Browsing Department of Mathematics by Journals "PLoS ONE"
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Do abnormal serum lipid levels increase the risk of chronic low back pain? The Nord-Trøndelag Health Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-09-18)Background: Cross-sectional studies suggest associations between abnormal lipid levels and prevalence of low back pain (LBP), but it is not known if there is any causal relationship. Objective: The objective was to determine, ... -
Estimating the discretization dependent accuracy of perfusion in coupled capillary flow measurements
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-07-20)One-compartment models are widely used to quantify hemodynamic parameters such as perfusion, blood volume and mean transit time. These parameters are routinely used for clinical diagnosis and monitoring of disease development ... -
Investigating population genetic structure in a highly mobile marine organism: The minke whale Balaenoptera acutorostrata acutorostrata in the North East Atlantic
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-09-30)Inferring the number of genetically distinct populations and their levels of connectivity is of key importance for the sustainable management and conservation of wildlife. This represents an extra challenge in the marine ... -
Physical activity level at work and risk of chronic low back pain: A follow-up in the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-04-10)Background: Physical activity in leisure time seems to reduce the risk of low back pain, but it is not known whether occupational activity, as recorded in a representative working population, produces a higher or lower ...