2020
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- Rheumatic fever
Rheumatic fever
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Prophylactic penicillin probably reduces rheumatic fever recurrences and streptococcal throat infections among children and adolescents with rheumatic fever or rheumatic heart disease.Structured summary - Advice on priority groups for coronavirus vaccination in Norway (Ethics report)
Advice on priority groups for coronavirus vaccination in Norway (Ethics report)
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The expert group in ethics and priority setting presents their preliminary recommendations for coronavirus vaccine prioritisation in Norway.Report
- The effect of triage systems for patients in emergency and accident departments
The effect of triage systems for patients in emergency and accident departments
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The purpose here was to examine the effects of different triage systems, with or without subsequent monitoring options, in A&E departments on patient, organisational, societal and employee outcomes.Systematic review
- Intermittent pneumatic compression for preventing deep vein thrombosis in acute stroke
Intermittent pneumatic compression for preventing deep vein thrombosis in acute stroke
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Dette er en metodevurdering av intermitterende pneumatisk kompresjon (IPC) sammenliknet med ingen bruk for å forebygge dyp venetrombose hos immobile pasienter med akutt hjerneslag.Health technology assessment
- Oral health care interventions for persons receiving community health- and care services and other prioritized groups
Oral health care interventions for persons receiving community health- and care services and other prioritized groups
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The aim of this project was to summarize research on effects of oral health care interventions for persons receiving community health and care services and other prioritized groups.Systematic review
- Effectiveness of targeted screening strategies in limiting COVID-19 transmission
Effectiveness of targeted screening strategies in limiting COVID-19 transmission
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The aim of this rapid overview was to identify studies comparing different test strategies aiming to assess the effectiveness of different test/screening strategies on the transmission of SARS-CoV-2.Note
- Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in the Norwegian population measured in residual sera collected in late summer 2020
Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in the Norwegian population measured in residual sera collected in late summer 2020
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This is the second study measuring antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in serum samples collected systematically from various geographical regions in Norway and covering all age groups.Report
- Saliva sample for testing SARS-CoV-2 infection, 1st update on diagnostic accuracy
Saliva sample for testing SARS-CoV-2 infection, 1st update on diagnostic accuracy
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The aim was to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of reverse transcription real time polymerase chain reaction for detection of SARS-CoV-2 in saliva specimens compared to upper airway samples.Systematic review
- Covid-19 by country of birth: Persons tested, confirmed infected and associated hospitalizations and deaths
Covid-19 by country of birth: Persons tested, confirmed infected and associated hospitalizations and deaths
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In this report we present statistics that provide an overview on Covid-19 among foreign-born persons living in Norway.Report
- Balanced scorecard in crime prevention work in the police
Balanced scorecard in crime prevention work in the police
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The review summarises studies on the use of balanced scorecard in crime prevention work by the police, focusing on prevention of radicalisation and sexual offences among youth.Mapping review
- Should individuals in the community without respiratory symptoms wear facemasks to reduce the spread of Covid-19? – Update 1
Should individuals in the community without respiratory symptoms wear facemasks to reduce the spread of Covid-19? – Update 1
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We did a rapid review of evidence to inform a recommendation regarding people without respiratory symptoms wearing facemasks in the community to reduce the spread of Covid-19.Note
- The use of link workers in child welfare services
The use of link workers in child welfare services
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This review is trying to classify and describe research about link workers, child welfare and related social services in cases related to children and and families from ethnic minority background.Mapping review
- COVID-19 and risk factors for hospital admission, severe disease and death 3rd update
COVID-19 and risk factors for hospital admission, severe disease and death 3rd update
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This rapid review is an update of a version published on May 12th, 2020. In this review, only peer-reviewed population-based studies with more than 5000 laboratory test positive cases are included.Note
- Effectiveness of Microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) compared to transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Effectiveness of Microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) compared to transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia
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The commission was to find research on the difference in effectiveness of Microwave Thermotherapy compared to Transurethral Resection of the Prostate for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia.Health technology assessment
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for radiation-induced cystitis
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for radiation-induced cystitis
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The evidence base for effects of hyperbaric oxy-gen treatment consists of two, small randomised controlled trials.Health technology assessment
- Work-related interventions for people on long-term sick leave due to common mental disorders
Work-related interventions for people on long-term sick leave due to common mental disorders
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We were commissioned to conduct a rapid review on the effect of work-related interventions for people on long-term sick leave due to common mental disorders (CMDs).Systematic review
- Treatment options for morbid obesity
Treatment options for morbid obesity
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For this rapid review, we aimed to summarise findings about the effectiveness of treatment options for morbid obesity.Systematic review
- Children and youths’ involvement in child welfare services
Children and youths’ involvement in child welfare services
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The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs commissioned us to map out research that has examined children and young people's user involvement within the child welfare services.Mapping review
- Norwegian research on preventive and supportive measures against violence in close relationships
Norwegian research on preventive and supportive measures against violence in close relationships
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Bufdir commissioned us to map Norwegian research on preventive and supportive measures against violence in close relationships.Mapping review
- Mapping of methods to increase participation in diabetic retinopathy screening
Mapping of methods to increase participation in diabetic retinopathy screening
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We have mapped methods to increase screening participation in diabetic retinopathy.Mapping review
- Secure institutions for youth
Secure institutions for youth
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We were commissioned to conduct a systematic literature search with categorization of empirical research about the use of secure institutions for children and youth with serious behavioral issues.Mapping review
- Prevalence and treatment of conduct disorders
Prevalence and treatment of conduct disorders
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We were commissioned by the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs to update a 2013 report on the prevalence and treatment of conduct disorders.Systematic review
- Supporting data for entry quarantine
Supporting data for entry quarantine
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On this page you will find the supporting data used to assess quarantine requirements upon arrival from Nordic regions and EU/EEA/Schengen countries. The reports are in Norwegian.Report - Intracoronary lithotripsy for the treatment of coronary artery disease
Intracoronary lithotripsy for the treatment of coronary artery disease
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We were commissioned to conduct a health technology assessment (HTA) on intracoronary lithotripsy for the treatment of patients with coronary artery disease.Health technology assessment
- The use of force and setting limits for children and youth in residential child care and foster care
The use of force and setting limits for children and youth in residential child care and foster care
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Bufdir commissioned a review of the research that exists on the use of force and setting limits, and the relationship between these two, in welfare institutions and foster homes.Mapping review