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(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Measurement of ankle-brachial index for assessment of early onset peripheral arterial disease in patients with familial hypercholesterolemia Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2021)
Introduction and background: Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are a substantial health problem globally, but also nationally with cardiovascular diseases (CVD) currently accounting for every 3rd death in Norway. Peripheral ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
GLIM - can it be used to assess nutritional status in patients with pancreatic cancer before and after pancreaticoduodenectomy? Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2021)
Associations of the WCRF/AICR Recommendations with stages of colorectal carcinogenesis: A cross-sectional investigation among Norwegian adults Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2021)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2021)
Background and aim: Individuals with familiar hypercholesterolemia (FH) have an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (CVD) related to elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) from birth. ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2021)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2016)
Background: Breast milk has long been named as liquid gold. Preterm infants particularly benefit from the immunoprotective and nutritional properties of breast milk early in life. Human milk analysis has been proven to be ...
Inflammation resolution in atherosclerosis - regulation of the resolvin E1 pathway Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2015)
Acute inflammation is normally a protective response. However, if the inflammatory response is not properly terminated, the inflammation will proceed into a pathological state causing further damage. It is now evident that ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2013)
Background: Physical activity can prevent or delay many obesity-associated diseases. Even though reduction in fat mass clearly is health promoting, beneficial effects of physical activity are also observed regardless of ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2013)
Background:
Prostate cancer (PC) is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in the Norwegian population. Several dietary factors are proposed to affect PC development. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether a ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2013)
Sammendrag
Bakgrunn: Overvekt er et av vår tids største helseproblem og stadig flere blir klassifisert som sykelig fete. Fedmeoperasjonen Roux-en-Y gastrisk bypass (RYGBP) er en operasjonsmetode som stadig flere tyr til ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2015)
Background: Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an autosomal dominant disease, caused by mutations in LDLR, APOB or PCSK9, which results in high levels of LDL-cholesterol. Inheriting this mutation involves ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2013)
Background and aims: The risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC) can be modified by diet- and lifestyle related factors such as intake of red meat, dietary fiber and alcohol, as well as obesity. These risk factors may ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2013)
Background: This master thesis is a subproject within the Norwegian Foods Study (NFS), which is a diet and lifestyle intervention in colorectal cancer (CRC) survivors. Within the study there was a need for a specific and ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2015)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2013)
Objective: Obesity is associated with increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), but the mechanisms linking the two conditions are not completely understood. The primary objective of this thesis was to investigate weight ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2010)
Bakgrunn: Kosthold i sped- og småbarnsalderen har stor betydning for barnets vekst og senere helse. Internasjonale og nasjonale kostholdsundersøkelser har vist at mange barn har et kosthold som ikke er i tråd med anbefalingene ...
Body composition in cancer patients- Validity of bioelectrical impedance analysis in a clinical setting Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2016)
Background: Loss of fat free mass is common in cancer patients. Body mass index (BMI) and weight loss are usually used in the diagnosis of malnutrition, but fail to detect underlying differences in fat free mass (FFM) and ...
Astaxanthin : a putative modulator of DNA damage and repair Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2010)
Dietary antioxidants are thought to be beneficial for human health. They can prevent damage to biomolecules such as DNA by removing free radicals and consequently prevent oxidative stress. However, several large scale ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2012)
Background and aims: Common variable immune deficiency (CVID) is a primary immune disease characterized by low levels of serum immunoglobulins (Igs) - in particular of the IgG class, recurrent infections, but also by ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2007)
Sammendrag
Diabetes er en alvorlig sykdom i seg selv og har mange komplikasjoner. Det er et folkehelseproblem. Forekomsten av diabetes er økende både i industrialiserte land og utviklingsland. Type 2-diabetes er sterkt ...
Dietary macronutrients and body fat : the Hordaland Health Study Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2010)
Summary
Background: It is unclear how dietary intake of the macronutrients such as fats, carbohydrates and proteins affect body composition. Previous studies on how different diets and nutrients influence body composition ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2011)
Summary
Background and aims: Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men worldwide and the number of new cases is increasing with the increasing life expectancy. The disease is associated with an aberrant ...
(Master thesis / Hovedoppgave, 2007)
Clinical deficiency of micronutrients is uncommon in the developed world, but interest has increasingly focused on non-clinical deficiencies, or suboptimal status of micronutrients and the effect such deficiencies may have ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2009)
Fedmekirurgi er aktuelt for individer som ikke har oppnådd ønskelig vekttap vha konvensjonelle metoder. Slike operasjoner fører til vekttap og reduserer flere av risikofaktorene for utvikling av hjerte- og karsykdommer og ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2011)
BACKGROUND: Some epidemiologic studies have suggested inverse relations between intake of dairy products and components of the metabolic syndrome.
OBJECTIVE: The objective was to investigate the effects of an increased ...
Investigation of TIPARP’s Role in the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor-Dependent Anti-Cancer Effects of 5F-203 Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
Background and aims: Common variable immune deficiency (CVID) is an immune disorder characterized by recurrent infections, defective B cell functions and low production of immunoglobulins (Igs). CVID-derived B cells ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
Bakgrunn: Hjarte og karsjukdom (HKS) er ei dominerande årsak til død og helsetapsjusterte livsår og ei byrde for helsevesenet og samfunnsøkonomien i Noreg i dag. Høge nivå av blodkolesterol (BK), blodsukker (BS), blodtrykk ...
Persistent gastrointestinal symptoms and adherence to gluten-free diet in subjects with coeliac disease - Results from two Norwegian cross-sectional studies Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
Characterization of diet and plasma fatty acids among elderly subjects with familial hypercholesterolemia. Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Nutritional status, diet, blood lipids and CRP in patients from a single renal outpatient clinic Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Background and aim: Patients with chronic kidney diseases exhibit increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality due to high prevalence of both traditional and non-traditional risk factors. Outpatients with CKD should ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Background: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a genetically inherited disease characterized by high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in plasma and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Introduction and aims: Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is a heterogenous primary immune deficiency disorder characterized by recurrent infections, defective B cell differentiation and decreased levels of switched ...
Livskvalitet og kosthold hos eldre: Endring i helserelatert livskvalitet og utvalgte kostindikatorer hos hjemmeboende ≥ 70 år Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Characteristics of adults with suspected non-coeliac gluten sensitivity as compared to patients with coeliac disease Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2016)
Background: In contrast to coeliac disease (CD), the mechanism behind non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) is unclear. As intestinal and extraintestinal symptoms largely overlap, it is difficult to distinguish these patient ...
Fatty acid profile and estimated desaturase activity in metabolically healthy and unhealthy subjects. Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Background: Obesity has been associated with several major health compromising risk factors, including high blood cholesterol, insulin resistance and hypertension, giving increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases ...
Nutritional status and pancreatic function in patients scheduled for and undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
Intake of alcohol and carbohydrates and breast tumor characteristics - The Energy Balance and Breast cancer Aspects-II Study Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2013)
Bakgrunn:
Mange gastric bypass opererte pasienter starter å gå opp i vekt etter maksimalt oppnådd vekttap cirka 2 år etter operasjon. Årsakene til en slik vektoppgang er ikke fullstendig kartlagt, men flere faktorer har ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2017)
BAKGRUNN: Fremskritt innen kirurgi og medisinsk behandling har gjort at langt de fleste barn som fødes med øsofagusatresi (ØA) i dag, overlever. Men selv om denne spiserørsmisdannelsen opereres, og prognosen generelt er ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2013)
Executive summary
There is an increasing immigration to Norway. The fifth largest immigrant group is the Iraqis. Immigrants constitute about 13 % of the total population in Norway. It has been further reported that Iraqi ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2013)
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND
Breastfeeding provides the optimal food for the healthy growth and development of infants. Norwegian recommendations for infant feeding consist of advice on exclusive breastfeeding for six months and ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2013)
Utvikling og utprøving av spørreskjemaer for å monitorere om praksis omkring mat og måltider på skoler og SFO er i tråd med nasjonale anbefalinger Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2017)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
Characterization of lipoprotein subclasses and other metabolic markers in elderly subjects with familial hypercholesterolemia Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
The metabolic autosomal disorder familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is characterized by markedly elevated levels of total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, usually due to a genetic defect in the ...
Primary immunodeficiencies and gastrointestinal distress; Patients' coping strategies and experiences with diet to relieve symptoms Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Pre- and post-diagnostic intake of high fat food groups, total fat and fatty acids among breast cancer patients Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Gastrointestinal symptoms and quality of life in relation to malnutrition after gastrectomy for gastric cancer Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Body composition changes in cancer patients - a follow-up study Validity of bioelectrical impedance analysis in a clinical setting over time Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Akutte og langtidseffekter av proteinberiket melk på sirkulerende aminosyrer, gastrointestinale hormoner og inflammasjon hos eldre Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
Predictive equations for estimating resting energy expenditure in Swedish women with overweight and obesity at three postpartum stages: A validation study Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
TIPARP loss decreases the severity of inflammatory bowel disease due to increased AHR activity and reduced inflammation Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2018)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2023)
Abstract Background: The low mechanical loading of bones among wheelchair users leads to an increased risk of osteoporotic fractures and associated complications related to low bone mineral density (BMD). Low bone mineral ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2023)
Bakgrunn: Tidlig barndom regnes som en periode der vaner dannes og er dermed et viktig tidspunkt for forebygging av ikke-smittsomme sykdommer. Foreldrene har den viktigste rollen for påvirkning av barnas kostholdsvaner. ...
Dietary intake among postpartum women with overweight - a descriptive analysis from the EVA study Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2023)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2023)
Background: The Norwegian population is getting older, and the proportion of older adults over the age of 67 is increasing. The older population is heterogeneous, and the aging process includes several aspects to consider. ...
The effect of dietary sulfur amino acid restriction on adipose tissue mRNA levels and plasma metabolic risk biomarkers Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2023)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2023)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2023)
Introduction: The life expectancy of patients with severe mental illness (SMI) is shortened by 15-20 years compared to the average population. This is mainly due to cardiovascular disease (CVD). Many modifiable risk factors ...
Secular trends in folate and vitamin B12 status in over half a million Norwegian adults between 2000 and 2019 Restricted Access
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2023)
Background: Folate (vitamin B9) and vitamin B12 (B12) are essential nutrients for maintaining normal haematological and neurological function as well as preventing birth defects. There are indications that Norwegian women ...
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)
(Master thesis / Masteroppgave, 2019)