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2010

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  1. Factors promoting and hindering the practice of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)

    Factors promoting and hindering the practice of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)

    Last update

    What are the factors promoting and hindering the practice of FGM/C, as expressed by stakeholders residing in Western countries?
    Systematic review
  2. Biologics for early rheumatoid arhritis

    Biologics for early rheumatoid arhritis

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    The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the efficacy and safety of biologics, compared with DMARDs in patients with early (≤ 3 years) RA.
    Systematic review
  3. Effects of vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements on mental health in people with schizophrenia

    Effects of vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements on mental health in people with schizophrenia

    Last update

    A rapid review to elucidate the effects of vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements on mental health in people with schizophrenia.
    Report
  4. Expected impact of introducing screening for colorectal cancer in Norway

    Expected impact of introducing screening for colorectal cancer in Norway

    Last update

    How large a reduction in mortality due to colorectal cancer would be if a screening programme was implemented in Norway is not clear.
    Mapping review
  5. Effect of interventions to reduce potentially inappropriate use of medicines in nursing homes: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials

    Effect of interventions to reduce potentially inappropriate use of medicines in nursing homes: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials

    Last update

    Educational outreach or educational interventions given alone or as part of a complex package aimed at health professionals may in some contexts reduce inappropriate drug use.
    Systematic review
  6. Prevention of catheter associated urinary tract infections

    Prevention of catheter associated urinary tract infections

    Last update

    A rapid summary of evidence supporting interventions to prevent urinary catheter associated infections.
    Report
  7. Treatment and rehabilitation of patients with stroke

    Treatment and rehabilitation of patients with stroke

    Last update

    A rapid summary of evidence supporting treatment in organised stroke units compared to treatment in general wards.
    Report
  8. Cost-effectiveness of varenicline, bupropion and nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation

    Cost-effectiveness of varenicline, bupropion and nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation

    Last update

    We were commissioned to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of drugs for smoking cessation in a Norwegian setting.
    Health technology assessment
  9. Survey and discussion of existing mini-HTA systems internationally

    Survey and discussion of existing mini-HTA systems internationally

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    The purpose of this work was to investigate various mini-HTA systems internationally. We identified eight mini-HTA systems from Australia, Canada, Denmark, Spain, Sweden and the United States.
    Health technology assessment
  10. Prevention of postoperative infections

    Prevention of postoperative infections

    Last update

    A rapid summary of the evidence supporting interventions to prevent surgical site infections.
    Report
  11. Extracorporeal photopheresis

    Extracorporeal photopheresis

    Last update

    Photopheresis is a procedure by which blood cells harvested from patients is activated with a photosensitive drug and UV light, before being returned to the patient.
    Health technology assessment
  12. Cancer patients’ experiences with somatic hospitals in 2009. National results

    Cancer patients’ experiences with somatic hospitals in 2009. National results

    Last update

    PasOpp report
  13. Ethical challenges with welfare technology

    Ethical challenges with welfare technology

    Last update

    This report summarizes the moral and ethical challenges with welfare technology in today’s health services.
    Report
  14. Treatment for persons with eating disorder

    Treatment for persons with eating disorder

    Last update

    Systematic search for systematic reviews on psychosocial and medical interventions for persons with eating disorder.
    Report
  15. Prevention of pressure ulcer

    Prevention of pressure ulcer

    Last update

    A rapid summary of evidence regarding prevention of pressure ulcer.
    Report
  16. Psychosocial treatment of non-affective psychosis

    Psychosocial treatment of non-affective psychosis

    Last update

    What is the effect of psychosocial interventions such as network, supported housing, and continuity of care for persons with non-affective psychoses (including schizophrenia)?
    Mapping review
  17. Haemovigilance in Norway 2008. TROLL. Norwegian Blood Transfusion Service

    Haemovigilance in Norway 2008. TROLL. Norwegian Blood Transfusion Service

    Last update

    The fifth annual haemovigilance report from Norway.
    Report
  18. Results from clinical effectiveness evaluations of screening for colorectal cancer: rapid review

    Results from clinical effectiveness evaluations of screening for colorectal cancer: rapid review

    Last update

    A review of what we today know about the effectiveness of two screening methods: faecal occult blood test and flexible sigmoidoscopy.
    Report
  19. Effect of the organisational development tool Appreciative Inquiry

    Effect of the organisational development tool Appreciative Inquiry

    Last update

    The aim of this review is to answer whether AI was more effective than other organizational development methods during a process of change in an organization.
    Systematic review
  20. Psychological, social and sexual consequences of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C): a systematic review of quantitative studies

    Psychological, social and sexual consequences of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C): a systematic review of quantitative studies

    Last update

    The review would answer the question: What are the psychological, social and sexual consequences of FGM/C?
    Systematic review
  21. Examining the Global Health Arena: Strengths and Weaknesses of a Convention Approach to Global Health Challenges

    Examining the Global Health Arena: Strengths and Weaknesses of a Convention Approach to Global Health Challenges

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    This purpose of the report is to contribute towards resolving the challenges related to poor health amongst the world’s poorest and least healthy population.
    Structured summary
  22. Psychotherapeutic treatment of people with concurrent substance abuse and violence issues

    Psychotherapeutic treatment of people with concurrent substance abuse and violence issues

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    A literature search for systematic reviews and controlled trials about effectiveness of psychotherapy for patients with combined drug and violence problem behaviour.
    Report
  23. Rapid response team

    Rapid response team

    Last update

    A rapid summary of evidence supporting rapid response team or similar interventions to prevent in hospital hearth attack and mortality.
    Report
  24. Research on care and nursing in Norway

    Research on care and nursing in Norway

    Last update

    A systematic search with subsequent sorting of literature on research on care and nursing in Norway.
    Report
  25. Cancer patients’ experiences with somatic hospitals in 2009. Results for each institution

    Cancer patients’ experiences with somatic hospitals in 2009. Results for each institution

    Last update

    PasOpp report