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Obesity Is Associated with Distorted Proteoglycan Expression in Adipose Tissue
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Proteoglycans are central components of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and binding partners for inflammatory chemokines. Morphological differences in the ECM and increased inflammation are prominent features of the white ... -
Obesity wars: hypothalamic sEVs a new hope
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)There are currently several pharmacological therapies available for the treatment of obesity, targeting both the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral tissues. In recent years, small extracellular vesicles (sEVs) ... -
Obesity-associated changes in molecular biology of primary breast cancer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer (BC) and worse prognosis in BC patients, yet its impact on BC biology remains understudied in humans. This study investigates how the biology of ... -
The obesogenic effects of high-fat diets are influenced by both protein source and amount
(Master thesis, 2013-05-15)Although there has been a decline in the dietary fat intake over the last decade, the prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes is still rising. The contemporary Western diet provides an average of 49 % energy from ... -
The obesogenic potential of high fat/high protein diets is determined by both amino acid- and fatty acid composition of the protein source used
(Master thesis, 2016-05-12)Studies in rodents have found that high protein diets differ in obesogenic potential depending on the protein source used. Varied changes in morphology of brown adipose tissue, an important metabolic organ in mice and rats, ... -
Objective assessment of motor activity in a clinical sample of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and/or cyclothymic temperament
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Most research on patterns of motor activity has been conducted on adults with mood disorders, but few studies have investigated comorbid attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or temperamental factors ... -
Observasjon av undersøkelse og behandling av barn med asymmetri nakke. En kvalitativ studie
(Master thesis, 2012-10-31)Background: The use of manipulation to the upper cervical as therapy for infants with functional asymmetry in the neck has increased in recent years, while the treatment of children with muscular torticollis has long been ... -
Observation or resection of pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm: An ongoing tug of war
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)An increasing number of patients are being referred to pancreatic centres around the world due to often incidentally discovered cystic neoplasms of the pancreas. The evaluation and management of pancreatic cystic neoplasms ... -
An observational study of immigrant mortality differences in Norway by reason for migration, length of stay and characteristics of sending countries
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-04-17)Background: Knowledge of mortality differentials in immigrant groups depending on their reason for migration, length of stay in host countries and characteristics of sending countries may be beneficial for policy interventions ... -
Observationsstudie av två manuellterapeuter, vid undersökning och behandling av spädbarn med asymmetri i nacken.
(Master thesis, 2012-10-31)Background: There is currently a debate regarding the importance of infant cervical asymmetry. There is no golden standard on how to diagnose or classify the condition. There is no evidence based documentation on the effect ... -
Observed communication skills: how do they relate to the consultation content? A nation-wide study of graduate medical students seeing a standardized patient for a first-time consultation in a general practice setting
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2007-11-08)Background In this study, we wanted to investigate the relationship between background variables, communication skills, and the bio-psychosocial content of a medical consultation in a general practice setting with a ... -
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in patients with first- episode psychosis (FEP): A prospective study
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Obstetric anal sphincter injuries. A population-based study of improvement of care
(Doctoral thesis, 2015-12-11)Background: Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) are tears of the anal sphincters, eventually also involving the rectum, sustained during vaginal birth, and 30% to 50% of women experience anal incontinence (AI) after ... -
Obstetric care in Norway - the role of institution availability and place of delivery for maternal and perinatal outcomes. Population-based retrospective cohort studies
(Doctoral thesis, 2018-03-15)Background: Obstetric care in midwife-led institutions may be more cost-effective and reduce the number of interventions during labour. On the other hand, large obstetric institutions may offer more technologically advanced ... -
Obstetric professionals' perceptions of cesarean delivery upon maternal request in Bergen, Norway
(Master thesis, 2016-05-17)Background: Cesarean delivery rates are increasing worldwide, despite potential evidence of increased medical risk when the procedure is not medically indicated and the negative economic consequences of overtreatment. ... -
Occult obstructive coronary artery disease is associated with prolonged cardiac troponin elevation following strenuous exercise
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: Sudden cardiac death among middle-aged recreational athletes is predominantly due to myocardial ischaemia. This study examined whether measuring cardiac troponin I and T (cTnI and cTnT) after strenuous exercise ... -
Occupation-related factors affecting the health of migrants working during the COVID-19 pandemic – a qualitative study in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were more pronounced among migrants than in the majority population and went beyond those directly caused by the virus. Evidence suggests that this overburden is due to ... -
Occupational asthma in the salmon processing industry: a case series
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objectives: Exposure to bioaerosols in salmon processing workers is associated with occupational asthma. IgE-mediated allergy and other disease mechanisms may be involved in airway inflammation and obstruction. Knowledge ... -
Occupational Benzene Exposure in the Norwegian Offshore Petroleum Industry, 2002-2018
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Purpose Workers on offshore petroleum installations are at risk of being exposed to benzene which is carcinogenic to humans. The present study aimed to assess the time trend of full-shift benzene exposure from 2002 to ... -
Occupational exposure to air pollutants emitted from in situ burning of offshore oil spills: a large-scale field study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: In-situ burning (ISB) could be an effective cleanup method during spills. This study aims to study occupational exposure to pollutants emitted from offshore, large-scale ISB-experiments among personnel on ...