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Systematic review

Published

Ambient sensors to support elderly persons living at home

We conducted a review of systematic reviews to evaluate effects of ambient sensor technology on resource use in municipal health and care services, with a special focus on health economic evaluations.

Mapping review

Published

Effectiveness of treatment for fibroids in the uterus

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.

Report

Published

Efficacy and effectiveness of pneumococcal vaccination in adults – an update of the literature

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.

Health technology assessment

Published

Organ donation with the use of normothermic regional perfusion in patients who die after cardiac and respiratory arrest after withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment

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regional perfusion (NRP) in patients who die of cardiac and respiratory arrest when life-sustaining treatment is withdrawn".

Report

Published

Interlaboratory Comparison on POPs in Food 2019

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.

Mapping review

Updated

Support services and recruitment of foster families

We were commissioned to conduct a systematic literature search with categorization of empirical research about support services and recruitment of foster families.

Mapping review

Published

Glucose tolerance test in pregnancy

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.

Systematic review

Published

Communication of children's weight status to parents and children

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.

Report

Published

Health risks from snus use

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

Published

Usage of Antivirals and the Occurrence of Antiviral Resistance in Norway 2018

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.

Form

Published

Consent form English version Child Growth Study

English consent form for participation in The Child Growth Study 2019.

Systematic review

Published

Buprenorphine versus methadone for pregnant women in opioid maintenance treatment

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.

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Report

06.05.2016

Public Health Report

The Public Health Report presents knowledge and statistics about health status in Norway. The chapters are regularly updated.

Manual

10.06.2016

Data access from health registries, health studies and biobanks

Data for research and analysis are available from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. Here is an overview of the application process.

Report

05.09.2018

Indicators for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD)

The indicators for non-communicable diseases are connected to the national and global strategy. Specific targets have been set to reduce morbidity and mortality from these diseases by 2025.

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