Blar i Faculty of Medicine på tittel
Viser treff 119-138 av 8844
-
Additional burden of iron deficiency in heart failure patients beyond the cardio-renal anaemia syndrome: findings from the BIOSTAT-CHF study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Aims Whereas the combination of anaemia and chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been extensively studied in patients with heart failure (HF), the contribution of iron deficiency (ID) to this dysfunctional interplay is unknown. ... -
Addressing alcohol in general practice
(Doctoral thesis, 2016-06-14)Alcohol use is integrated in many cultural settings, and the positive functions of alcohol as experienced by users are numerous. The Norwegian community has undergone major changes in the past two decades, with an increase ... -
Addressing health inequity during the COVID-19 pandemic through primary health care and public health collaboration: a multiple case study analysis in eight high-income countries
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background The COVID-19 pandemic substantially magnified the inequity gaps among vulnerable populations. Both public health (PH) and primary health care (PHC) have been crucial in addressing the challenges posed by the ... -
Addressing implementation uncertainty in postdischarge malaria chemoprevention : Determinants of adherence, cost-effectiveness, and the value of further research in Malawi and other malaria-endemic African countries
(Doctoral thesis, 2023-11-08)Bakgrunn: Malaria fortsetter å være en ledende årsak til dødsfall og dødelighet for barn som bor i malaria-endemiske områder i Afrika sør for Sahara. Verdens helseorganisasjon (WHO) anbefaler chemoprevention av malaria for ... -
Addressing inequity to achieve the maternal and child health millennium development goals: looking beyond averages
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2012-12-27)Background: Inequity in access to and use of child and maternal health interventions is impeding progress towards the maternal and child health Millennium Development Goals. This study explores the potential health gains ... -
Addressing the clinical unmet needs in primary Sjögren's Syndrome through the sharing, harmonization and federated analysis of 21 European cohorts
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)For many decades, the clinical unmet needs of primary Sjögren’s Syndrome (pSS) have been left unresolved due to the rareness of the disease and the complexity of the underlying pathogenic mechanisms, including the ... -
Addressing the Impact of Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries (NCDIs) in Ethiopia: Findings and Recommendations from the Ethiopia NCDI Commission
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)BACKGROUND: Noncommunicable diseases and injuries (NCDIs) are the leading causes of premature mortality globally. Ethiopia is experiencing a rapid increase in NCDI burden. The Ethiopia NCDI Commission aimed to determine ... -
Addressing the threat of AMR in Norway: optimising antibiotic prescribing and microbiology testing in hospitals
(Doctoral thesis, 2019-06-14)Increasing antimicrobial resistance rates are recognised as a global public health threat and many efforts are being undertaken to curb this development. One important measure is to optimise the use of antibiotics and ... -
Adenosine Deaminase Activity Is a Sensitive Marker for the Diagnosis of Tuberculous Pleuritis in Patients with Very Low CD4 Counts
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2008-07-30)Background: Adenosine Deaminase Activity (ADA) is a commonly used marker for the diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion. There has been concern about its usefulness in immunocompromised patients, especially HIV positive ... -
Adenoviral Mediated Expression of BMP2 by Bone Marrow Stromal Cells cultured in 3D Copolymer Scaffolds Enhances Bone Formation
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-01-25)Selection of appropriate osteoinductive growth factors, suitable delivery method and proper supportive scaffold are critical for a successful outcome in bone tissue engineering using bone marrow stromal cells (BMSC). This ... -
Adenoviral mediated mono delivery of BMP2 is superior to the combined delivery of BMP2 and VEGFA in bone regeneration in a critical-sized rat calvarial bone defect
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-04-11)Apart from osteogenesis, neovascularization of the defect area is an important determinant for successful bone healing. Accordingly, several studies have employed the combined delivery of VEGFA and BMP2 for bone regeneration. ... -
Adequate Urinary Iodine Concentration among Infants in the Inland Area of Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Considering the importance of iodine to support optimal growth and neurological development of the brain and central nervous system, this study aimed to assess and evaluate iodine status in Norwegian infants. We collected ... -
ADHD symptoms in neurometabolic diseases: Underlying mechanisms and clinical implications
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)Neurometabolic diseases (NMDs) are typically caused by genetic abnormalities affecting enzyme functions, which in turn interfere with normal development and activity of the nervous system. Although the individual disorders ... -
Adherence to community versus facility-based delivery of monthly malaria chemoprevention with dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine for the post-discharge management of severe anemia in Malawian children: A cluster randomized trial
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021-08-10)Background: The provision of post-discharge malaria chemoprevention (PMC) in children recently admitted with severe anemia reduces the risk of death and re-admissions in malaria endemic countries. The main objective of ... -
Adherence to the Healthy Nordic Food Index and the incidence of acute myocardial infarction and mortality among patients with stable angina pectoris
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-08-08)Background: The Healthy Nordic Food Index (HNFI) has been associated with beneficial effects on markers of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Whether such effects are present among patients with established coronary heart disease ... -
Adherence to the Healthy Nordic Food Index and the risk of metabolic syndrome - the Hordaland Health Study
(Master thesis, 2022-08-30)Bakgrunn og mål: Healthy Nordic Food Index (HNFI) har vist seg å ha gunstige effekter på kardiometabolske risikofaktorer for hjerte- og karsykdommer og diabetes mellitus type 2. Tidligere studier har vist en signifikant ... -
Adherence, Competence, and Alliance as Predictors of Long-term Outcomes of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Youth Anxiety Disorders
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2023)The present study investigated therapist adherence, therapist competence, and patient-therapist alliance as predictors of long-term outcomes of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety disorders in youth. Potential ... -
Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, treatment with corticosteroid, corticosteroid with distension or treatment-as-usual; a randomised controlled trial in primary care
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-05-26)Background: Optimal management for adhesive shoulder capsulitis (frozen shoulder) is currently unclear. We intended to explore whether treatment by intra-articular injections with corticosteroid and distension is more ... -
Adhesivretinerte keramrestaureringer indikasjoner-begrensninger-klinisk erfaring
(Master thesis, 2011-01-26)Adhesively retained ceramic restorations Ceramic restorations have been used as dental treatment for decades. In this article we have focused on adhesively retained ceramic restorations; indications, preparation design, ... -
Adipose-derived and bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells: a donor-matched comparison
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-06)Background Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) have been introduced as an alternative to bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) for cell-based therapy. However, different studies comparing ASCs and BMSCs have shown ...