University Hospital Of North Norway

This study looked at ways to reduce breathing problems and allergies in over 1,100 Norwegian salmon industry workers. The goal was to find practical changes in the workplace that lower workers' exposure to dust and other particles that can cause asthma. Researchers measured air q…

This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called iTBS for treating depression. 73 adults with moderate depression received either real or sham (placebo) stimulation daily for two weeks. Researchers measured changes in mood, thinking skills, and brain scans to s…

This study tested whether adding spinal anesthesia to standard general anesthesia helps men recover faster and feel less pain after robotic prostate cancer surgery. Thirty men took part in this double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The main goal was to see how quickly they coul…

Researchers are studying people who have surgery for cervical radiculopathy, a condition where a pinched nerve in the neck causes arm or hand weakness. The study follows about 2,000 patients to see how many recover full strength and whether factors like how severe the weakness wa…

This completed trial tested whether an AI system called Easy-ICD helps clinical coders assign ICD-10 codes to medical notes more quickly and accurately. Fifteen healthcare professionals coded 20 clinical notes both with and without the AI tool. The goal was to see if AI can reduc…

This study investigates whether spores from birch rust fungi trigger seasonal allergies in autumn. Researchers will compare 30 people with suspected birch rust allergy to 15 non-allergic controls, tracking symptoms and spore levels. The goal is to understand a possible cause of a…