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0729. Interstitial changes in spleen during sepsis
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The 14-3-3 proteins in regulation of cellular metabolism
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-09)Thirty years ago, it was discovered that 14-3-3 proteins could activate enzymes involved in amino acid metabolism. In the following decades, 14-3-3s have been shown to be involved in many different signaling pathways that ... -
An 18-Gene signature for vascular invasion is associated with aggressive features and reduced survival in breast cancer
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-06-06)Aims: Vascular invasion by tumor cells is known to be important for cancer progression. By microarray and qPCR analyses, we earlier identified an 18-gene signature associated with vascular involvement in endometrial cancer. ... -
The 2009 influenza pandemic in primary care. Clinical manifestations, attitudes and utilisation of services
(Doctoral thesis, 2015-03-25)Background: Primary care plays a major role in the response to a pandemic. The objectives of this thesis were to investigate the outbreak of the 2009 influenza pandemic from a primary care perspective with focus on clinical ... -
25-hydroxy-vitamin D concentration is not affected by severe or non-severe pneumonia, or inflammation, in young children
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-01-17)Poor vitamin D status has been associated with increased risk and severity of respiratory tract infections. Whether or not inflammation and infection affects 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) concentration is controversial ... -
A 3-D post-mortem model provides rationale for complications in gastrointestinal surgery : a post-mortem corrosion-cast model
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A 4 year prospective longitudinal study of progression of dental erosion associated to lifestyle in 13-14 year-old Swedish adolescents
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-04)Objectives To evaluate the progression of dental erosion in 13–14 year-olds after 4 years, and its association with lifestyle and oral health. Methods 227 randomly selected 13–14 year-olds from a Public Dental Clinic, ... -
450K epigenome-wide scan identifies differential DNA methylation in newborns related to maternal smoking during pregnancy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-10)Background: Epigenetic modifications, such as DNA methylation, due to in utero exposures may play a critical role in early programming for childhood and adult illness. Maternal smoking is a major risk factor for multiple ... -
A 60-year follow-up of the incidence and prevalence of multiple sclerosis in Hordaland County, Western Norway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-01-14)Objective: Investigate the incidence of multiple sclerosis during 1953–2013 and estimate the prevalence rate of MS on 1 January 2003 and 2013 in Hordaland County, Western Norway. Methods: All patients with onset of disease ... -
Ability in daily activities after early supported discharge models of stroke rehabilitation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)More knowledge is needed about how different rehabilitation models in the municipality influence stroke survivors’ ability in activities of daily living (ADL). Objectives: To compare three models of outpatient rehabilitation; ... -
Ability of a lean-seafood diet to modulate lipid and glucose metabolism in healthy humans – a randomized controlled trial with a crossover design
(Doctoral thesis, 2016-01-08)Background: A Westernised lifestyle, which involves a high-energy diet and reduced physical activity, is indisputably linked to the pandemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Prevention of cardiovascular disease and type 2 ... -
Abnormal Uroguanylin Immunoreactive Cells Density in the Duodenum of Patients with Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome Changes following Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Altered densities of enteroendocrine cells play an important role in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Uroguanylin activates guanylate cyclase-C to regulate intestinal electrolyte and water transport. Aim. To ... -
Abrogation of Anthracycline and Ischemia-Reperfusion Induced Injury by Cell Signaling Modulators
(Doctoral thesis; Peer reviewed, 2013-10-18)Chemotherapy has a long history in cancer treatment, and the anthracycline used in Paper I and II are among the most effective anti-cancer drugs developed. Unfortunately, the use of anthracyclines is dose-restricted due ... -
Absence of the proteoglycan decorin reduces glucose tolerance in overfed male mice
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Studies have implicated the extracellular matrix (ECM) of adipose tissue in insulin resistance. The proteoglycan decorin, a component of ECM, has been associated with glucose tolerance, but possible causal effects on ... -
Abundance and dynamics of anopheline larvae in a highland malarious area of south-central Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-06-13)Background: Malaria is a public health problem in Ethiopia, and increasingly so in highland areas, possibly because of global warming. This study describes the distribution, breeding habitat and monthly dynamics of anopheline ... -
Abundant Genetic Overlap between Blood Lipids and Immune-Mediated Diseases Indicates Shared Molecular Genetic Mechanisms
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-04-08)Epidemiological studies suggest a relationship between blood lipids and immune-mediated diseases, but the nature of these associations is not well understood. We used genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to investigate ... -
Acceptability of an economic support component to reduce early pregnancy and school dropout in Zambia: a qualitative case study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Background: Cash Transfer (CT) schemes have become popular poverty reducing measures in many low and middle-income countries. Research indicates that when provided to girls in resource poor settings, cash transfers can ... -
Acceptability of HIV counselling and testing among tuberculosis patients in south Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2007-05-30)Background: To benefit from available care and treatment options, patients should first be counselled and tested for HIV. Our aim was to assess the acceptability of HIV testing among tuberculosis patients under routine ... -
The access paradox: abortion law, policy and practice in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Zambia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-09-27)Introduction: Unsafe abortion is a major contributor to the continued high global maternal mortality and morbidity rates. Legal abortion frameworks and access to sexuality education and contraception have been pointed out ... -
Access to Child and Adolescent Mental Health services in Uganda: Investigating the role of Primary Health Care and Traditional Healers
(Doctoral thesis, 2018-12-03)Introduction: Up to 20% of children and adolescents globally suffer from a debilitating mental illness and up to 50% of adult mental illness begins in adolescence. Early detection and management of Child and Adolescent ...