<p><i>Introduction</i>: Markers of oxidative stress increase with age and are prevalent with chronic kidney disease. However, the role of oxidative stress markers as predictors for kidney function decline in the general population is unclear.</p> <p><i>Methods</i>: We investigated whether a baseline urinary excretion of oxidative DNA damage (8-oxo-7,8-dihydro-2′-deoxyguanosine [8-oxodG]) and ...

Research has shown that social identity threat can have a broad variety of negative consequences. However, not much is known about the consequences of social identity threat on interpersonal relationships. In the present research, we hypothesize that experiencing social identity threat decreases people’s social approach motivation toward other people related to the stereotyped domain. Specifically, ...

Modern science is expected to generate new knowledge and understanding. In this scientific essay, I wish to explore the field of creativity in science by contributing a theoretical perspective on creativity and the creative process, which will include exemplifying different factors that promote or inhibit creativity, as well as reflecting on creativity in my own research project. In addition, I ...

<p><i>Background</i>: Creatine kinase (CK) has been associated with reduced inflammation in obesity while inflammation is associated with obesity-related cardiovascular diseases. We investigated the relationship between CK and high sensitive C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) in a general population.</p> <p><i>Methods</i>: CK and hs-CRP were measured in the population-based Tromsø study that included ...

Introduced species represent major threats to native and natural biodiversity. On the other hand, biologists may increase the understanding of ecological interactions by following communities during establishment of exotic species. Accordingly, feeding ecology and habitat use were studied in native whitefish (<i>Coregonus lavaretus</i>) and recently invading vendace (<i>C. albula</i>) in two lake ...

Propionibacterium acnes is a commensal bacterium, which is involved in acne inflammation. An antimicrobial peptide named CEN1HC-Br, which was isolated and characterized form the green sea urchin, has been shown to possess broad-spectrum antibacterial activity. Little is known concerning the potential effects of its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties against P. acnes. To examine the potency ...

The antidiabetic drug metformin has been associated with reduced colorectal cancer (CRC) risk and improved prognosis of CRC patients. However, the detailed mechanisms underlying such beneficial effects remain unknown. In this study, we aimed to evaluate metformin activity in CRC models and unveil the underlying molecular mechanisms. We showed that metformin inhibits CRC cell proliferation by arresting ...

Omsorg er et grunnvilkår, samtidig som det er et vanlig og allment begrep med avgjørende betydning både i livet i sin alminnelighet og i profesjonell praksis. Mennesket lever i avhengighetsrelasjoner, og uten omsorg skades vi, livet går til grunne. Omsorg i profesjonelle sammenhenger uttrykker seg gjennom faglig vurdering og skjønnsutøvelse. Profesjoner gjør bruk av ulike former for kunnskap; teoretisk ...

I artikkelen analyseres <i>læringsutbytte</i> i et semantisk perspektiv, som ord, begrep og fenomen. Med utgangspunkt i bruken av «læringsutbytte» i <i>Nasjonalt kvalifikasjonsrammeverk</i>, leder analysen i retning av at ordet «læringsutbytte» er tvetydig og uttrykker to distinkte begreper, nemlig «læringsmål» og «læringsresultat». Det argumenteres for at disse betydningene bør holdes fra hverandre ...

The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases is increasing in low and middle-income countries; Nepal’s population shows a high prevalence of behavioral risk factors. Our cross-sectional study in the Jhaukhel-Duwakot Health Demographic Surveillance Site (JD-HDSS), located near the capital Kathmandu, explored knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of mothers with young children regarding diet and physical ...