2009 and older

Patient smoking status and its impact on periodontal treatment efficacy

Compared to non-smokers, smokers may probably show poorer post-therapeutic prognosis following periodontal treatment.

Main findings from Report 2008:10 Delayed language development

Among children in kindergarten, we see a smaller proportion of children with delayed language than amongst those cared for at home.

Drug situation in Norway 2005

Since 2001, SIRUS has produced annual reports on the national drug situation for the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA).

Improving the use of research evidence in guideline development

Methylnaltrexone for Opioid-induced Constipation in Cancer Treatment

The report evaluates efficacy, safety, cost effectiveness and ethical aspects regarding use of methylnaltrexone as adjuvant treatment in patients with cancer in palliative care.

Cost-effectiveness of childhood vaccination against rotavirus in Norway

The report estimates the cost-effectiveness of including vaccination against rotavirus in the childhood immunization programme.

Prophylactic vaccines against human papillomavirus

Benzodiazepine treatment for drug-dependent subjects

Use of scorecards in hospitals

Age estimations of adolescent refugees

TNFα-inhibitors in inflammatory bowel disease

Infliximab is effective in treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.

Clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of intracoronar brachytherapy and drug eluting stents

Formalized consensus processes:

This report describes three different consensus processes and discusses what is best suited for choosing patient safety indicators for Norway.

Primary prevention and screening in the health services

Preoperative fasting in elderly orthopedic patients

Mapping of literature about the effect of different preoperative fasting regimes on complications and well-being in elderly orthopedic patients.

Patient volume and quality of care for colon cancer surgery

Update of our previous systematic review on patient volume and quality of care to assess new publications for colon cancer.

Diabetes and testing for microalbuminuria

Mapping of the most recent and relevant guidelines for management of diabetic patients.

Possible physiological or psychological effects of early mother-child contact

Organization of emergency services in hospitals

Do school meals affect children’s health and cognitive functioning?

What does science say about the effects of a school meal? How does it affect the childrens health?