2015

Effect of interventions for implementing clinical practice guidelines

Several guideline implementation strategies have an effect on clinical practice. However, their impact varies and the size of the effects are most often small to moderate.

Effect of parent education on ways to prevent dental caries in pre-school children

This report examines the effect of educating and counselling parents with pre-school children on ways to prevent dental caries.

Effectiveness of fluoride varnish for children under three years

Fluoride varnish for children under three years probably reduces caries in milk teeth.

Effect of using aminoglycosides for treatment of sepsis

Systematically review of the evidence on the treatment effects and harms of any antibiotic regimen with an aminoglycoside versus any antibiotic regimen without an aminoglycoside for sepsis in adults.

The effect of prevention interventions for occupational stress among workers

Commissioned by the Norwegian Directorate of Health. Systematic literature search and subsequent categorization of relevant research.

Effect of and experiences with interpretation and translation services in the public sector

A systematic literature search and mapping of studies on the effect and experiences with interpretation and translation devices in the public sector on users, staff or society.

Effect of motivational interviewing on alcohol, tobacco, physical activity and nutrition

Documentation to inform guideline for mother and child health centres

Assessment of available systematic reviews relevant for guidelines for mother and child health centres.

Norwegian Prescription Database 2010-2014

The report has a chapter about antibiotic use.

Report 2015:2 High quality centre-based childcare can prevent developmental difficulties

The report is the fifth in a series related to centre-based childcare research in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa).

Drug Consumption in Norway 2010-2014

The report "Drug Consumption in Norway 2010-2014" includes sales of prescription and over-the-counter medicines in Norway from wholesalers to pharmacies, hospitals/nursing homes and grocery shops.

Drug Situation in Norway 2014

The report provides information about new research in the field, together with important changes within politics, prevention, treatment and injury reduction, as well as narcotic-related crime.

National Register for Adverse Effects from Cosmetic Products: status report

From 2008 to 2014, the National Register for Adverse Effects from Cosmetic Products received 442 notifications, of which 82 per cent were submitted by pharmacists.

Usage of Antivirals and the Occurrence of Antiviral Resistance in Norway 2013-2014

This is the second report from Resistance against Antivirals in Norway (RAVN) about the usage of antiviral medicines and surveillance data for viral resistance for the biannual period 2013–2014.

Interlaboratory Comparison on POPs in Food 2015

The 16th round of the interlaboratory comparison study on the determination of PCDDs/PCDFs, PCBs and brominated flame retardants in three food items was conducted in spring 2015.

E-cigarette use is not risk-free

E-cigarettes are not without health risks for people who vape or for bystanders. This is one of the conclusions from a new risk assessment report from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.