2011

Report: National Register of Adverse Effects from Cosmetic Products 2008–2010

Permanent hairdyes can give the most severe adverse effects, but most reactions come from facial and body moisturisers.

Drug Situation in Norway 2011

Annual report sent to EMCDDA

Cancer risk with folic acid supplements

The present systematic review explores whether there is an increased cancer risk associated with folic acid supplements given orally.

Information of knowledge gaps / research needs from NOKC’s systematic reviews and HTA reports in 2010

Rehabilitation of children with myelomeningocele (MMC)

A systematic literature search on rehabilitation of children with myelomeningocele (MMC).

Chronic fatigue syndrom – a search for effect and causal studies written by Kenny De Meirleir

A review of scientific publications written by Professor Kenny De Meirleir.

Efficiency of dietary counseling for patients with cancer

A systematic search on the efficiency of dietary counseling to prevent and treat malnutrition among patients with cancer.

A search for litterature about the effectiveness of early physiotherapy after hip arthroplasty

Report from a national medical record review using the Global Trigger Tool

This report describes how medical record review with Global Trigger Tool has been conducted nationally under the auspices of the national patient safety campaign.

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

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.

Effect of vitamins, fatty acids, and other dietary supplements on schizophrenic symptoms in people with schizophrenia

There is considerable scientific disagreement about the possible effects of dietary supplements on mental health and illness. Do dietary supplements (possibly in megadoses) have an effect on symptoms

Quality Collaboratives as a Tool in Quality Improvement – A Summary of Research and Experiences

Participation in quality collaboratives is one of the tools that are used to improve quality in the health care services. The purpose of such collaboratives is to increase competence in different area

The Hospital Trust Project: Towards evidence-based practice in specialist health care

Based on a collaborative project we present examples of existing systems and tools for EBCP and a framework for implementation of EBCP in Norwegian hospitals.

Effect of vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements on mental health symptoms for people with ADHD, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder or depression

What is the effect of vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements on mental health symptoms for people with ADHD, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder or depression?

Thromboprophylactic treatment with rivaroxaban or dabigatran compared with enoxaparin or dalteparin in patients undergoing elective hip- or knee replacement surgery

This project, commissioned by Helse Bergen HF Ortopedisk klinikk, examined thromboprophylaxis with rivaroxaban or dabigatran compared with low-molecular weight heparins.

Infection preventive interventions in primary total hip replacements

We have evaluated the level of evidence related to infection control measures in total hip replacement (arthroplasty) based on relevant systematic reviews and evidence-based guidelines.

Triagesystems for emergency medical services – pre-hospital and at hospital admission

The emergency medical services (EMS) cover initiatives and services established to provide essential medical assistance in situations of acute illness.

Criteria for assessment of the effect of preventive interventions

This is an overview of national and international organizations that conduct systematic reviews of effects of prevention and health promotion interventions within public health or primary health care.

Effectiveness of physical training among children and adolecsents with habilitation needs

The aim of this report is to summarize the effectiveness of physical training on activity and participation among children and young people with habilitation needs.

Motivational interviewing for hiv-related behaviors among men who have sex with men

The main objective of this systematic review was to assess the effectiveness of motivational interviewing on HIV-related behaviors among men who have sex with men.