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Neoadjuvant immunotherapy in primary and metastatic colorectal cancer
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common solid organ cancer. Traditional treatment is with surgery and chemotherapy. Immunotherapy has recently emerged as a neoadjuvant therapy that could change treatment ... -
Neopterin and kynurenic acid as predictors of stroke recurrence and mortality: a multicentre prospective cohort study on biomarkers of infammation measured three months after ischemic stroke
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Chronic low-grade inflammation is associated with both ischemic stroke and sedentary behaviour. The aim of this study was to investigate the predictive abilities of biomarkers of inflammation and immune modulation ... -
Network-Based Assessment of Minimal Change Disease Identifies Glomerular Response to IL-7 and IL-12 Pathways Activation as Innovative Treatment Target
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: Minimal change disease (MCD), a major cause of nephrotic syndrome, is usually treated by corticosteroid administration. MCD unresponsiveness to therapy and recurrences are nonetheless frequently observed, ... -
Neural tube defect among children in Addis Ababa Ethiopia: Epidemiological pattern and treatment outcome
(Doctoral thesis, 2024-08-23)Bakgrunn: Ni av ti barn med alvorlige medfødte misdannelser blir født i lav- og mellominntektsland (LMIC). Nevrale rørbrokk (NTD) er en av de vanligste misdannelsene. Målet med denne studien er å estimere forekomst, ... -
Neurobiological mechanisms of ECT and TMS treatment in depression: study protocol of a multimodal magnetic resonance investigation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: Noninvasive neurostimulation treatments are increasingly being used to treat major depression, which is a common cause of disability worldwide. While electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transcranial magnetic ... -
Neuroborreliosis in children: Epidemiological and clinical aspects
(Doctoral thesis, 2012-06-08)Background: Lyme borreliosis (LB) caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (Bbsl) is the most common tick transmitted infection in Europe. LB is a multi systemic infection that develops when the bacteria ... -
Neurocognitive profiles in treatment-resistant bipolar I and bipolar II disorder depression
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-04-04)Background: The literature on the neuropsychological profiles in Bipolar disorder (BD) depression is sparse. The aims of the study were to assess the neurocognitive profiles in treatment-resistant, acutely admitted BD ... -
Neurofeedback for the treatment of children and adolescents with ADHD: a randomized and controlled clinical trial using parental reports
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-08-10)Background: A randomized and controlled clinical study was performed to evaluate the use of neurofeedback (NF) to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. Methods: The ADHD population ... -
Neurofilament and Brain Atrophy and Their Association with Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis: A 10-Year Follow-Up Study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction. Cognitive impairment is an important contributor to disability in multiple sclerosis (MS). Disconnection of neuronal circuits due to axonal injury is probably an important underlying mechanism for this ... -
Neurofilament light chain as a biomarker in multiple sclerosis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-04-05)Due to the unpredictable course and heterogenous treatment response in multiple sclerosis (MS), there is a clear need for biomarkers that reflect disease activity in the clinical follow-up of these patients. Neurofilaments ... -
Neurofilament light chain predicts disease activity in relapsing-remitting MS
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)Objective: To investigate whether serum neurofilament light chain (NF-L) and chitinase 3-like 1 (CHI3L1) predict disease activity in relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS). Methods: A cohort of 85 patients with RRMS were followed ... -
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: An easily overlooked neurologic emergency
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-01-16)Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is an unpredictable iatrogenic neurologic emergency condition, mainly arising as an idiosyncratic reaction to antipsychotic agent use. It is characterized by distinctive clinical features ... -
The neuroprotective potential of mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow and human exfoliated deciduous teeth in a murine model of demyelination
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction Multiple sclerosis (MS) is characterized by chronic inflammation, demyelination, and axonal degeneration within the central nervous system (CNS), for which there is no current treatment available with the ... -
Neuropsychological assessment of cognitive and emotional functioning in patients with epilepsy
(Doctoral thesis, 2006-08-17)The general aim of the thesis has been to contribute to a deeper understanding of central psychosocial and cognitive problems experienced by patients with epilepsy. In the first paper, the aim was to evaluate the impact ... -
Neurotrauma care in Ethiopia: Building for the future
(Doctoral thesis, 2023-08-25)Bakgrunn: Nevrotraumer er et stort folkehelseproblem i Etiopia, og hovedmålet med denne oppgaven var å studere behandlingen av nevrotraumepasienter i landet. Materiale og metoder: Vi brukte prospektive (artikkel I, II og ... -
Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin, fibroblast growth factor 23, and soluble klotho in long-term kidney donors
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background: The best treatment for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is kidney transplantation. Twenty-seven percent of transplantations in Norway are from living donors. Recent studies have shown an increased risk of ESRD ... -
Nevrosarkoidose – en pasientserie
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)BAKGRUNN Nevrosarkoidose er en sjelden form for sarkoidose som affiserer nervesystemet. Formålet med studien var å kartlegge kliniske manifestasjoner, utredningsfunn og behandlingsstrategier hos pasienter med nevrosarko ... -
New insights into the genetic etiology of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Characterization of the genetic landscape of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementias (ADD) provides a unique opportunity for a better understanding of the associated pathophysiological processes. We performed a ... -
New methods clear the dust off old biopsies. RNA sequencing of FFPE kidney biopsies
(Doctoral thesis, 2019-06-07)Background and aims: Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues are an underused resource for molecular analyses. We wanted to exploit renal biopsies also on the mRNA level to elucidate pathophysiological mechanisms ... -
A new pathway for penicillin delabeling in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background: Penicillin allergy is self-reported by 3–10% of patients admitted to hospital. The label is wrong in 90% of the cases and has severe health implications. Penicillin-delabeling can reverse the negative effects ...