Faculty of Medicine
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N-terminal cysteine acetylation and oxidation patterns may define protein stability
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Oxygen homeostasis is maintained in plants and animals by O2-sensing enzymes initiating adaptive responses to low O2 (hypoxia). Recently, the O2-sensitive enzyme ADO was shown to initiate degradation of target proteins ... -
Elevated expression of Aurora-A/AURKA in breast cancer associates with younger age and aggressive features
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background and objective Aurora kinase A (AURKA) is reported to be overexpressed in breast cancer. In addition to its role in regulating cell cycle and mitosis, studies have reported AURKA involvements in oncogenic ... -
Children had smaller brain volumes and cortical surface areas after prenatal opioid maintenance therapy exposure
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Aim: The studies have shown that infants with prenatal OMT exposure had smaller brain volumes than non-exposed controls, but long-term outcome data are lacking. We examined 5-13-year-old OMT-exposed children with brain MRI ... -
Thyroidectomy for Euthyroid Patients with Hashimoto Disease and Persistent Symptoms: An Observational, Postrandomization Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background: Despite adequate hormone substitution in Hashimoto disease, some patients may have persistent symptoms with a possible autoimmune pathophysiology. A recent randomized trial (RCT) using patient-reported outcome ... -
Prenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Medications and Risk of Epilepsy in Children of Mothers with Epilepsy
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Importance Use of valproate and certain other antiseizure medications (ASMs) in pregnancy is associated with abnormal fetal brain development with potential long-term implications for the child. Objective To examine whether ... -
Association between cytokines and suicidality in patients with psychosis: A multicentre longitudinal analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Suicide is a common cause of death in all phases of schizophrenia spectrum disorder, particularly in the youngest patients. Clinical measures have demonstrated limited value in suicide prediction, spurring the search for ... -
Use of dental care services among adolescents living with HIV on antiretroviral treatment in Kampala, Uganda: a cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objective The primary purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and socio-behavioral determinants of ever-use of dental care services among adolescents aged 10–18 years, living with HIV, on Antiretroviral ... -
ChatGPT as a Clinical Decision Maker for Urolithiasis: Compliance with the Current European Association of Urology Guidelines
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background and objective Generative artificial intelligence models are among the most promising and widely used tools used in health care. This review investigates GPT-4 answers to decision-making questions regarding the ... -
The cytoplasmic tail of myelin protein zero induces morphological changes in lipid membranes
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)The major myelin protein expressed by the peripheral nervous system Schwann cells is protein zero (P0), which represents 50% of the total protein content in myelin. This 30-kDa integral membrane protein consists of an ... -
Design and validation of a photographic atlas of Peruvian foods to evaluate the food consumption of children from 6 to 12 months of age
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objective Design and validation a photographic atlas of Peruvian foods to evaluate the food consumption of children from 6 to 12 months of age. Methods Quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional study. 12 food groups ... -
Cultural factors influencing COVID-19-related perceptions and behavior, seen from immigrants’ own perspective – a qualitative study in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Cultural factors are often mentioned as a possible explanation for the observed differences between immigrant populations compared to general populations with regards to COVID-19 disease burden and vaccination ... -
Social media and urology: The good, the bad and the ugly
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Social media (SoMe) is now a core part of modern-day life with increased use among both patients and urologists. The interplay of SoMe between these two parties is complex. From a patient perspective, SoMe platforms can ... -
Dopamine synthesis and transport: current and novel therapeutics for parkinsonisms
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Parkinsonism is the primary type of movement disorder in adults, encompassing a set of clinical symptoms, including rigidity, tremors, dystonia, bradykinesia, and postural instability. These symptoms are primarily caused ... -
Modelling seasonal and geographical n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid contents in marine fish from the Northeast Atlantic Ocean
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Demand for n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) exceeds supply. Large-scale studies on effects of season and geography of n-3 PUFAs in marine fish from the Northeast Atlantic Ocean (NEAO) may be used to optimize ... -
Heterogeneity of cancer-associated fibroblasts and tumor-promoting roles in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Tumor microenvironment (TME) in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) has a major influence on disease progression and therapy response. One of the predominant stromal cell types in the TME of HNSCC is cancer-associated ... -
Periodontitis and dental quality of life predict long-term survival in head and neck cancer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Our aim was to investigate oral health in newly diagnosed head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients in relation to long-term survival. We assessed whether the level of alveolar bone loss due to ... -
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 ...