Blar i Faculty of Medicine på tidsskrift "BMC Research Notes"
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Actigraphic registration of motor activity reveals a more structured behavioural pattern in schizophrenia than in major depression
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-05-27)Background: Disturbances in motor activity pattern are seen in both schizophrenia and depression. However, this activity has rarely been studied objectively. The purpose of the present study has been to study the complexity ... -
Acute elevation of intra-abdominal pressure contributes to extravascular shift of fluid and proteins in an experimental porcine model
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-10-20)Background: Intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome contribute significantly to increased morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. This study describes pathophysiologic effects of the ... -
Adverse events with fatal outcome associated with alemtuzumab treatment in multiple sclerosis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-08-12)Objective: Sporadic fatal adverse events have been reported during treatment of multiple sclerosis with alemtuzumab. To provide a systematic overview, we searched the centralized European Medicines Agency database of ... -
Are children with tuberculosis in Pakistan managed according to National programme policy guidelines? A study from 3 districts in Punjab
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-11-30)Background: The adherence to policies of National TB Control Programme (NTP) to manage a case of tuberculosis (TB) is a fundamental step to have a successful programme in any country. Childhood TB services faces an unmet ... -
Child- and family impacts of infants’ oral conditions in Tanzania and Uganda– a cross sectional study
(5, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-09-28)Background: Early childhood dental caries impacts on the quality of life of children and their families. This study set out to assess the psychometric properties of an oral health related quality of life, OHRQoL, measure, ... -
Does changing from a first generation antipsychotic (perphenazin) to a second generation antipsychotic (risperidone) alter brain activation and motor activity? A case report
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-05-06)Background: In patients with schizophrenia, altered brain activation and motor activity levels are central features, reflecting cognitive impairments and negative symptoms, respectively. Newer studies using nonlinear methods ... -
Go to work or report sick? A focus group study on decisions of sickness presence among offshore catering section workers
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-03-18)Background: To identify and explore the factors promoting sickness presenteeism among offshore catering section workers. Methods: Twenty men and women, working in the offshore catering section onboard three offshore oil ... -
Implementation of uniform information on fetal movement in a Norwegian population reduces delayed reporting of decreased fetal movement and stillbirths in primiparous women - a clinical quality improvement
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-01-04)Background: Delayed maternal reporting of decreased fetal movement (DFM) is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. Inconsistent information on fetal activity to women during the antenatal period may result in delayed ... -
Intermediate care in nursing home after hospital admission: a randomized controlled trial with one year follow-up
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-12-09)Background: Intermediate care is intended to reduce hospital admissions and facilitate early discharge. In Norway, a model was developed with transfer to intermediate care shortly after hospital admission. Efficacy and ... -
Myocardial injury in a 41-year-old male treated with methylphenidate: a case report
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-07-29)Background: Elevated cardiac troponin levels are consistent with the diagnosis of an acute coronary syndrome, but may also represent adverse drug reactions. Psychostimulating drugs raise both blood pressure and heart rate, ... -
A pilot study of hot-wire, ultrasonic and wedge-bellows spirometer inter- and intra-variability
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-10-10)Objective: The aim of this pilot study was to compare spirometric values obtained with different types of spirometers, spirometers of same type, and repeated measurements with the same spirometer in a pulmonary function ... -
A population based validation study of self-reported pensions and benefits: the Nord-Trøndelag health study (HUNT)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-01-23)Background: Measures of disability pensions, sickness certification and long-term health related benefits are often self-reported in epidemiological studies. Few studies have examined these measures, and the validity is ... -
Prevalence and characteristics of depressive disorders in type 1 diabetes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-12-19)Background: Persons with diabetes and depression have increased risk of complications and increased mortality. We aimed to investigate the prevalence, clinical characteristics and impact with regard to glycosylated haemoglobin ... -
A restrictive policy for red blood cell transfusion in older hip fracture patients: experiences from a patient register
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-02-09)Background: Allogeneic red blood cell transfusions (ABT) are common in older hip fracture patients. Recent research supports a restrictive transfusion policy. The aim was to study variation in hemoglobin (Hb) concentration, ... -
Risk factors and their impact on carotid intima-media thickness in young and middle-aged ischemic stroke patients and controls: The Norwegian Stroke in the Young Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-03-26)Background: Vascular morbidity and mortality due to cardiovascular disease (CVD) are high after ischemic stroke at a young age. Data on carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) as marker of atherosclerosis are scarce for young ... -
Stability and flexibility of full-length human oligodendrocytic QKI6
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-09-23)Objective: Oligodendrocytes account for myelination in the central nervous system. During myelin compaction, key proteins are translated in the vicinity of the myelin membrane, requiring targeted mRNA transport. Quaking ... -
Translation, cross-cultural adaption and measurement properties of the evidence-based practice profile
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-01-13)Background: The evidence-based practice profile (EBP2) questionnaire assesses students’ self-reported knowledge, behaviour and attitudes related to evidence-based practice. The aim of this study was to translate and ...