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- Topic identification, selection and prioritisation for health technology assessment (HTA)
Topic identification, selection and prioritisation for health technology assessment (HTA)
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The aim of this project was to provide insight into the range of options for topic identification, selection and prioritisation (TISP) for health technology assessment (HTA) in low and middle income countries (LMICs).Report
- Global Health Preparedness Programme 2016-2021 - Final Report to Norad
Global Health Preparedness Programme 2016-2021 - Final Report to Norad
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GHPP aimed to contribute to the global efforts of strengthening the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) core capacities in the partner countries and globally.Report
- Medpor polyethylene implant in reconstructive ear surgery in patients with microtia
Medpor polyethylene implant in reconstructive ear surgery in patients with microtia
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We conducted a rapid health technology assessment on the use of Medpor polyethylene implants in reconstructive ear surgery in patients with microtia.Health technology assessment
- Description and quality assessment of guidelines for tonsillectomy in patients with recurrent tonsillitis
Description and quality assessment of guidelines for tonsillectomy in patients with recurrent tonsillitis
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We performed a rapid mapping review of guidelines with criteria for tonsillectomy (removal of tonsils) in recurrent tonsillitis (sore throat). This type of evidence maps and describes narratively the existing research on a specific topic.Health technology assessment
- Efficacy and consumption of human immunoglobulin
Efficacy and consumption of human immunoglobulin
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We were asked to summarize research evidence on the efficacy of human immunoglobulin. Furthermore, we were asked to identify therapeutic areas where the consumption of these drugs in Norway is increasing and where there is variation between health trusts.Health technology assessment
- Effectiveness of and experiences with school focused interventions out-side of school settings for children and youth living in child welfare institutions
Effectiveness of and experiences with school focused interventions out-side of school settings for children and youth living in child welfare institutions
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The purpose of this systematic review is to investigate the effects of and experiences with educational interventions conducted outside of schools for children and youth living in child welfare institutions.Systematic review
- COVID-19: Persons tested, confirmed cases and associated hospitalizations by education and income
COVID-19: Persons tested, confirmed cases and associated hospitalizations by education and income
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This report demonstrates that the COVID-19 pandemic has hit people with low education and household income disproportionately, although adjustment for age, sex, municipality of residence and country of birth decreases the differences.Report
- The effect of antipsychotics on first episode psychosis
The effect of antipsychotics on first episode psychosis
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The purpose of this systematic review is to investigate the effect of antipsychotic treatment compared to placebo or non-pharmacological treatments on people with first episode psychosis.Systematic review
- Tests for detection of ROS1 gene alterations in people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
Tests for detection of ROS1 gene alterations in people with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
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The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has been commissioned to evaluate molecular tests for the identification of somatic ROS1 gene alterations in people with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).Health technology assessment
- Surgical Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Surgical Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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We conducted a health technology assessment of surgical treatment compared to non-surgical treatments with splinting, combinations of non-surgical treatments, local corticosteroid injection and physical therapy (including manual therapy).Health technology assessment
- Topic identification, selection and prioritisation for health technology assessment (HTA)
Topic identification, selection and prioritisation for health technology assessment (HTA)
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The aim of this project was to provide insight into the range of options for topic identification, selection and prioritisation (TISP) for health technology assessment (HTA) in low- and middle income countries (LMICs).Report - Pain relief for women in labour
Pain relief for women in labour
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For this rapid review we aimed to summarise research syntheses on the effectiveness of pain management options for vaginal childbirth, both concerning the mother and the baby/newborn/infant.Systematic review
- Health risks associated with the use of electronic cigarettes: an interactive research map
Health risks associated with the use of electronic cigarettes: an interactive research map
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The NIPH has systematically surveyed and created an interactive research map of existing literature on health risks associated with use of e-cigarettes.Report
- Usage of Antivirals and the Occurrence of Antiviral Resistance in Norway 2020
Usage of Antivirals and the Occurrence of Antiviral Resistance in Norway 2020
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The annual report from Resistance against Antivirals in Norway (RAVN) presents Norwegian data about antiviral resistance and covers topics related to the treatment of viral infections.Report
- Guideline for offering vaccines against COVID-19 to foreign seafarers calling at Norwegian ports
Guideline for offering vaccines against COVID-19 to foreign seafarers calling at Norwegian ports
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The Norwegian government has decided that seafarers on vessels calling at Norwegian ports can be vaccinated free of charge in Norway. Many of these seafarers stay on the vessels for extended periods of time and it can be difficult for them to receive a vaccine in their home country.Printed report - Benzodiazepine prescription and mortality among persons in opioid maintenance treatment (OMT)
Benzodiazepine prescription and mortality among persons in opioid maintenance treatment (OMT)
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The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the effect on mortality after prescription of benzodiazepines to persons in OMT.Systematic review
- NORM and NORM-VET: Usage of Antimicrobial Agents and Occurrence of Antimicrobial Resistance in Norway
NORM and NORM-VET: Usage of Antimicrobial Agents and Occurrence of Antimicrobial Resistance in Norway
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This report, which is the twenty-first annual joint report from NORM and NORM-VET, presents data on resistance and usage for 2020.Report
- Palliative care in nursing homes and at home
Palliative care in nursing homes and at home
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The Norwegian Ministry of Health and Care Services commissioned the Norwegian Institute of Public Health to summarize evidence on the effects of palliative care interventions in nursing homes and in patients' homes.Systematic review
- Aims and strategy for the implementation of machine learning in evidence synthesis in the Cluster for Reviews and Health Technology Assessments for 2021-2022
Aims and strategy for the implementation of machine learning in evidence synthesis in the Cluster for Reviews and Health Technology Assessments for 2021-2022
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This report describes suggestions for a strategic approach to meeting the continued need for innovation, evaluation, and implementation of ML for health technology assessments, systematic reviews, and other evidence syntheses.Report
- Autologous stem cell transplantation for multiple sclerosis
Autologous stem cell transplantation for multiple sclerosis
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We were commissioned to identify and map ongoing and published randomized controlled trials on the effect of autologous stem cell transplantation for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.Health technology assessment
- Bronchial thermoplasty for the treatment of severe asthma
Bronchial thermoplasty for the treatment of severe asthma
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Patients suffering from severe treatment-resistant asthma currently have few available treatment options. For these patients, bronchial thermoplasty (BT) may be an alternative. We have assessed the current evidence base.Health technology assessment
- Evaluation of PD-L1 assays in urothelial carcinoma
Evaluation of PD-L1 assays in urothelial carcinoma
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The Ordering Forum (Bestillerforum for nye metoder) commissioned the Norwegian Institute of Public Health to evaluate commercial PD-L1 tests for use in treatment of urothelial carcinoma.Health technology assessment
- Implementation of machine learning in evidence syntheses in the Cluster for Reviews and Health Technology Assessments: Final report 2020-2021
Implementation of machine learning in evidence syntheses in the Cluster for Reviews and Health Technology Assessments: Final report 2020-2021
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We tested and documented pros and cons of using Machine Learning in various phases of the conduct of various evidence syntheses.Report
- Long-Term Symptoms after COVID-19. Rapid review.
Long-Term Symptoms after COVID-19. Rapid review.
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This rapid review is the 1st update in the series “COVID-19: Long-Term Effects of COVID-19” replacing our previous report published on March 3rd, 2021.Systematic review - Scandinavian research about the consequences of Covid-19 on welfare, equality, social conditions, and quality of life – second update
Scandinavian research about the consequences of Covid-19 on welfare, equality, social conditions, and quality of life – second update
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The Division of Health Services in the Norwegian Institute of Public Health conducted a second update of a review on scandinavian research about welfare, equality, social conditions, and quality of life.Mapping review