Faculty of Medicine
Recent Submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Breaking boundaries: A rare case of glioblastoma with uncommon extraneural metastases: A case report and literature review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Introduction Extraneural metastases (ENM) from glioblastoma (GBM) remain extremely rare with only a scarce number of cases described in the literature. The lack of cases leads to no consensus on the optimal treatment and ... -
MRI radiomics captures early treatment response in patient-derived organoid endometrial cancer mouse models
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Radiomics can capture microscale information in medical images beyond what is visible to the naked human eye. Using a clinically relevant mouse model for endometrial cancer, the objective of this study was to ... -
Development of selective ssDNA micro-probe for PD1 detection as a novel strategy for cancer imaging
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Programmed death receptor 1, PD1, modulates the function of immune cells by providing inhibitory signals and constitutes the marker of immune exhaustion. Monitoring the level of PD1 promises a useful diagnostic approach ... -
Prevalence of drugs used for chronic conditions after diagnosis of thyroid cancer: a register-based cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objective Little is known about thyroid cancer survivors' risk of chronic conditions. We, therefore, investigated the prevalence of drugs used for chronic conditions among thyroid cancer patients using population-wide ...