Omran, Thura Akrem
Madsø, Inger Line
Sæther, Per Christian
Bemanian, Vahid
Tunsjø, Hege Smith
Funding for this research was provided by:
OsloMet - Oslo Metropolitan University
Article History
Received: 23 August 2024
Accepted: 4 November 2024
First Online: 10 November 2024
Declarations
:
: The authors declare no competing interests.
: The study was approved by the data protection manager at Akershus University Hospital (Ahus) and the Regional Committee for Medical and Health Research Ethics, Southeast Norway (Approval Number: 2012/1944). The research was performed in accordance with the relevant guidelines and regulations, including the declaration of Helsinki.
: We informed the patients about the supplementary sampling ahead of the examination, giving them the option to decline participation. All participants gave their written, informed consent. We conducted the studies in compliance with national legislation and institutional requirements.
: All authors agree to the manuscript being published.