2019
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- Effectiveness of treatment for fibroids in the uterus
Effectiveness of treatment for fibroids in the uterus
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We were asked to find and summarize key findings from systematic reviews about the comparative effectiveness of relevant treatment options for women with fibroid in the uterus.Mapping review
- Efficacy and effectiveness of pneumococcal vaccination in adults – an update of the literature
Efficacy and effectiveness of pneumococcal vaccination in adults – an update of the literature
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This work is a collaboration between Nordic Public Health Institutes, based on a common need for an updated knowledgebase to inform national guidelines about pneumococcal vaccination.Report - Organ donation with the use of normothermic regional perfusion in patients who die after cardiac and respiratory arrest after withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment
Organ donation with the use of normothermic regional perfusion in patients who die after cardiac and respiratory arrest after withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment
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We were asked to conduct a HTA on "Organ donation using normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) in patients who die of cardiac and respiratory arrest when life-sustaining treatment is withdrawn".Health technology assessment
- Interlaboratory Comparison on POPs in Food 2019
Interlaboratory Comparison on POPs in Food 2019
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The 20th round of the interlaboratory comparison study on the determination of PCDDs/PCDFs, PCBs and brominated flame retardants in three food items were conducted in spring of 2019.Report
- Drug consumption in Norway 2014–2018
Drug consumption in Norway 2014–2018
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The figures presented in the report are based on sales from wholesalers to pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes and grocery stores.Report
- Norwegian Prescription Database 2014–2018
Norwegian Prescription Database 2014–2018
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The report contains key figures and a comprehensive table with information about the number of people who have been dispensed prescription drugs from pharmacies in Norway in the last five year period.Report
- Support services and recruitment of foster families
Support services and recruitment of foster families
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We were commissioned to conduct a systematic literature search with categorization of empirical research about support services and recruitment of foster families.Mapping review
- Glucose tolerance test in pregnancy
Glucose tolerance test in pregnancy
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We were commissioned to provide a map of available research about women’s experiences of taking the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in order to identify gestational diabetes.Mapping review
- Communication of children's weight status to parents and children
Communication of children's weight status to parents and children
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This review explores the most effective way to notify parents and children about their weight as well as their preferences for and experiences with weight notification.Systematic review
- Health risks from snus use
Health risks from snus use
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We were commissioned to update the 2014 report on health risks from snus use. The report presents updated figures on snus use in Norway, and assesses exposure and risk.Report
- Usage of Antivirals and the Occurrence of Antiviral Resistance in Norway 2018
Usage of Antivirals and the Occurrence of Antiviral Resistance in Norway 2018
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The annual report from Resistance against antivirals in Norway (RAVN) with national data about antiviral resistance, focusing on relevant topics related to treatment of viral infections.Report
- Buprenorphine versus methadone for pregnant women in opioid maintenance treatment
Buprenorphine versus methadone for pregnant women in opioid maintenance treatment
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We have summarized existing research on the effects of buprenorphine compared with methadone on women who have been in OMT throughout or in parts of their pregnancies.Systematic review
- Communication- and education interventions for woman with gestation diabetes
Communication- and education interventions for woman with gestation diabetes
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We were commissioned to produce a systematic mapping review on the effect and experience with communication and education interventions for women with gestational diabetes.Mapping review
- Associations between parenting practices and child well-being
Associations between parenting practices and child well-being
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We were asked to make a systematic review of research that has investigated the relationships between different parenting practices or styles and children's well-being.Mapping review
- Interdisciplinary teams in primary care
Interdisciplinary teams in primary care
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We were asked to conduct a review of studies of interdisciplinary teams in primary health care.Mapping review
- Effects and experiences of part-time work in the health- and community-care services
Effects and experiences of part-time work in the health- and community-care services
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The Directorate of Health commissioned a scoping review on the available evidence of part-time work, including studies of effects and experiences, in the health- and community care services.Mapping review
- Digital interventions for parenting support: a systematic review of effects and experiences
Digital interventions for parenting support: a systematic review of effects and experiences
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The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir) commissioned this systematic review of effects of and parental experiences with these digital interventions.Systematic review
- Effectiveness of treatment for localized prostate cancer
Effectiveness of treatment for localized prostate cancer
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The Centre for shared decision making commissioned the Norwegian Institute of Public Health to summarize findings about the effectiveness of relevant treatment for localized prostate cancer.Mapping review
- Disease modifying treatments for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis
Disease modifying treatments for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis
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This is a health economic evaluation of disease modifying treatments for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. We assess the included drugs in light of the Norwegian priority setting criteria.Health technology assessment
- Disease-modifying treatments for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis, including rituximab. A health technology assessment.
Disease-modifying treatments for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis, including rituximab. A health technology assessment.
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We have systematically collected and reviewed the evidence for clinical effectiveness and general safety issues for disease modifying treatments for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis.Health technology assessment
- Prosigna Gene Signature to Assess Expected Benefit from Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer
Prosigna Gene Signature to Assess Expected Benefit from Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer
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We have considered a molecular profiling panel, Prosigna, which is meant to improve the assessment of recurrence risk among women who have undergone surgical treatment for breast cancer.Health technology assessment
- Effectiveness of treatment for knee osteoarthritis
Effectiveness of treatment for knee osteoarthritis
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We were asked to find and summarize key findings from systematic reviews about relevant treatment options to ease the symptoms in patients with arthritis in the knee.Mapping review
- Prehospital CT for early diagnosis and treatment of suspected acute stroke or severe head injury
Prehospital CT for early diagnosis and treatment of suspected acute stroke or severe head injury
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What is the clinical effectiveness and safety of prehospital CT for early diagnosis and potential prehospital treatment of suspected acute stroke or severe head injury compared with current practice?Health technology assessment
- Transcatether aortic valve implantation (TAVI) as treatment of patients with severe aortic stenosis and intermediate surgical risk
Transcatether aortic valve implantation (TAVI) as treatment of patients with severe aortic stenosis and intermediate surgical risk
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We were to commissioned perform a HTA evaluating Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) as treatment for patients with severe aortic stenosis and intermediate surgical risk.Health technology assessment
- Laboratory diagnosis of tick-borne infections
Laboratory diagnosis of tick-borne infections
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We were asked to perform a systematic literature search followed by an overview of available research on laboratory diagnosis and co-infections of tick-borne diseases.Mapping review