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Applications of Machine Learning in Human Microbiome Studies: A Review on Feature Selection, Biomarker Identification, Disease Prediction and Treatment
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The number of microbiome-related studies has notably increased the availability of data on human microbiome composition and function. These studies provide the essential material to deeply explore host-microbiome associations ... -
Applying polygenic risk scoring for psychiatric disorders to a large family with bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-10-08)Psychiatric disorders are thought to have a complex genetic pathology consisting of interplay of common and rare variation. Traditionally, pedigrees are used to shed light on the latter only, while here we discuss the ... -
Approaching a diagnostic point-of-care test for pediatric tuberculosis through evaluation of immune biomarkers across the clinical disease spectrum
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-01-04)The World Health Organization (WHO) calls for an accurate, rapid, and simple point-of-care (POC) test for the diagnosis of pediatric tuberculosis (TB) in order to make progress “Towards Zero Deaths”. Whereas the sensitivity ... -
Arachnoid cysts do not contain cerebrospinal fluid: A comparative chemical analysis of arachnoid cyst fluid and cerebrospinal fluid in adults
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-06-10)Background Arachnoid cyst (AC) fluid has not previously been compared with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the same patient. ACs are commonly referred to as containing "CSF-like fluid". The objective of this study was to ... -
Are 90% of deaths from cancer caused by metastases?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Numerous publications have stated that metastases are responsible for 90% of cancer deaths, but data underlying this assertion has been lacking. Our objective was to determine what proportions of cancer deaths are caused ... -
Are infants exposed to antimicrobials during the first 3 months of life at increased risk of recurrent use? An explorative data-linkage study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objectives: To investigate whether infants exposed to antimicrobials in hospital during the first 3 months of life had an increased risk of ambulatory antimicrobial use during the following year compared with infants not ... -
Aromaterapi - en analyse av sitrusoljer
(Master thesis, 2009-05-19)Sitrusoljer blir mye brukt i hverdagen og finnes i en rekke produkter, alt fra parfymer og kremer til mat og drikke. Økt bruk fører også til økt interesse for oljenes effekter og mulige uønskete effekter. Oppmerksomheten ... -
Aromaterapi: Lufteksponerings virkning på essensielle oljer
(Master thesis, 2009-05-20)Interessen for aromaterapi øker stadig, og blir i dag mest brukt til avslapning. Det finnes begrenset informasjon og det er gjort heller få studier, både kjemisk og klinisk når det gjelder essensielle oljer, og flere studier ... -
Arterial Stiffness in Overweight and Obesity: Association with Sex, Age, and Blood Pressure
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction: Obesity has been associated with increased arterial stiffness. Sex-differences in arterial stiffness in obesity have been less explored. Aim: To explore sex-differences in arterial stiffness by applanation ... -
Artifacts on Magnetic Resonance Imaging from Electronic Identification Enablement in Silicone Gel Implants Are Not Negligible
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Breast implants filled with silicone gel are used worldwide for cosmetic reasons, or breast reconstruction following risk-reducing or therapeutic mastectomy. The importance of identifiable implants is undeniable. A recent ... -
Ascaris exposure and its association with lung function, asthma, and DNA methylation in Northern Europe
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Ascaris infections, with a worldwide prevalence above 10%, can cause respiratory pathology. However, long-term effects on lung function in humans are largely unknown. Objective We investigated the associations ... -
Assay harmonization and use of biological standards to improve the reproducibility of the hemagglutination inhibition assay: A FLUCOP collaborative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)The hemagglutination inhibition (HAI) assay is an established technique for assessing influenza immunity, through measurement of antihemagglutinin antibodies. Improved reproducibility of this assay is required to provide ... -
Assessing the Causal Relationship of Maternal Height on Birth Size and Gestational Age at Birth: A Mendelian Randomization Analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-08-18)Background: Observational epidemiological studies indicate that maternal height is associated with gestational age at birth and fetal growth measures (i.e., shorter mothers deliver infants at earlier gestational ages with ... -
Assessment of Dietary Choline Intake, Contributing Food Items, and Associations with One-Carbon and Lipid Metabolites in Middle-Aged and Elderly Adults: The Hordaland Health Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: Choline is an essential nutrient for humans and is involved in various physiologic functions. Through its metabolite betaine, it is closely connected to the one-carbon metabolism, and the fat-soluble choline ... -
Assessment of malaria real-time PCR methods and application with focus on lowlevel parasitaemia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-07-05)In epidemiological surveys and surveillance the application of molecular tools is essential in detecting submicroscopic malaria. A genus-specific conventional cytochrome b (cytb) PCR has shown high sensitivity in field ... -
Assessment of nocturnal versus daytime gas exchange in stable COPD. With emphasis on hypoventilation during spontaneous sleep and in sleep influenced by alcohol or zopiclone
(Doctoral thesis, 2015-10-28)Background/purpose: Chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure (CHRF) is associated with increased mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and sleep hypoventilation (SH) has been proposed as ... -
Assessment of tumor suppressor promoter methylation in healthy individuals
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-08)Background The number of tumor suppressor genes for which germline mutations have been linked to cancer risk is steadily increasing. However, while recent reports have linked constitutional normal tissue promoter methylation ... -
The association between adherence to national antibiotic guidelines and mortality, readmission and length of stay in hospital inpatients: results from a Norwegian multicentre, observational cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-04-15)Background: Clinical antibiotic prescribing guidelines are essential in defining responsible use in the local context. Our objective was to investigate the association between adherence to national antibiotic prescribing ... -
The association between alcohol consumption and risk of hip fracture differs by age and gender in Cohort of Norway: a NOREPOS study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-11)Summary: The association between alcohol consumption and hip fracture differed by gender: Men aged 30–59 years drinking frequently or 14+ gl/week had higher risk than moderate drinkers. No significant association was seen ...