2009 and older

The effectiveness of physical therapy, restricted to electrotherapy and exercise, for osteoarthritis of the knee

Health economic evaluation of bevacizumab for metastatic colorectal cancer

In vitro maturation of oocytes within assisted reproduction.

There are no relevant randomized controlled trials reporting clinical success or safety following IVM in assisted reproduction.

Improving the use of research evidence in guideline development

Ethics in Health Technology Assessments (HTA)

Architecture and design for health and quality of life

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.

Radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation

Summary of published health economic studies of cetuximab as third line treatment for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer

We have summarised published Norwegian and international studies of the cost-effectiveness of cetuximab in combination with irinotecan as third-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer.

Effects of opioid agonist treatment for pregnant opioid dependent women

Easy access of hormonal contraceptives to women – age 20 to 24 years old.

Graduated compression stockings for prevention of deep vein thrombosis

Immunomodulatory treatments with intravenous immunoglobulin

The physical environment for people with dementia

This review examines effects of the built environment and elements therein on people with dementia.

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

Psychotherapy can help hypochondriacs

Forms of psychotherapy like cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy and stress management can reduce the symptoms of hypochondriasis (health anxiety).

Implantable heart pumps (LVAD) in advanced heart failure

Left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are mechanical heart pumps which are used to support patients who have end stage heart failure.

Hospital or surgeon volume and quality of care for prostate cancer

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

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.

Integrated Health Care for People with Chronic Conditions. A Policy Brief

This report was prepared to inform deliberations among policymakers and stakeholders.

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.