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AIDS-related primary central nervous system lymphoma: a Norwegian national survey 1989–2003
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-08-06)Background: Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is a frequent complication in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The objective of this survey was to investigate incidence, clinical features, radiological ... -
AII amacrine cells: quantitative reconstruction and morphometric analysis of electrophysiologically identified cells in live rat retinal slices imaged with multi-photon excitation microscopy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-02)AII amacrine cells have been found in all mammalian retinas examined and play an important role for visual processing under both scotopic and photopic conditions. Whereas ultrastructural investigations have provided a ... -
Aiming towards evidence based interpretation of cardiac biomarkers in patients presenting with chest pain : The WESTCOR study
(Doctoral thesis, 2022-08-23)Bakgrunn: Ca 10% av alle pasientar i akuttmottak blir innlagt med brystsmerter og spørsmål om akutt koronarsyndrom (AKS), men under ¼ av pasientane har AKS. Metode:WESTCOR studien er ein prospektiv observasjonsstudie som ... -
Air versus Sulfur Hexafluoride Gas Tamponade for Small and Medium-Sized Macular Holes: A Randomized Noninferiority Trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Purpose: To investigate whether air tamponade is noninferior to sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas tamponade for small (≤ 250 μm) and medium-sized (> 250 μm and ≤ 400 μm) macular holes (MHs). Design: Multicenter, randomized ... -
Airborne exposure to gaseous and particle-associated organic substances in resin-based dental materials during restorative procedures
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-10)Dental composite dust has been shown to act as a vehicle for methacrylates in vivo/in vitro. The objective of this study was to assess airborne exposure of dental personnel to gaseous and particle‐associated organic ... -
Airway Inflammation and Bronchial Remodelling in Toluene Diisocyanate-exposed BALB/c Mouse Model
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2007)Toluene diisocyanate (TDI), a highly reactive industrial chemical, is one of the leading causes of occupation-related asthma in industrialized countries. The pathogenesis of TDI-induced asthma, however, remains not fully ... -
Airway management by physician-staffed Helicopter Emergency Medical Services – a prospective, multicentre, observational study of 2,327 patients
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-08-07)Background. Despite numerous studies on prehospital airway management, results are difficult to compare due to inconsistent or heterogeneous data. The objective of this study was to assess advanced airway management from ... -
The airway microbiota of stable COPD : Association with exacerbation frequency and the risks associated with bronchoscopic data collection
(Doctoral thesis, 2022-03-25)Background: Acute exacerbations of COPD are an important cause of mortality and morbidity in patients with COPD. It is incompletely understood why some COPD patients experience frequent exacerbations, while others rarely ... -
Airway obstruction, dynamic hyperinflation, and breathing pattern during incremental exercise in COPD patients
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-02-01)Ventilatory capacity is reduced in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. Tidal volume (VT) is lower and breathing frequency higher at a given ventilation (VE) compared to healthy subjects. We examined ... -
Airway symptoms and atopy in young children prescribed asthma medications: A large‐scale cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Diagnosing asthma and deciding treatment are difficult in young children. An inappropriate and too high prescription rate of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) is suggested, but how airway symptoms are associated with prescriptions ... -
Airway symptoms and lung function in the local population after the oil tank explosion in Gulen, Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-12-12)Background: Oil tanks containing a mixture of hydrocarbons, including sulphuric compounds, exploded and caught fire in an industrial harbour. This study assesses airway symptoms and lung function in the nearby population ... -
Akathisia and atypical antipsychotics. Relation to suicidality, agitation and depression in a clinical trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objective: Akathisia is among the most unpleasant side effects related to antipsychotic drug (AP) use, and possible associations between akathisia and agitation, depression and suicidal behaviour, respectively, have been ... -
Akutt Ambulant Team - kva innverknad kan opningstida ha?
(Master thesis, 2011-03)Bakgrunn: Psykisk helsevern har dei siste tiåra gjennomført ein modernisering og omstilling av sine behandlingstilbod frå tradisjonell institusjonsbehandling til meir polikliniske og ambulante tenester. Det har vore satsa ... -
Akutt intermitterende porfyri- kartlegging av funksjonelle og termodynamiske eigenskapar til hydroksymetylbilan syntase og utvalte mutantar
(Master thesis, 2011-05-16)Acute intermittent porphyria (AIP) is an inherited disorder. The majority of patients diagnosed with AIP have half-normal activity of hydroxymethylbilane synthase (HMBS), the third enzyme in the heme- pathway. Although the ... -
Akuttmedisin i ein distriktskommune
(Doctoral thesis, 2016-09-30)When medical emergencies happen, efficient organization of the emergency services and high competence among the personnel, is paramount. This dissertation contributes to the knowledge base of the medical emergency preparedness ... -
The alarmins high mobility group box protein 1 and S100A8/A9 display different inflammatory profiles after acute knee injury
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objective To compare the concentrations of high mobility group box 1 protein (HMGB1) and S100A8/A9 in synovial fluid between patients with knee injuries and osteoarthritis (OA), and knee healthy subjects. To investigate ... -
Alcohol at bedtime induces minor changes in sleep stages and blood gases in stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-05-17)Purpose/background: The purpose of this study is to explore the effect of a moderate dose of alcohol on sleep architecture and respiration in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Alcohol depresses both hypercapnic ... -
Alcohol consumption among pregnant women in Northern Tanzania 2000-2010: A registry-based study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-09-03)Background: Alcohol can be harmful to the development of the foetus. In most developed countries, pregnant women are recommended to abstain from alcohol, however in developing countries, women are less likely to receive ... -
Alcohol consumption, life satisfaction and mental health among Norwegian college and university students
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objective: High-level alcohol consumption is common in, and central to, the student community. Among adults, high-level alcohol consumption, and sometimes also low, has been associated with poorer social integration and ... -
Alcohol-attributed disease burden in four Nordic countries: a comparison using the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries and Risk Factors 2013 study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-10)Aims: (1) To compare alcohol-attributed disease burden in four Nordic countries 1990–2013, by overall disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) and separated by premature mortality [years of life lost (YLL)] and health loss ...