Faculty of Medicine
Recent Submissions
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A 3D bioreactor model to study osteocyte differentiation and mechanobiology under perfusion and compressive mechanical loading
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Osteocytes perceive and process mechanical stimuli in the lacuno-canalicular network in bone. As a result, they secrete signaling molecules that mediate bone formation and resorption. To date, few three-dimensional (3D) ... -
Generation of an enhancer-driven gene expression viral tool specific to dentate granule cell-types through direct hippocampal injection
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Accurate investigations of neural circuitry require specific genetic access to individual circuit elements, i.e., the myriad neuronal cell-types in the brain. However, native promoters cannot achieve this because while ... -
Traditionally removed mandibular central incisors and oral health-related quality of life: a cross-sectional study among adolescents in Maasai populated areas, Northern Tanzania
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background The traditional removal of mandibular anterior teeth has been existing for many years in the Sub-Saharan African countries. This study aimed to assess the prevalence and sociodemographic distribution of ... -
Association of child abuse and neglect training with filing reports of concern to child welfare services: a cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background The aptitude, knowledge, and competence of dental health personnel on child abuse and neglect (CAN) is not optimal for deciding when to file a report of concern to child welfare services (CWS). Objectives The ... -
A Fast-Forward Dilute-and-Shoot Multielement Method for Analysis of 33 Elements in Human Whole Blood, Serum, and Urine by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry: A Streamlined Approach for Clinical Diagnostic and Biomonitoring
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)The analysis of toxic and essential elements in human matrices is used in clinical diagnostics and for biomonitoring of different populations to study related health outcomes. This work aimed to develop fast and reliable ... -
Regeneration of alveolar bone defects in the experimental pig model: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objective Pigs are emerging as a preferred experimental in vivo model for bone regeneration. The study objective was to answer the focused PEO question: in the pig model (P), what is the capacity of experimental alveolar ... -
Growth Restriction in the Offspring of Mothers With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Importance Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder, characterized by subfertility, increased risk of metabolic diseases, and pregnancy complications. Previous studies diverge regarding the association ... -
A Semi-Supervised Transformer-Based Deep Learning Framework for Automated Tooth Segmentation and Identification on Panoramic Radiographs
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Automated tooth segmentation and identification on dental radiographs are crucial steps in establishing digital dental workflows. While deep learning networks have been developed for these tasks, their performance has been ... -
The association between serum vitamin D status and dental caries or molar incisor hypomineralisation in 7–9-year-old Norwegian children: a cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Research focusing on the association between serum vitamin D and oral health outcomes in children, such as dental caries and molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH), shows inconsistent results. Previous studies ... -
Information sharing between the dental healthcare and child welfare services regarding child maltreatment—A repeated cross-sectional study in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Little is known about dental healthcare workers reported suspected child maltreatment to and received inquiry from the child welfare services (CWS). Aim Assess time lag differences in public dental ... -
From papers to RDF-based integration of physicochemical data and adverse outcome pathways for nanomaterials
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOPs) have been proposed to facilitate mechanistic understanding of interactions of chemicals/materials with biological systems. Each AOP starts with a molecular initiating event (MIE) and possibly ... -
Clinical use of cone-beam computed tomography in Western Norway: a referral-based retrospective study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objective: To elucidate cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) referral profiles in Western Norway. Materials and methods: In all, 3,031 referrals to oral- and maxillofacial radiologist were reviewed. Patient data were ... -
Oral Health Related Factors Predicting Severe COVID-19 Disease in Elderly Swedes
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2025)Objectives To analyse different background factors that may serve as predictors for acquiring symptoms of severe COVID-19 disease. Methods A postal questionnaire was sent to the total population of individuals born ... -
The combination of pleconaril, rupintrivir, and remdesivir efficiently inhibits enterovirus infections in vitro, delaying the development of drug-resistant virus variants
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Enteroviruses are a significant global health concern, causing a spectrum of diseases from the common cold to more severe conditions like hand-foot-and-mouth disease, meningitis, myocarditis, pancreatitis, and poliomyelitis. ... -
Factors influencing early postnatal care use among postpartum women in Afghanistan
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Using postnatal care (PNC) within the first week following childbirth is crucial, as both the mother and her baby are particularly vulnerable to infections and mortality during this period. In this study, we examined the ... -
Trakeobronkomalasi hos barn
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Hensikten med denne kliniske oversikten er å beskrive symptomer og funn ved trakeobronkomalasi hos barn for å bidra til riktig diagnostikk og behandling. Symptomer og tegn varierer fra nedsatt fysisk utholdenhet, gjøende ... -
Sjögren’s Syndrome: The Role of Serological Profiles Versus Minor Salivary Gland Histopathology
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Between the years 2008 and 2023, 306 patients were referred to the Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, for salivary gland biopsy after clinical suspicion of Sjögren’s ... -
Unraveling the shared genetics of common epilepsies and general cognitive ability
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Purpose Cognitive impairment is prevalent among individuals with epilepsy, and increasing evidence indicates that genetic factors can underlie this relationship. However, the extent to which epilepsy subtypes differ in ... -
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis caused by the C9orf72 expansion in Norway–prevalence, ancestry, clinical characteristics and sociodemographic status
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2025)Objective: The most common genetic cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the C9orf72 expansion. A high incidence of this expansion has been detected in Sweden and Finland. This Norwegian population-based study ... -
Increased risk of rehospitalisation and death in older hospital patients at risk of malnutrition: A cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objectives The aim of the study was to investigate associations between risk of malnutrition and risk of rehospitalisation and death in older hospital patients, and whether the possible associations were modified by age, ...
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