SIHF Open Archive: Recent submissions
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Individualized goals expressed by patients undergoing stroke rehabilitation: an observational study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Objectives: To explore the rehabilitation goals measured with the Patient-Specific Functional Scale (PSFS) in patients undergoing acute and subacute stroke rehabilitation. In addition, to assess whether PSFS goals corresponded ... -
Sulfhydryl groups as targets of mercury toxicity
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The present study addresses existing data on the affinity and conjugation of sulfhydryl (thiol; -SH) groups of low- and high-molecular-weight biological ligands with mercury (Hg). The consequences of these interactions ... -
Novel loss-of-function variants expand ABCC9-related intellectual disability and myopathy syndrome
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Loss-of-function mutation of ABCC9, the gene encoding the SUR2 subunit of ATP sensitive-potassium (KATP) channels, was recently associated with autosomal recessive ABCC9-related intellectual disability and myopathy syndrome ... -
Risk of death in Klebsiella pneumoniae bloodstream infections is associated with specific phylogenetic lineages
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Klebsiella pneumoniae species complex (KpSC) bloodstream infections (BSIs) are associated with considerable morbidity and mortality, particularly in elderly and multimorbid patients. Multidrug-resistant (MDR) ... -
Essential trace elements in Norwegian obese patients before and 12 months after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery: Copper, manganese, selenium and zinc
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Objectives: The objective of the present study was to assess trace element status in morbidly obese subjects before and one year after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) in order to identify possible deficiencies. Methods: ... -
Mental Health, Psychosocial Functioning, and Quality of Life in Adolescents With Hirschsprung Disease
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Studies of mental health in adolescents with Hirschsprung disease (HD) are scarce. This cross-sectional study investigates mental health, psychosocial functioning and quality of life in HD adolescents. Methods: ... -
Normal range and risk factors for deviating body temperatures during the first 24 hours in term-born infants under standardised care: an observational study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Objective Body temperature for a known ambient temperature is not known for infants born at term. We aimed to determine the normal range and the incidences of hypothermia and hyperthermia during the first 24 hours of life ... -
The Damaging Outcome of the POLAR Phase III Trials Was Due to Avoidable Time-Dependent Redox Interaction between Oxaliplatin and PledOx
(Others, 2021)On 2 July 2021, highly negative results were reported from the POLAR A and M phase III trials in patients with colorectal cancer, treated with an oxaliplatin-based regimen and co-treated with calmangafodipir (CaM; PledOx®; ... -
The HEPRIS Study -Prevalence of Hepatitis C in Norwegian Prisons
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Selenium status in the body and cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Background: Both experimental and observational studies have provided conflicting evidence on the associations of selenium with incidence and mortality of cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim of this study was to evaluate ... -
Impact of an integrated health, nutrition, and early child stimulation and responsive care intervention package delivered to preterm or term small for gestational age babies during infancy on growth and neurodevelopment: study protocol of an individually randomized controlled trial in India (Small Babies Trial)
(Study protocol; , 2024)Background: Preterm and term small for gestational age (SGA) babies are at high risk of experiencing malnutrition and impaired neurodevelopment. Standalone interventions have modest and sometimes inconsistent effects on ... -
The effectiveness of virtual reality training on knowledge, skills and attitudes of health care professionals and students in assessing and treating mental health disorders: a systematic review
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Background: Virtual reality (VR) training can enhance health professionals' learning. However, there are ambiguous findings on the effectiveness of VR as an educational tool in mental health. We therefore reviewed the ... -
Gut Microbiota as a Mediator of Essential and Toxic Effects of Zinc in the Intestines and Other Tissues
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The objective of the present study was to review the existing data on the association between Zn status and characteristics of gut microbiota in various organisms and the potential role of Zn-induced microbiota in modulating ... -
A Randomized Trial of a Transglutaminase 2 Inhibitor for Celiac Disease
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: In celiac disease, small intestinal transglutaminase 2 causes deamidation of glutamine residues in gluten peptides, which enhances stimulation of T cells and leads to mucosal injury. Inhibition of transglutaminase ... -
Alpha smooth muscle actin (αsma) immunohistochemistry use in the differentiation of pancreatic cancer from chronic pancreatitis
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Abstract Aim: Fibrosis is observed both in pancreatic cancer (PDAC) and chronic pancreatitis (CP). The main cells involved in fibrosis are pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs), which activate alpha smooth muscle actin (αSMA), ... -
Manganese Uptake and Accumulation in the Human Brain
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Cognitive Performance in Early-Onset Schizophrenia and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A 25-Year Follow-up Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Early-Onset Schizophrenia (EOS) and Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are early- onset neurodevelopmental disorders associated with cognitive deficits. The current study represents the first attempt to compare ... -
HINT1 neuropathy in Norway: clinical, genetic and functional profiling
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Background: Autosomal recessive axonal neuropathy with neuromyotonia has been linked to loss of functional HINT1. The disease is particularly prevalent in Central and South-East Europe, Turkey and Russia due to the high ... -
APOE Polymorphism Is Associated with Changes in the Kynurenine Pathway
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Abstract: Background: APOE polymorphism and the Kynurenine pathway (KP) are associated with many disorders, but little is known about associations between APOE polymorphism and the KP. This study explored the associations ... -
Exercise related respiratory problems in the young—Is it exercise-induced bronchoconstriction or laryngeal obstruction?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Complaints of breathlessness during heavy exercise is common in children and adolescents, and represent expressions of a subjective feeling that may be difficult to verify and to link with specific diagnoses through objective ...