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Are MRI high-signal changes of alar and transverse ligaments in acute whiplash injury related to outcome?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2010-11-11)Background: Upper neck ligament high-signal changes on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have been found in patients with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) but also in non-injured controls. The clinical relevance of such ... -
Are patients with pulmonary tuberculosis identified by active and by passive case detection different? A cross-sectional study in Pakistan
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Objectives Our objective was to compare the characteristics of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) identified through “extended contact screening” (ECS) with those of patients identified through routine passive case ... -
Are severely injured trauma victims in Norway offered advanced pre-hospital care? National, retrospective, observational cohort
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-08)Background: Studies of severely injured patients suggest that advanced pre‐hospital care and/or rapid transportation provides a survival benefit. This benefit depends on the disposition of resources to patients with the ... -
Are the Norwegian health research investments in line with the disease burden?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-11-27)Background: The relationship between research funding across therapeutic areas and the burden of disease in Norway has not been investigated. Further, few studies have looked at the association between national research ... -
Are two readers more reliable than one? A study of upper neck ligament scoring on magnetic resonance images
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-01-17)Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies typically employ either a single expert or multiple readers in collaboration to evaluate (read) the image results. However, no study has examined whether evaluations ... -
Are we doing enough? Improved breastfeeding practices at 14 weeks but challenges of non-initiation and early cessation of breastfeeding remain: Findings of two consecutive cross-sectional surveys in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Initiative for breastfeeding support (KIBS) was a multipronged intervention to support the initiation and sustaining of breastfeeding, implemented between 2014 and 2017. We present results ... -
Are we overlooking alcohol use by younger children?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Alcohol use is a leading contributor to the burden of disease among youth. Early-onset use is associated with later life dependency, ill health and poor social functioning. Yet, research on and treatment opportunities for ... -
Aromaterapi - en analyse av sitrusoljer
(Master thesis, 2009-05-19)Sitrusoljer blir mye brukt i hverdagen og finnes i en rekke produkter, alt fra parfymer og kremer til mat og drikke. Økt bruk fører også til økt interesse for oljenes effekter og mulige uønskete effekter. Oppmerksomheten ... -
Aromaterapi: Lufteksponerings virkning på essensielle oljer
(Master thesis, 2009-05-20)Interessen for aromaterapi øker stadig, og blir i dag mest brukt til avslapning. Det finnes begrenset informasjon og det er gjort heller få studier, både kjemisk og klinisk når det gjelder essensielle oljer, og flere studier ... -
Arsenic exposure and developmental neurotoxicity: An evaluation of biomarkers of effect.
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Arterial ischaemic stroke from 2010-2015: Incidence, risk factors, atherosclerosis and 5-year outcome : The Norwegian Stroke in the Young Study, a three-generation research program
(Doctoral thesis, 2022-12-09)“Norwegian Stroke in the Young Study” (NOR-SYS) er en tre generasjoners studie, som har inkludert hjerneinfarkt pasienter i alderen mellom 15-60 år, og deres foreldre, partnere og voksne barn mellom 2010-2015 for å få ... -
Arterial Stiffness in Overweight and Obesity: Association with Sex, Age, and Blood Pressure
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Introduction: Obesity has been associated with increased arterial stiffness. Sex-differences in arterial stiffness in obesity have been less explored. Aim: To explore sex-differences in arterial stiffness by applanation ... -
Artifacts on Magnetic Resonance Imaging from Electronic Identification Enablement in Silicone Gel Implants Are Not Negligible
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Breast implants filled with silicone gel are used worldwide for cosmetic reasons, or breast reconstruction following risk-reducing or therapeutic mastectomy. The importance of identifiable implants is undeniable. A recent ... -
‘As soon as they can hold a glass, they begin taking alcohol’: a qualitative study on early childhood substance use in Mbale District, Uganda
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: Globally, substance use is a leading contributor to the burden of disease among young people, with far reaching social, economic and health effects. Following a finding of harmful alcohol use among 5-8-year-old ... -
“As soon as they can hold a glass” : Exploring the prevalence, context and social determinants of early childhood substance use before age 10: a multimethod study from 11 countries in Africa
(Doctoral thesis, 2024-02-22)Bakgrunn: Etter å ha funnet skadelig alkoholinntak blant 5-8 år gamle barn i Uganda har vi undersøkt denne praksisen ytterligere i Uganda spesielt og Afrika generelt. Rusbruk i tidlig barndom, før ungdomstid (dvs. før ... -
Ascaris exposure and its association with lung function, asthma, and DNA methylation in Northern Europe
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Ascaris infections, with a worldwide prevalence above 10%, can cause respiratory pathology. However, long-term effects on lung function in humans are largely unknown. Objective We investigated the associations ... -
Aspects of Dental Caries in Sudanese Schoolchildren
(Doctoral thesis, 2011-01-26)Background: Effective delivery of dental services must be based on reliable information about the level of disease and treatment need in the target population. Evaluation of the relative impact of various factors known to ... -
Aspects of Oral Health Care Services in the context of HIV and AIDS in the Sudan
(Doctoral thesis, 2010-10-01)Introduction: Sub-Saharan Africa is a home to 67% of all people living with HIV-infection. War and the resulting population movements, Sudan's long borders with countries which have high HIV-prevalence, all these conditions ... -
Aspects of statin prescribing in Norwegian counties with high, average and low statin consumption – an individual-level prescription database study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2007-12-05)Background: The aim of this paper was to test the goodness of fit of the Attitude – Social influence – self-Efficacy (ASE) model in explaining schoolchildren's intentions to eat fruit and their actual fruit intake in ... -
Aspirin as secondary prevention in colorectal cancer liver metastasis (ASAC trial): study protocol for a multicentre randomized placebo-controlled trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Colorectal cancer is one the most common cancers in the western world with increasing incidence. Approximately 50% of the patients develop liver metastases. Resection of liver metastases is the treatment of ...