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X chromosome associations with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and related phenotypes: an X chromosome-wide association study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background The association between genetic variants on the X chromosome to risk of COPD has not been fully explored. We hypothesize that the X chromosome harbors variants important in determining risk of COPD related ... -
Xpert MTB/RIF assay can be used on archived gastric aspirate and induced sputum samples for sensitive diagnosis of paediatric tuberculosis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-09-29)Background: Tuberculosis (TB) in children is neglected, mainly due to lack of sensitive diagnostic tools. Recently Xpert MTB/RIF assay has revolutionized the diagnostic field, but its usefulness in pediatric TB has not ... -
The Zebrafish Larva as a Model System for Myeloid Malignancies
(Doctoral thesis, 2024-02-23)Myeloid kreft er ein ukontrollert deling av dei myeloide stamcellene som finst i beinmergen. Døme på myeloid kreft er akutt myeloid leukemi (AML) og myelodysplastisk syndrom. Desse kreftformane er vanlegast hjå eldre ... -
β-blocker use and risk of all-cause mortality in patients with coronary heart disease: effect modification by serum vitamin A
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Aims Blockade of β-adrenoceptors reduces sympathetic nervous system activity and improves survival in patients with heart failure with reduced left ventricular ejection fraction (HFrEF); however, any improvement in ... -
β2-adrenergic receptor expression in patients receiving bevacizumab therapy for metastatic melanoma
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) was initially known as vascular permeability factor and identified as a driver of tumour angiogenesis. Recently, its role in supporting an immunosuppressive tumour ...