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Role of fungal burden in risk stratification of HIV-negative patients with Pneumocystis pneumonia: A 12-year, retrospective, observational, multicenter cohort
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Objectives This study aimed to explore the role of fungal burden in risk stratification of patients without HIV-negative patients with Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). Methods This was a retrospective analysis of the ... -
The role of Gastro Esophageal Reflux in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
(Doctoral thesis, 2019-06-20)Background: Chronic Rhino Sinusitis (CRS) is one of the most prevalent chronic disorders in industrialized countries. The disease has a major negative impact on quality of life, social and professional capacity as well as ... -
The role of general practitioners in the pre hospital setting, as experienced by emergency medicine technicians: a qualitative study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-08-22)Background: Together with the ambulances staffed with emergency medical technicians (EMTs), general practitioners (GPs) on call are the primary resources for handling emergencies outside hospitals in Norway. The benefit ... -
Role of gingival lymphatics in tissue fluid balance and periodontal disease development
(Doctoral thesis, 2012-05-25)Background: The gingiva is frequently challenged to oral bacteria which are able to induce inflammatory responses with increased fluid filtration and edema formation in the tissue. Under given circumstances periodontal ... -
The Role of Humans in Complex ICT Systems
(Master thesis, 2016-10-16)In the modern world, companies, regardless of their type of business, rely on information and communications technology (ICT) systems to carry out their everyday operations. The ICT systems have been developed over time ... -
The role of imaging in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
(Doctoral thesis, 2021-08-27)The thesis is based on four articles examining the role of imaging after surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee. Post-operative imaging is commonly performed to validate ACL graft tunnel ... -
The role of inflammation in anxiety and depression in the European U-BIOPRED asthma cohorts
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: Growing evidence indicates high comorbid anxiety and depression in patients with asthma. However, the mechanisms underlying this comorbid condition remain unclear. The aim of this study was to investigate the ... -
Role of integrin α11 in oral carcinogenesis. In vitro and in vivo studies
(Doctoral thesis, 2016-04-29)Cancer research has provided evidence for several advanced and better ways of treatment, helping the community for a better living. Nevertheless, for head and neck cancer there is still a long way to go for achieving an ... -
Role of integrin α11β1 in breast cancer
(Doctoral thesis, 2021-09-24)Breast cancer cells are strongly influenced by a complex tumor microenvironment comprised of a diversity of stromal cells, including a heterogeneous population of cancer associated fibroblasts (CAFs), in addition to the ... -
The role of interleukin-6 classical and trans-signaling in allogeneic stem cell transplantation
(Doctoral thesis, 2020-04-02)IL-6 family cytokines share structural similarities and utilize glycoprotein 130 (gp130) for signal transduction. IL-6 itself has both pro- and anti-inflammatory effects. IL-6 trans-signaling is mediated by the soluble ... -
The role of intraspecific variability in driving community trait shifts along temperature and precipitation gradients in alpine and boreal semi-natural grasslands
(Master thesis, 2017-12-15)Climate projections show that western Norway will experience warmer and wetter conditions in the future. Investigations of trait changes with these climatic gradients can be used to understand the responses of species, ... -
The role of land and ocean evaporation on the variability of precipitation in the Yangtze River valley
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-06-04)The Yangtze River valley (YRV) experiences large intraseasonal and interannual precipitation variability, which is mainly due to East Asian monsoon influence. The East Asian monsoon is caused by interaction of many processes ... -
The role of leadership practices in the relationship between role stressors and exposure to bullying behaviours – a longitudinal moderated mediation design
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Role conflicts and role ambiguity have been identified as important risk factors for exposure to workplace bullying, particularly when combined with inadequate leadership practices. Even though role ambiguity theoretically ... -
The role of livestock keeping in tuberculosis trends in Arusha, Tanzania
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2003-07)SETTING: Arusha, Tanzania. OBJECTIVE: To assess risk factors that might influence TB control in the general population and in livestock-keepers. METHODS: Of 242 villages in four districts, 27 were selected randomly. In ... -
The Role of Long-Chained Marine N-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Cardiovascular Disease
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012)This paper reviews the current evidence regarding long-chained marine omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) and cardiovascular disease (CVD), their possible mechanisms of action, and results of clinical trials. Also, ... -
Role of maternal age and pregnancy history in risk of miscarriage: prospective register based study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objectives: To estimate the burden of miscarriage in the Norwegian population and to evaluate the associations with maternal age and pregnancy history. Design: Prospective register based study. Setting: Medical Birth ... -
The role of media in developing literacies and cultural techniques
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)Not only new media demand new skills and contribute to cultural and social changes. The main purpose of this article is to present two theoretical approaches which look at how both traditional and new media (print, electronic ... -
The Role of Mental Health and Behavioral Disorders in the Development of Temporomandibular Disorder: A SWEREG-TMD Nationwide Case-Control Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Purpose: There is a well-known association between mental and behavioral disorders (MBD) and temporomandibular disorder (TMD), although the association has not been established in population-based samples. This study aimed ... -
The role of metacognition and obsessive-compulsive symptoms in psychosis: An analogue study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-06-29)Background Several studies have indicated that obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common comorbidity in patients with psychotic disorders, but there is sparse knowledge about the relationship between symptoms of OCD ... -
The role of metrics in the governance of the water-energy-food nexus within the European Commission
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-26)Abstract Recent years have witnessed a growing interest in the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus in both academia and policy. This concept draws attention to the link between different environmental and societal domains, and ...