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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 ... -
Inadequate nutritional care for malnourished patients in four university hospitals – The QuaNuT study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background & Aims: Adequate nutritional care to malnourished patients is described as a human right, and recommendations from nutritional care guidelines are legally binding in Norway. The primary objective of this study ... -
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 ... -
The incidence of fractures in children under two years of age: a systematic review
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Background Epidemiological research on fractures in children under the age of two is of great importance to help understand differences between accidental and abusive trauma. Objective This systematic review aimed ... -
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 expression of CXCL10 and CCL3 salivary gland chemokines in primary Sjögren's syndrome detected and systematically quantified using novel RNAscope® in situ hybridisation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2025)Primary Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by the destruction of exocrine glands. We have previously shown significantly upregulated levels of CXCL10 and CCL3 chemokines in saliva from ... -
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 ... -
Increased risk of hospitalisation and intensive care admission associated with reported cases of SARS-CoV-2 variants B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 in Norway, December 2020-May 2021
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Introduction Since their emergence, SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOC) B.1.1.7 and B.1.351 have spread worldwide. We estimated the risk of hospitalisation and admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) for infections ... -
Increased risk of rehospitalisation and death in older hospital patients at risk of malnutrition: A cohort study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)Objectives The aim of the study was to investigate associations between risk of malnutrition and risk of rehospitalisation and death in older hospital patients, and whether the possible associations were modified by age, ... -
Increased risk of revision for infection in rheumatoid arthritis patients with total hip replacements. A study of 390,671 primary arthroplasties from the Nordic Arthroplasty Register Association
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)Background and purpose — Medical treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has changed dramatically over the last 15 years, including immune modulation. We investigated the risk of revision for infection after primary total ...