Publications

Prehospital CT for early diagnosis and treatment of suspected acute stroke or severe head injury

Nye Metoder ba oss utarbeide en metodevurdering om klinisk effekt og sikkerhet av prehospital CT ved hjerneslag eller alvorlige hodeskader, og eventuell igangsetting av behandling før ankomst sykehus.

Transcatether aortic valve implantation (TAVI) as treatment of patients with severe aortic stenosis and intermediate surgical risk

We were to commissioned perform a HTA evaluating Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) as treatment for patients with severe aortic stenosis and intermediate surgical risk.

Laboratory diagnosis of tick-borne infections

We were asked to perform a systematic literature search followed by an overview of available research on laboratory diagnosis and co-infections of tick-borne diseases.

The accuracy of using open-ended questions in structured conversations with children

We aimed to assess the accuracy of using open-ended questions versus other types of questions in structured conversations with children.

Interventions for people exposed to or who perpetrate violence

We were commissioned to search for empirical research literature on treatment for people who are exposed to, or perpetrators of, violence. We mapped the prevalence of of systematic reviews.

Protocols for the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa)

Protocols for the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study.

Effectiveness of treatment for psychosis

The Centre for shared decision-making asked us to summarize findings about the effectiveness of relevant treatment options to ease the symptoms for persons with psychosis.

Training and information interventions for children and youth to prevent and uncover violence, abuse and offence

We were commissioned to map out both quantitative and qualitative evidence on interventions for children and youth to prevent and uncover violence, abuse and offence against children and youth.

The effectiveness of screening all pregnant women versus pregnant women with risk factors for gestational diabetes

We were asked to summarize available research about the effect of screening all pregnant women for gestational diabetes compared with screening only women with risk factors for gestational diabetes.

Flow chart: screening for tuberculosis among immigrants to Norway

Obligatory for all asylum seekers and refugees, and for immigrants to Norway born in a country with high incidence of TB.

Annual Report 2018

The annual report describes the research in the Centre for Fertility and Health and sums up 2018.

Effectiveness of treatment for pancreatic cyst

A summary of key findings from systematic reviews about the comparative effectiveness of active observation versus surgery in patients with pancreatic cyst.

How effective are primary prevention interventions to prevent tobacco use for children and youth? An overview of systematic reviews

We conducted an overview of reviews to examine the effects of primary tobacco prevention interventions – delivered in small social environments – for children and youth.

Long-tailed silverfish – Biology and control

This document, produced by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in collaboration with Norsk Hussopp Forsikring, summarises the level of knowledge in 2019

Patent foramen ovale closure, antiplatelet therapy or anticoagulation therapy alone for management of cryptogenic stroke

This report evaluates catheter-based PFO closure as an alternative treatment to antiplatelet therapy or anticoagulation for patients with a PFO having suffered a stroke.

Price list for MoBa

Price list for data and biological data from the Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa)

Physical and physiological effects of bed rest

The commission was to identify research literature about physical and physiological effects of bed rest in older adults.

Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM)

Advice and guidelines for concurrent health- and work related interventions

What exists of advice and guidelines about concurrent health and work related interventions for adults with mental health problems and/or musculoskeletal diseases, who that are on sick leave, receive

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for osteonecrosis

We have summarized research on the clinical effect and safety HBOT as a treatment for osteonecrosis. We have also examined the cost-effectiveness and budget consequences of HBOT.