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The native structure of annexin A2 peptides in hydrophilic environment determines their anti-angiogenic effects
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-03-13)The progression of aggressive cancer occurs via angiogenesis and metastasis makes these processes important targets for the development of anti-cancer agents. However, recent studies have raised the concern that selective ... -
The Natural Flavonoid Galangin Elicits Apoptosis, Pyroptosis, and Autophagy in Glioblastoma
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-09-27)Galangin (GG), a flavonoid, elicits a potent antitumor activity in diverse cancers. Here, we evaluated the efficacy of GG in the treatment of human glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and investigated the molecular basis for its ... -
The natural history of 21-hydroxylase autoantibodies in autoimmune Addison’s disease
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: The most common cause of primary adrenal failure (Addison’s disease) in the Western world is autoimmunity characterized by autoantibodies against the steroidogenic enzyme 21-hydroxylase (CYP21A2, 21OH). Detection ... -
Natural killer cells in intracranial neoplasms: presence and therapeutic efficacy against brain tumours
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-01)Natural killer (NK) cells are lymphocytes that play an important role in anti-tumour immunity. Their potential against brain cancer has been demonstrated in vitro and in vivo, both as a direct anti-tumour agent and in ... -
Natural Variation of Vitamin D and Neurofilament Light Chain in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-04-30)Background: High serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) have been found among patients with a favorable disease course in relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), indicating that this may limit clinical deterioration. Clinical ... -
A Naturalistic Study of the Effect of Acupuncture on Heart-Rate Variability
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-02)Objectives: To study the effect of acupuncture on heart rate variability (HRV) by using linear and non-linear methods of analysis. Methods: 40 patients were recruited consecutively, including patients with insomnia, ... -
Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy and hyperemesis gravidarum
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP) is a common condition that affects as many as 70% of pregnant women. Although no consensus definition is available for hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), it is typically viewed as the severe ... -
Nausea in pregnancy: attitudes among pregnant women and general practitioners on treatment and pregnancy care
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-02-08)Objective: Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP) is very common, and may have great impact on a woman’s life. The aim of this study was to explore thoughts and attitudes among Norwegian pregnant women and GPs on ... -
Nausea Predicts Bacteremia in Immunocompetent Patients with Pneumococcal Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Secondary Data Analysis from a Prospective Cohort
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: In pneumococcal community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), bacteremia is associated with increased mortality, but initial clinical severity scores frequently fail to identify bacteremic patients at risk. We have ... -
Navigated retrograde endoscopic myotomy (REM) for the treatment of therapy-resistant achalasia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-04)Background In achalasia, muscle spasm may involve the proximal esophagus. When the muscle spasm is located in the proximal esophagus, conventional per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) may not be sufficient to relieve symptoms. ... -
Når kroppen endres... En kvalitativ studie av kvinnelige pasienters hverdagserfaring med kroppsendringer ved revmatisk sykdom
(Master thesis, 2011-05-31)Bakgrunn: I Norge regner man med at 0,5 – 1 % av befolkningen har sykdommen revmatoid artritt, og hvert år får ca 1400 voksne diagnosen. Forskning viser at sykdommen får betydning for livet som helhet og at kroppsendringene ... -
Near-Infrared Fluorescent Imaging for Monitoring of Treatment Response in Endometrial Carcinoma Patient-Derived Xenograft Models.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Imaging of clinically relevant preclinical animal models is critical to the development of personalized therapeutic strategies for endometrial carcinoma. Although orthotopic patient-derived xenografts (PDXs) reflecting ... -
Nearest management is important for health and safety. A longitudinal study of perceived working conditions in offshore and onshore petroleum industry
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-06)Objectives: There are few studies of working environment in the petroleum industry available and even fewer comparing onshore and offshore workers. The aim of this study was to investigate differences between the self-reported ... -
Neck pain associated with clinical symptoms in dizzy patients- A cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objective: Many patients suffer from concurrent neck pain and dizziness. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical symptoms and physical findings in patients with concurrent neck pain and dizziness and to examine ... -
The need for empathetic healthcare systems
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Medicine is not merely a job that requires technical expertise, but a profession concerned with making the best decisions and recommendations with reference to, and in consultation with, the patient. This means that the ... -
Need of education for dry powder inhaler storage and retention – a patient-reported survey
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-06-08)Background Dry powder inhalers (DPIs) are the most commonly used devices in asthma treatment in the Nordic countries. As new DPIs become available, patients are likely to be exposed to more than one type of device, with ... -
Need to optimise infant feeding counselling: A cross-sectional survey among HIV-positive mothers in Eastern Uganda
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009-01-09)Background: The choice of infant feeding method is important for HIV-positive mothers in order to optimise the chance of survival of their infants and to minimise the risk of HIV transmission. The aim of this study was to ... -
Needs for help and received help for those bereaved by a drug-related death: a cross-sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background and aims: Individuals bereaved after sudden and unexpected deaths can benefit from professional help to cope after the loss, and the bereaved call for proactive, early and flexible help from professional services. ... -
Neglect of relevant treatment recommendations in the conduct and reporting of a laser therapy knee osteoarthritis trial: letter to the editor
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)We read with interest the article by Gomes et al. entitled: “Exercise program combined with electrophysical modalities in subjects with knee osteoarthritis: A randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial”. Gomes et al. ... -
Negotiating the boundaries of psychosis: A qualitative studyof the service provider perspective on treatment delay incommunity mental health
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Aim: Evidence shows that many patients are detected and treated late in their course of illness, and that substantial delay occurs even after entry to mental health services. Although several studies have examined the ...