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Duration and dynamics of Klebsiella pneumoniae species complex gut carriage in a community-based adult population cohort
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-15)Klebsiella pneumoniae species complex (KpSC) is a group of closely related bacterial species including Klebsiella pneumoniae sensu stricto known as a major human opportunistic pathogen associated with healthcare. KpSC gut carriage is a major risk factor for clinical infections and elderly people (≥60y) are at the risk of KpSC gut colonisation. This master project investigated the presence, duration ... -
“Vulnerability” and Its Unintended Consequences
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-05-11)“Vulnerability” is now a widely used term in different settings—from politics and academia to everyday life. In response, a growing body of research has emerged critiquing and challenging the use of the concept in the social sciences. In this paper, we explore the use of the term vulnerability in research on children in out-of-home care and discuss the possible negative consequences of this—for the ... -
The cost of saying no: general practitioners’ gatekeeping role in sickness absence certification
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2024-02-12)Background General practitioners (GPs) have an important gatekeeping role in the Norwegian sickness insurance system. This role includes limiting access to paid sick leave when this is not justified according to sick leave criteria. 85% of GPs in Norway operate within a fee-for-service system that incentivises short consultations and high service provision. In this qualitative study, we explore ... -
Characterization and prognostic value of lymphatic vessels in an oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma cohort
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-05-21)Tumor lymphangiogenesis increases the area of interaction between lymphatic vessels and tumor cells, and may thereby facilitate metastases. In oral cancer high lymphatic vessel density (LVD) and large lymphatic vessel area (LVA) have been associated with more aggressive tumors, but results from different studies are not conclusive. The aim of this study was to assess the association of tumor-associated ... -
Identification and semi-quantitative analysis of lipids in the diatom Porosira glacialis
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2022-05-18)Background: In 2015, The University of Tromsø initiated a project with local industry involving cultivation of marine microalgae to reduce industrial CO2-emissions. Marine microalgae are primary producers with high capacity for carbon fixation into biomass rich in lipids. Their lipid composition is characterized by high content of PUFAs such as EPA (20:5) and DHA (22:6). The biomass can potentially ... -
Ordningen «reseptfri medisin med veiledning» med fokus på Viagra Reseptfri® - farmasøyters erfaringer, og tanker rundt videreutvikling av ordningen
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2021-05-18)Bakgrunn: Apotekbransjen og farmasøytrollen er stadig i endring, og i de siste årene har flere og flere farmasøytiske tjenester blitt implementert i apotek. Dette har ført til større fokus på legemiddelveiledning og formidling av legemiddelinformasjon, samt apotek som et lavterskeltilbud innen helse. I 2018 åpnet Stortinget for å fjerne reseptplikten på enkelte legemidler, slik at de kunne selges ... -
The effect of β-lactamase evolution on biofilm formation in Vibrio cholerae
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-15)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has emerged as one of the greatest threats to public health in the 21st century. Especially, the production of -lactamase enzymes has become the leading cause of -lactam resistance in Gram-negative pathogens. In addition, many of the pathogens associated with extensive antimicrobial resistance form biofilms, which further increases their persistence. Studies from ... -
Kvalitet av legemiddelbruk og legemiddelinformasjon hos hoftebruddspasienter ved Sykehuset i Vestfold HF – en tverrsnittstudie
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-05-15)Det er i hovedsak eldre personer som gjennomgår hoftebrudd, som er et fryktet osteoporotisk brudd. Eldre har flere sykdommer som fører til at de blir behandlet med flere legemidler sammenlignet med yngre. Dette vil igjen øke risikoen for uhensiktsmessig legemiddelbruk. I tillegg overføres eldre hyppig inn og ut og mellom helseinstitusjoner, som skaper et behov for velfungerende informasjonsoverføring. ... -
The Association between the Energy-adjusted Dietary Inflammatory Index and the Risk of Colorectal Cancer in The Norwegian Women and Cancer Study (NOWAC)
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-15)Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancer types and a leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Norwegian women had the highest incidence rate in 2020 compared to women in other countries. Existing evidence suggests that the dietary inflammatory potential is associated with the risk of CRC and that the risk may vary by anatomical subsite. However, the findings are inconsistent ... -
The Relationship between Psychological Factors and Performance Level in Female Football
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-15)The purpose of this study was to see if there were significant differences in female football players' psychological factors across performance levels. We also investigated whether the same differences could predict at what level female football players compete. Method: The study involved a sample of 188 female football players across three performance levels. Data were collected by five questionnaires, ... -
Associations between intake of dairy products and colorectal lesions in the Norwegian CRCbiome study: a cross-sectional study
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-15)Background: Intake of dairy is associated with lower risk of CRC. It is, however, unclear whether this risk reduction applies to all types of dairy products and whether it also applies to precancerous lesions. Aim/objective: To examine the association between intake of dairy products and CRC screening findings (non-advanced lesions and advanced colorectal lesions (ACN)) in participants with a ... -
Plasma von Willebrand factor and risk of future venous thromboembolism
(Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2024-05-31)Venous thromboembolism (VTE), an umbrella term for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), is a common disease with serious complications. Meanwhile, the exact underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Von Willebrand factor (VWF) is pivotal in haemostasis, and likely causally involved in VTE. VWF is regulated by ADAMTS13 and can promote haemostasis in two distinct ways; i.e., interaction ... -
Helseattest for kvinnelige langrennsløpere – trenernes erfaringer
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-05-13)I 2014 resulterte et samarbeid mellom Sunn Idrett og Olympiatoppen til innføring av en ordning med helseattest. Ordningens mål er å sette helsen til toppidrettsutøvere i norsk friidrett, orientering, langrenn og skiskyting foran prestasjon. Dersom helseattesten avdekker uheldige forhold vedrørende en utøvers helse, kan utøveren få «startnekt» i internasjonale konkurranser. Formålet med denne oppgaven ... -
Sikkerhet og beslutningstaking i profesjonsrettet friluftsliv
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2023-05-13)Denne masteroppgaven i idrettsvitenskap ved Universitet i Tromsø tar utgangspunkt i fagfeltet friluftsliv og temaet sikkerhet og beslutninger i profesjonsrettet friluftsliv. Studiens problemstilling undersøker betydningen av erfaring og overskudd samt strategier for ivaretakelse av overskudd for turledere på Svalbard. Problemstillingen undersøkes gjennom kvalitative forskningsintervju av 5 erfarne ... -
Dual delivery of chlorogenic acid and mimic of antimicrobial peptide – towards wound treatment
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-05-12)Chronic wounds are a major burden, causing both morbidity and mortality in patients, as well as a massive economical strain on health care systems worldwide. These wounds have a high degree of complexity and are often difficult to treat due to the many factors limiting healing, such as inflammation, biofilm formation and bacterial infections. With these typically persistent infections and a rising ... -
Chitosan-modified liposomes for delivery of membrane-active antimicrobials – exploring the role of the polymer
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-05-12)Antimicrobial resistance in skin injury infections is becoming a rising problem as more conventional antimicrobials become ineffective in resistant infections. Therefore, developing novel effective antimicrobials while promoting wound healing is urgently needed. Membrane-active antimicrobials, such as antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), display promising antimicrobial activity, and could potentially solve ... -
Hvilken innvirkning hadde restriksjonene forbindelse med Covid-19 pandemien på eldres mentale helse og sosiale relasjoner? – en litteraturstudie med systematisk tilnærming
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2022-05-04)<p>Bakgrunn:. Mars 2020 ble verden rammet av en epidemi, Covid-19 pandemien førte til at en rekke land stengte ned og eldre ble bedt om å holde seg innendørs og unngå kontakt med andre, for å beskytte seg mot alvorlig sykdom og død. <p>Hensikt: Hensikten med denne oppgaven var å granske og sammenstille tidligere forskning som har sett på hvordan isolasjon og ensomhet under Covid-19 pandemien har ... -
Characterization of competition between commensal A2 and clinical A1 strains of Enterococcus faecium
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-14)Enterococcus faecium (E. faecium) emerged from a gut commensal to one of the leading nosocomial multidrug-resistant pathogens. The species of E. faecium, has a deep phylogenetic split into commensal and clinical strains. The dominance of clinical strains during nosocomial infections is only insufficiently understood. Previous studies revealed competitive characteristics between the commensal ... -
Exploring the adenosine system by cancer-associated fibroblasts in the context of radiotherapy
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-14)Background of the study: Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are a heterogeneous population of cells that are mainly found in solid malignancies and play vital roles in tumor progression and metastasis, including important immunoregulatory functions. In this study, our objective was to explore the immunosuppressive adenosine system within the CAFs isolated from non-small cell lung carcinomas (NSCLC) ... -
Using High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry to identify lipids in marine bacterial biomass
(Mastergradsoppgave; Master thesis, 2023-05-14)Background: BMFishfeed is a cooperative project since 2021 between UiT the Arctic University of Norway, NORCE Stavanger and the University of South-Eastern Norway where the goal is to develop a lipid-rich bacterial meal that can be utilized as fish feed in the aquaculture industry. Carbon-rich waste from an omega-3 production site is used as nutrition for marine bacterial cultures, which are fermented ...
