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The use of mesenchymal stromal cell secretome to enhance guided bone regeneration in comparison with leukocyte and platelet-rich fibrin
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objectives Secretomes of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) represent a novel strategy for growth-factor delivery for tissue regeneration. The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy of adjunctive use of ... -
Use of microbiology tests in the era of increasing AMR rates- a multicentre hospital cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-02-04)Background: Effective use of microbiology test results may positively influence patient outcomes and limit the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics. However, studies indicate that their potential is not fully utilized. We ... -
Use of non-governmental maternity services and pregnancy outcomes among undocumented women: a cohort study from Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background In 2011 Norway granted undocumented women the right to antenatal care and to give birth at a hospital but did not include them in the general practitioner and reimbursement schemes. As a response to limited ... -
The use of non-standard features in British and American English – a comparative attitudinal study.
(Master thesis, 2018-05-23)Denne masteroppgaven omhandler bruken av ikke-standard grammatiske trekk i britisk og amerikansk engelsk. Studien som er gjennomført er en komparativ holdningsstudie. Hovedmålene med studien er å: (1) måle graden av ... -
Use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs among elderly patients in selected Norwegian Nursing Homes.
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Use of Off-Label Drugs and Nutrition Supplements among Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background and Objectives. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a lethal neurodegenerative disease, characterized by gradual paralysis and muscle atrophy. Riluzole, the only approved treatment in Norway, increases mean ... -
Use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in clinical diabetes consultations: study protocol for the DiaPROM randomised controlled trial pilot study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Introduction: Although diabetes distress is found to be associated with decreased glycaemic control among adults with type 1 diabetes, the psychological and emotional impact of living with the condition is often not ... -
Use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in clinical diabetes consultations: the DiaPROM randomised controlled pilot trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objective: To pilot test the proposed DiaPROM trial components and address uncertainties associated with conducting a full-scale randomised controlled trial (RCT) to evaluate whether such a trial is feasible. Design: ... -
The use of photo and video as surveying tools on sessile organisms in shallow soft-bottom habitats - Photoframe and videosleigh method
(Master thesis, 2018-04-18)The Institute of Marine Research (IMR) wants to start a systematic survey of shallow, soft-bottom habitats. The IMR wants to implement two new methods using photo and video, the photoframe and the videosleigh method. Where ... -
The use of photoperiods to provide year round spawning in lumpfish Cyclopterus lumpus
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)In order to provide year round spawning broodstock, lumpfish (initial size 746 g and 24.9 cm) were reared under four different photoperiod regimes from January 2017 to July 2018. One group was reared under simulated natural ... -
Use of primary healthcare services before and after specialized rehabilitation and its relation to changes in health and functioning: a longitudinal cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objective: To examine patients’ use of primary healthcare (PHC) before and after specialized rehabilitation and its relation with self-reported health and functioning. Design: Longitudinal cohort study. Participants: ... -
Use of probiotics to reduce infections and death and prevent colonization with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)- producing bacteria among newborn infants in Tanzania (ProRIDE Trial): study protocol for a randomized controlled clinical trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-E) has emerged as an urgent global health threat and is by the World Health Organization ranked as priority 1 among pathogens in need of new ... -
The use of prosthetic grafts in above-knee femoropopliteal bypass surgery : a clinical study of long-term results and risk factors for failure
(Doctoral thesis, 2007-05-24)Purpose: The purpose of this study has been to investigate the results of above-knee prosthetic femoropopliteal bypass surgery and to identify risk factors for complications and graft failure. The influence of comorbidity, ... -
Use of quantitative pathology to improve grading and predict prognosis in tumours of the gastrointestinal tract
(Doctoral thesis, 2022-01-14)Cancer represents a formidable health burden and was the second leading cause of death globally in 2018. In Norway, almost 35000 new cancer cases were reported in 2019. For colon cancer, the incidence and mortality rates ... -
Use of References in Responses from Scandinavian Drug Information Centres
(Journal article, 2018)Background: The aim of this study was to compare use of references in responses from Scandinavian drug information centres (DICs). Methods: Six different fictitious drug-related queries were sent to each of seven Scandinavian ... -
Use of sildenafil and other phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors among pregnant women in Scandinavia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Introduction For phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors, such as sildenafil, the only approved indication in women is for pulmonary arterial hypertension. These drugs are increasingly being proposed and tested for ... -
Use of social media for communicating about critical care topics: A Norwegian cross-sectional survey
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-07-08)Background: Social media (SoMe) might be an alternative platform for communicating critical care topics to implement evidence‐based practice in the intensive care unit (ICU). This survey aims to describe ICU nurses’ and ... -
Use of stable isotope dimethyl labeling coupled to selected reaction monitoring to enhance throughput by multiplexing relative quantitation of targeted proteins
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012)In this manuscript, we present a proof-of-concept study for targeted relative protein quantitation workflow using chemical labeling in the form of dimethylation, coupled with selected reaction monitoring (dimethyl-SRM). ... -
The use of surfactant-filled mesoporous silica as an immobilising medium for a fluorescence lifetime pH indicator, providing long-term calibration stability
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-11-14)Surfactant filled mesoporous silica is applied as a matrix for immobilizing the fluorescence lifetime pH-indicator acridine. We demonstrate that this type of encapsulation provides a stable and uniform chemical environment ... -
Use of synthetic health data in prototyping for developing dental implant registry services
(Master thesis, 2022-06-01)Developing novel applications in healthcare and dentistry can be challenging due to lack of application requirements, uncertain stakeholders, and no available test data. Such conditions exist in tooth implant dentistry, ...