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    • The Anglo-Norman Bible's Book of Judges: A Critical Edition (BL Royal 1 C III) 

      Pitts, Brent A.; Grange, Huw R. (Book; Bok, 2022)
      A silver-tongued assassin, a motherly prophetess, a consecrated strongman unable to resist the charms of foreign women: the Anglo-Norman Bible’s Book of Judges features a roll-call of unlikely heroes. At the book’s core is a cycle of saviour stories. Twelve times the Israelites embrace foreign gods, succumb to neighbouring enemies, repent and are delivered by a ‘judge’. As Israel itself descends ...

    • NORM/NORM-VET 2021: Usage of Antimicrobial Agents and Occurrence of Antimicrobial Resistance in Norway 

      Akselsen, Per Espen; Andersen, Cecilie Torp; Caugant, Dominique Andree Yvette; Dansie, Live Storehagen; Elstrøm, Petter (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2022)
      Veterinærinstituttet overvåker forekomst av antibiotikaresistens i mikrober fra fôr, dyr og næringsmidler på oppdrag fra Mattilsynet. Dette gjøres i regi av NORM-VET, som er forkortelse for «Norsk overvåkingsprogram for antibiotikaresistens i mikrober fra fôr, dyr og næringsmidler». Data fra NORM-VET publiseres i den årlige NORM/NORM-VET rapporten som presenterer data om forekomst av antibiotikaresistens ...

    • Psychological Science Accelerator: A Promising Resource for Clinical Psychological Science 

      Beshears, Julie; Gjoneska, Biljana; Schmidt, Kathleen; Pfuhl, Gerit; Saari, Toni; McAuliffe, William H. B.; Steltenpohl, Crystal N.; Onie, Sandersan; Chartier, Christopher R.; Moshontz, Hannah (Chapter; Bokkapittel, 2022-08-24)
      The Psychological Science Accelerator (PSA) is an international collaborative network of psychological scientists that facilitates rigorous and generalizable research. In this chapter, we describe how the PSA can help clinical psychologists and clinical psychological science more broadly. We first describe the PSA and outline how individual clinical psychologists can use the PSA as a helpful resource ...

    • Clinical Features and C-Reactive Protein as Predictors of Bacterial Exacerbations of COPD. 

      Francis, Nick A.; Gillespie, David; Wootton, M.; White, Patrick; Bates, Janine; Richards, J.; Melbye, Hasse; Hood, Kerenza; Butler, Christopher C. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-12-01)
      Introduction: Identifying predictors of bacterial and viral pathogens in sputum from patients with acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may help direct management.<p> <p>Methods: We used data from a trial evaluating a C-reactive protein (CRP) point of care guided approach to managing COPD exacerbations in primary care. We used regression analyses to identify ...

    • Minimal important change was on the lower spectrum of previous estimates and responsiveness was sufficient for core outcomes in chronic low back pain 

      Bråten, Lars Christian Haugli; Grøvle, Lars; Wigemyr, Monica; Wilhelmsen, Maja; Gjefsen, Elisabeth; Espeland, Ansgar; Haugen, Anne Julsrud; Skouen, Jan Sture; Brox, Jens Ivar; Zwart, John Anker Henrik; Storheim, Kjersti; Ostelo, Raymond WJG.; Grotle, Margreth (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-08-01)
      Objectives: The objective of this study was to estimate the minimal important change (MIC) and responsiveness of core patient reported outcome measures for chronic low back pain (LBP) and Modic changes.<p> <p>Study Design and Setting: In the Antibiotics in Modic changes (AIM) trial we measured disability (RMDQ, ODI), LBP intensity (NRS) and health-related quality of life (EQ5D) electronically at ...

    • Chitosan-based delivery system enhances antimicrobial activity of chlorhexidine 

      Hemmingsen, Lisa Myrseth; Panchai, Pimmat; Julin, Kjersti; Basnet, Purusotam; Nystad, Mona; Johannessen, Mona; Skalko-Basnet, Natasa (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-29)
      Infected chronic skin wounds and other skin infections are increasingly putting pressure on the health care providers and patients. The pressure is especially concerning due to the rise of antimicrobial resistance and biofilm-producing bacteria that further impair treatment success. Therefore, innovative strategies for wound healing and bacterial eradication are urgently needed; utilization ...

    • Development of UHPLC-MS/MS methods to quantify 25 antihypertensive drugs in serum in a cohort of patients treated for hypertension 

      Thorstensen, Christian W.; Clasen, Per-Erik; Rognstad, Stine; Haldsrud, Renate; Føreid, Siri; Helstrøm, Trine; Bergland, Ola Undrum; Halvorsen, Lene Vernås; Aune, Arleen; Olsen, Erik; Brobak, Karl Marius; Høieggen, Aud; Gustavsen, Ingebjørg G.; Larstorp, Anne Cecilie Kjeldsen; Søraas, Camilla Lund; Opdal, Mimi Stokke (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-06-23)
      We developed three ultra-high pressure liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry detection (UHPLCMS/MS) methods to quantify 25 antihypertensive drugs in serum samples. Patient-reported drug lists were collected, and drug concentrations were analysed in samples from 547 patients, half with uncontrolled hypertension, and all treated with ≥ 2 antihypertensive drugs. For sample preparation, ...

    • Sweet spot in music—Is predictability preferred among persons with psychotic-like experiences or autistic traits? 

      Lisøy, Rebekka Solvik; Pfuhl, Gerit; Sunde, Hans Fredrik; Biegler, Robert (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-29)
      People prefer music with an intermediate level of predictability; not so predictable as to be boring, yet not so unpredictable that it ceases to be music. This sweet spot for predictability varies due to differences in the perception of predictability. The symptoms of both psychosis and Autism Spectrum Disorder have been attributed to overestimation of uncertainty, which predicts a preference ...

    • Intravenous thrombolytic treatment and endovascular thrombectomy for ischaemic wake-up stroke 

      Roaldsen, Melinda Berg; Lindekleiv, Haakon; Mathiesen, Ellisiv B. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-12-01)
      <b><p>Background</b> About one in five strokes occur during sleep (wake-up stroke). People with wake-up strokes have previously been considered to be ineligiblefor thrombolytic treatment because the time of stroke onset is unknown. However, recent studies suggest benefit from recanalisationtherapies in selected patients. <b><p>Objectives</b> To assess the effects of intravenous thrombolysis ...

    • Reflexology for acute rhinosinusitis – Results from a blinded, early-phase comparative trial 

      Norheim, Arne Johan; Fønnebø, Vinjar; Lindeland, John Petter; Varpe, Terje; Bigset, Catarina; Stub, Trine; Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-08-06)
      Background - Reflexology is commonly used as an adjunct to conventional treatment by patients with respiratory tract infections. The effect of reflexology needs to be tested in a full-scale randomized controlled study. Small early-phase trials can give an indication on whether full-size clinical trials are warranted. The objective of this study is to determine whether the study design is feasible ...

    • Garbage codes in the Norwegian Cause of Death Registry 1996-2019 

      Ellingsen, Christian Lycke; Alfsen, Glenny Cecilie; Ebbing, Marta; Pedersen, Anne Gro; Sulo, Gerhard; Vollset, Stein Emil; Braut, Geir Sverre (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-07-07)
      Background: Reliable statistics on the underlying cause of death are essential for monitoring the health in a population. When there is insufcient information to identify the true underlying cause of death, the death will be classifed using less informative codes, garbage codes. If many deaths are assigned a garbage code, the information value of the cause-of-death statistics is reduced. The aim ...

    • Kidney biopsy diagnosis in childhood in the Norwegian Kidney Biopsy Registry and the long-term risk of kidney replacement therapy: a 25-year follow-up 

      Gjerstad, Ann Christin; Skrunes, Rannveig; Tøndel, Camilla; Åsberg, Anders; Leh, Sabine; Klingenberg, Claus Andreas; Døllner, Henrik; Hammarström, Clara Louise; Bjerre, Anna Kristina (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-08-22)
      Background There is scarce information on biopsy-verifed kidney disease in childhood and its progression to chronic kidney disease stage 5 (CKD 5). This study aims to review biopsy fndings in children, and to investigate risk of kidney replacement therapy (KRT).<p> <p>Methods We conducted a retrospective long-term follow-up study of children included in the Norwegian Kidney Biopsy Registry (NKBR) ...

    • Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the context of cancer; prevalence, reasons for use, disclosure, information received, risks and benefits reported by people with cancer in Norway 

      Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter; Nilsen, Jorunn Valle; Nordberg, Johanna H.; Wider, Barbara; Mora, Dana Catalina; Nakandi, Kiwumulo; Bjelland, Mona (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-07-29)
      Background Research exploring the use of specific Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) modalities by Norwegian cancer patients is sparse. The aims of this study were therefor to map the different CAM modalities cancer patients use and further investigate their rationale for use, communication about use, self-reported benefits and harms, and their sources of information about the different ...

    • Impact of total hip replacements on the incidence of hip fractures in Norway during 1999-2019. A NOREPOS study 

      Kjeldgaard, Helena Kames; Meyer, Haakon E.; O’Flaherty, Martin; Apalset, Ellen Margrete; Dahl, Cecilie; Emaus, Nina; Fenstad, Anne Marie; Furnes, Ove; Gjertsen, Jan-Erik; Hoff, Mari; Schei, Berit; Søgaard, Anne-Johanne; Tell, Grethe S.; Holvik, Kristin (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-07-25)
      The knowledge about why hip fracture rates in Norway have declined is sparse. Concurrent with decreasing hip fracture rates, the rates of total hip replacements (THRs) have increased. We wanted to investigate if hip fracture rates continued to decline, and whether the increase in THRs had any influence on this decline, assuming that living with a hip prosthesis precludes fracture of the operated ...

    • Trauma team training in Norwegian hospitals: an observational study 

      Bredin, Ida Celine; Gaup, Hedi Marina Joks; Brattebø, Guttorm; Wisborg, Torben (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-07-05)
      Background: Traumatic injuries are a leading cause of deaths in Norway, especially among younger males. Traumarelated mortality can be reduced by structural measures, such as organization of a trauma system. Many hospitals in Norway treat few seriously injured patients, one of the reasons for development of the Norwegian trauma system. Since its implementation, there has been continuous improvement ...

    • Urinary orosomucoid is associated with diastolic dysfunction and carotid arteriopathy in the general population. Cross-sectional data from the Tromsø study 

      Andreassen, Runa Marie; Kronborg, Jens; Schirmer, Henrik; Mathiesen, Ellisiv B.; Melsom, Toralf; Eriksen, Bjørn Odvar; Jenssen, Trond Geir; Solbu, Marit Dahl (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-06-02)
      Objectives. Urinary albumin excretion is a risk marker for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Studies suggest that urinary orosomucoid may be a more sensitive marker of general endothelial dysfunction than albuminuria. The aim of this population-based cross-sectional study was to examine the associations between urinary orosomucoid to creatinine ratio (UOCR), urinary albumin to creatinine ratio ...

    • Exploring patient safety in rural general practice - a mixed-methods approach 

      Harbitz, Martin Bruusgaard (Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2022-11-08)
      <p>Unsafe medical practices and incidents where safety hazards cause harm to patients occur daily in general practice. The costs to society, health care personnel and individual patients are substantial and deserve attention. “Hazards” can be regarded as local error-producing factors, latent failures, which create conditions for unsafe medical practice to take place. “Harm” occurs when these conditions ...

    • Fødselsstatistikken 2019 

      Macsali, Ferenc; Stangenes, Kristine Marie; Askeland, Olaug Margrete; Júlíusson, Pétur; Juliusson, Pétur Benedikt; Staff, Anne Cathrine (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020)
      Hoveddelen av dataene fra Medisinsk fødselsregister (MFR) for 2019 ble publisert i juni i år. Data om mors helse før og under svangerskapet samt data fra nyfødtavdelingene er publisert nå i desember og er tilgjengelig i vår statistikkbank. MFR har i år pga. den pågående pandemien også hatt en ekstrapublisering med et utvalg av variabler for 2020 data. Sjekk våre nettsider for mer informasjon om ...

    • Måleegenskaper ved den norske versjonen av Development and Well-being Assessment (DAWBA) 

      Brøndbo, Per Håkan; Martinussen, Monica (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013-11-19)
      Beskrivelse. Development and Well-Being Assessment (DAWBA) ble utviklet på 1990-tallet i Storbritannia som et diagnostisk verktøy for å fange opp vanlige barne- og ungdomsdiagnoser (DSM-IV) (Goodman et al., 2000). Den norske oversettelsen ble gjort av Einar Heiervang, Kjerstin Søvik, Melanie Young, Anne Karin Ullebø og Ingrid Jangård Orre. Det finnes tre versjoner av DAWBA med spørsmål som rettes ...

    • Barnevernets undersøkelsesarbeid- oppsummering av hovedtrekkene i forskningslitteraturen. Delrapport 1 

      Vis, Svein Arild; Lauritzen, Camilla; Fossum, Sturla (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2016-10-31)
      Denne rapporten er en oppsummering av hovedtrekkene i forskningslitteraturen om barnevernets undersøkelsesarbeid. Rapporten inneholder oversikt over (i) erfaringer med bruk av utredningsmaler internasjonalt, (ii) risikovurderinger, (iii) brukernes erfaringer med barnevernundersøkelser og (iv) forhold som har betydning for barnevernets beslutninger etter en undersøkelse.