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    • Occupational Exposure to Bioaerosols in Norwegian Crab Processing Plants 

      Thomassen, Marte Renate; Kamath, Sandip D.; Lopata, Andreas L.; Madsen, Anne Mette; Eduard, Wijnand; Bang, Berit; Aasmoe, Lisbeth (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel, 2016-05-28)
      Introduction: <br> Aerosolisation of components when processing king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) and edible crab (Cancer pagurus) may cause occupational health problems when inhaled by workers. <br> Methods: <br> A cross-sectional study was carried out in three king crab plants and one edible crab plant. Personal exposure measurements were performed throughout work shifts. Air was ...

    • Occupational health and health care in Russia and Russian Arctic: 1980–2010 

      Dudarev, Alexy A.; Odland, Jon Øyvind (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2013)
      Background. There is a paradox in Russia and its Arctic regions which reports extremely low rates of occupational diseases (ODs), far below those of other socially and economically advanced circumpolar countries. Yet, there is widespread disregard for occupational health regulations and neglect of basic occupational health services across many industrial enterprises. Study design and methods. ...

    • Occurrence and levels of organochlorine compounds in human breast milk in Bangladesh 

      Bergkvist, Charlotte; Aune, Marie; Nilsson, Ingrid; Sandanger, Torkjel Manning; Hamadani, Jena Derakhshani; Tofail, Fahmida; Odland, Jon Øyvind; Kabir, Iqbal; Vahter, Marie (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012)
      In low-income countries, the use of some organochlorine pesticides is still common in order to increase food production. Monitoring the chemical exposure is an important step in risk-reducing strategies. This is the first study to report concentrations of organochlorines in breast milk of women from Bangladesh where farming is the main income source. Organochlorines such as p,p′-DDT, o,p′-DDT, ...

    • Ocean acidification at a coastal CO2 vent induces expression of stress-related transcripts and transposable elements in the sea anemone Anemonia viridis 

      Urbarova, Ilona; Forêt, Sylvain; Dahl, Mikael Per; Emblem, Åse E.; Milazzo, Marco; Hall-Spencer, Jason M.; Johansen, Steinar Daae (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-05-08)
      Ocean acidification threatens to disrupt interactions between organisms throughout marine ecosystems. The diversity of reef-building organisms decreases as seawater CO2 increases along natural gradients, yet soft-bodied animals, such as sea anemones, are often resilient. We sequenced the polyA-enriched transcriptome of adult sea anemone Anemonia viridis and its dinoflagellate symbiont sampled along ...

    • Offshore telementored ultrasound: a quality assessment study 

      Vatsvåg, Victoria; Todnem, Kjetil; Næsheim, Torvind; Cathcart, John; Kerr, Daniel; Oveland, Nils Petter (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-07-02)
      <p><i>Background - </i>Telementored ultrasound (US) connects experts to novices through various types of communication and network technologies with the overall aim to bridge the medical imaging gap between patients’ diagnostic needs and on-site user experience. The recurrent theme in previous research on remote telementored US is the limited access to US machines and experienced users. This study ...

    • Olaparib monotherapy as primary treatment in unselected triple negative breast cancer 

      Eikesdal, Hans Petter; Yndestad, Synnøve; Elzawahry, Asmaa; Llop-Guevara, Alba; Gilje, Bjørnar; Blix, Egil Støre; Espelid, Helge; Lundgren, Steinar; Geisler, Jürgen; Vagstad, Geirfinn; Venizelos, Andreas; Minsaas, Laura; Leirvaag, Beryl; Gudlaugsson, Einar; Vintermyr, Olav Karsten; Aase, Hildegunn Siv; Aas, Turid; Balmaña, Judith; Serra, Violeta; Janssen, Emiel; Knappskog, Stian; Lønning, Per Eystein (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-11-23)
      <p><i>Background - </i>The antitumor efficacy of PARP inhibitors (PARPi) for breast cancer patients harboring germline BRCA1/2 (gBRCA1/2) mutations is well established. While PARPi monotherapy was ineffective in patients with metastatic triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) wild type for BRCA1/2, we hypothesized that PARPi may be effective in primary TNBCs without previous chemotherapy exposure. < ...

    • Old tools revisited give hope - new treatment option for families with a history of severe FNAIT complications. 

      Tiller, Heidi; Fedorcsák, Péter; Skogen, Bjørn Ragnar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-01-14)

    • Oncolysis with DTT-205 and DTT-304 generates immunological memory in cured animals 

      Zhou, Heng; Mondragón, Laura; Xie, Wei; Mauseth, Brynjar; Leduc, Marion; Sauvat, Allan; Gomes-da-Silva, Lígia C.; Forveille, Sabrina; Iribarren, Kristina; Souquere, Sylvie; Bezu, Lucillia; Liu, Peng; Zhao, Liwei; Zitvogel, Laurence; Sveinbjørnsson, Baldur; Eksteen, Jacobus Johannes; Rekdal, Øystein; Kepp, Oliver; Kroemer, Guido (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-23)
      Abstract Oncolytic peptides and peptidomimetics are being optimized for the treatment of cancer by selecting agents with high cytotoxic potential to kill a maximum of tumor cells as well as the capacity to trigger anticancer immune responses and hence to achieve long-term effects beyond therapeutic discontinuation. Here, we report on the characterization of two novel oncolytic peptides, DTT-205 ...

    • Oncolytic peptide LTX-315 induces an immune-mediated abscopal effect in a rat sarcoma model 

      Nestvold, Janne M.; Wang, Mengyu; Camilio, Ketil Andre; Zinöcker, Severin; Tjelle, Torunn Elisabeth; Lindberg, Alf; Haug, Bengt Erik; Kvalheim, Gunnar; Sveinbjørnsson, Baldur; Rekdal, Øystein (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-08-17)
      LTX 315 is an oncolytic peptide with potent immunological properties. In the present study, we demonstrate that intratumoral treatment with LTX-315 resulted in a complete regression and systemic immune response in a rat fibrosarcoma model. The treatment was T-cell dependent, and also resulted in an abscopal effect as demonstrated by the regression of distal non-treated lesions. Significant infiltration ...

    • The oncolytic peptide LTX-315 induces cell death and DAMP release by mitochondria distortion in human melanoma cells 

      Eike, Liv-Marie; Yang, Nannan; Rekdal, Øystein; Sveinbjørnsson, Baldur (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-10-13)
      Host defense peptides (HDPs) are naturally occurring molecules found in most species, in which they play a significant role in the first line defense against intruding pathogens, and several HDPs have been shown to possess anticancer activity. Structure-activity relationship studies on the HDP bovine lactoferricin revealed a de novo design of a nonamer peptide LTX-315, with oncolytic properties. In ...

    • The oncolytic peptide LTX-315 triggers immunogenic cell death 

      Zhou, Heng; Forveille, Sabrina; Sauvat, Allan; Yamazaki, T; Senovilla, L; Ma, Y; Liu, Peng; Yang, H; Bezu, L; Müller, K; Zitvogel, Laurence; Rekdal, Øystein; Kepp, Oliver; Kroemer, Guido (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-03-10)
      LTX-315 is a cationic amphilytic peptide that preferentially permeabilizes mitochondrial membranes, thereby causing partially BAX/ BAK1-regulated, caspase-independent necrosis. Based on the observation that intratumorally injected LTX-315 stimulates a strong T lymphocyte-mediated anticancer immune response, we investigated whether LTX-315 may elicit the hallmarks of immunogenic cell death (ICD), ...

    • Oppdatert risikovurdering – introduksjon av høypatogent aviært influensavirus til Norge våren 2007 

      Alexander, Jan; Farstad, Wenche Kristin; Haugen, Margaretha; Krogdahl, Åshild; Lie, Øyvind; Næss, Bjørn; Sundheim, Leif; Rimstad, Espen; Dybing, Erik; Nes, Ingolf; Skåre, Janneche Utne; Haldorsen, Anne-Kathrine Lundeby; Narvhus, Judith; Kapperud, Georg; Andersen, Lene Frost; Folgerø, Beate Furuto (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2007-02-15)
      VKM ga i 2006 to risikovurderinger vedrørende introduksjon av høypatogent aviært influensavirus til Norge. Den foreliggende vurderingen er en oppdatering av disse vurderingene og besvarer spørsmål om risiko i ulike situasjoner i Norge våren 2007.

    • Opportunities and Challenges for Nanotherapeutics for the Aging Population 

      Hunt, Nicholas J; McCourt, Peter Anthony; Kuncic, Zdenka; Le Couteur, David G; Cogger, Victoria C (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-01-25)
      Nanotherapeutics utilize the properties of nanomaterials to alter the pharmacology of the drugs and therapies being transported, leading to changes in their biological disposition (absorption, distribution, cellular uptake, metabolism and elimination) and ultimately, their pharmacological effect. This provides an opportunity to optimize the pharmacology of drugs, particularly for those that are ...

    • Opposite diastolic effects of omecamtiv mecarbil versus dobutamine and ivabradine co-treatment in pigs with acute ischemic heart failure 

      Rønning, Leif; Bakkehaug, Jens P.; Rødland, Lars; Kildal, Anders B.; Myrmel, Truls; How, Ole-Jakob (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-11)
      Acute ischemic cardiogenic shock is associated with poor prognosis, and the impact of inotropic support on diastolic function in this context is unclear. We assessed two suggested new inotropic strategies in a clinically relevant pig model of ischemic acute heart failure (AHF): treatment with the myosin activator omecamtiv mecarbil (OM) or dobutamine and ivabradine (D+I). Left ventricular (LV) ...

    • Optical investigation of osteoarthritic human cartilage (ICRS grade) by confocal Raman spectroscopy: a pilot study 

      Kumar, Rajesh; Grønhaug, Kirsten Marie; Afseth, Nils Kristian; Isaksen, Vidar; Davies, Catharina de Lange; Drogset, Jon Olav; Lilledahl, Magnus Borstad (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015)
      Biomolecular changes in the cartilage matrix during the early stage of osteoarthritis may be detected by Raman spectroscopy. The objective of this investigation was to determine vibrational spectral differences among different grades (grades I, II, and III) of osteoarthritis in human osteoarthritic cartilage, which was classified according to the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) grading ...

    • Optimal starting point for antiretroviral HIV treatment in a town in Cameroon: a randomised controlled study 

      Holtedahl, Knut A.; Salpou, Daniel; Braaten, Tonje; Berved, Zogoi (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014)

    • Oral health and use of dental services in different stages of adulthood in Norway: a cross sectional study 

      Hadler-Olsen, Elin Synnøve; Jönsson, Birgitta (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-05-13)
      <i>Background</i> - Socioeconomic status and oral health care habits may change throughout adult life. This calls for age-stratified analyses of oral health in the adult population to uncover differences that could be of importance for organizing adequate oral health care services. The aim of the present study was to describe self-reported oral health in different age groups in a general adult ...

    • Oral health of adults in northern Norway : a pilot study 

      Adekoya, Sarah Moriye; Brustad, Magritt (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012)
      There is a deficiency of data on oral health of adults in northern Norway, and available reports indicate poorer oral health in the north as compared with the rest of the country. The objective of this pilot study was to develop and test out tools for a larger epidemiological study of oral health among adults in northern Norway. The study was conducted in the municipalities of Nordkapp and Båtsfjord ...

    • Oral health related quality of life in long-term survivors of head and neck cancer compared to a general population from the seventh Tromsø study 

      Andreassen, Renate Harriet; Jönsson, Birgitta; Hadler-Olsen, Elin Synnøve (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-03-30)
      Background: Both the incidence and survival rate of head and neck cancer (HNC) is increasing, making quality of life of HNC survivors an important issue.<p> <p>Methods: In this cross-sectional study we compared the oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) of long-term HNC survivors to that of a general population cohort from the seventh survey of the Tromsø study with the Oral Impact on Daily ...

    • Ovarian Cancer and Body Size: Individual Participant Meta-Analysis Including 25,157 Women with Ovarian Cancer from 47 Epidemiological Studies 

      Beral, V; Hermon, C; Peto, R; Reeves, G; Brinton, L; Marchbanks, P; Negri, E; Peeters, PHM; Vessey, M; Calle, EE; Gapstur, SM; Patel, AV; Dal Maso, L; Talamini, R; Chetrit, A; Hirsh-Yechezkel, G; Lubin, F; Sadetzki, S; Allen, N; Bull, D; Callaghan, K; Crossley, B; Gaitskell, K; Goodill, A; Green, J; Key, T; Moser, K; Collins, R; Doll, R; Gonzalez, CA; Lee, N; Ory, HW; Peterson, HB; Wingo, PA; Martin, N; Pardthaisong, T; Silpisornkosol, S; Theetranont, C; Boosiri, B; Chutivongse, S; Jimakorn, P; Virutamasen, P; Wongsrichanalai, C; Tjonneland, A; Titus-Ernstoff, L; Byers, T; Rohan, T; Mosgaard, BJ; Yeates, D; Freudenheim, JL; Chang-Claude, J; Kaaks, R; Anderson, KE; Folsom, A; Robien, K; Rossing, MA; Thomas, DB; Weiss, NS; Riboli, E; Clavel-Chapelon, F; Cramer, D; Hankinson, SE; Tworoger, SS; Franceschi, S; La Vecchia, C; Magnusson, C; Riman, T; Weiderpass, Elisabete; Wolk, A; Schouten, LJ; van den Brandt, PA; Chantarakul, N; Koetsawang, S; Rachawat, D; Palli, D; Black, A; de Gonzalez, AB; Freedman, DM; Hartge, P; Hsing, AW; Lacey, JV; Hoover, RN; Schairer, C; Graff-Iversen, Sidsel; Selmer, Randi; Bain, CJ; Green, AC; Purdie, DM; Siskind, V; Webb, PM; McCann, SE; Hannaford, P; Kay, C; Binns, CW; Lee, AH; Zhang, M; Ness, RB; Nasca, P; Coogan, PF; Palmer, JR; Rosenberg, L; Kelsey, J; Paffenbarger, R; Whittemore, A; Katsouyanni, K; Trichopoulou, A; Trichopoulos, D; Tzonou, A; Dabancens, A; Martinez, L; Molina, R; Salas, O; Goodman, MT; Lurie, G; Carney, ME; Wilkens, LR; Hartman, L; Manjer, J; Olsson, H; Grisso, JA; Morgan, M; Wheeler, JE; Casagrande, J; Pike, MC; Ross, RK; Wu, AH; Miller, AB; Kumle, Merethe; Lund, Eiliv; McGowan, L; Shu, XO; Zheng, W; Farley, TMM; Holck, S; Meirik, O; Risch, HA (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012)
      Only about half the studies that have collected information on the relevance of women's height and body mass index to their risk of developing ovarian cancer have published their results, and findings are inconsistent. Here, we bring together the worldwide evidence, published and unpublished, and describe these relationships. Individual data on 25,157 women with ovarian cancer and 81,311 women ...