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A positive association between nutritional risk and the incidence of surgical site infections: A hospital-based register study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Surgical site infections (SSI) are amongst the most common health care-associated infections and have adverse effects for patient health and for hospital resources. Although surgery guidelines recognize poor nutritional ... -
Capability beliefs on, and use of evidence-based practice among four health professional and student groups in geriatric care: A cross sectional study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Implementation of evidence-based practice (EBP) is a complex task. This study, conducted in an acute geriatric setting, aims to compare self-reported capability beliefs on EBP between health professionals and students, and ... -
Community dynamics can modify the direction of simulated warming effects on crop yield
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Climate change affects agriculture through a range of direct and indirect pathways. These include direct changes to impacts of pests and diseases on crops and indirect effects produced by interactions between organisms. ... -
Comparison of muscle activation and kinematics during free-weight back squats with different loads
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Although several studies have examined the effects of performing resistance training with different percentages of one-repetition maximum (1-RM), little is known of the neuromuscular effects and kinematics of lifting low ... -
Cystatin B, cathepsin L and D related to surrogate markers for cardiovascular disease in children
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017)Objective: This study investigated potential associations between novel biomarkers for cardiovascular disease and other surrogate markers for health. Methods: Community sample of 170 (92 boys and 78 girls) children aged ... -
Different cardiorespiratory fitness expressions based on the maximal cycle ergometer test show no effect on the relation of cardiorespiratory fitness to the academic achievement of nine-year-olds
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)The relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness and academic achievement has been inconclusive. The results may depend on how cardiorespiratory fitness is expressed. The aim of this study is to explore the impact of ... -
Effects of ten weeks dynamic or isometric core training on climbing performance among highly trained climbers
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)This is the first study to compare the effects of isometric vs. dynamic core training and characterize core-training adaptations using climbing-specific performance and core strength tests in elite climbers. The aim of the ... -
Elderly patients’ (≥65 years) experiences associated with discharge; Development, validity and reliability of the Discharge Care Experiences Survey
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background A review of the literature reveals a lack of validated instruments that particularly measure quality in the hospital discharge process. This study aims to develop and validate a survey instrument feasible for ... -
Electromyographic comparison of the barbell deadlift using constant versus variable resistance in healthy, trained men
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Variable, external resistance is proposed to increasingly augment the muscular stress throughout a dynamic movement. However, it is uncertain how different levels of variable resistance affect the activation in the deadlift. ... -
Electromyographic comparison of the barbell deadlift using constant versus variable resistance in healthy, trained men
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Variable, external resistance is proposed to increasingly augment the muscular stress throughout a dynamic movement. However, it is uncertain how different levels of variable resistance affect the activation in the deadlift. ... -
Exploring the roots of antagony in the safe male circumcision partnership in Botswana
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Background Partnerships in global health and development governance have been firmly established as a tool to achieve effective outcomes. Botswana implements Safe Male Circumcision (SMC) for HIV prevention through a ... -
Factors explaining variation in self-esteem among persons with type 1 diabetes and elevated HbA1c
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Objectives To investigate associations between perceived autonomy support from health-care professionals, autonomy-driven motivation, diabetes self-perceived competence and self-esteem in adults (age 18–55 yrs) with ... -
Harms associated with taking nalmefene for substance use and impulse control disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Importance Nalmefene is a newly approved drug for alcohol use disorder, but the risk of harms has not been evaluated from empirical trial evidence. Objective To assess the harm of nalmefene administered to individuals ... -
Health complaints among adolescents in Norway: A twenty-year perspective on trends
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Purpose Examine time trends in health complaints among adolescents in Norway between 1994 and 2014 and among population subgroups, e.g., age and gender, as well as their interactions. Methods Norwegian data on ... -
Inflammatory markers, the tryptophan-kynurenine pathway, and Vitamin B status after bariatric surgery
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Objective Obesity is associated with increased inflammation and insulin resistance. In conditions with chronic immune activation, low plasma vitamin B6-levels are described, as well as an increased kynurenine:tryptophan-ratio ... -
IQ and mental health are vital predictors of work drop out and early mortality. Multi-state analyses of Norwegian male conscripts
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Disability benefits and sick leave benefits represents huge costs in western countries. The pathways and prognostic factors for receiving these benefits seen in recent years are complex and manifold. We postulate ... -
Molecular responses of genetically modified maize to abiotic stresses as determined through proteomic and metabolomic analyses
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Some genetically modified (GM) plants have transgenes that confer tolerance to abiotic stressors. Meanwhile, other transgenes may interact with abiotic stressors, causing pleiotropic effects that will affect the plant ... -
Reproducibility of objectively measured physical activity and sedentary time over two seasons in children; Comparing a day-by-day and a week-by-week approach
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Introduction Knowledge of reproducibility of accelerometer-determined physical activity (PA) and sedentary time (SED) estimates are a prerequisite to conduct high-quality epidemiological studies. Yet, estimates of ... -
Sedentary behavior and light physical activity are associated with brachial and central blood pressure in hypertensive patients
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Background Physical activity is recommended as a part of a comprehensive lifestyle approach in the treatment of hypertension, but there is a lack of data about the relationship between different intensities of physical ... -
Self-reported and objectively assessed knowledge of evidence-based practice terminology among healthcare students: A cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018)