Browsing Department of Clinical Medicine by Title
Now showing items 1769-1788 of 2099
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Risk factors for revision after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
(Doctoral thesis, 2019-09-06)The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate risk factors for revision anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with a special attention to surgical technique (graft choice and choice of graft fixation) and ... -
Risk factors for revision surgery due to dislocation within 1 year after 111,711 primary total hip arthroplasties from 2005 to 2019: a study from the Norwegian Arthroplasty Register
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background and purpose: Dislocation of a hip prosthesis is the 3rd most frequent cause (after loosening and infection) for hip revision in Norway. Recently there has been a shift in surgical practice including preferred ... -
Risk factors influencing long-term survival and nursing home placement in stroke survivors and patients with carotid stenosis
(Doctoral thesis, 2018-01-11)Risk factors influencing long-term survival and nursing home placement in stroke survivors and patients with carotid stenosis Stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide and one of the most ... -
Risk factors, complications and survival after upper abdominal surgery: A prospective cohort study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-07-07)Background: Preoperative weight loss and abnormal serum-albumin have traditionally been associated with reduced survival. More recently, a correlation between postoperative complications and reduced long-term survival has ... -
The Risk of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo After Head Trauma
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Objectives: Head trauma may cause dislodgement of otoconia and development of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). The risk of developing BPPV is expected to be highest shortly after the trauma, then decrease and ... -
The risk of revision in total knee arthroplasty is not affected by previous high tibial osteotomy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015)Background and purpose — Previous studies have found different outcomes after revision of knee arthroplasties performed after high tibial osteotomy (HTO). We evaluated the risk of revision of total knee arthroplasty with ... -
Risk of total hip arthroplasty after elite sport: linking 3304 former world-class athletes with the Norwegian Arthroplasty Register
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Objectives: At present, there is no cure for osteoarthritis (OA), but severe hip joint degeneration can require total hip arthroplasty (THA). The literature on OA after elite sport is limited. We hypothesise that elite ... -
The Role of Diet in Irritable Bowel Syndrome with special reference to Gut Neuroendocrine System
(Doctoral thesis, 2015-08-28)Background: The majority of the patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) believe that diet triggers their symptoms, which affect the quality of their lives. The pathophysiology of IBS is not exactly known, however, the ... -
The role of diet in the pathophysiology and management of irritable bowel syndrome
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disorder that reportedly affects 5% to 20% of the world population. The etiology of IBS is not completely understood, but diet appears to play an important ... -
The role of fat distribution and inflammation in the origin of endometrial cancer, study protocol of the ENDOCRINE study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Obesity is a growing problem worldwide, especially in countries with improved socioeconomic circumstances. Also, in the Netherlands the incidence of overweight and obesity is rising. There is increasing evidence ... -
The role of Gastro Esophageal Reflux in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
(Doctoral thesis, 2019-06-20)Background: Chronic Rhino Sinusitis (CRS) is one of the most prevalent chronic disorders in industrialized countries. The disease has a major negative impact on quality of life, social and professional capacity as well as ... -
The role of imaging in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
(Doctoral thesis, 2021-08-27)The thesis is based on four articles examining the role of imaging after surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee. Post-operative imaging is commonly performed to validate ACL graft tunnel ... -
Role of integrin α11 in oral carcinogenesis. In vitro and in vivo studies
(Doctoral thesis, 2016-04-29)Cancer research has provided evidence for several advanced and better ways of treatment, helping the community for a better living. Nevertheless, for head and neck cancer there is still a long way to go for achieving an ... -
Role of pitrm1 in mitochondrial dysfunction and neurodegeneration
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Mounting evidence shows a link between mitochondrial dysfunction and neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer Disease. Increased oxidative stress, defective mitodynamics, and impaired oxidative phosphorylation ... -
Role of stem cells in regenerative treatment of dry eye disease caused by lacrimal gland dysfunction
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)An ageing population and increased screen use in younger people have contributed to a rise in incidence of dry eye disease (DED). Quality of life can be significantly affected by DED, with patients experiencing eye dryness, ... -
Role of three dimensional (3D) printing in endourology: An update from EAU young academic urologists (YAU) urolithiasis and endourology working group
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)The management of nephrolithiasis has been complemented well by modern technological advancements like virtual reality, three-dimensional (3D) printing etc. In this review, we discuss the applications of 3D printing in ... -
The role of welfare regimes in the relationship between childhood economic stress and adult health: a multilevel study of 20 European countries
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Childhood economic conditions are important for adult health, and welfare regimes may modify this relationship by altering exposure to social determinants of health. We examine the association between childhood economic ... -
The Romberg sign, unilateral vestibulopathy, cerebrovascular risk factors, and long-term mortality in dizzy patients
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objectives: Describe the relationship between unsteadiness, canal paresis, cerebrovascular risk factors, and long-term mortality in patients examined for dizziness of suspected vestibular origin. Study design: Observational ... -
Rules and regulations for a pregnant endourologist: the European perspective
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Introduction Working in surgery while pregnant is challenging. Navigating this period safely is of paramount importance. Anecdotal observation suggests that there exists great variation among European nations in regard ... -
S100A16 promotes differentiation and contributes to a less aggressive tumor phenotype in oral squamous cell carcinoma
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-09-09)Background: Altered expression of S100A16 has been reported in human cancers, but its biological role in tumorigenesis is not fully understood. This study aimed to investigate the clinical significance and functional role ...