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The obesogenic effects of high-fat diets are influenced by both protein source and amount
(Master thesis, 2013-05-15)Although there has been a decline in the dietary fat intake over the last decade, the prevalence of obesity and type 2 diabetes is still rising. The contemporary Western diet provides an average of 49 % energy from ... -
The obesogenic potential of high fat/high protein diets is determined by both amino acid- and fatty acid composition of the protein source used
(Master thesis, 2016-05-12)Studies in rodents have found that high protein diets differ in obesogenic potential depending on the protein source used. Varied changes in morphology of brown adipose tissue, an important metabolic organ in mice and rats, ... -
Objective assessment of motor activity in a clinical sample of adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and/or cyclothymic temperament
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Most research on patterns of motor activity has been conducted on adults with mood disorders, but few studies have investigated comorbid attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or temperamental factors ... -
Observation or resection of pancreatic intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm: An ongoing tug of war
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)An increasing number of patients are being referred to pancreatic centres around the world due to often incidentally discovered cystic neoplasms of the pancreas. The evaluation and management of pancreatic cystic neoplasms ... -
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in patients with first- episode psychosis (FEP): A prospective study
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Obstetric anal sphincter injuries. A population-based study of improvement of care
(Doctoral thesis, 2015-12-11)Background: Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) are tears of the anal sphincters, eventually also involving the rectum, sustained during vaginal birth, and 30% to 50% of women experience anal incontinence (AI) after ... -
Occurrence and severity of myasthenic crisis in an unselected Turkish cohort of patients with myasthenia gravis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a disorder of the neuromuscular junction that can deteriorate into myasthenic crisis, involving weakness of bulbar and respiratory muscles. In this study, we describe the clinical manifestations ... -
Oedema on STIR modified the effect of amoxicillin as treatment for chronic low back pain with Modic changes—subgroup analysis of a randomized trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objective To evaluate potential MRI-defined effect modifiers of amoxicillin treatment in patients with chronic low back pain and type 1 or 2 Modic changes (MCs) at the level of a previous lumbar disc herniation (index ... -
Olanzapine-Induced Hyperphagia and Weight Gain Associate with Orexigenic Hypothalamic Neuropeptide Signaling without Concomitant AMPK Phosphorylation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-06-13)The success of antipsychotic drug treatment in patients with schizophrenia is limited by the propensity of these drugs to induce hyperphagia, weight gain and other metabolic disturbances, particularly evident for olanzapine ... -
Olfactory dysfunction in chronic stroke patients
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-10-12)Background The aim of the study was to investigate odor identification performance in patients one year after hospital admittance due to stroke. Predictors for olfactory dysfunction were investigated as well as self-reported ... -
On the diagnosis of early stage Prostate Cancer with an emphasis on Prostate Cancer Gene 3 (PCA3) and Real-Time Elastography (RTE)
(Doctoral thesis, 2016-09-23)Aims: To investigate real-time elastography (RTE} and prostate cancer gene 3 (PCA3} to see if these emerging markers/methods could contribute to a faster and more precise diagnosis and also to investigate the possibility ... -
On the Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment of Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma
(Doctoral thesis, 2021-09-17)Aims: The overall aim of this thesis was to increase our knowledge about the epidemiology, diagnostics and treatment of upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC). For paper 1, the aim was to obtain contemporary knowledge ... -
Onconeural antibodies with special reference to anti-Yo
(Doctoral thesis, 2011-12-20)The mechanisms behind anti-Yo mediated paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration is still not understood, and very little is known about the function of CDR2. In our studies we have tried to elucidate the properties of Yo ... -
One chance to get it right: Improving clinical handovers for better symptom control at the end of life
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Poor communication contributes to morbidity and mortality, not only in general medical care but also at the end oflife. This leads to issues relating to symptom control and quality of care. As part of an international ... -
One-year excess mortality and treatment in surgically treated patients with colorectal cancer: A EURECCA European comparison
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Mortality in the first postoperative year represents an accurate reflection of the perioperative risk after colorectal cancer surgery. This research compares one-year mortality after surgery divided into three ... -
One-year outcome and adherence to pharmacological guidelines in first-episode schizophrenia: Results from a consecutive cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background: Remission in schizophrenia is difficult to achieve. Antipsychotic drugs are critical in the treatment of schizophrenia. International guidelines for the pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia recommend a ... -
One-year versus five-year hospital readmission after ischemic stroke and TIA
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-01-29)Background: The burden of hospital readmission after stroke is substantial, but little knowledge exists on factors associated with long-term readmission after stroke. In a cohort comprising patients with ischemic stroke ... -
Open access publishing: a girder in the success of the Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine.
(Journal article, 2011-01-19)The Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine (SJTREM) has entered its third year as an independent, open access international scientific on-line journal. SJTREM converted into open access (OA) ... -
Operating room ventilation and the risk of revision due to infection after total hip arthroplasty: assessment of validated data in the Norwegian Arthroplasty Register
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background The air in the operating room is considered a risk factor for surgical site infection (SSI) due to airborne bacteria shed from the surgical staff or from patients themselves. Aim To assess the influence of ...