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Islet autoantibodies as precision diagnostic tools to characterize heterogeneity in type 1 diabetes: a systematic review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Islet autoantibodies form the foundation for type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis and staging, but heterogeneity exists in T1D development and presentation. We hypothesized that autoantibodies can identify ... -
The glamour and grammar of innovation: notes on the spectacular reimagination of municipal care in Norway.
(Chapter, 2024)The expert report Innovation in the Care Services (NOU 2011: 11) promotes “innovation” as a radical new idea and solution to public care in Norway. We critically analyze three dimensions of this idea in policy and argue ... -
Stakeholder perspectives on landslide triggers and impacts in five countries
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Expert perspectives drive landslide mitigation and post-disaster policy planning. This study examines landslide risk perceptions among the stakeholders (government officials, academics, policy experts, local community ... -
Clinical and imaging characteristics of patients with cardiac amyloidosis- a single center observational study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Amyloidosis is a disease characterized by the deposition of protein fibrils. Cardiac involvement is a significant factor in determining prognosis. This study aimed to examine the clinical profile, outcomes, and long-term ... -
Food insecurity in Norway: A cross-sectional study among patients visiting their general practitioner
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Aims: We aim to address the knowledge gap surrounding food insecurity in general practice in Norway, focusing on its prevalence among patients, sociodemographic correlates and its relationship with chronic diseases across ... -
Coastal lake sediments from Arctic Svalbard suggest colder summers are stormier
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)The Arctic is rapidly losing its sea ice cover while the region warms faster than anywhere else on Earth. As larger areas become ice-free for longer, winds strengthen and interact more with open waters. Ensuing higher waves ... -
Development of 42 marker panel for in-depth study of cancer associated fibroblast niches in breast cancer using imaging mass cytometry
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Imaging Mass Cytometry (IMC) is a novel, and formidable high multiplexing imaging method emerging as a promising tool for in-depth studying of tissue architecture and intercellular communications. Several studies have ... -
Ash dieback: A single-species catastrophe or a cascade of ecological effects in the ground flora?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Climate change and human activities have accelerated the spread of non-native species, including forest pests and pathogens, significantly contributing to global biodiversity loss. Pathogens pose a significant threat to ... -
Immune cell activity during anti-TNF treatment in patients with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease characterized by a dysregulated immune response and systemic inflammation. Up to one-third of patients with psoriasis have psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Targeted treatment ... -
Discharge Information About Adverse Drug Reactions Indicates Lower Self-Reported Adverse Drug Reactions and Fewer Concerns in Patients After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Aim There are discrepancies between the information patients desire about adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and the information they receive from healthcare providers; this is an impediment to shared decision-making. This study ... -
Clinical utility of novel diabetes subgroups in predicting vascular complications and mortality: up to 25 years of follow-up of the HUNT Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Introduction Cluster analysis has previously revealed five reproducible subgroups of diabetes, differing in risks of diabetic complications. We aimed to examine the clusters’ predictive ability for vascular complications ... -
Review of Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose in Artificial Tears for the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Dry eye disease (DED) is a highly prevalent condition, resulting in reduced quality of life, lower participation in social life and impaired work efficiency. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) is a cellulose-based ... -
Factors leading to excessive fatigue in nurses – a three-year follow-up study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Global nursing shortages necessitate the identification of mitigatable factors that may reduce nursing absence and turnover. Fatigue has been shown to be associated with these issues. This study aimed to identify factors ... -
Comparing the cost-effectiveness of the MPT64-antigen detection test to Xpert MTB/RIF and ZN-microscopy for the diagnosis of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis: An economic evaluation modelling study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis (EPTB) poses challenges from patient and health system perspectives. The cost-effectiveness analysis of the Xpert MTB/RIF (Xpert) test to diagnose pulmonary tuberculosis is documented. However, ... -
Narrative review of occupational exposures and noncommunicable diseases
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objective Within the scope of the Exposome Project for Health and Occupational Research on applying the exposome concept to working life health, we aimed to provide a broad overview of the status of knowledge on occupational ... -
Evolution of fungal tuberculosis necrotizing toxin (TNT) domain-containing enzymes reveals divergent adaptations to enhance NAD cleavage
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Tuberculosis necrotizing toxin (TNT) is a protein domain discovered on the outer membrane of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), and the fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus. TNT domains have pure NAD(P) hydrolytic activity, ... -
Quantification of persistent organic pollutants in breastmilk and estimated infant intake, Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2025)Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are environmental contaminants that can accumulate in human tissues and pose potential health risks. Despite global efforts to reduce their prevalence, follow-up studies are needed to ... -
The Indo-Pacific Pollen Database-a Neotoma constituent database
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)The Indo–Pacific Pollen Database (IPPD) is the brainchild of the late professor Geoffrey Hope, who gathered pollen records from across the region to ensure their preservation for future generations of palaeoecologists. ... -
Early childhood development and its associated factors among children aged 36–59 months in Afghanistan: evidence from the national survey 2022–2023
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Understanding the status of early childhood development (ECD) and its associated factors could serve as the basis for future policy efforts and interventions. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the ... -
Polyethylene wear and cup migration of cemented total hip arthroplasty with femoral heads made of oxidized zirconium, steel, or cobalt chromium: a 10-year secondary analysis from a randomized trial using radiostereometry
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background and purpose: We aimed to evaluate polyethylene (PE) wear, cup migration, and clinical outcome over 10 years in total hip arthroplasties (THA) using different articulations. Methods: This is a secondary analysis ...