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    • Racial Variation in Echocardiographic Reference Ranges for Left Chamber Dimensions in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review 

      Majonga, Edith D.; Norrish, Gabrielle; Rehman, Andrea M.; Kranzer, Katharina; Mujuru, Hilda A.; Nathoo, Kusum; Odland, Jon Øyvind; Kaski, Juan P.; Ferrand, Rashida A. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-04-04)
      Abstract Echocardiography plays a critical role in the assessment of cardiac disease. Important differences in echocardiographically derived cardiac chamber dimensions have been previously highlighted in different population groups in adult studies, but this has not been systematically studied in children, whose body size changes throughout childhood. The aim of this study was to review the ...
    • Radiation-induced effects on TGF-beta and PDGF receptor signaling in cancer-associated fibroblasts 

      Yang, Nannan; Hellevik, Turid; Berzaghi, Rodrigo; Martinez, Inigo Zubiavrre (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-03-15)
      Background - Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) consist of heterogeneous connective tissue cells and are often constituting the most abundant cell type in the tumor stroma. Radiation effects on tumor stromal components like CAFs in the context of radiation treatment is not well-described.<p> <p>Aim - This study explores potential changes induced by ionizing radiation (IR) on platelet-derived ...
    • A randomized controlled pilot study assessing feasibility and safety of a wilderness program for childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors: the WAYA study 

      Jong, Maria Catharina; Dahlqvist, Heléne; Lown, E. Anne; Schats, Winnie; Beckman, Lars; Jong, Mats (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-08-08)
      Background The majority of childhood, Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer survivors suffers from long-lasting health issues following cancer treatment. It is therefore critical to explore effective health promotion strategies to address their needs. Exposure to nature is a promising approach to support the needs of young cancer survivors. This study investigated whether it is feasible to ...
    • Rapport til Helsedirektoratet: Gjennomgang av diagnosekriterier for pasienter med kronisk utmattelsessyndrom/myalgisk encefalopati (CFS/ME). Evaluering av pasientrapporterte positive og negative forløp knyttet til bruk av Lightning Process (LP) blant pasienter med kronisk utmattelsessyndrom/myalgisk encefalopati (CFS/ME) 

      Baumgarten-Austrheim, Barbara; Salamonsen, Anita; Fønnebø, Vinjar (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2015-10)
      Flere pasienter med kronisk utmattelsessyndrom/myalgisk encefalopati (CFS/ME) har rapportert forverring av sin helsetilstand etter bruk av Lightning Process (LP). I 2012 ba Helsedirektoratet derfor Nasjonalt Forskningssenter innen Komplementær og Alternativ Medisin (NAFKAM) gjennomgå nærmere historiene til pasienter som oppga at de var diagnostisert med CFS/ME og som hadde meldt sin pasienthistorie ...
    • Rationale for a Swedish cohort consortium 

      Sundström, Johan; Björkelund, Cecilia; Giedraitis, Vilmantas; Hansson, Per-Olof; Högman, Marieann; Janson, Christer; Koupil, Ilona; Kristenson, Margareta; Trolle Lagerros, Ylva; Leppert, Jerzy; Lind, Lars; Lissner, Lauren; Johansson, Ingegerd; Ludvigsson, Jonas F.; Nilsson, Peter M.; Olsson, Håkan; Pedersen, Nancy L.; Rosenblad, Andreas; Rosengren, Annika; Sandin, Sven; Snäckerström, Tomas; Stenbeck, Magnus; Söderberg, Stefan; Weiderpass, Elisabete; Wanhainen, Anders; Wennberg, Patrik; Fortier, Isabel; Heller, Susanne; Storgärds, Maria; Svennblad, Bodil (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-01-08)
      We herein outline the rationale for a Swedish cohort consortium, aiming to facilitate greater use of Swedish cohorts for world-class research. Coordination of all Swedish prospective population-based cohorts in a common infrastructure would enable more precise research findings and facilitate research on rare exposures and outcomes, leading to better utilization of study participants’ data, better ...
    • Reaching consensus on definitions for food and physical activity policies: experience from the Policy Evaluation Network 

      Kelly, Liam; Twohig, Cliona; Woods, Cathrine B.; Luszczynska, Aleksandra; Murrin, Celine M.; Lien, Nanna; Meshkovska, Biljana; Kamphuis, Carlijn B.M.; Poelman, Maartje; Terragani, Laura; Forberger, Sarah; Hebestreit, Antje; Ahrens, Wolfgang; Harrington, Janas M. (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-11-29)
      <p><i>Background -</i> An upsurge in policy evaluation research within public health sciences has led to multi-disciplinary research networks like the ‘Policy Evaluation Network’ (PEN). This multi-disciplinary collaboration highlighted the need for consensus on clear, common terminology and definitions to facilitate the multi-disciplinary research. This article outlines the development process of ...
    • Realist review: Current practice and future prospects 

      Berg, Rigmor; Nanavati, Julie (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-07-08)
      Realist review has emerged as a specific literature review approach that is concerned with explaining the outcomes of complex intervention programs. We undertook a systematic scoping review to examine the current practice of realist reviews. A systematic scoping review is a process of mapping the existing evidence base on a particular topic. We identified ...
    • Reasons for and Experiences With Surgical Interventions for Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C): A Systematic Review 

      Berg, Rigmor; Taraldsen, Sølvi; Said, Maryan; Sørbye, Ingvil; Vangen, Siri (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017)
      Background: Because female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) leads to changes in normal genital anatomy and functionality, women are increasingly seeking surgical interventions for their FGM/C-related concerns. <br>Aim: To conduct a systematic review of empirical quantitative and qualitative research on interventions for women with FGM/C-related complications. <br>Methods: We conducted systematic ...
    • Reasons for continuing use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in students: a consumer commitment model 

      Sirois, Fuschia; Salamonsen, Anita; Kristoffersen, Agnete Egilsdatter (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-02-24)
      Background: Research on continued CAM use has been largely atheoretical and has not considered the broader range of psychological and behavioral factors that may be involved. The purpose of this study was to test a new conceptual model of commitment to CAM use that implicates utilitarian (trust in CAM) and symbolic (perceived fit with CAM) in psychological and behavioral dimensions of CAM ...
    • Receptor activator of nuclear factor kB ligand, osteoprotegerin, and risk of death following a breast cancer diagnosis: results from the EPIC cohort 

      Sarink, Danja; Schock, Helena; Johnson, Theron; Chang-Claude, Jenny; Overvad, Kim; Olsen, Anja; Tjønneland, Anne; Arveux, Patrick; Fournier, Agnès; Kvaskoff, Marina; Boeing, Heiner; Karakatsani, Anna; Trichopoulou, Antonia; La Vecchia, Carlo; Masala, Giovanna; Agnoli, Claudia; Panico, Salvatore; Tumino, Rosario; Sacerdote, Carlotta; van Gils, Carla H.; Peeters, Petra H.M.; Weiderpass, Elisabete; Agudo, Antonio; Rodríguez-Barranco, Miguel; Huerta, José María; Ardanaz, Eva; Gil, Leire; Kaw, Kay Tee; Schmidt, Julie A.; Dossus, Laure; His, Mathilde; Aune, Dagfinn; Riboli, Elio; Kaaks, Rudolf; Fortner, Renée T. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-22)
      <b>Background</b><br> Receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B (RANK)-signaling is involved in tumor growth and spread in experimental models. Binding of RANK ligand (RANKL) to RANK activates signaling, which is inhibited by osteoprotegerin (OPG). We have previously shown that circulating soluble RANKL (sRANKL) and OPG are associated with breast cancer risk. Here we extend these findings to ...
    • Recognition of COVID-19 with occupational origin: a comparison between European countries 

      Nys, Evelien; Pauwels, Sara; Ádám, Balázs; Amaro, João; Athanasiou, Athanasios; Bashkin, Osnat; Bric, Tatjana Kofol; Bulat, Petar; Caglayan, Cigdem; Canu, Irina Guseva; Cebanu, Serghei; Charbotel, Barbara; Cirule, Jolanta; Curti, Stefania; Davidovitch, Nadav; Dopelt, Keren; Fikfak, Metoda Dodic; Frilander, Heikki; Gustavsson, Per; Höper, Anje Christina; Sibel, Kiran; Kogevinas, Manolis; Kudász, Ferenc; Kolstad, Henrik A.; Lazarevic, Sanja Brekalo; Macan, Jelena; Majery, Nicole; Marinaccio, Alessandro; Mates, Dana; Mattioli, Stefano; McElvenny, Damien Martin; Mediouni, Zakia; Mehlum, Ingrid Sivesind; Merisalu, Eda; Mijakoski, Dragan; Nena, Evangelia; Noone, Peter; Otelea, Marina Ruxandra; Pelclova, Daniela; Pranjic, Nurka; Rosso, Mark; Serra, Consol; Rushton, Lesley; Sandal, Abdulsamet; Schernhammer, Eva S.; Stoleski, Sasho; Turner, Michelle C.; van der Molen, Henk F.; Varga, Marek; Walusiak-Skorupa, Jolanta; Straif, Kurt; Godderis, Lode (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-11-20)
      Objectives -This study aims to present an overview of the formal recognition of COVID-19 as occupational disease (OD) or injury (OI) across Europe.<p> <p>Methods - A COVID-19 questionnaire was designed by a task group within COST-funded OMEGA-NET and sent to occupational health experts of 37 countries in WHO European region, with a last update in April 2022.<p> <p>Results - The questionnaire ...
    • Recommendations for the development, implementation, and reporting of control interventions in efficacy and mechanistic trials of physical, psychological, and self-management therapies: the CoPPS Statement 

      Hohenschurz-Schmidt, David; Vase, Lene; Scott, Whitney; Annoni, Marco; Ajayi, Oluwafemi K; Barth, Jürgen; Bennell, Kim; Berna, Chantal; Bialosky, Joel; Braithwaite, Felicity; Finnerup, Nanna B.; de C Williams, Amanda C; carlino, elisa; Ceritelli, Francesco; Chaibi, Aleksander; Cherkin, Dan; Colloca, Luana; Cote, Pierre; Darnall, Beth D; Evans, Roni; Fabre, Laurent; Faria, Vanda; French, Simon D; Gerger, Heike; Häuser, Winfried; Hinman, Rana S.; Ho, Dien; Janssens, Thomas; Jensen, Karin; Johnston, Chris; Juhl Lunde, Sigrid; Keefe, Francis; Kerns, Robert D; Koechlin, Helen; Kongsted, Alice; Michener, Lori A; Moerman, Daniel E; Musial, Frauke; Newell, David; Nicholas, Michael; Palermo, Tonya M; Palermo, Sara; Peerdeman, Kaya J.; Pogatzky-Zahn, Esther M; Puhl, Aaron A; Roberts, Lisa; Rossettini, Giacomo; Tomczak Matthiesen, Susan; Underwood, Martin; Vaucher, Paul; Vollert, Jan; Wartolowska, Karolina; Weimer, Katja; Werner, Christoph Patrick; Rice, Andrew S C; Draper-Rodi, Jerry (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-05-25)
      Control interventions (often called “sham,” “placebo,” or “attention controls”) are essential for studying the efficacy or mechanism of physical, psychological, and self-management interventions in clinical trials. This article presents core recommendations for designing, conducting, and reporting control interventions to establish a quality standard in non-pharmacological intervention research. A ...
    • Recruit & Retain - Making it Work. Den norske case-studien 

      Abelsen, Birgit; Brandstorp, Helen (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2019)
      Denne rapporten er skrevet som del av sluttrapporteringen av prosjektet Recruit & Retain – Making it Work. Prosjektet er støttet av EU-programmet The Northern Perifery and Arctic Program (http://www.interreg-npa.eu) og har gått over tre år fra februar 2016 til januar 2019. Hovedmålsettingen med prosjektet har vært å finne fram til modeller for å arbeide systematisk med rekruttering og stabilisering ...
    • Recruitment and inclusion procedures as "pain killers" in clinical trials? 

      Nothnagel, Helen; Brown Menard, Martha; Kvarstein, Gunnvald; Norheim, Arne Johan; Weiss, Thomas; Puta, Christian; Mist, Scott D; Musial, Frauke (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-03)
      <p><i>Background - </i>Recruitment and inclusion procedures in clinical trials are time critical. This holds particularly true for studies investigating patients with fluctuating symptom patterns, like those with chronic neck pain. In a feasibility study on neck pain, we found a clinically relevant decrease in pain ratings within the recruitment period. This paper analyses the phenomenon and gives ...
    • Recurrent disease after treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia-The importance of a flawless definition of residual disease and length of follow-up 

      Bjørnerem, Mathilde Seeger; Sørbye, Sveinung; Skjeldestad, Finn Egil (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-03-09)
      Objective - To evaluate adherence to national guidelines for follow-up, and assess residual and recurrent disease after treatment for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 or worse (CIN2+).<p> <p>Study design - In a case-series design women aged 25–69 years treated for primary CIN2+ in 2006–2011 (n = 752) were followed through August 9, 2019 for residual or recurrent disease, i.e., CIN2+ ...
    • Red Cell Distribution Width and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation and Subsequent Thromboembolism: The Tromsø Study 

      Hald, Erin Mathiesen; Løchen, Maja-Lisa; Lappegård, Jostein; Ellingsen, Trygve; Mathiesen, Ellisiv B.; Wilsgaard, Tom; Njølstad, Inger; Brækkan, Sigrid Kufaas; Hansen, John-Bjarne (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-09-28)
      <i>Introduction</i>- Red cell distribution width (RDW) is associated with cardiovascular diseases, including atrial fibrillation (AF) and venous thromboembolism (VTE). Whether RDW is a risk marker for thromboembolic events in AF patients is scarcely known. We aimed to assess the association between RDW and the risk of AF, and AF-related VTE and ischemic stroke, in a population-based cohort.<p> ...
    • Red yeast rice preparations for dyslipidemia: An overview of systematic reviews and network meta-analysis 

      Zhao, Fangfang; Chen, Luying; Jiang, Yuerong; Guo, Yaxin; Lu, Lijie; Lu, Chunli; Xue, Xue; Liu, Xuehan; Jin, Xinyan; Liu, Jianping; Chen, Keji (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-03-22)
      This research was to summarize the comparative efficacy and safety of red yeast rice (RYR) preparations and analyze the treatment ranking of lipid-lowering agents including RYR. Thirty-one systematic reviews (SRs) involving 165 randomized trials with 14,987 dyslipidemia participants were included. All the SRs showed a high overall risk of bias. A Bayesian network meta-analysis was performed. Only ...
    • Reduction of in utero lead exposures in South African populations: Positive impact of unleaded petrol 

      Röllin, Halina B.; Olutola, Bukola G; Channa, Kalavati; Odland, Jon Øyvind (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-10-16)
      Background:<br>Prenatal exposure to lead (Pb) has been shown to have negative and irreversible health impacts on foetal and early childhood development, affecting morbidity and mortality in adulthood. This study aimed to assess in utero Pb exposure, examine birth outcomes, and identify confounding factors in the large cohort of South African population, following the legislated removal of Pb from ...
    • Reference Values for DXA-Derived Visceral Adipose Tissue in Adults 40 Years and Older from a European Population: The Tromsø Study 2015–2016 

      Lundblad, Marie Wasmuth; Jacobsen, Bjarne Koster; Johansson, Jonas; de Lucia Rolfe, Emanuella; Grimsgaard, Sameline; Hopstock, Laila Arnesdatter (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-05-17)
      Background. Reference values for visceral adipose tissue (VAT) are needed and it has been advocated that body composition measures depend on both the technique and methods applied, as well as the population of interest. We aimed to develop reference values for VAT in absolute grams (VATg), percent (VAT%), and as a kilogram-per-meters-squared index (VATindex) for women and men, and investigate potential ...
    • 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 ...