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- The impact of climate change on human health in the Nordic countries
The impact of climate change on human health in the Nordic countries
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This systematic scoping review is proposed to map existing literature on climate change and health regarding the Nordic countries, aiming to inform stakeholders and develop projections on the future impact of climate change on health.Note
- Interim influenza virological and epidemiological season report prepared for the WHO Consultation on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for the Northern Hemisphere 2024/2025
Interim influenza virological and epidemiological season report prepared for the WHO Consultation on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for the Northern Hemisphere 2024/2025
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The preceding 2022-2023-influenza outbreak developed early, with a sharp peak during Christmas/New Year.Report
- Development in general practitioners’ workload and situation over time
Development in general practitioners’ workload and situation over time
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NIPH was commissioned to deliver a knowledge base on various matters related to the general practitioner (GP) scheme, i.e. changes in GPs' situation and workload outside normal working hours over time.Report
- Parental follow-up in family welfare services after child removal
Parental follow-up in family welfare services after child removal
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The purpose of this scoping review was to map and present the research on the effects of- and experiences with parental follow-up after child removal within services that correspond to the Norwegian Family Welfare Services.Mapping review
- The relationship of travel distance to delivery institutions and accompa-niment for women giving birth
The relationship of travel distance to delivery institutions and accompa-niment for women giving birth
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We were commissioned to perform a systematic review of knowledge about the effect of organized follow-up and emergency preparedness services on birth outcomes in pregnant women / mothers who have a 60-90-minute, or over 90-minute journey to the maternity hospital.Systematic review
- Quality indicators in general practice in selected countries
Quality indicators in general practice in selected countries
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We were commissioned to map quality indicators in general practice in a selection of countries. The selected countries were Denmark, Finland, Sweden, England, the Netherlands, and Australia.Mapping review
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- The effect of user involvement in mental health and addiction
The effect of user involvement in mental health and addiction
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The aim of this gap map was to map existing research on the effect of user involvement (including informal caregivers) on different levels within the fields of mental health and addiction and identify knowledge gaps.Mapping review
- Liposuction (lipectomy) for the treatment of fat accumulation caused by chronic lymphoedema
Liposuction (lipectomy) for the treatment of fat accumulation caused by chronic lymphoedema
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We were commissioned to assess the efficacy, safety and the health economic consequences of liposuction (lipectomy) for the treatment of chronic lymphoedema.Health technology assessment
- Final report from a one-year evaluation of notifiable diseases surveillance during the COVID-19 epidemic
Final report from a one-year evaluation of notifiable diseases surveillance during the COVID-19 epidemic
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A gradually implemented one-year evaluation has documented that the Norwegian Surveillance System for Communicable Diseases was robust enough to maintain its function during the COVID-19 epidemic.Report
- Does wearing a facemask stop or slow down the spread of respiratory viruses?
Does wearing a facemask stop or slow down the spread of respiratory viruses?
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A Cochrane Review shows that compared with no facemask use, wearing a facemask may make little to no difference in how many people catches a flu‐like illness.Structured summary - Effect of prevention work by the police targeting radicalisation and sexual offences among youth
Effect of prevention work by the police targeting radicalisation and sexual offences among youth
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We were commissioned to conduct a systematic review on the effect of crime prevention strategies targeting sexual offences and radicalisation among young people.Systematic review
- Acute pharyngitis - penicillin treatment
Acute pharyngitis - penicillin treatment
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Among people with sore throat (pharyngitis), penicillin treatment probably reduces rheumatic fever recurrences and streptococcal throat infections.Structured summary - 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
- Annual Report 2019
Annual Report 2019
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The annual report describes the research in the Centre for Fertility and Health and sums up 2019.Report
- Education to improve labor market opportunities
Education to improve labor market opportunities
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We were commissioned to summarize research on the effects of educational interventions aimed at improving labor market opportunities for adults.Systematic review
- Aerosol generating procedures in health care, and COVID-19
Aerosol generating procedures in health care, and COVID-19
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The findings in this memo are based on rapid searches in the PubMed and Embase databases. One researcher went through all search records, selected and summarised the findings.Note
- Organ donation with the use of normothermic regional perfusion in patients who die after cardiac and respiratory arrest after withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment
Organ donation with the use of normothermic regional perfusion in patients who die after cardiac and respiratory arrest after withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment
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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".Health technology assessment
- Norwegian Prescription Database 2014–2018
Norwegian Prescription Database 2014–2018
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The report contains key figures and a comprehensive table with information about the number of people who have been dispensed prescription drugs from pharmacies in Norway in the last five year period.Report
- Age estimation by ossification stages of the medial clavicular epiphysis: a systematic review
Age estimation by ossification stages of the medial clavicular epiphysis: a systematic review
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This systematic review summarizes the evidence on the distribution of chronological age from pre-defined stages of clavicular ossification studied by MRI or CT in living individuals.Systematic review