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High failure rate after internal fixation and beneficial outcome after arthroplasty in treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures in patients between 55 and 70 years. An observational study of 2,713 patients reported to the Norwegian Hip Fracture Register
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Background and purpose — The treatment of patients between 55 and 70 years with displaced intracapsular femoral neck fracture remains controversial. We compared internal fixation (IF), bipolar hemiarthroplasty (HA) and ... -
High flow nasal cannula in children: A literature review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-07-12)High flow nasal cannula (HFNC) is a relatively new non-invasive ventilation therapy that seems to be well tolerated in children. Recently a marked increase in the use of HFNC has been seen both in paediatric and adult care ... -
High incidence and prevalence of MS in Møre and Romsdal County, Norway, 1950–2018
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Objective To determine prevalence and longitudinal trends in incidence of MS in Møre and Romsdal County, Western Norway, from 1950 to 2018. Methods Retrospective longitudinal population-based observational study. All ... -
High levels of discordant antimicrobial therapy in hospital-acquired bloodstream infections is associated with increased mortality in an intensive care, low antimicrobial resistance setting
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Bloodstream infections (BSI) occur frequently and are associated with severe outcomes. In this study we aimed to investigate proportions of patients that received discordant empirical antimicrobial therapy and ... -
High maternal mortality estimated by the sisterhood method in a rural area of Mali
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-08-03)Background: Maternal mortality is high in Mali. Nevertheless, there are few studies on this topic from rural areas, and current estimates are mostly based on studies from urban settings. Our objective was to estimate the ... -
High maternal mortality in a rural south-west Ethiopia: estimate by using the sisterhood method
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-11-23)Background: Estimation of maternal mortality is difficult in developing countries without complete vital registration. The indirect sisterhood method represents an alternative in places where there is high fertility and ... -
High mobility group box 1 and a network of other biomolecules influence fatigue in patients with Crohn’s disease
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Fatigue is common in patients with chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, often with a severe impact on the patient’s daily life. From a biological point of view, fatigue can be regarded as an element ... -
High mortality due to cutaneous melanoma in norway: A study of prognostic factors in a nationwide cancer registry
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-05-09)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine why Norway has the highest rate of mortality due to cutaneous melanoma (CM) in Europe. The Norwegian Malignant Melanoma Registry (NMMR) enables the study of clinical and ... -
High neopterin and IP-10 levels in cerebrospinal fluid are associated with neurotoxic tryptophan metabolites in acute central nervous system infections
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-11-23)Background The host response to intruders in the central nervous system (CNS) may be beneficial but could also be harmful and responsible for neurologic symptoms and sequelae in CNS infections. This immune response induces ... -
High Norwegian prostate cancer mortality: evidence of over-reporting
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Objective: This study aimed to determine the level of misattribution of prostate cancer deaths in Norway based on the county of Vestfold in the years 2009–2014. Materials and methods: The study included 328 patients ... -
High number of hypoglycaemic episodes identified by CGM among home-dwelling older people with diabetes: an observational study in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background A scoping review from 2021 identified a lack of studies on the incidence, prevention and management of hypoglycaemia in home-dwelling older people with diabetes. The aim of this study was to investigate the ... -
High pain intensity is a risk factor of non-resolving TMD: A three-year follow-up of a patient group in a Norwegian interdisciplinary evaluation program
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Purpose: To investigate the outcome of patients with long-term refractory temporomandibular disorders (TMD) three years after a Norwegian interdisciplinary evaluation program with attention to patient satisfaction, function, ... -
High population attributable fractions of myocardial infarction associated with waist-hip ratio
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-05)Objective: To estimate population attributable fractions (PAF) of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) associated with anthropometric measures by sex and age. Methods: The Cohort of Norway study identified 140,790 participants ... -
High potential of escalating HIV transmission in a low prevalence setting in rural Tanzania
(Journal article, 2007-06-09)Background: Previous surveillance among antenatal clinic (ANC) attendees within the remote rural Manyara and Singida regions in Tanzania identified an imminent but still, relatively low HIV epidemic. We conducted a ... -
High prevalence of faecal carriage of ESBL-producing enterobacteriaceae among children in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-12-09)Background: Faecal carriage of ESBL-producing bacteria is a potential risk for transmission and infection. Little is known about faecal carriage of antibiotic resistance in Tanzania. This study aimed to investigate the ... -
High prevalence of fecal carriage of extended spectrum β-lactamase-producing enterobacteriaceae among newly HIV-diagnosed adults in a community setting in Tanzania
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Colonization in HIV-infected populations with extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (ESBL-PE) is particularly worrisome in low-income settings. This study describes the prevalence of ESBL-PE carriage ... -
High prevalence of humoral and cellular immunity to influenza viruses in pre-school children living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-01)Background. Influenza in children who reside in tropical and subtropical regions has until recently been regarded as insignificant. However, new evidence suggests that it significantly impacts hospitalization and promotes ... -
High prevalence of orthostatic hypotension in mild dementia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009-11)Background/Aims: Orthostatic hypotension (OH) and QTc prolongation have potentially important prognostic and therapeutic consequences but have rarely been studied in patients with mild dementia. Methods: Patients with mild ... -
High prevalence of overweight and obesity among 6-year-old children in Finnmark County, North Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-06-07)Aim: The aim was to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among 6-year-old children in Finnmark, the northernmost county of Norway. Methods: This is a survey of 1774 children born during 1999 and 2000 from ... -
High Prevalence of Respiratory Symptoms among Particleboard Workers in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-06-18)Work in the wood industry might be associated with respiratory health problems. The production of particleboard used for furniture making and construction is increasing in many countries, and cause dust, endotoxin and ...