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Left ventricular geometry and function in Tanzanian patients with hypertension and diabetes
(Doctoral thesis, 2013-02-15)From echocardiographic studies in hypertension, African Americans have been found to be more prone to develop cardiac target-organ damage than Caucasians. Hypertension is among the major upcoming health problems in Africa. ... -
Left ventricular systolic deformation in subclinical metabolic cardiomyopathies
(Doctoral thesis, 2013-02-21)Cardiovascular disease is a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in patients with inherited metabolic disorders or chronic kidney disease. Conventional echocardiography typically identifies cardiac involvement ... -
Leg cramps in pregnancy caused by chronic compartment syndrome and relieved by fasciotomy after childbirth
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-06)Key Clinical Message A case of intolerable leg pain in pregnancy, caused by Chronic Compartment Syndrome (CCS), is presented. Increasing amounts of opioids were given throughout the pregnancy. Anesthetical dilemmas and ... -
Legume consumption in adults and risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Objectives: This study aimed to systematically review the evidence for associations between consumption of legumes and cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes (T2D) and their risk factors among healthy adults. Methods: ... -
Length of hospital stay and risk of intensive care admission and in-hospital death among COVID-19 patients in Norway: a register-based cohort study comparing patients fully vaccinated with an mRNA vaccine to unvaccinated patients
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objectives We estimated the length of stay (LoS) in hospital and the intensive care unit (ICU) and risk of admission to ICU and in-hospital death among COVID-19 patients ≥18 years in Norway who had been fully vaccinated ... -
Leptin receptor signaling regulates protein synthesis pathways and neuronal differentiation in pluripotent stem cells
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)The role of leptin receptor (OB-R) signaling in linking pluripotency with growth and development and the consequences of dysfunctional leptin signaling on progression of metabolic disease is poorly understood. Using a ... -
Leukocyte transmigration into tissue-engineered constructs is influenced by endothelial cells through Toll-like receptor signaling
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-12-20)Introduction Inflammation plays a crucial role in tissue regeneration, wound healing, and the success of tissue-engineered constructs. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of human umbilical vein endothelial ... -
The level of inflammatory tear cytokines is elevated in congenital Aniridia and associated with meibomian gland dysfunction
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-04)Purpose: To investigate the tear cytokine profile in congenital aniridia, and correlate cytokine levels with ophthalmologic findings. Methods: We examined 35 patients with aniridia and 21 healthy controls. Tear fluid was ... -
The levels of IL-6 and soluble IL-33R are increased in the renal vein during surgery for clear cell renal cell carcinoma
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Purpose The main aim was to map serum levels of IL-1/IL-6 family cytokines and relevant receptors from serum samples taken across treatment in patients with Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC). Additionally, we explored the possible ... -
Limbic encephalitis following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)A woman with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) was treated with allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). 65 days after the transplantation, she developed fatigue and central neurological symptoms. ... -
Linear and non-linear analyses of Conner’s Continuous Performance Test-II discriminate adult patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder from patients with mood and anxiety disorders
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-08-11)Background: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a heterogeneous disorder. Therefore it is important to look for factors that can contribute to better diagnosis and classification of these patients. The aims ... -
The link between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis: An updated review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-01)Porphyromonas gingivalis is a leading pathogen in chronic periodontitis, a disease process involving progressive destruction of the tissues that support the teeth. Recently, the organism has been reported to produce a ... -
Lipid-Lowering Effects of Tetradecylthioacetic Acid in Antipsychotic-Exposed, Female Rats: Challenges with Long-Term Treatment
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-11-30)Background: Psychiatric patients often require chronic treatment with antipsychotic drugs, and while rats are frequently used to study antipsychotic-induced metabolic adverse effects, long-term exposure has only partially ... -
Lipocalin 2 expression is associated with aggressive features of endometrial cancer
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-05-06)Background: Increased expression of lipocalin 2 (LCN2) has been observed in several cancers. The aim of the present study was to investigate LCN2 in endometrial cancer in relation to clinico-pathologic phenotype, angiogenesis, ... -
Lipogenic effects of antipsychotic drugs in cultured cells and in rat
(Doctoral thesis, 2007-05-10)The etiology of the serious psychiatric disorder schizophrenia is unknown. Epidemiological studies indicate a high heritability with a complex pattern of transmission. Moreover, structural and genetic findings indicate ... -
Listening to the polar oceans : Monitoring and mapping marine ecosystems using passive and active acoustics
(Doctoral thesis, 2020-06-12)This interdisciplinary thesis uses active and passive acoustics to study the polar marine ecosystems. The polar oceans are some of the most remote, harshest and least well studied environments of the planet, and also the ... -
Live well, die well - an international cohort study on experiences, concerns and preferences of patients in the last phase of life: the research protocol of the iLIVE study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Introduction Adequately addressing the needs of patients at the end of life and their relatives is pivotal in preventing unnecessary suffering and optimising their quality of life. The purpose of the iLIVE study is to ... -
Liver elastography in healthy children using three different systems - how many measurements are necessary?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-12-21)Purpose Liver elastography is increasingly being applied in screening for and follow-up of pediatric liver disease, and has been shown to correlate well with fibrosis staging through liver biopsy. Because time is of the ... -
Liver Elastography in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Patients Using Three Different Scanner Systems
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)The aim of the study described here was to characterize three different liver elastography methods in primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) patients, for the first time exploring 2-D shear wave elastography (2-D-SWE) in PSC ...