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The effects of smoking and hypertensive disorders on fetal growth
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-04-21)Background: It is well known that smoking and pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) are associated with decreased fetal growth. It has been reported that in preeclampsia the fetal growth deficit attributable to smoking is ... -
The silent HIV epidemic among pregnant women within rural Northern Tanzania
(Journal article, 2006-04-27)Background: Many national antenatal clinics (ANC) based HIV surveillance systems in sub-Saharan Africa have limited coverage of remote rural sites, a weakness that compromises adequate estimation, monitoring and development ... -
Self-reported drug utilization, health, and lifestyle factors among 70–74 year old community dwelling individuals in Western Norway : the Hordaland Health Study (HUSK)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-05-03)Background: To examine the level and patterns of self-reported medication use (prescription and non-prescription drugs) among 70–74 year old individuals living in the community, and to explore self-reported indications for ... -
Antenatal HIV testing in rural eastern Uganda in 2003 : incomplete rollout of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV programme?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-05-03)Background: Uganda began to implement the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV programme in 2000, and by the end of 2003 it had expanded to cover 38 of the 56 districts including Mbale District. However, ... -
A large community outbreak of waterborne giardiasis- delayed detection in a non-endemic urban area
(BMC Public Health 6(141), Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-05-25)Background: Giardia is not endemic in Norway, and more than 90% of reported cases acquire the infection abroad. In late October 2004, an increase in laboratory confirmed cases of giardiasis was reported in the city of ... -
Sugar snack consumption, caries experience and dental pain : surveys of 3-5- and 10-14-year old children in Uganda
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Anti-Interferon Autoantibodies in Autoimmune Polyendocrinopathy Syndrome Type 1
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-06-13)Background The autoimmune regulator (AIRE) gene influences thymic self-tolerance induction. In autoimmune polyendocrinopathy syndrome type 1 (APS1; OMIM 240300), recessive AIRE mutations lead to autoimmunity targetting ... -
The changing role of gatekeepers: Rationing and shared decision-making in primary care
(Doctoral thesis, 2006-06-21)The Norwegian health care system is increasingly dependent on the general practitioner’s(GP’s) gatekeeper function for cost containment and for fair and effective resource allocation.GPs enjoy extensive professional freedom ... -
Ectopic germinal center formation in Sjögren’s syndrome: Significance of lymphoid organization
(Doctoral thesis, 2006-06-23)Sjögren’s syndrom (SS) is an autoimmune, chronic inflammatory disorder predominantly affecting the salivary and lacrimal glands. The overall aim of this study was to determine clinicopathological features in human and ... -
Prevalence and correlates of self-reported state of teeth among schoolchildren in Kerala, India
(Journal article, 2006-07-03)Background: Oral health status in India is traditionally evaluated using clinical indices. There is growing interest to know how subjective measures relate to outcomes of oral health. The aims of the study were to assess ... -
Expression and effects of IL-1 and TNF-α in different experimental models of dental inflammation
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Prevention of Hypertension and Organ Damage in 2-Kidney, 1-Clip Rats by Tetradecylthioacetic Acid
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-07-17)Dietary lipids are reported to affect the blood pressure in both humans and experimental animal models with hypertension. In the present study, 2-kidney, 1-clip (2K1C) hypertensive rats were treated with the modified fatty ... -
Neuropsychological assessment of cognitive and emotional functioning in patients with epilepsy
(Doctoral thesis, 2006-08-17)The general aim of the thesis has been to contribute to a deeper understanding of central psychosocial and cognitive problems experienced by patients with epilepsy. In the first paper, the aim was to evaluate the impact ... -
Children with developmental problems and disorders : selected aspects of motor and multidisciplinary assessment and intervention
(Doctoral thesis, 2006-08-24)The general aim of this thesis was to apply a multidisciplinary approach to selected clinical aspects of children with developmental problems and disorders, in order to contribute to the development of assessment and ... -
Psychometric properties and the prevalence, intensity and causes of oral impacts on daily performance (OIDP) in a population of older Tanzanians
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-08-27)Background: The objective was to study whether a Kiswahili version of the OIDP (Oral Impacts on Daily Performance) inventory was valid and reliable for use in a population of older adults in urban and rural areas of Tanzania; ... -
Predictors of early death in a cohort of Ethiopian patients treated with HAART
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-09-01)Background: HAART has improved the survival of HIV infected patients. However, compared to patients in high-income countries, patients in resource-poor countries have higher mortality rates. Our objective was to identify ... -
Translating global recommendations on HIV and infant feeding to the local context : the development of culturally sensitive counselling tools in the Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-10-03)Background: This paper describes the process used to develop an integrated set of culturally sensitive, evidence-based counselling tools (job aids) by using qualitative participatory research. The aim of the intervention ... -
Five Myths about the HIV Epidemic in Asia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2006-10-03)It is widely recognised that the huge population sizes of many Asian countries mean that although national HIV prevalence levels are still very low, very large absolute numbers of people are being infected each year with ... -
Clinical Disease Progression in Parkinson’s Disease
(Doctoral thesis, 2006-10-06)