jahnsen, Jørgen (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)

  Background/Objectives: With the increasing prevalence of Crohn’s disease (CD), treatment options for patients who fail conventional and advanced therapy are highly needed. Therefore, we explored the safety and efficacy of ...

• Use of health services and perceived need for information and follow-up after percutaneous coronary intervention 

  Hjertvikrem, Nina; Brørs, Gunhild; Instenes, Irene; Helmark, Charlotte; Pettersen, Trond Røed; Rotevatn, Svein; Zwisler, Ann Dorthe O.; Norekvål, Tone Merete (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)

  Objective: Few patients achieve full control of their coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors. Follow-up, such as cardiac rehabilitation, is important to increase adherence to lifestyle changes and treatment, to improve ...

• Telomere length in relation to fecundability and use of assisted reproductive technologies: the Norwegian Mother, Father, and Child Cohort Study 

  Skåra, Karoline Hansen; Lee, Yunsung; Jugessur, Astanand; Gjessing, Håkon K.; Aviv, Abraham; Brumpton, Ben Michael; Næss, Øyvind Erik; Hernaez Camba, Alvaro; Hanevik, Hans Ivar; Magnus, Per Minor; Magnus, Maria Christine (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)

  Background: Telomere length (TL) has been reported to be associated with conditions such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome, with some studies finding associations with shorter TL and others with longer TL. In ...

• A genome-wide association meta-analysis of all-cause and vascular dementia 

  Fongang, Bernard; Sargurupremraj, Muralidharan; Jian, Xueqiu; Mishra, Aniket; Damotte, Vincent; De Rojas, Itziar; Skrobot, Olivia; Bis, Joshua C; Fan, Kang-Hsien; Jacobsen, Erin; Li, Gloria Hoi-Yee; Yang, Jingyun; Alessandra, Bizzarro; Alessandra, Lauria; Hilal, Saima; Chong, Joyce Ruifen; Chai, Yuek Ling; Knol, Mirjam J.; Concas, Maria Pina; Giorgia, Girotto; Riaz, Moeen; Yu, Chenglong; Guojonsson, Alexander; Lacaze, Paul; Naj, Adam C.; Gireud-Goss, Monica; Wadop, Yannick N; Soumare, Aicha; Bouteloup, Vincent; Gudnason, Vilmundur; Djurovic, Srdjan; Rongve, Arvid; Martinsen, Amy E.; Skogholt, Anne Heidi; Nielsen, Jonas Bille; Thomas, Laurent Francois; Pedersen, Linda Margareth; Gabrielsen, Maiken Elvestad; Drange, Ole Kristian; Sando, Sigrid Botne; Meisingset, Tore Wergeland; Bosnes, Ingunn; Selbæk, Geir; Hveem, Kristian; Andreassen, Ole A.; Zwart, John-Anker; Winsvold, Bendik Kristoffer Slagsvold; Seshadri, Sudha (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)

  INTRODUCTION: Dementia is a multifactorial disease with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and vascular dementia (VaD) pathologies making the largest contributions. Yet, most genome-wide association studies (GWAS) focus on AD. METHODS: ...

• The detrimental effects of intestinal injury mediated by inflammation are limited in cardiac arrest patients: A prospective cohort study 

  Farbu, Bjørn Hoftun; Lydersen, Stian; Mohus, Randi Marie; Ueland, Thor; Mollnes, Tom Eirik; Klepstad, Pål; Langeland, Halvor (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)

  Background: Ischaemic intestines could be a driver of critical illness through an inflammatory response. We have previously published reports on a biomarker for intestinal injury, plasma Intestinal Fatty Acid Binding Protein ...

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