Browsing Department of Clinical Medicine by Title
Now showing items 1729-1748 of 2099
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Refeeding syndrome in patients with Anorexia Nervosa. Procedures to detect and treat patients at risk of refeeding syndrome in regional departments of eating disorders in Norway and nutrient contents of the basic reference menu at Regional Department of Eating Disorders (RASP)
(Master thesis, 2016-05-23)Background Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a disorder recognized by underweight and psychiatric symptoms, and some patients are at risk of developing refeeding syndrome (RFS). AN patients may experience metabolic disturbances and ... -
Refined phenotyping identifies links between preeclampsia and related diseases in a Norwegian preeclampsia family cohort
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-11)Objective: Preeclampsia is a complex genetic disease of pregnancy with a heterogenous presentation, unknown cause and potential severe outcomes for both mother and child. Preeclamptic women have increased risk for ... -
Refined TNM-staging for pancreatic adenocarcinoma – Real progress or much ado about nothing?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-02-20)In order to provide optimal cancer care and prognostication, it is necessary to stage the disease. The 8th edition of the TNM-staging for exocrine pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) system has refined size-based ... -
The Regulation of Neutrophil Migration in Patients with Sepsis: The Complexity of the Molecular Mechanisms and Their Modulation in Sepsis and the Heterogeneity of Sepsis Patients
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Sepsis is defined as life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection. Common causes include gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria as well as fungi. Neutrophils are among the first ... -
The relation between celiac disease, nonceliac gluten sensitivity and irritable bowel syndrome
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-09-07)Wheat products make a substantial contribution to the dietary intake of many people worldwide. Despite the many beneficial aspects of consuming wheat products, it is also responsible for several diseases such as celiac ... -
The relationship between Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 (FGF23) and cardiac MRI findings following primary PCI in patients with acute first time STEMI
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: Fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) is a regulator of mineral metabolism, that has been linked to myocardial remodeling including development of left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy and myocardial fibrosis. The ... -
Relationship between the Clinical Frailty Scale and short‑term mortality in patients ≥ 80 years old acutely admitted to the ICU: a prospective cohort study.
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background: The Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) is frequently used to measure frailty in critically ill adults. There is wide variation in the approach to analysing the relationship between the CFS score and mortality after ... -
Relationship between White Matter Lesions and Gray Matter Atrophy in Multiple Sclerosis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background and Objectives: There is currently no consensus about the extent of gray matter (GM) atrophy that can be attributed to secondary changes after white matter (WM) lesions or the temporal and spatial relationships ... -
Reliability and validity of the Norwegian child and parent versions of the DISABKIDS Chronic Generic Module (DCGM-37) and Diabetes-Specific Module (DSM-10)
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-02-02)Background: International guidelines on type 1 diabetes advocate routine screening of health-related quality of life (HRQOL). DISABKIDS questionnaires are the first instruments developed across cultures and nations to ... -
Reliability of MRI findings in candidates for lumbar disc prosthesis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-07)Introduction: Limited reliability data exist for localised magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings relevant to planning of treatment with lumbar disc prosthesis and later outcomes. We assessed the reliability of such ... -
Reliability of preoperative MRI findings in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an important tool in preoperative evaluation of patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Reported reliability of various MRI findings in LSS varies from fair to excellent. ... -
Reliability of the Clinical Frailty Scale in very elderly ICU patients: a prospective European study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Purpose Frailty is a valuable predictor for outcome in elderly ICU patients, and has been suggested to be used in various decision-making processes prior to and during an ICU admission. There are many instruments developed ... -
Reliable classification of children’s fractures according to the comprehensive classification of long bone fractures by Müller
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013)Background and purpose: Guidelines for fracture treatment and evaluation require a valid classification. Classifications especially designed for children are available, but they might lead to reduced accuracy, considering ... -
REM sleep behavior disorder is not associated with a more rapid cognitive decline in mild dementia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-08-07)Objectives: REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is associated with cognitive dysfunctions and is a risk factor for development of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. However, it is unknown whether RBD is associated with ... -
Remifentanil as analgesia for labour pain
(Doctoral thesis, 2013-04-18)Aims: To collect updated information about pharmacological labour analgesia in Norway, especially systemic opioids and epidural. Evaluation of efficacy and safety with remifentanil IVPCA (intravenous patient-controlled ... -
Renal Functional Response-Association With Birth Weight and Kidney Volume
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction: Renal functional response (RFR) is the acute increase in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) after a protein load. Low RFR is a marker of single nephron hyperfiltration. Low birth weight (LBW) is associated with ... -
Repeated acetylcholine receptor antibody-concentrations and association to clinical myasthenia gravis development
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-12-02)Introduction: We aimed to examine the longitudinal association between Myasthenia Gravis (MG) clinical severity and concentration of acetylcholine receptor (AChR)-antibodies to evaluate if AChR-antibody variations correlate ... -
Reproducibility and prognostic value of WHO1973 and WHO2004 grading systems in TaT1 urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-01-07)Background: European treatment guidelines of TaT1 urinary bladder urothelial carcinomas depend highly on stage and WHO1973-grade but grading reproducibility is wanting. The newer WHO2004 grading system is still debated and ... -
Research Review: Recommendations for reporting on treatment trials for child and adolescent anxiety disorders – an international consensus statement
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background Anxiety disorders in children and young people are common and bring significant personal and societal costs. Over the last two decades, there has been a substantial increase in research evaluating psychological ...