• Perception of the Professional Knowledge of and Education on the Medical Technology Products among the Pharmacists in the Baltic and Nordic Countries—A Cross-Sectional Exploratory Study 

      Volmer, Daisy; Sokirskaja, Aleksandra; Laaksonen, Raisa; Vainio, Kirsti; Sandler, Niklas; Halvorsen, Kjell H.; Kjome, Reidun Lisbet Skeide; Gizurarson, Sveinbjørn; Muceniece, Ruta; Maurina, Baiba; Dauksiene, Jurgita; Ruuben, Lilian; Björnsdottir, Ingunn; Ratassepp, Tagne; Heinämäki, Jyrki (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2016-10-13)
      With increased development of medical technology (MT), new challenges emerge related to education and training of pharmacists and other healthcare specialists. Currently, only a few universities in the EU promote MT education and research. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the current status, views on, and need for the education on MT for the pharmacy students and practicing ...
    • Risikovurdering; import og spredning av tarmpatogene bakterier med krydder og urter 

      Rimstad, Espen; Høiby, E. Arne; Kapperud, Georg; Lassen, Jørgen Fredrik; Lunestad, Bjørn Tore; Nygård, Karin Maria; Olsvik, Ørjan; Nesbakken, Truls; Robertson, Lucy; Tryland, Morten; Tranulis, Michael A.; Vainio, Kirsti; Blom, Hans (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2007-09-26)
      Forbruket av krydder i Norge øker og ligger per i dag på vel ½ kg per person og år (2006). Forbruket hos oss er imidlertid fortsatt langt lavere enn i enkelte andre industriland (eksempelvis USA med et forbruk på 1,6 kilo per person og år) og vil derfor sannsynligvis fortsatt øke ganske betydelig. Også antall ulike kryddertyper øker, parallelt med økende interesse for ”eksotisk” (ikke minst asiatisk) ...
    • Risk assessment on use of Lactobacillus rhamnosus (LGG) as an ingredient in infant formula and baby foods (II) 

      Rimstad, Espen; Andersen, Lene Frost; Frølich, Wenche; Frøyland, Livar; Halvorsen, Ragnhild; Høiby, Ernst Arne; Kapperud, Georg; Lunestad, Bjørn Tore; Lassen, Jørgen Fredrik; Meltzer, Helle Margrete; Narvhus, Judith Ann; Nygård, Karin; Nesbakken, Truls; Olsvik, Ørjan; Paulsen, Jan Erik; Robertson, Lucy Jane; Tranulis, Michael A.; Tryland, Morten; Vainio, Kirsti; Haugen, Margaretha (Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2007-06-15)
      On 10. March 2006 , The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) decided that, on the basis of VKM’s previous risk assessment (2005), Nutramigen 1 with Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) could not be marketed in Norway as medical foods for infants (0-4 months). In addition, The Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) decided (08. November ...