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Effect of noradrenaline on propofol-induced mitochondrial dysfunction in human skeletal muscle cells (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background Mitochondrial dysfunction is a hallmark of both critical illness and propofol infusion syndrome and its severity seems to be proportional to the doses of noradrenaline, which patients are ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2021)Background Female athletes might develop reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and amenorrhoea due to low energy intake. Objective To systematically review the literature of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)Aims: Guidelines concerning β-blocker treatment following acute myocardial infarction (AMI) are based on studies undertaken before the implementation of reperfusion and secondary prevention therapies. We aimed to estimate ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: The first surgeries with CI532 showed an effect of the proximity of the electrode to the modiolus on the Evoked Compound Action Potentials (ECAPs). Objectives: Objectives of the study were to investigate the ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: The assessment of quality of care is an integral part of modern medicine. The referral represents the handing over of care from the general practitioner to the specialist. This study aimed to assess whether an ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)Background: Long-term noninvasive ventilation (NIV) can increase or maintain health-related quality of life (HRQoL) for patients with chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure (CHRF). Evidence from studies systematically ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)We examined whether resting levels and exercise-induced changes during exercise ECG stress test (EST) of cardiac Troponin T (cTnT), NT-proBNP and prothrombotic markers were affected by revascularization in patients with ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2014)Background Dilated cardiomyopathy is characterized by left ventricular dilatation and dysfunction. Inflammation and adverse remodeling of the extracellular matrix may be involved in the pathogenesis. Statins reduce levels ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2020)Acute gastroenteritis (AGE) is a common illness in both adults and children worldwide and is caused by several microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, and parasites. Rotavirus (RV), which is the main cause of AGE, can ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) confers a hypercoagulable state; however, it is not clear whether restoration of sinus rhythm is associated with normalisation of markers of thrombogenesis. We studied ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2022)Chronic elevation of cardiac troponin I (cTnI) is associated with heart failure and cardiovascular death. Paradoxically, observational studies have indicated that current smokers have lower cTnI concentrations than ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2014)Cultured epidermal cell sheets (CECS) are used in regenerative medicine in patients with burns, and have potential to treat limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD), as demonstrated in animal models. Despite widespread use, ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2015)Purpose. Replacement of the diseased retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) with cells capable of performing the specialized functions of the RPE is the aim of cell replacement therapy for treatment of macular degenerative ...
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The effect of surgery on fat mass, lipid and glucose metabolism in mild primary hyperparathyroidism (Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2018)Context: Mild primary hyperparathyroidism has been associated with increased body fat mass and unfavorable cardiovascular risk factors. Objective: To assess the effect of parathyroidectomy on fat mass, glucose and lipid ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2023)Objectives Many patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) require treatment with tumour necrosis factor inhibitor (TNFi) to reach remission. It is debated whether tapering of TNFi to discontinuation should be considered in ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / AcceptedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2017)Cytokines are potentially useful biomarkers of sepsis and other inflammatory conditions. Many cytokines can be released by leukocytes and platelets after sampling. The sampling and processing techniques are consequently ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2012)Background While BRCA mutation carriers possess a 20-40% lifetime risk of developing ovarian cancer, knowledge about genetic modifying factors influencing the phenotypic expression remains obscure. We ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2016)Background Ingestion of AndoSanTM, based on the mushroom Agaricus blazei Murill, has previously shown an anti-inflammatory effect through reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines in healthy individuals and patients with ...
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(Doctoral thesis / Doktoravhandling, 2021)Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disease characterized by low platelet count and increased bleeding risk. Treatment with thrombopoietin receptor agonists (TPO-RAs) is effective in increasing platelet count, ...
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(Journal article / Tidsskriftartikkel / PublishedVersion; Peer reviewed, 2023)Background Norway has a diverse population pattern and often long transport distances from injury sites to hospitals. Also, previous studies have found an increased risk of trauma-related mortality in ...