Non-homologous end-joining (NHEJ) is a major DNA repair pathway in mammalian cells that recognizes, processes and fixes DNA damage throughout the cell cycle and is specifically important for homeostasis of post-mitotic neurons and developing lymphocytes. Neuronal apoptosis increases in the mice lacking NHEJ factors Ku70 and Ku80. Inactivation of other NHEJ genes, either <i>Xrcc4</i> or <i>Lig4</i>, ...

<i>Background</i> - Historically, US in the paediatric setting has mostly been the domain of radiologists. However, in the last decade, there has been an uptake of non-radiologist point-of-care US.<br><br> <i>Objective</i> - To gain an overview of abdominal non-radiologist point-of-care US in paediatrics.<br><br> <i>Materials and methods</i> - We conducted a scoping review regarding the uses ...

Background - The Norwegian registry for spine surgery (NORspine) is a national clinical quality registry which has recorded more than 10,000 operations for degenerative conditions of the cervical spine since 2012. Registries are large observational cohorts, at risk for attrition bias. We therefore aimed to examine whether clinical outcomes differed between respondents and non-respondents to standardized ...

I sykehustalen for 2023 ba helseministeren Helse Nord om å sikre «bærekraften» fordi den økonomiske situasjonen er prekær. Dette brukes nå for å legitimere strukturelle endringer som vil endre helsetjenesten i nord dramatisk.

Aim: We aimed to describe clinical practices and criteria for discharge of very preterm infants in Nordic neonatal units.<p> <p>Methods: Medical directors of all 89 level-2 and level-3 units in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden were invited by e-mail to complete a web-based multiple-choice survey with the option to make additional free-text comments. <p>Results: We received responses ...

<p><i>Background</i>: Knowledge of normal appearances of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is paramount when assessing the joint for disease in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Reliable features defining normal TMJs in children are limited.</p> <p><i>Objective</i>: To establish reliable normal standards for the TMJ at magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).</p> <p><i>Materials and methods</i>: We ...

Background - The rapidly expanding era of “omics” research is highly dependent on the availability of quality-proven biological material, especially for rare conditions such as pediatric malignancies. Professional biobanks provide such material, focusing on standardized collection and handling procedures, distinctive quality measurements, traceability of storage conditions, and accessibility. For ...

Purpose To provide an overview of the The Norwegian Degenerative spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis (NORDSTEN)- study and the organizational structure, and to evaluate the study population.<p> <p>Methods The NORDSTEN is a multicentre study with 10 year follow-up, conducted at 18 public hospitals. NORDSTEN includes three studies: (1) The randomized spinal stenosis trial comparing the impact of ...

Purpose - To review and describe the development, methods and cohort of the lumbosacral part of the Norwegian registry for spine surgery (NORspine).<p> <p>Methods - NORspine was established in 2007. It is government funded, covers all providers and captures consecutive cases undergoing operations for degenerative disorders. Patients’ participation is voluntary and requires informed consent. A set ...

The treatment of trauma victims is a complex multi-professional task in a stressful environment. We previously found that trauma team members perceive leadership as the most important human factor. The aim of the present study was to assess the experience and education of Norwegian trauma team leaders, and allow them to describe their perceived educational needs. We conducted an anonymous descriptive ...