Blogger: Kari Williamson You lie there with gel on your stomach and glance towards the ultrasound screen. There he is, the…
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Ultrasound – much more than cute baby photos
by Kari Williamson 14 June 2013Blogger: Kari Williamson Ultrasound is something most people know about, but did you know that some of the greatest achievements…
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Children and youthNeurologicalResearch
When and how does CP strike?
by Kari Williamson 22 March 2013There is still great uncertainty surrounding the causes of cerebral palsy (CP), but new research suggests that the brain injury which leads to CP…
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CardiovascularResearch
Predicting complications after heart surgery
by Kari Williamson 7 December 2012Predicting the risk of heart problems and the need for prolonged respirator treatment after heart surgery is now possible before the patient enters the…
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Children and youthResearch
Do teenagers adopt chronic pain from their parents?
by Kari Williamson 22 November 2012There is an association between chronic pain experienced by parents and chronic, unspecific pain experienced by teenagers, according to recent research from the Department…
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Children and youthNeurologicalResearch
CP – risks and treatment
by Kari Williamson 11 September 2012Every year 120 children are diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) in Norway. The causes are many and complex, and there are also different methods…
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A new method for gathering tissue samples from patients having undergone prostate cancer surgery is giving researchers better tools for understanding the mechanisms behind…
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A test based on play is being developed at NTNU to measure and analyse spontaneous hand use among children with cerebral palsy (CP). The…
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The health benefits of omega-3 are well known, and now researchers have found that the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can reduce growth…
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CardiovascularResearch
Inflammation markers may indicate risk of ischemic heart disease
by Kari Williamson 8 June 2012Certain inflammation markers seem to be related to increased risk of ischemic heart disease (angina pectoris and heart attack), according to three studies conducted…