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    • Rifaximin alters gut microbiota profile, but does not affect systemic inflammation - a randomized controlled trial in common variable immunodeficiency 

      Jørgensen, Silje Fjellgård; Macpherson, Magnhild Eide; Bjørnetrø, Tonje; Holm, Kristian; Kummen, Martin; Rashidi, Azita; Michelsen, Annika; Lekva, Tove; Halvorsen, Bente; Trøseid, Marius; Mollnes, Tom Eirik; Berge, Rolf Kristian; Yndestad, Arne; Ueland, Thor; Karlsen, Tom Hemming; Aukrust, Pål; Hov, Johannes Espolin Roksund; Fevang, Børre (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-01-17)
      Common variable immunodefciency (CVID) patients have reduced gut microbial diversity compared to healthy controls. The reduced diversity is associated with gut leakage, increased systemic infammation and ten “key” bacteria ...

    • Rifaximin or Saccharomyces boulardii in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: Results from the randomized GutHeart trial 

      Awoyemi, Ayodeji Olawale; Mayerhofer, Cristiane; Felix, Alex S.; Hov, Johannes Espolin Roksund; Moscavitch, Samuel D.; Lappegård, Knut Tore; Hovland, Anders; Halvorsen, Sigrun; Halvorsen, Bente; Gregersen, Ida; Svardal, Asbjørn M.; Berge, Rolf Kristian; Hansen, Simen Hyll; Götz, Alexandra; Holm, Kristian; Aukrust, Pål; Åkra, Sissel; Seljeflot, Ingebjørg; Solheim, Svein; Lorenzo, Andrea; Gullestad, Lars; Trøseid, Marius; Broch, Kaspar (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Background The gut microbiota represents a potential treatment target in heart failure (HF) through microbial metabolites such as trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) and systemic inflammation. Treatment with the probiotic yeast ...

    • Right atrium and cryptogenic ischaemic stroke in the young: A case-control study 

      Pöyhönen, Pauli; Kuusisto, Jouni; Pirinen, Jani; Räty, Heli; Lehmonen, Lauri; Paakkanen, Riitta; Martinez-Majander, Nicolas; Gerdts, Eva; Putaala, Jukka; Sinisalo, Juha; Järvinen, Vesa (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Background Recent studies suggest left atrial (LA) dysfunction in cryptogenic stroke. We studied the dynamics of right atrium (RA) and right atrial appendage (RAA) in young adults with cryptogenic stroke. We hypothesised ...

    • Risk assessment and antibody responses to SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare workers 

      Bansal, Amit; Trieu, Mai Chi; Mohn, Kristin Greve-Isdahl; Madsen, Anders; Olofsson, Jan Stefan; Sandnes, Helene Heitmann; Sævik, Marianne; Søyland, Hanne; Hansen, Lena; Onyango, Therese Bredholt; Tøndel, Camilla; Brokstad, Karl Albert; Syre, Heidi; Riis, Åse Garløv; Langeland, Nina; Cox, Rebecca Jane (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)
      Background: Preventing infection in healthcare workers (HCWs) is crucial for protecting healthcare systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we investigated the seroepidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 in HCWs in Norway with ...

    • Risk estimates of imminent cardiovascular death and heart failure hospitalization are improved using serial natriuretic peptide measurements in patients With coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes 

      Wolsk, Emil; Claggett, Brian; Diaz, Rafael; Dickstein, Kenneth; Gerstein, Hertzel C.; Køber, Lars; Lewis, Eldrin F.; Maggioni, Aldo P.; McMurray, John J.V.; Probstfield, Jeffrey L.; Riddle, Matthew C.; Solomon, Scott D.; Tardif, Jean-Claude; Pfeffer, Marc A. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)
      Background: Baseline and temporal changes in natriuretic peptide (NP) concentrations have strong prognostic value with regard to long‐term cardiovascular risk stratification. To increase the clinical utility of NP sampling ...

    • Risk factors and recurrence of cause-specific postpartum hemorrhage: A population-based study 

      Linde, Lorentz Erland; Rasmussen, Svein; Moster, Dag; Kessler, Jørg; Baghestan, Elham; Gissler, Mika; Ebbing, Cathrine (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)
      Objective To explore risk profiles of the different types of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH >500ml or severe PPH >1500ml) and their recurrence risks in a subsequent delivery. Methods With data from The Medical Birth ...

    • Risk factors for development and maintenance of chronic whiplash 

      Myrtveit, Solbjørg Makalani (Doctoral thesis, 2015-05-13)
      Background: After experiencing whiplash accidents, most individuals recover rapidly. Others, however, develop chronic whiplash, a condition characterized by long lasting neck pain, somatic complaints and symptoms of anxiety ...

    • Risk factors for lung cancer in COPD - results from the Bergen COPD cohort study 

      Husebø, Gunnar Reksten; Nielsen, Rune; Hardie, Jon Andrew; Bakke, Per S.; Lerner, Lorena; D'Alessandro-Gabazza, Corina; Gyuris, Jeno; Gabazza, Esteban; Aukrust, Pål; Eagan, Tomas Mikal (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Background: COPD patients have an increased risk of developing lung cancer, but the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. We aimed to identify risk factors for lung cancer in patients from the Bergen COPD Cohort ...

    • Risk factors for surgical site infection following cesarean delivery: A hospital-based case–control study 

      Kvalvik, Sedina Atic; Rasmussen, Svein; Thornhill, Heidi Frances; Baghestan, Elham (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Introduction Cesarean section is the single most important risk factor for postpartum infection. Where the rest of the world shows increasing trends, the cesarean section rates are low in Norway and risk factors for ...

    • Risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke among older men exposed to prolonged endurance sport practice: a 10-year follow-up. The Birkebeiner Ageing Study and the Tromsø Study 

      Johansen, Kristoffer Robin; Ranhoff, Anette Hylen; Sørensen, Eivind; Nes, Bjarne; Heitmann, Kim Arne; Apelland, Turid; Bucher Sandbakk, Silvana; Wilsgaard, Tom; Løchen, Maja-Lisa; Thelle, Dag Steinar; Morseth, Bente; Myrstad, Marius (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)
      Aims: Endurance sport practice is associated with a high prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF), which increases the risk of stroke in the general population. However, stroke risk in endurance athletes with AF is sparsely ...

    • Risk of miscarriage in women with psychiatric disorders 

      Magnus, Maria Christine; Havdahl, Alexandra; Morken, Nils-Halvdan; Wensaas, Knut-Arne; Wilcox, Allen J.; Håberg, Siri Eldevik (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Background Some psychiatric disorders have been associated with increased risk of miscarriage. However, there is a lack of studies considering a broader spectrum of psychiatric disorders to clarify the role of common as ...

    • Risk of Misclassification of decompression sickness 

      Sundal, Endre; Grønning, Marit; Troland, Kari; Irgens, Ågot; Aanderud, Leif; Thorsen, Einar (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011)
      Decompression sickness (DCS) is classified on the basis of which organ system is affected, and neurological DCS is considered more severe than DCS in joints and skin with respect to response to recompression treatment and ...

    • Risk of Subsequent Preeclampsia by Maternal Country of Birth: A Norwegian Population-Based Study 

      Mæland, Karolina Sofia; Morken, Nils-Halvdan; Schytt, Erica; Aasheim, Vigdis; Nilsen, Roy Miodini (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)
      In this nationwide population-based study, we investigated the associations of preeclampsia in the first pregnancy with the risk of preeclampsia in the second pregnancy, by maternal country of birth using data from the ...

    • Risky Drinking among Norwegian Students: Associations with Participation in the Introductory Week, Academic Performance and Alcohol-related Attitudes 

      Myrtveit, Solbjørg Makalani; Askeland, Kristin Gärtner; Knudsen, Ann Kristin; Knapstad, Marit; Olsen, Rune; Nedregård, Truls; Skogen, Jens Christoffer (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-09)
      AIMS – Substantial increase in heavy drinking upon transition from high school to college is common. Norwegian universities and university colleges arrange yearly introductory weeks to welcome new students. It has been ...

    • Role of Adipocyte SLC7A10 and Amino Acid Metabolism in Obesity and Insulin Resistance 

      Jersin, Regine Åsen (Doctoral thesis, 2020-12-18)
      Obesity is a rising global concern, associated with increased risk of developing metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Chronic availability of excess nutrients may promote adipocyte dysfunction, ...

    • The role of anti-citrullinated protein antibody reactivities in an inception cohort of patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving treat-to-target therapy 

      Jonsson, Maria Karolina; Hensvold, Aase Haj; Hansson, Monika; Aga, Anna-Birgitte; Sexton, Joseph; Mathsson-Alm, Linda; Cornillet, Martin; Serre, Guy; Lillegraven, Siri; Fevang, Bjørg-Tilde Svanes; Catrina, Anca Irinel; Haavardsholm, Espen A. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-07-13)
      Background: Anti-citrullinated protein antibody (ACPA) reactivities precede clinical onset of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and it has been suggested that ACPA reactivities towards distinct target proteins may be associated ...

    • The role of arginine and arginine-metabolizing enzymes during Giardia - host cell interactions in vitro 

      Stadelmann, Britta; Hanevik, Kurt; Andersson, Mattias; Bruserud, Øystein; Svärd, Staffan G. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-11-14)
      Background: Arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid important in growing individuals and under nonhomeostatic conditions/disease. Many pathogens interfere with arginine-utilization in host cells, especially nitric ...

    • Role of dietary carbohydrate quality and quantity in visceral obesity reduction : Results from a randomized controlled trial (CARBFUNC) 

      Horn, Cathrine (Doctoral thesis, 2022-03-25)
      Background: Increased visceral adipose tissue (VAT) volume is associated with common lifestyle diseases and poses an increasing health challenge worldwide. There is a great need for effective approaches that result in ...

    • The role of dietary fat and carbohydrates in development of adipose tissue inflammation 

      Ngo, Ha Thi (Master thesis, 2009-06-02)
      Obesity is considered as a chronic low-grade inflammatory condition, which can be characterized by increased levels of the proinflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α and IL-6, and macrophage infiltration in adipose tissue. ...

    • Role of DNA methylation and epigenetic silencing of HAND2 in endometrial cancer development 

      Jones, Allison; Teschendorff, Andrew E.; Li, Quanxi; Hayward, Jane D.; Kannan, Athilakshmi; Mould, Tim; West, James; Zikan, Michal; Cibula, David; Fiegl, Heidi; Lee, Shih-Han; Wik, Elisabeth; Hadwin, Richard; Arora, Rupali; Lemech, Charlotte; Turunen, Henna; Pakarinen, Päivi; Jacobs, Ian J.; Salvesen, Helga Birgitte; Bagchi, Milan K.; Bagchi, Indrani C.; Widschwendter, Martin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-11-12)
      Background: Endometrial cancer incidence is continuing to rise in the wake of the current ageing and obesity epidemics. Much of the risk for endometrial cancer development is influenced by the environment and lifestyle. ...