Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) are exposed to the pathogenic parasitic nematode Elaphostrongylus rangiferiduring grazing. The severity of disease is dose-dependent. Prophylactic anthelmintic treatment is needed toimprove animal health and reindeer herding sustainability. Herds are traditionally only gathered once during thesummer, requiring a drug with a persistent effect. In this study we investigated the suitability of […]

Recent identification of 6PPD-quinone as the chemical causing acute toxicity in coho salmon has led to substantial concern regarding the toxicity of this contaminant for other aquatic species. Environmental occurrence of 6PPD-quinone is probably high, because it is an oxidation product of a common tire rubber additive. Research on 6PPD-quinone toxicity in fish has revealed […]

From the Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids, Materials in Contact with Food and Cosmetics of the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) (www.vkm.no) Publications with the Norwegian Scientific Committee for Food and Environment (VKM) 2022 VKM (2022:30) Matproduksjon, mattrygghet og miljø – innspill om kunnskapsbehov til gjennomføringen av det grønne skiftet.Uttalelse […]

This paper presents digital educational material in forensic odontology, including dental identification after multiple fatalities and dental age estimation from different age groups.
The educational material embraces the new possibilities for digitalisation and intraoral scanning. This might be a valuable tool for motivating and engaging the students in their participation and understanding of the subject.

Is dental erosion more frequent nowadays, the objective was to compare the prevalence and severity of dental erosion among 16–18 year-olds in Norway in 2012 with 15 year-olds in 1985.
Thirty years ago, the prevalence of dental erosion was in the same order as reported nowadays, but the condition seemed less severe.