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  1. Hip fractures in Norway: Predictors, incidence and survival. Norwegian Epidemiologic Osteoporosis Studies (NOREPOS)

    Hip fractures in Norway: Predictors, incidence and survival. Norwegian Epidemiologic Osteoporosis Studies (NOREPOS)

    Updated

    The aim of the project is to explore the possible causes for the high incidence of hip fractures in Norway.
    Project
  2. Novel aspects of an old problem. The Norwegian Epidemiologic Osteoporosis Studies (NOREPOS)

    Novel aspects of an old problem. The Norwegian Epidemiologic Osteoporosis Studies (NOREPOS)

    Updated

    This project aims to produce new knowledge that is relevant for prevention of fractures.
    Project
  3. Thromboprophylactic treatment with rivaroxaban or dabigatran compared with enoxaparin or dalteparin in patients undergoing elective hip- or knee replacement surgery

    Thromboprophylactic treatment with rivaroxaban or dabigatran compared with enoxaparin or dalteparin in patients undergoing elective hip- or knee replacement surgery

    Updated

    This project, commissioned by Helse Bergen HF Ortopedisk klinikk, examined thromboprophylaxis with rivaroxaban or dabigatran compared with low-molecular weight heparins.
    Health technology assessment
  4. Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of alendronate for the prevention of fractures in postmenopausal women in Norway

    Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of alendronate for the prevention of fractures in postmenopausal women in Norway

    Updated

    This HTA replaces Report 05-2010, ISBN 978-82-8121-331-9, which was withdrawn because of errors in the estimation of treatment effect.
    Health technology assessment
  5. Osteoporosis and fractures in Norway - fact sheet

    Osteoporosis and fractures in Norway - fact sheet

    Updated

    Each year, approximately 9,000 adult Norwegians fracture a hip and 15,000 fracture a wrist. Many people also experience vertebral fractures.
    Fact sheet
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