University Hospital of North Norway

Promotion of long-term health in early life

Noncommunicable chronic diseases (NCDs) are on the rise in high-income countries, leading to substantial morbidity and mortality and contributing to increased resource demands and healthcare costs. Early-life exposures can initiate trajectories that culminate in NCDs later in lif...

The Psychopathology in Autism Checklist–Revised (PAC-R): Development and Validation

There are few appropriate screening tools for mental health in autistic people, particularly for individuals with co-occurring intellectual disabilities. A specially developed screening tool for this population, the Psychopathology in Autism Checklist (PAC), has shown acceptable...

Platelet concentrates in sinus augmentation: The impact of platelet dose and biological characteristics— A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Abstract This systematic review investigated the osteogenic effects of platelet concentrate (PRF/PRP) when combined with non‐autogenous graft materials in sinus lift procedures. Key characteristics assessed included platelet concentration, total platelet dose, leukocyte content,...

CT-based radiological score (AMESI CT-score) for severity of bowel injury in acute mesenteric ischemia

PURPOSE: To evaluate whether common bowel-related CT signs alone can reliably identify irreversible bowel injury in acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) and to develop a radiological score to enhance reporting and assist clinical decision-making. METHODS: This ancillary analysis of th...