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  1. Evidence-Informed Health Policy: Using Research to Make Health Systems Healthier

    Evidence-Informed Health Policy: Using Research to Make Health Systems Healthier

    Last update

    Report
  2. Health economic evaluation of bevacizumab for metastatic colorectal cancer

    Health economic evaluation of bevacizumab for metastatic colorectal cancer

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    Health technology assessment
  3. An overview of research on the effects of results-based financing

    An overview of research on the effects of results-based financing

    Last update

    Systematic review
  4. Dual diagnoses – Severe Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder. Part 2 – Effect of psychosocial interventions

    Dual diagnoses – Severe Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder. Part 2 – Effect of psychosocial interventions

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    Systematic review
  5. Treatment of infant colic

    Treatment of infant colic

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    The Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services was asked by the Norwegian Pharmacy Association to review national and international research concerning treatment of infantile colic.
    Mapping review
  6. Effect of replacing amalgam fillings on the suspicion of adverse health effects from amalgam

    Effect of replacing amalgam fillings on the suspicion of adverse health effects from amalgam

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    Health technology assessment
  7. Architecture and design for health and quality of life

    Architecture and design for health and quality of life

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    The purpose of this report was to map and describe research in the field of health effects of the physical environment. The mapping was commissioned by Norsk Form in autumn 2006.
    Mapping review
  8. Preoperative fasting in elderly orthopedic patients

    Preoperative fasting in elderly orthopedic patients

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    Mapping of literature about the effect of different preoperative fasting regimes on complications and well-being in elderly orthopedic patients.
    Report
  9. Differences in mortality between Norway and Sweden

    Differences in mortality between Norway and Sweden

    Last update

    Structured summary
  10. Factors promoting and hindering the practice of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)

    Factors promoting and hindering the practice of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C)

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    What are the factors promoting and hindering the practice of FGM/C, as expressed by stakeholders residing in Western countries?
    Systematic review
  11. Biologics for early rheumatoid arhritis

    Biologics for early rheumatoid arhritis

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    The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the efficacy and safety of biologics, compared with DMARDs in patients with early (≤ 3 years) RA.
    Systematic review
  12. TNF-α inhibitors and efalizumab for the treatment of skin diseases

    TNF-α inhibitors and efalizumab for the treatment of skin diseases

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    Health technology assessment
  13. Comparison of palonosetron with ondansetron, with respect to clinical efficacy and cost effectiveness in the prevention of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients

    Comparison of palonosetron with ondansetron, with respect to clinical efficacy and cost effectiveness in the prevention of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting in cancer patients

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    Health technology assessment
  14. A systematic review and economic evaluation of prasugrel compared to clopidogrel after PCI

    A systematic review and economic evaluation of prasugrel compared to clopidogrel after PCI

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    Patients who have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for coronary artery disease usually get a platelet inhibitor (e.g. clopidogrel) for one year after the procedure.
    Health technology assessment
  15. Biologics for early rheumatoid arthritis: Review of health economic studies

    Biologics for early rheumatoid arthritis: Review of health economic studies

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    The Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services has reviewed the literature on the cost-effectiveness of biologic treatment for early RA.
    Systematic review
  16. Effects of vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements on mental health in people with schizophrenia

    Effects of vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements on mental health in people with schizophrenia

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    A rapid review to elucidate the effects of vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements on mental health in people with schizophrenia.
    Report
  17. Expected impact of introducing screening for colorectal cancer in Norway

    Expected impact of introducing screening for colorectal cancer in Norway

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    How large a reduction in mortality due to colorectal cancer would be if a screening programme was implemented in Norway is not clear.
    Mapping review
  18. Age estimations of adolescent refugees

    Age estimations of adolescent refugees

    Last update

    Health technology assessment
  19. Androgenic-anabolic steroids (AAS) and violent behaviour

    Androgenic-anabolic steroids (AAS) and violent behaviour

    Last update

    Systematic review
  20. The evidence-base for facility-based deliveries in low- and middle income countries

    The evidence-base for facility-based deliveries in low- and middle income countries

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    Facility-based deliveries means that women give birth in health-centres and similar health facilities.
    Report
  21. Orthodontic treatment in children and adolescents. Systematic literature search

    Orthodontic treatment in children and adolescents. Systematic literature search

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    We were asked to conduct a systematic reference list for orthodontic treatment.
    Mapping review
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  22. Head Lice (brochure in several languages)

    Head Lice (brochure in several languages)

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    Information in Albanian - Arabic - Dari - English - Farsi - French - German - Nynorsk - Polish - Russian - Sami - Somali - Spanish - Tigrinya - Urdu
    Information note
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  23. Usage of Antivirals and the Occurrence of Antiviral Resistance in Norway 2016

    Usage of Antivirals and the Occurrence of Antiviral Resistance in Norway 2016

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    The annual report from Resistance against Antivirals in Norway (RAVN) presents national surveillance data on antiviral resistance and focuses on topics related to treatment of viral infections.
    Report
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  24. MoBa magazine

    MoBa magazine

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    A popular magazine summarising research findings from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study. Topics include autism, language development and diet in pregnancy.
    Brochure
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  25. MoBa 'variable list' and 'biological material form'

    MoBa 'variable list' and 'biological material form'

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    MoBa variable list and biological material form
    Note