• Early life risk factors of motor, cognitive and language development: a pooled analysis of studies from low/middle-income countries 

      Sania, Ayesha; Sudfeld, Christopher R.; Danaei, Goodarz; Fink, Günther; McCoy, Dana C.; Zhu, Zhaozhong; Fawzi, Mary C. Smith; Akman, Mehmet; Arifeen, Shams E.; Barros, Aluisio J. D.; Bellinger, David C.; Black, Maureen M.; Bogale, Alemtsehay; Braun, Joseph M.; Van den Broek, Nynke; Carrara, Verena; Duazo, Paulita; Duggan, Christopher P.; Fernald, Lia C. H.; Gladstone, Melissa; Hamadani, Jena Derakhshani; Handal, Alexis J.; Harlow, Siobán; Hidrobo, Melissa; Kuzawa, Christopher W.; Kvestad, Ingrid; Locks, Lindsey; Manji, Karim; Masanja, Honorati; Matijasevich, Alicia; McDonald, Christine; McGready, Rose; Rizvi, Arjumand; Santos, Darci; Santos, Leticia; Save, Dilsad; Shapiro, Roger; Stoecker, Barbara; Strand, Tor A.; Taneja, Sunita; Tellez-Rojo, Martha-Maria; Tofail, Fahmida; Yousafzai, Aisha K.; Ezzati, Majid; Fawzi, Wafaie (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Objective: To determine the magnitude of relationships of early life factors with child development in low/middle-income countries (LMICs). Design: Meta-analyses of standardised mean differences (SMDs) estimated from ...
    • Early substance use cessation improves cognition-10 years outcome in first-episode psychosis patients 

      Weibell, Melissa Anne E; Johannessen, Jan Olav; Auestad, Bjørn Henrik; Bramness, Jørgen Gustav; Brønnick, Kolbjørn Kallesten; Haahr, Ulrik; Joa, Inge; Larsen, Tor Ketil; Melle, Ingrid; Ilner, Stein E. Opjordsmoen; Rund, Bjørn Rishovd; Røssberg, Jan Ivar; Simonsen, Erik; Vaglum, Per; Stain, Helen J.; Friis, Svein; Hegelstad, Wenche (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Background: Cognitive impairment may be a risk factor for, as well as a consequence of, psychosis. Non-remitting symptoms, premorbid functioning, level of education, and socioeconomic background are known correlates. A ...
    • Earthquake exposure and post-traumatic stress among nepalese mothers after the 2015 earthquakes 

      Kvestad, Ingrid; Ranjitkar, Suman; Ulak, Manjeswori; Chandyo, Ram K.; Shrestha, Merina; Shrestha, Laxman P.; Strand, Tor A; Hysing, Mari (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Abstract Introduction: Nepal suffered from major earthquakes in April 2015 resulting in great damage to the society. The objective of the current study is to describe the earthquake exposure, the impact on family's daily ...
    • Edmonton Frail Scale predicts mortality in older patients with cancer undergoing radiotherapy-A prospective observational study 

      Røyset, Inga Marie; Eriksen, Guro Falk; Saltyte Benth, Jurate; Saltvedt, Ingvild Tina; Grønberg, Bjørn Henning; Rostoft, Siri; Kirkevold, Øyvind; Rolfson, Darryl; Jordhøy, Marit Slaaen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)
      Background: Several screening tools are developed to identify frailty in the increasing number of older patients with cancer. Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS) performs well in geriatric settings but is less studied in oncology. ...
    • Effect of Age and Level of Education on Neurocognitive Impairment in HIV Positive Zambian Adults 

      Kabuba, Norma Namasiku Zewelanji; Menon, Anitha; Franklin, Donald R.; Lydersen, Stian; Heaton, Robert K.; Hestad, Knut (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)
      Objective: Older age and lower education levels are known to be associated with worse neurocognitive (NC) performance in healthy adults, and individuals with HIV infection may experience accelerated brain/cognition aging. ...
    • Effect of antenatal and infant micronutrient supplementation on middle childhood and early adolescent development outcomes in Tanzania 

      Sudfeld, Christopher R.; Manji, Karim P.; Darling, Anne Marie; Kisenge, Rodrick; Kvestad, Ingrid; Hysing, Mari; Belinger, David C.; Strand, Tor A; Duggan, Christopher P.; Fawzi, Wafaie W. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      BACKGROUND: There is growing evidence that nutritional interventions in the first 1000 days of life may influence long-term health and development outcomes. Few studies have examined the effect of maternal and infant ...
    • The effect of blood pressure on cognitive performance. An 8-year follow-up of the Tromsø Study, comprising people aged 45–74 Years 

      Hestad, Knut; Engedal, Knut; Schirmer, Henrik; Strand, Bjørn Heine (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Background: The relationship between blood pressure (BP) and cognition is complex were age appears to be an intervening variable. High and low BP have been associated with cognitive deficits as part of the aging process, ...
    • Effect of Hypnotherapy in Alcohol Use Disorder Compared with Motivational Interviewing: A Randomized Controlled Trial 

      Shestopal, Irene; Bramness, Jørgen Gustav (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Background: Hypnotherapy has proved to be effective for the treatment of several medical and psychiatric conditions. It has been used in the treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD), but only 2 randomized controlled trials ...
    • The effect of vitamin B12-supplementation on actigraphy measured sleep pattern; a randomized control trial 

      Hysing, Mari; Strand, Tor Arne; Chandyo, Ram K; Chandyo, Manjeswori Ulak; Ranjitkar, Suman; Schwinger, Catherine; Shrestha, Merina; Kvestad, Ingrid (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency is common worldwide and has been associated with poor sleep. The effect of vitamin B12 supplementation on sleep in infants is not known. Aims: To measure the effect of daily supplementation ...
    • Effectiveness of laxatives in elderly - a cross sectional study in nursing homes 

      Fosnes, Gunvor Steine; Lydersen, Stian; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2011)
      BACKGROUND: Laxatives are efficient drugs, but the effectiveness has been questioned. In nursing homes, the prevalence of constipation is high and laxatives are commonly used drugs. The aims of the study were to assess ...
    • Effectiveness of the advisory display SmartPilot® view in the assessment of anesthetic depth in low risk gynecological surgery patients: a randomized controlled trial 

      Strand, Hilde; Elshaug, Ann Charlott; Bernersen, Øyvind; Ballangrud, Randi (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Background: Assessment of appropriate anesthetic depth is crucial to prevent harm to patients. Unnecessary deep anesthesia can be harmful, potentially causing acute renal failure, myocardial injury, delirium, and an increased ...
    • Effects of a fall prevention program in elderly: A pragmatic observational study in two orthopedic departments 

      Røyset, Bodil; Talseth-Palmer, Bente Anita; Lydersen, Stian; Farup, Per Grønaas (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Purpose: Falls are a common adverse event experienced by elderly in hospitals. This study assessed the effects of a fall prevention program on the rate of fallers, the patient safety culture, and patient-perceived ...
    • Effects of vitamin B12 supplementation on neurodevelopment and growth in Nepalese Infants: A randomized controlled trial 

      Strand, Tor A; Ulak Chandyo, Manjeswori; Hysing, Mari; Ranjitkar, Suman; Kvestad, Ingrid; Shrestha, Merina; Ueland, Per Magne; McCann, Adrian; Shrestha, Prakash S; Shrestha, Laxman P.; Chandyo, Ram K. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency is common and affects cell division and differentiation, erythropoiesis, and the central nervous system. Several observational studies have demonstrated associations between biomarkers ...
    • Effekten av aktive læringsformer for å øke teoretiske ferdigheter i målrettet tiltaksarbeid hos miljøterapeuter 

      Larsen, Rita; Fodstad Eng, Christoffer; Kjærnstad, Irene; Hansen, Marius; Bakken, Marius (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      The purpose of this study was to see if active learning methods increased bachelor degree therapists’ theoretical skills in goal-directed interventions in accordance with the checklist by Løkke and Salthe (2012) which is ...
    • Effekter av seksualterapeutiske intervensjoner for seksuelle problemer 

      Landmark, Brynjar Fowels; Almås, Elsa Mari; Brurberg, Kjetil Gundro; Hammerstrøm, Karianne; Aars, Håkon; Fjeld, Wenche; Haaland, Wenche; Svendsen, Kjell Olav; Sørensen, Dagfinn; Tollefsen, Mary Flemming; Reinar, Liv Merete (Rapport fra Kunnskapssenteret, Others, 2012)
    • Efficacy and Safety of CT-P13 in Inflammatory Bowel Disease after Switching from Originator Infliximab: Exploratory Analyses from the NOR-SWITCH Main and Extension Trials 

      Jørgensen, Kristin Kaasen; Goll, Guro Løvik; Sexton, Joe; Bolstad, Nils; Olsen, Inge C.; Asak, Øivind Wessel; Berset, Ingrid Prytz; Blomgren, Ingrid; Dvergsnes, Katrine; Florholmen, Jon; Frigstad, Svein Oskar; Henriksen, Magne; Hagfors, Jon; Huppertz-Hauss, Gert; Haavardsholm, Espen Andre; Klaasen, Rolf Anton; Moum, Bjørn; Noraberg, Geir; Prestegård, Ulf; Rydning, Jan Henrik; Sagatun, Liv; Seeberg, Kathrine; Torp, Roald; Vold, Cecilia; Warren, David J.; Ystrøm, Carl Magnus; Lundin, Knut Erik Aslaksen; Kvien, Tore Kristian; Jahnsen, Jørgen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)
      Background: The NOR-SWITCH main and extension trials demonstrated that switching from originator to biosimilar infliximab (CT-P13) is efficacious and safe across six diseases. However, a subgroup analysis of Crohn's disease ...
    • Eldre med depresjon - oppfølging over tre år 

      Borza, Tom; Engedal, Knut; Bergh, Sverre; Selbæk, Geir (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      BAKGRUNN Forekomsten av depresjon hos eldre på diagnosenivå er 1–5 %. Depresjon hos eldre kan være kronisk og er assosiert med økt risiko for demensutvikling. Det foreligger ingen norske longitudinelle undersøkelser av ...
    • Elective induction of labor: A prospective observational study 

      Dögl, Malin Andrea Elisabeth; Romundstad, Pål Richard; Berntzen, Line Dahlgaard; Fremgaarden, Oliv Camilla; Kirial, Katrine; Kjøllesdal, Anne M; Nygaard, Benedicte Sandhaug; Robberstad, Line; Steen, Thorbjørn; Tappert, Christian; Torkildsen, Cecilie Fredvik; Værnesbranden, Caren Magdalena Rydland; Vietheer, Alexander; Heimstad, Runa Kristine (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      The aim of the present study was to assess indications for induction and describe the characteristics and delivery outcome in medical compared to non-medical/elective inductions. During a three-month period, 1663 term ...
    • Embodied meaning-making in the experiences and behaviours of persons with dementia 

      Isene, Tor-Arne; Thygesen, Hilde; Danbolt, Lars Johan; Stifoss-Hanssen, Hans (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      Background: The aim of the study was to explore and articulate how meaning-making appears and how meaningfulness is experienced in persons with severe dementia. Although there is little knowledge about meaning-making and ...
    • Emergency cesarean section among women in Robson groups one and three: A comparison study of immigrant and Norwegian women giving birth in a low-risk maternity hospital in Norway 

      Bakken, Kjersti Sletten; Stray-Pedersen, Babill (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)
      Researchers have shown that some immigrant groups have an increased risk of emergency cesarean section. The authors' aim was to examine the differences in emergency cesarean section rates among immigrant women in Norway ...