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Encephalitis and aseptic meningitis: short-term and long-term outcome, quality of life and neuropsychological functioning
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-11-06)For those surviving encephalitis, the influence on daily life of patients and their relatives may be substantial. In contrast, the prognosis after aseptic meningitis (ASM) is considered good. In this prospective study in patients with encephalitis (n = 20) and ASM (n = 46), we show that both groups experienced reduced Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) at two months after discharge, and that ... -
Endometrial receptivity in women of advanced age: an underrated factor in infertility
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-07-19)BACKGROUND Modern lifestyle has led to an increase in the age at conception. Advanced age is one of the critical risk factors for female-related infertility. It is well known that maternal age positively correlates with the deterioration of oocyte quality and chromosomal abnormalities in oocytes and embryos. The effect of age on endometrial function may be an equally important factor influencing ... -
Endothelial function after pancreas transplantation - A single-center observational study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-02-06)<i>Background</i> - Patients with diabetes mellitus treated with successful pancreas transplantation (PTX) normalize hyperglycemia, but are exposed to immunosuppressive drugs that may impair endothelial function. This study aimed to evaluate endothelial function in single PTX recipients.<p><p> <i>Methods</i> - Flow‐mediated dilatation (FMD) in the brachial artery was measured by ultrasound 8 weeks ... -
Endothelin-1 stimulates human monocytes in vitro to release TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 1993-09-09)INCREASED plasma- and tissue levels of endothelin-1 (ET-1) during inflammatory diseases, have suggested a role of ET-1 in the pathophysiology of inflammatory reactions. The authors have studied the effect of ET-1 on cytokine release from monocytes and monocyte-derived macrophages. ET-1 increased secretion of TNF-α, IL-1β and IL-6 in a dose- and time-dependent manner. Optimal ET-1 concentration ... -
Endothelin-1 Stimulates Monocytes in vitro to Release Chemotactic Activity Identified as Interleukin-8 and Monocyte Chemotactic Protein-1
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 1994)In the present study we examined whether endothelin-1 stimulation of human monocytes causes release of chemotactic factors. It was found that monocytes released neutrophil- and monocyte-chemotactic activity in a dose- and time-dependent manner in response to ET-1. ET-1 did not show any chemotactic activity by itself. NCA was detected in monocyte supernatants in response to ET-1 (0.01–100 nM) after ... -
Endotoxin removal in septic shock with the Alteco LPS Adsorber was safe but showed no benefit compared to placebo in the double-blind randomized controlled trial - the Asset Study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-08)<i>Purpose</i>: Lipopolysaccharides (LPS) are presumed to contribute to the inflammatory response in sepsis. We investigated if extracorporeal Alteco LPS Adsorber for LPS removal in early gram-negative septic shock was feasible and safe. Also, effects on endotoxin level, inflammatory response, and organ function were assessed.<br><br> <i>Methods</i>: A pilot, double-blinded, randomized, Phase ... -
Endringer i forskningsaktiviteten ved Universitetssykehuset Nord-Norge 2000 - 2005
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2006)Bakgrunn: Norsk medisinsk forskning hevder seg dårlig i nordisk sammenheng. Ved UniversitetssykehusetNord-Norge (UNN) ble forskningsaktivitet og hindringer for klinisk forskning undersøktmed en spørreskjemaundersøkelse i år 2000. Denne undersøkelsen er nå gjentatt etter fem år for å se omforholdene er endret.Materiale og metode: Alle leger og psykologer ved UNN fikk i mai 2005 tilsendt det samme ... -
Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Invasive Bacterial Infections in Children—A Population-Based Study From Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-05)Objective: To describe epidemiology and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) data of bacteria causing invasive infections in Norwegian children (0–18 years).<p> <p>Methods: Population-based observational study using prospectively collected AST data from the Norwegian Surveillance System of Antimicrobial Resistance from 2013 to 2017. We included all clinically relevant bacterial isolates ... -
Epidemiology and health related quality of life in hypoparathyroidism in Norway
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-05-17)<b>Objective:</b> The epidemiology of hypoparathyroidism (HP) is largely unknown. We aimed to determine prevalence, etiologies, health related quality of life (HRQOL) and treatment pattern of HP.<br> <b>Methods:</b> Patients with HP and 22q11 deletion syndrome (DiGeorge syndrome) were identified in electronic hospital registries. All identified patients were invited to participate in a survey. ... -
Epidemiology and natural history in 101 subjects with FKRP-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R9. The Norwegian LGMDR9 cohort study (2020)
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-11-25)We aimed to investigate the epidemiology and natural history of FKRP-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R9 (LGMDR9) in Norway. We identified 153 genetically confirmed subjects making the overall prevalence 2.84/100,000, the highest reported figure worldwide. Of the 153 subjects, 134 (88 %) were homozygous for FKRP c.826C>A giving a carrier frequency for this variant of 1/101 in Norway. Clinical ... -
Epidemiology of ANCA associated vasculitis
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The epidemiology of post-traumatic stress disorder in Norway: trauma characteristics and pre-existing psychiatric disorders
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-10-18)Purpose: The prevalence of PTSD differs by gender. Pre-existing psychiatric disorders and different traumas experienced by men and women may explain this. The aims of this study were to assess (1) incidence and prevalence of exposure to traumatic events and PTSD, (2) the effect of pre-existing psychiatric disorders prior to trauma on the risk for PTSD, and (3) the effect the characteristics of trauma ... -
Epidermal growth factor receptor signaling enhances the proinflammatory effects of staphylococcus aureus gamma-toxin on the mucosa
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2017-06-28)Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) produces many different exotoxins including the gamma-toxins, HlgAB and HlgCB. Gamma-toxins form pores in both leukocyte and erythrocyte membranes, resulting in cell lysis. The genes encoding gamma-toxins are present in most strains of S. aureus, and are commonly expressed in clinical isolates recovered from menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome (mTSS) patients. This study ... -
Epidural anesthesia and postoperative analgesia with ropivacaine and fentanyl in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting: a randomized, controlled study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2011)Our aim was to assess the efficacy of thoracic epidural anesthesia (EA) followed by postoperative epidural infusion (EI) and patient-controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) with ropivacaine/fentanyl in off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB). In a prospective study, 93 patients were scheduled for OPCAB under propofol/fentanyl anesthesia and randomized to three postoperative analgesia regimens ... -
Epipericardial Fat Necrosis: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-16)Epipericardial fat necrosis (EFN), also known as pericardial or mediastinal fat necrosis, has until lately been considered an unusual cause of acute chest pain. Due to increased use of computed tomography (CT) and other imaging techniques, EFN is now believed to be an under-diagnosed cause of acute chest pain. We here present a patient with a short history of acute, left-sided pleuritic chest pain ... -
Episiotomy characteristics and risks for obstetric anal sphincter injuries: a case-control study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2012)Objectives To investigate the association between the geometrical properties of episiotomy and obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) because episiotomies angled at 40–60° are associated with fewer OASIS than episiotomies with more acute angles. Design Case–control study. Setting University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø and Nordland Hospital, Bodø, Norway. Sample Seventy-four women ... -
Er det forskjell på subkutan og intravenøs tocilizumab ved behandling av revmatoid artritt?
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Er legerollen uforenlig med dødshjelp?
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023)En problemstilling idødshjelpsdeba en er hvordan dødshjelp kan forenes etisk med rollen som helsepersonell, og spesielt med rollen som behandlende lege. Andelen leger som stø er legalisering av dødshjelp er økende, og en prosess for åavklare legens mulige oppgaver ved livets slu er derfor betimelig. Legeyrket innebærer ere faglige roller, en av dem er åvære sakkyndig. Vi skisserer en hypotetisk ... -
Errors, Omissions, and Offenses in the Health Record of Mental Health Care Patients: Results from a Nationwide Survey in Sweden
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-11-03)Background: Previous research reports that patients with mental health conditions experience benefits, for example, increased empowerment and validation, from reading their patient-accessible electronic health records (PAEHRs). In mental health care (MHC), PAEHRs remain controversial, as health care professionals are concerned that patients may feel worried or offended by the content of the notes. ... -
Establishing IMMULITE® 2000 cut-off values for serum allergen-specific immunoglobulin and exploring their relationship to exhaled nitric oxide
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014-03-31)Aim: Paediatric cut-off values for serum allergen-specific IgE (sIgE) using the Siemens IMMULITE 2000 system to diagnose allergic rhinoconjunctivitis have not been established. We aimed to determine cut-off levels for sIgE for 10 common inhalant allergens and to study the relationship between sIgE, total IgE and fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FENO). <br>Methods: We enrolled 243 schoolchildren, ...