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Improved prognosis in Norwegian patients with glomerulonephritis associated with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-02-17)Background. Glomerulonephritis associated with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) is associated with increased mortality and a high risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Here, we investigated whether the ... -
Improved survival for anatomic total shoulder prostheses: Results of 4,173 shoulder arthroplasties reported to the Norwegian Arthroplasty Register from 1994 through 2012
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-07-30)Background and purpose — Previously, implant survival of total shoulder prostheses was reported to be inferior to that of hemiprostheses. However, the use of total prostheses has increased in Norway due to reported good ... -
Improvement of storage medium for cultured human retinal pigment epithelial cells using factorial design
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-04-09)Storage of human retinal pigment epithelium (hRPE) can contribute to the advancement of cell-based RPE replacement therapies. The present study aimed to improve the quality of stored hRPE cultures by identifying storage ... -
Improving Outcomes of Antipsychotic Treatment in Schizophrenia
(Doctoral thesis, 2024-05-31)Bakgrunn/Formål: Den farmakologiske behandlingen av schizofreni gir langt fra optimale resultater, i forhold til både positive og negative symptomer. Denne avhandlingen hadde som hensikt å undersøke utfall i form av respons ... -
Improving pancreas surgery over time: Performance factors related to transition of care and patient volume
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-06-29)Background: Pancreas surgery has evolved with better diagnostic imaging, changing indications, and improved patient selection. Outside high-volume tertiary centers, the documented effect of evolution in care and volumes ... -
Improving surgery and prognostication in right-sided colon cancer
(Doctoral thesis, 2024-06-14)Bakgrunn Kreft i tykktarm er blant de vanligste kreftformene i Norge. Kirurgi er viktigste behandling for tykktarmskreft uten spredning, men har ikke gjennomgått samme forbedringer som behandling for endetarmskreft. En ... -
Improving the quality of the fracture liaison service through the implementation of a structured health record
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Objective According to the best practice framework for secondary fracture prevention, all patients aged ≥50 years with a fracture should be assessed for osteoporosis within the fracture liaison service (FLS). The framework ... -
In situ simulation-based team training and its significance for transfer of learning to clinical practice - A qualitative focus group interview study of anaesthesia personnel
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Anaesthesia personnel are an integral part of an interprofessional operating room-team; hence, team-based training in non-technical skills (NTS) are important in preventing adverse events. Quite a few studies ... -
In vitro-stimulated IL-6 monocyte secretion and in vivo peripheral blood T lymphocyte activation uniquely predicted 15-year survival in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-06-16)The study was performed in order to determine whether peripheral blood monocyte in vitro function, and lymphocyte in vivo activation at diagnosis, was associated with HPV tumor infection status and 15-year survival in head ... -
In-frame deletion in canine PITRM1 is associated with a severe early-onset epilepsy, mitochondrial dysfunction and neurodegeneration
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)We investigated the clinical, genetic, and pathological characteristics of a previously unknown severe juvenile brain disorder in several litters of Parson Russel Terriers. The disease started with epileptic seizures at ... -
In-office thermal systems for the treatment of dry eye disease
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Dry eye disease affects millions of people worldwide, causing pain, vision disturbance, and reduced productivity. Meibomian gland dysfunction, a major cause of dry eye, is characterized by chronic glandular inflammation, ... -
In-vitro and in-vivo validation of ultrasound shear wave elastography for liver application
(Doctoral thesis, 2019-11-28)Background and aims: Ultrasound (US) elastography is a noninvasive method that is used to investigate tissue elasticity in several organs. In chronic liver disease, the predominant approach is quantitative. By measuring ... -
Incidence and risk factors of intraoperative periprosthetic femoral fractures during primary total hip arthroplasty: 218,423 cases reported to the Norwegian Arthroplasty Register between 1987 and 2020
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background and purpose: Intraoperative periprosthetic femoral fractures (IPFFs) can occur during primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). We describe the incidence of IPFFs during THA in Norway and estimate potential risk ... -
Incidence of cancer in multiple sclerosis before and after the treatment era– a registry- based cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Whether disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) influence cancer in multiple sclerosis (MS) is uncertain. Objectives: Assess incidence of cancer diagnosis among Norwegian MS patients compared to the general ... -
Incidence of Kidney Replacement Therapy and Subsequent Outcomes Among Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Findings From the ERA Registry
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Rationale & Objective There is a dearth of data characterizing patients receiving kidney replacement therapy (KRT) for kidney failure due to systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and their clinical outcomes. The aim of this ... -
Incidence of total hip or knee replacement due to osteoarthritis in relation to thyroid function: a prospective cohort study (The Nord-Trøndelag Health Study)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-05-18)Background: To study whether thyroid function was associated with risk of hip or knee replacement due to primary osteoarthritis. Methods: In a prospective cohort study, data from the second and third survey of the ... -
Incidence, Mechanisms of Injury and Mortality of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: An Observational Population-Based Cohort Study from New Zealand and Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Comparing trauma registry data from different countries can help to identify possible differences in epidemiology, which may help to improve the care of trauma patients. Methods This study directly compares ... -
Incidence, pattern and mechanisms of injuries and fractures in children under two years of age
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Fractures in children under 2 years of age are rare, and little has been published on their mechanisms. We aimed at examining the incidence, mechanisms, pattern and fracture characteristics in a large, ... -
Increased chromogranin A cell density in the large intestine of patients with irritable bowel syndrome after receiving dietary guidance
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)The large intestine contains five types of endocrine cells that regulate its functions by sensing its luminal contents and releasing specific hormones. Chromogranin A (CgA) is a common marker for the gastrointestinal ... -
Increased incidence of postoperative infections during prophylaxis with cephalothin compared to doxycycline in intestinal surgery
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2009-12-07)Background: The antibiotics used for prophylaxis during surgery may influence the rate of surgical site infections. Tetracyclines are attractive having a long half-life and few side effects when used in a single dose ...