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Improvement in verbal learning over the first year of antipsychotic treatment is associated with serum HDL levels in a cohort of first episode psychosis patients
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-04-27)To investigate whether changes in serum lipids are associated with cognitive performance in first episode psychosis (FEP) patients during their first year of antipsychotic drug treatment. One hundred and thirty-two ... -
Improvement of a 3D model system for the evaluation and treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
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Improvement of storage medium for cultured human retinal pigment epithelial cells using factorial design
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-04-09)Storage of human retinal pigment epithelium (hRPE) can contribute to the advancement of cell-based RPE replacement therapies. The present study aimed to improve the quality of stored hRPE cultures by identifying storage ... -
Improving alcohol and substance use screening in school-age children: translation, adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the CRAFFT tool for Lumasaaba, Uganda
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Children at risk of substance use disorders (SUD) should be detected using brief structured tools for early intervention. This study sought to translate and adapt the Car, Relax, Alone, Forget, Family/Friends, ... -
Improving Assignments for Therapeutic and Prophylactic Treatment Within TB Households. A Potential for Immuno-Diagnosis?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022-03-17)Delays in diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) can lead to more severe disease and increased transmission. Contact investigation among household contacts (HHCs) of TB patients is crucial to ensure optimal ... -
Improving diagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis by combination of cytomorphology and MPT64 immunostaining on cell blocks from the fine needle aspirates
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Extra pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) constitutes 18% of all tuberculosis (TB) cases and tuberculous lymphadenitis (TBL) constitutes 20–40% of EPTB. Diagnosis of TBL is challenging because of the paucibacillary ... -
Improving drug prescription in general practice using a novel quality improvement model
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Introduction Quality improvement (QI) clusters have been established in many countries to improve healthcare using the Breakthrough Series’ collaboration model. We investigated the effect of a novel QI approach based on ... -
Improving information on maternal medication use by linking prescription data to congenital anomaly registers: a EUROmediCAT study
(Journal article, 2015-07-08)Introduction Research on associations between medication use during pregnancy and congenital anomalies is significative for assessing the safe use of a medicine in pregnancy. Congenital anomaly (CA) registries do not have ... -
Improving oral health of children in four Balkan countries: a qualitative study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Data from the WHO show that the oral health situation for children in the Balkan region of Europe is poor. This study aims to identify obstacles that prevent the implementation of an effective oral health program for ... -
Improving Outcomes of Antipsychotic Treatment in Schizophrenia
(Doctoral thesis, 2024-05-31)Bakgrunn/Formål: Den farmakologiske behandlingen av schizofreni gir langt fra optimale resultater, i forhold til både positive og negative symptomer. Denne avhandlingen hadde som hensikt å undersøke utfall i form av respons ... -
Improving pancreas surgery over time: Performance factors related to transition of care and patient volume
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-06-29)Background: Pancreas surgery has evolved with better diagnostic imaging, changing indications, and improved patient selection. Outside high-volume tertiary centers, the documented effect of evolution in care and volumes ... -
Improving public cancer care by implementing precision medicine in Norway: IMPRESS-Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Matching treatment based on tumour molecular characteristics has revolutionized the treatment of some cancers and has given hope to many patients. Although personalized cancer care is an old concept, renewed ... -
Improving quality of care through payment for performance: examining effects on the availability and stock-out of essential medical commodities in Tanzania
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-01)Objective: To evaluate the effects of payment for performance (P4P) on the availability and stockout rate of reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH) medical commodities in Tanzania and assess the distributional ... -
Improving response to progestin treatment of low-grade endometrial cancer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Objectives This review examines how response rates to progestin treatment of low-grade endometrial cancer can be improved. In addition to providing a brief overview of the pathogenesis of low-grade endometrial cancer, ... -
Improving surgery and prognostication in right-sided colon cancer
(Doctoral thesis, 2024-06-14)Bakgrunn Kreft i tykktarm er blant de vanligste kreftformene i Norge. Kirurgi er viktigste behandling for tykktarmskreft uten spredning, men har ikke gjennomgått samme forbedringer som behandling for endetarmskreft. En ... -
Improving the evidence on health inequities in migrant construction workers preparing for big sporting events
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Improving the procedural safety and efficacy of radiofrequency catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. Studies with special focus on non-paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
(Doctoral thesis, 2015-01-30)Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia, and it is responsible for increased mortality and a reduced quality of life. Its prevalence is rapidly increasing. Catheter ablation has emerged ... -
Improving the quality of the fracture liaison service through the implementation of a structured health record
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Objective According to the best practice framework for secondary fracture prevention, all patients aged ≥50 years with a fracture should be assessed for osteoporosis within the fracture liaison service (FLS). The framework ... -
Improving translational research in sex-specific effects of comorbidities and risk factors in ischaemic heart disease and cardioprotection: Position paper and recommendations of the ESC Working Group on Cellular Biology of the Heart
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) is a complex disorder and a leading cause of death and morbidity in both men and women. Sex, however, affects several aspects of IHD, including pathophysiology, incidence, clinical presentation, ...