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Usefulness of manipulative therapy of the upper cervical joints in patients with cervicogenic headache - a single system experimental study
(Master thesis, 2010-10-28)Summary of background data: Cervicogenic headache is considered as the third most common headache form by some researchers. Manual therapists diagnose and treat these patients. Cervical manipulative therapy is a treatment ... -
User Involvement in Myasthenia Gravis Research
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Using Growth velocity to predict child mortality
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016)Background: Growth assessment based on the WHO child growth velocity standards can potentially be used to predict adverse health outcomes. Nevertheless, there are very few studies on growth velocity to predict mortality. ... -
Using induced pluripotent stem cells for modeling POLG mitochondrial disease : Stamceller som modellsystem for å behandle mitokondriesykdom
(Doctoral thesis, 2022-02-03)Background: More than 90% of the energy required to sustain life is provided by mitochondria through the process of oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS). The role of mitochondria, however, is not restricted to supplying ... -
Using iPSC Models to Understand the Role of Estrogen in Neuron–Glia Interactions in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Schizophrenia (SCZ) and bipolar disorder (BIP) are severe mental disorders with a considerable disease burden worldwide due to early age of onset, chronicity, and lack of efficient treatments or prevention strategies. ... -
Using iPSC-derived cortical organoids to study disease mechanisms of POLG-disease and explore new therapeutic strategies
(Master thesis, 2023-07-03)POLG-related diseases are a set of severe mitochondrial myopathies caused by a mutation in the POLG gene. The POLG gene encodes for the catalytic subunit of the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) polymerase gamma (Pol-γ). Pol-γ is ... -
Using mass spectrometry-based proteomics to improve the understanding of multiple sclerosis treatments
(Doctoral thesis, 2021-06-23)In this work, the effects of multiple sclerosis (MScl) treatments were investigated by quantitative proteomics. First, the effects of the anti-inflammatory drug Fingolimod was studied to see if the drug affected central ... -
Using metabolic profiling and gene expression analyses to explore molecular effects of replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat-a randomized controlled dietary intervention study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-04-26)Background: Replacing dietary saturated fatty acids (SFAs) with polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) reduces the plasma low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and subsequently the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, ... -
Using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) in clinical diabetes consultations : Feasibility testing and piloting the DiaPROM trial among adults with type 1 diabetes
(Doctoral thesis, 2021-09-09)Background: The demands of type 1 diabetes (T1D) may constitute a great burden for people living with the disease. Diabetes distress reflects a range of emotional experiences, such as worry, guilt, and fear, potentially ... -
Using patient-reported outcome measures for improved decision-making in patients with gastrointestinal cancer – the last clinical frontier in surgical oncology?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-06-14)The genomic era has introduced concepts of “personalized medicine” and “targeted therapy” in the field of oncology. Medicine has become increasingly complex with a plethora of potential dilemmas in diagnosis, treatment, ... -
Using the Intervention Mapping protocol to develop a family-based intervention for improving lifestyle habits among overweight and obese children: study protocol for a quasi-experimental trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-10-18)Background: In light of the high prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity, there is a need of developing effective prevention programs to address the rising prevalence and the concomitant health consequences. The ... -
Using the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study to determine risk factors for delayed development and neuro-psychiatric symptoms in the offspring of parents with epilepsy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-12-29)Introduction: Antiepileptic drug (AED) teratogenicity is suspected to be the main cause of impaired development in children of women with epilepsy. However, many factors may confound the reported risks. The purpose of this ... -
Using the unmet obstetric needs indicator to map inequities in life-saving obstetric interventions at the local health care system in Kenya
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-12-12)Background: Developing countries with high maternal mortality need to invest in indicators that not only provide information about how many women are dying, but also where, and what can be done to prevent these deaths. The ... -
Using Thoracic Ultrasonography to Accurately Assess Pneumothorax Progression During Positive Pressure Ventilation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-02)Background: Although thoracic ultrasonography accurately determines the size and extent of occult pneumothoraces (PTXs) in spontaneously breathing patients, there is uncertainty about patients receiving positive pressure ... -
Using urine to diagnose large-scale mtDNA deletions in adult patients
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate if urinary sediment cells offered a robust alternative to muscle biopsy for the diagnosis of single mtDNA deletions. Methods: Eleven adult patients with progressive ... -
Utenlandsadopsjon : en kvalitativ studie av adoptivfamiliers utfordringer, ressurser og behov for støtte, med særlig vekt på erfaringer i møte med helsesøster
(Master thesis, 2003)This study is about intercountry adoptions in Norway. The purpose of the study is to bring to light a diverse picture of the adoptive families’ particular challenges and resources. The study also focuses on how adoptive ... -
Uterine cervical neoplasia : aspects of biology and pathology
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Utfordringer i strategisk kompetanseutvikling i sykehus En kvalitativ studie av lederes erfaringer med et spesifikt kompetanseprogram
(Master thesis, 2022-10-31)Bakgrunn: Økende aldrende befolkning, hurtig medisinsk og teknologisk utvikling og mangel på kompetent personell utfordrer fremtidens helsevesen. Kompetent personell er sykehusenes viktigste innsatsfaktor og myndighetene ... -
Utilisation of health services fails to meet the needs of pregnancy-related illnesses in rural southern Ethiopia: A prospective cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-12-04)Although maternal survival has improved in the last decades, evidence on illnesses and the use of health services during pregnancy remains scarce. Therefore, we aimed to assess the incidence and risk factors for illnesses ... -
Utilisation, equity and determinants of full antenatal care in India: analysis from the National Family Health Survey 4
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-09-05)Objectives: We examined the utilisation, equity and determinants of full antenatal care (ANC), defined as 4 or more antenatal visits, at least one tetanus toxoid (TT) injection and consumption of iron folic acid (IFA) for ...