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The use of 16S rRNA targeted next generation sequencing in diagnostics of polymicrobial invasive infections
(Doctoral thesis, 2023-08-21)16S rRNA dypsekvensering muliggjør, som vist i flere vitenskapelige arbeider, en mer fullstendig karakterisering av komplekse bakterielle mikrobiota enn det som kan oppnås ved tradisjonelle, dyrkningsbaserte, mikrobiologiske ... -
Use of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to support situation assessment and decision-making in search and rescue operations in the mountains
(Conference poster, 2014-07-07) -
The use of antibiotic-loaded bone cement and systemic antibiotic prophylactic use in 2,971,357 primary total knee arthroplasties from 2010 to 2020: an international register-based observational study among countries in Africa, Europe, North America, and Oceania
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background and purpose: Antibiotic-loaded bone cement (ALBC) and systemic antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) have been used to reduce periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) rates. We investigated the use of ALBC and SAP in primary ... -
Use of antidepressants and association with elective termination of pregnancy: population based case-control study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-11-14)Objective To assess whether the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), tricyclic antidepressants, mirtazapine, venlafaxine or other antidepressants is associated with late elective termination of pregnancy. ... -
Use of antihistamines before or during pregnancy and risk of early-onset pre-eclampsia in allergic women: a population-based cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objective: We have previously found that allergy is a risk factor for early-onset pre-eclampsia. The aim of this study was to assess the association between pregestational maternal use of antihistamines and early-onset ... -
Use of asthma medication during pregnancy and risk of specific congenital anomalies: A European case-malformed control study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-07-26)Background. Pregnant women with asthma need to take medication during pregnancy. Objective. We sought to identify whether there is an increased risk of specific congenital anomalies after exposure to antiasthma medication ... -
Use of Benzodiazepines and Antipsychotic Drugs Are Inversely Associated with Acute Readmission Risk in Schizophrenia
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Purpose: Little is known about the impact of different psychotropic drugs on acute readmission risk, when used concomitantly in a real-life setting. We aimed to investigate the association between acute readmission risk ... -
Use of big data and machine learning algorithms to extract possible treatment targets in neurodevelopmental disorders
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) impact multiple aspects of an individual's functioning, including social interactions, communication, and behaviors. The underlying biological mechanisms of NDDs are not yet fully ... -
Use of conditional centiles of middle cerebral artery pulsatility index and cerebroplacental ratio in the prediction of adverse perinatal outcomes
(Journal article, 2016-06)Introduction. Centiles of middle cerebral artery pulsatility index and cerebroplacental ratio are useful for predicting adverse perinatal outcomes. A ‘conditional centile’ is conditioned by a previous measurement reflecting ... -
The use of cost-effectiveness analysis for health benefit package design – should countries follow a sectoral, incremental or hybrid approach?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Countries around the world are increasingly rethinking the design of their health benefit package to achieve universal health coverage. Countries can periodically revise their packages on the basis of sectoral ... -
Use of dental care services among adolescents living with HIV on ART in Kampala, Uganda: a cross-sectional study
(Master thesis, 2023-05-16) -
Use of GP services by patients with schizophrenia:A national cross-sectional register-based study a national cross-sectional register-based study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-02-18)Background Reform of health services has given primary care facilities increased responsibility for patients with serious mental disorders (SMD). There has also been a growing awareness of the high somatic morbidity among ... -
Use of health care services among Syrian refugees migrating to Norway: a prospective longitudinal study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Understanding the differential utilization of healthcare services is essential to address the public health challenges. Through the migration process, refugees move from one set of health risk factors to another ... -
Use of health services and perceived need for information and follow-up after percutaneous coronary intervention
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024-01-05)Objective Few patients achieve full control of their coronary artery disease (CAD) risk factors. Follow-up, such as cardiac rehabilitation, is important to increase adherence to lifestyle changes and treatment, to improve ... -
Use of healthcare services by injured people in Khartoum State, Sudan
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)Background: Trauma care is an important factor in preventing death and reducing disability. Injured persons in low- and middle-income countries are expected to use the formal healthcare system in increasing numbers. The ... -
Use of hormonal contraceptives among immigrant and native women in Norway: data from the Norwegian Prescription Database
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-06-16)Objective To examine the use of hormonal contraceptives among immigrant and native women in Norway. Design Nationwide registry-based study based on merged data from the Norwegian Prescription Database, the Norwegian ... -
Use of immunohistochemical markers can refine prognosis in triple negative breast cancer
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2007-07-24)Background: Basal-like breast cancer has been extensively characterized on the basis of gene expression profiles, but it is becoming increasingly common for these tumors to be defined on the basis of immunohistochemical ... -
Use of inhaled ipratropium bromide to improve exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction cannot be recommended
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction: Exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction (EILO) is a common cause of exertional breathing problems in young adults. Current management generally consists of breathing advice, speech therapy, inspiratory muscle ... -
Use of laboratory tests in out-of-hours services in Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012)Objective: To investigate the use of laboratory tests and which factors influence the use in Norwegian out-of-hours (OOH) services. Design: Cross-sectional observational study. Setting: Out-of-hours services in Norway. ... -
Use of loop diuretics is associated with increased mortality in patients with suspected coronary artery disease, but without systolic heart failure or renal impairment: an observational study using propensity score matching
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-06-01)Background Loop diuretics are widely used in patients with heart and renal failure, as well as to treat hypertension and peripheral edema. However, there are no randomized, controlled trials (RCT) evaluating their long ...