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    • Enterovirus genotyping 

      Sekse, Marie (Master thesis, 2020-06-12)
      En molekylærbiologisk metode for typebestemmelse av enterovirus er under utprøving og skal etter hvert etableres på Mikrobiologisk avdeling ved Haukeland universitetssjukehus. Før etablering av metoden skal den være i stand ...

    • Entomologic Inoculation Rates of Anopheles arabiensis in Southwestern Ethiopia 

      Ulesido, Fekadu Massebo; Balkew, Meshesha; Gebre-Michael, Teshome; Lindtjørn, Bernt (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013)
      We collected anophelines every second week for one year from randomly selected houses in southwestern Ethiopia by using Centers for Disease Control (CDC) light traps, pyrethrum spray catches, and artificial pit shelter ...

    • An EPIC predictor of gestational age and its application to newborns conceived by assisted reproductive technologies 

      Haftorn, Kristine Løkås; Lee, Yunsung; Denault, William Robert Paul; Page, Christian Magnus; Nustad, Haakon Egdetveit; Lyle, Robert; Gjessing, Håkon Kristian; Malmberg, Anni; Magnus, Maria Christine; Næss, Øyvind; Czamara, Darina; Räikkönen, Katri; Lahti, Jari; Magnus, Per Minor; Håberg, Siri Eldevik; Jugessur, Astanand; Bohlin, Jon (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Background: Gestational age is a useful proxy for assessing developmental maturity, but correct estimation of gestational age is difficult using clinical measures. DNA methylation at birth has proven to be an accurate ...

    • An epidemiologic study of diabetes-related foot ulcers. Issues related to prevention and mortality based on the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT 2) 

      Iversen, Marjolein Memelink (Doctoral thesis, 2010-02-05)
      The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is increasing dramatically and type 1 diabetes moderately both in Norway and globally. As a result, long-term diabetes-related complications are also likely to increase. One long-term ...

    • Epidemiological and clinical studies of viral pneumonia in young children in Bhaktapur, Nepal. 

      Mathisen, Maria (Doctoral thesis, 2010-11-12)
      Pneumonia remains the leading cause of illness and death in children less than 5 years of age in low-and-middle-income countries. Both bacteria and viruses are major causes of pneumonia in children. The disease burden ...

    • Epidemiological Context of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Zambia: Determinants, aetiological agents and trends over time 

      Makasa, Mpundu (Doctoral thesis, 2012-12-06)
      Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain a challenge mainly in developing countries, and in particular in sub-Saharan Africa, which also faces a serious HIV epidemic. Sexually Transmitted Infections can ...

    • Epidemiological studies of multiple sclerosis in a Sardinian population, insular Italy : cluster studies and health status 

      Pugliatti, Maura (Doctoral thesis, 2007-03-30)
      MS is a disorder of the central nervous system, manifesting as acute focal inflammatory demyelination and axonal loss, and culminating with chronic multifocal sclerotic plaques. MS involves several nervous functional systems ...

    • Epidemiology of congenital cerebral anomalies in Europe: a multicentre, population-based EUROCAT study 

      Morris, Joan K.; Wellesley, Diana G.; Barisic, Ingeborg; Addor, Marie-Claude; Bergman, Jorieke E. H.; Braz, Paula; Cavero-Carbonell, Clara; Draper, Elizabeth S.; Gatt, Miriam; Haeusler, Martin; Klungsøyr, Kari; Kurinczuk, Jennifer J.; Lelong, Natalie; Luyt, Karen; Lynch, Catherine; O'Mahony, Mary T.; Mokoroa, Olatz; Nelen, Vera; Neville, Amanda J.; Pierini, Anna; Randrianaivo, Hanitra; Rankin, Judith; Rissmann, Anke; Rouget, Florence; Schaub, Bruno; Tucker, David F.; Verellen-Dumoulin, Christine; Wiesel, Awi; Zymak-Zakutnia, Natalia; Lanzoni, Monica; Garne, Ester (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Objectives: To describe the epidemiology and geographical differences in prevalence of congenital cerebral anomalies in Europe. Design and setting: Congenital cerebral anomalies (International Classification of Diseases, ...

    • Epidemiology of Dandy-Walker malformation in Europe: A EUROCAT population-based registry study 

      Santoro, Michele; Coi, Alessio; Barišić, Ingeborg; Garne, Ester; Addor, Marie-Claude; Bergman, Jorieke E.H.; Bianchi, Fabrizio; Boban, Ljubica; Braz, Paula; Cavero-Carbonell, Clara; Gatt, Miriam; Haeusler, Martin; Kinsner-Ovaskainen, Agnieszka; Klungsøyr, Kari; Kurinczuk, Jennifer J.; Lelong, Nathalie; Luyt, Karen; Materna-Kiryluk, Anna; Mokoroa, Olatz; Mullaney, Carmel; Nelen, Vera; Neville, Amanda Julie; O'Mahony, Mary T.; Perthus, Isabelle; Randrianaivo, Hanitra; Rankin, Judith; Rissmann, Anke; Rouget, Florence; Schaub, Bruno; Tucker, David; Wellesley, Diana; Yevtushok, Lyubov; Pierini, Anna (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Background: Dandy-Walker (DW) malformation is a rare and severe congenital anomaly of the posterior fossa affecting the development of the cerebellum and the fourth ventricle. Objective: The aim of this study was to ...

    • Epidemiology of limb reduction defects as registered in the Medical Birth Registry of Norway, 1970-2016: Population based study 

      Klungsøyr, Kari; Nordtveit, Tone Irene; Kaastad, Trine Sand; Solberg, Sigrun; Sletten, Ida Neergård; Vik, Anne-Karin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-07-17)
      Background: Following the Thalidomide disaster, the Medical Birth Registry of Norway (MBRN) was established in 1967, with epidemiological surveillance of congenital anomalies as one main aim. Limb reduction defects (LRD) ...

    • The epidemiology of medical emergency contacts outside hospitals in Norway - a prospective population based study 

      Zakariassen, Erik; Burman, Robert Anders; Hunskår, Steinar (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-02-18)
      Introduction: There is a lack of epidemiological knowledge on medical emergencies outside hospitals in Norway. The aim of the present study was to obtain representative data on the epidemiology of medical emergencies ...

    • Epidemiology of perinatal mortality in rural Burkina Faso: A community-based prospective cohort study 

      Diallo, Abdoulaye Hama (Master thesis, 2009-06-22)
      Background: Perinatal mortality is one of the major public health problems in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that over 6 millions infant deaths occur each year during the perinatal period either as stillbirths or early ...

    • Epidemiology of Pierre-Robin sequence in Europe: A population-based EUROCAT study 

      Santoro, Michele; Coi, Alessio; Barišić, Ingeborg; Pierini, Anna; Addor, Marie-Claude; Baldacci, Silvia; Ballardini, Elisa; Boban, Ljubica; Braz, Paula; Cavero-Carbonell, Clara; de Walle, Hermien E.K.; Draper, Elizabeth S.; Gatt, Miriam; Haeusler, Martin; Klungsøyr, Kari; Kurinczuk, Jennifer J.; Materna-Kiryluk, Anna; Lanzoni, Monica; Lelong, Nathalie; Luyt, Karen; Mokoroa, Olatz; Mullaney, Carmel; Nelen, Vera; O'Mahony, Mary T.; Perthus, Isabelle; Randrianaivo, Hanitra; Rankin, Judith; Rissmann, Anke; Rouget, Florence; Schaub, Bruno; Tucker, David; Wellesley, Diana; Zymak-Zakutnia, Nataliia; Garne, Ester (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Background Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) is a rare congenital anomaly. Respiratory disorders and feeding difficulties represent the main burden. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiology of PRS ...

    • Epidural analgesia for labour pain in nulliparous women in Norway in relation to maternal country of birth and migration related factors 

      Aasheim, Vigdis; Nilsen, Roy Miodini; Vik, Eline Skirnisdottir; Small, Rhonda; Schytt, Erica (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)
      Objective To investigate associations between maternal country of birth and other migration related factors (length of residence, reason for migration, paternal origin) and epidural analgesia for labour pain in nulliparous ...

    • Epigenome-wide association study of leukocyte telomere length 

      Lee, Yunsung; Sun, Dianjianyi; Ori, Anil P.S.; Lu, Ake T.; Seeboth, Anne; Harris, Sarah E.; Deary, Ian J.; Marioni, Riccardo E.; Sørensen, Mette; Mengel-From, Jonas; Hjelmborg, Jacob; Christensen, Kaare; Wilson, James G.; Levy, Daniel; Reiner, Alex P.; Chen, Wei; Li, Shengxu; Harris, Jennifer Ruth; Magnus, Per; Aviv, Abraham; Jugessur, Astanand; Horvath, Steve (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Telomere length is associated with age-related diseases and is highly heritable. It is unclear, however, to what extent epigenetic modifications are associated with leukocyte telomere length (LTL). In this study, we conducted ...

    • Equity impact analysis of medical approaches to cardiovascular diseases prevention in Tanzania 

      Ngalesoni, Frida Namnyak; Ruhago, Georg Mugambage; Mori, Amani Thomas; Robberstad, Bjarne; Norheim, Ole Frithjof (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-12)
      Primary medical prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has received low priority in Tanzania, despite evidence of the rising prevalence of CVD risk factors. Different guidelines have been proposed for medical CVD ...

    • Equity implications of coverage and use of insecticide treated nets distributed for free or with co-payment in two districts in Tanzania: A cross-sectional comparative household survey 

      Ruhago, George M.; Mujinja, Phares G. M.; Norheim, Ole Frithjof (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-07-21)
      Background: In Tanzania, the distribution and coverage of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) is inequitable. Arguments about the most effective and equitable approach to distributing ITNs centre around whether to provide ITNs ...

    • Equity in long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spraying for malaria prevention in a rural South Central Ethiopia 

      Hailu, Alemayehu; Lindtjørn, Bernt; Deressa, Wakgari; Gari, Taye; Loha, Eskindir; Robberstad, Bjarne (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-07-16)
      Background: While recognizing the recent achievement in the global fight against malaria, the disease remains a challenge to health systems in low-income countries. Beyond widespread consensuses about prioritizing malaria ...

    • Equity in public health spending in Ethiopia: a benefit incidence analysis 

      Hailu, Alemayehu; Gebreyes, Roman; Norheim, Ole Frithjof (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Inequality in access and utilization of health services because of socioeconomic status is unfair, and it should be monitored and corrected with appropriate remedial action. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate the ...

    • Er åndedrettsvern som brukes i beskyttelse mot eksponering for smitte, godt nok tilpasset den enkelte helsearbeider i Norge? 

      Mellemsæter, Monica (Master thesis, 2021-12-15)
      HENSIKT: Finne ut hvor godt åndedrettsvern som brukes på sykehus i Norge i dag, er tilpasset helsearbeideres ansikt, og om det finnes en modell som passer for alle. Undersøke om alder, kjønn, ansiktstrekk og bruk av briller ...