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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 ... -
Salmon fillet intake led to higher serum triacylglycerol in obese zucker Fa/Fa rats but not in normolipidemic Long-Evans rats
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-10-08)The triacylglycerol lowering effect of fatty fish and fish oils is well recognized, however we recently showed that salmon intake resulted in higher serum triacylglycerol concentration in obese Zucker fa/fa rats. Since ... -
Sammenheng mellom inntak av FODMAPs og symptomer hos pasienter med inflammatorisk tarmsykdom i remisjonsfase som har irritabel tarm
(Master thesis, 2014-05-15)Introduksjon: Tidligere studier har vist at pasienter med IBS (irritabel tarm-syndrom) kan ha god effekt av et kosthold med lite FODMAP (fermenterbare oligo- di- og monosakkarider, og polyoler). Studier har også vist en ... -
Satisfaction with life during pregnancy and early motherhood in first-time mothers of advanced age: A population-based longitudinal study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-02-25)Background: The trend to delay motherhood to the age of 30 and beyond is established in most high-income countries but relatively little is known about potential effects on maternal emotional well-being. This study ... -
Scoring systems for outcome prediction in patients with perforated peptic ulcer
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-04-10)Background: Patients with perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) often present with acute, severe illness that carries a high risk for morbidity and mortality. Mortality ranges from 3-40% and several prognostic scoring systems have ... -
Seafood Intake and Serum Levels of Polychlorinated Biphenyls in Mother and Child
(Master thesis, 2014-05-15)Background and objectives Seafood is considered a natural part of a healthy and balanced diet. Seafood is an excellent source of high quality protein, and contains many essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin ... -
Secreted proteins of mycobacteria and their role during infection
(Doctoral thesis, 2012-03-23)One-third of the world’s population is infected with the causative agent of tuberculosis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis. A fraction of infected individuals have an active form of the disease, while the remainder is able to ... -
Secretin-stimulated ultrasound estimation of pancreatic secretion in cystic fibrosis validated by magnetic resonance imaging
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-04)Objectives: Secretin-stimulated magnetic resonance imaging (s-MRI) is the best validated radiological modality assessing pancreatic secretion. The purpose of this study was to compare volume output measures from ... -
Selective intrathecal enrichment of G1m1-positive B cells in multiple sclerosis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-10)Immunoglobulin gamma (IgG) heavy chain genes are associated with susceptibility to multiple sclerosis (MS) and IgG levels in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). However, how these variants are implicated in disease mechanisms ... -
Selective Treatment of Symptomatic Gallstones
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Self-development groups reduce medical school stress: a controlled intervention study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-03-16)Background High stress levels and mental health problems are common among medical students and there is a lack of studies on group interventions that aim to reduce such distress during medical school. Methods A full class ... -
Self-management and HeAlth Promotion in Early-stage dementia with e-learning for carers (SHAPE): study protocol for a multi-centre randomised controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background: With an increasing number of people with dementia worldwide and limited advancement in medical treatments, the call for new and cost-effective approaches is crucial. The utility of self-management has been ... -
Self-reported efficacy of neurofeedback treatment in a clinical randomized controlled study of ADHD children and adolescents
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-09-02)Background: Many non-pharmacological treatments for children and adolescents with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been attempted, but reports indicate that most are ineffective. Although neurofeedback ... -
Semiprone position is superior to supine position for paediatric endotracheal intubation during massive regurgitation, a randomized crossover simulation trial
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-01-18)Background: Endotracheal intubation of patients with massive regurgitation represents a challenge in emergency airway management. Gastric contents tend to block suction catheters, and few treatment alternatives exist. Based ... -
The serum level of C-reactive protein (CRP) is associated with cognitive performance in acute phase psychosis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-03-14)Background Inflammatory processes have been implicated in the etiology of schizophrenia and related psychoses, in which cognitive deficits represent core symptoms. The aim of the present study was to investigate possible ... -
Serum uri acid: neuroprotection in thrombolysis. The Bergen NORSTROKE study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2011-09-25)Background: A possible synergic role of serum uric acid (SUA) with thrombolytic therapies is controversial and needs further investigations. We therefore evaluated association of admission SUA with clinical improvement and ... -
Severe traumatic brain injury in Norway: Impact of age on outcome
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-04-23)Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of age on mortality and 3-month outcome in a Norwegian cohort of patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods: Norwegian residents ≥ 16 years ... -
A short endoscopic Secretin test for the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis
(Doctoral thesis, 2018-06-12)Background: The diagnosis of CP is not yet clearly defined. Many national guidelines exist, but - as in many other not clearly defined diseases - there is no worldwide consensus. In CP, evaluation of exocrine pancreatic ... -
Short-term effects of Vertical sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on glucose homeostasis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-10-15)The objective of this study was to compare the biochemical changes related to glucose tolerance and lipid metabolism in non-diabetic patients shortly after vertical sleeve gastrectomy (SG) or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). ... -
The short-term impact of methylprednisolone on patient-reported sleep in patients with advanced cancer in a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Purpose: Although corticosteroids are frequently used in patients with advanced cancer, few studies have examined the impact of these drugs on patient-reported sleep. We aimed to examine the short-term impact of ...