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- NORM og NORM-VET: Usage of Antimicrobial Agents and Occurrence of Antimicrobial Resistance in Norway
NORM og NORM-VET: Usage of Antimicrobial Agents and Occurrence of Antimicrobial Resistance in Norway
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This report from NORM and NORM-VET presents data of occurrence of antimicrobial resistance and usage of antimicrobial agents in Norway in humans and animals in 2022.Report
- Usage of Antivirals and the Occurrence of Antiviral Resistance in Norway 2022
Usage of Antivirals and the Occurrence of Antiviral Resistance in Norway 2022
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The annual report for Resistance against Antivirals in Norway (RAVN) presents Norwegian data about antiviral resistance and highlights topics linked to treatment of viral infections.Report
- Tuberculosis in Norway 2022 – with treatment results for 2021: annual report
Tuberculosis in Norway 2022 – with treatment results for 2021: annual report
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This report summarises Norwegian epidemiological data on tuberculosis for 2022 as well as contact tracing and treatment results for patients notified in 2021 (English summary).Report
- Drug consumption in Norway 2018–2022, data fra wholesale statistics
Drug consumption in Norway 2018–2022, data fra wholesale statistics
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The report Drug Consumption in Norway includes figures and information from wholesale drug statistics for the period 2018-2022.Report
- Evaluation of an ICDP parenting programme for parents with teenagers
Evaluation of an ICDP parenting programme for parents with teenagers
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The report evaluates a new version of a group-based guidance program for parents of teenagers, based on the International Child Development Programme (ICDP) and Tuning in to Teens (TinT).Report
- Evaluation of OpenAlex
Evaluation of OpenAlex
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We assessed whether replacing traditional databases with OpenAlex could save time and resources.Note
- Access to health services and barriers for people seeking asylum
Access to health services and barriers for people seeking asylum
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The purpose of this report is to make known our findings that asylum seekers' finances prevent them from getting the necessary health services. And to present proposals for changes that can contribute to people seeking asylum meeting their healthcare needs to a greaterReport
- Mupirocin nasal ointment as infection prevention prophylaxis prior to orthopaedic prosthesis surgery
Mupirocin nasal ointment as infection prevention prophylaxis prior to orthopaedic prosthesis surgery
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We were commissioned to carry out a rapid health technology assessment of mupirocin nasal ointment as prophylactic treatment for hip and knee replacement surgery.Health technology assessment
- Children and young people’s opinions on topics in the proposal for a new Children’s Act
Children and young people’s opinions on topics in the proposal for a new Children’s Act
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The purpose of this mapping review was to identify what research exists that has explored children and youth’s opinions about topics addressed in the proposed Norwegian Children’s Act and to describe relevant findings.Mapping review
- Portable ECG equipment for the diagnosis of atrial fibrillation in the specialist health care
Portable ECG equipment for the diagnosis of atrial fibrillation in the specialist health care
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On behalf of the commissioner in the national system “Nye metoder” we have performed a scoping review of portable ECG equipment that is CE-marked for use in the specialist healthcare service.Health technology assessment
- Influenza Virological and Epidemiological season report 2022-2023
Influenza Virological and Epidemiological season report 2022-2023
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The 2022-23 season started early, crossing the outbreak threshold of 10 % positives in week 48 (sentinel)/week 49 (comprehensive) and had a sharp first peak in weeks 51-52/2022 with 46 % positives in the sentinel and 25 % positives in the comprehensive surveillance.Report
- Influenza Virological and Epidemiological season report prepared for the WHO Consultation on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for the Southern Hemisphere 2024
Influenza Virological and Epidemiological season report prepared for the WHO Consultation on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for the Southern Hemisphere 2024
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The current season started early with outbreak threshold of 10 % positives in week 48 (sentinel)/week 49 (comprehensive) and had a sharp first peak in weeks 51-52/2022 with 46 % positives in the sentinel and 25 % positives in the comprehensive surveillance.Report
- Oncotype DX breast cancer recurrence score test
Oncotype DX breast cancer recurrence score test
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The objective was to answer four questions: Can Oncotype DX predict chemotherapy benefit? Does Oncotype DX provide prognostic information? What is the distribution of RS in populations of breast cancer patients? Can Oncotype DX reduce chemotherapy use?Health technology assessment
- Interim Influenza Virological and Epidemiological season report prepared for the WHO Consultation on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for the Northern Hemisphere 2023/2024
Interim Influenza Virological and Epidemiological season report prepared for the WHO Consultation on the Composition of Influenza Virus Vaccines for the Northern Hemisphere 2023/2024
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The preceding 2021-2022-influenza season developed unusually late. The influenza outbreak peaked around week 15, was of low-to medium magnitude, and influenza A(H3N2) viruses predominated.Report
- Norwegians' shopping of chocolate, candy and non-alcoholic beverages abroad
Norwegians' shopping of chocolate, candy and non-alcoholic beverages abroad
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The aim of this survey was to estimate Norwegians' shopping of sweets/chocolate and of sugary and sugar-free soft drinks/mineral water, and energy drinks abroad on day trips or over the Internet.Note
- Triclosan coated sutures for prevention of surgical site infection
Triclosan coated sutures for prevention of surgical site infection
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We have summarized the efficacy and safety and assessed the health economic consequences of the use of triclosan-coated sutures compared to standard sutures for the prevention of surgical site infections.Health technology assessment
- Meningococcal vaccine to teenagers in the national immunization program
Meningococcal vaccine to teenagers in the national immunization program
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The purpose of this health technology assessment is to assess effect and safety of vaccination, cost-effectiveness and budget consequences when implementing one dose of meningococcal ACWY vaccine to adolescents in the childhood immunization program in Norway.Health technology assessment
- Transcutaneous non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (gammaCore) for the treatment of cluster headache
Transcutaneous non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (gammaCore) for the treatment of cluster headache
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The aim of this single technology assessment is to assess effect, safety and health economics based on the submitted documentation from electroCore, the manufacturer of gammaCore.Health technology assessment
- Norwegian studies on post-covid condition
Norwegian studies on post-covid condition
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We conducted a systematic literature search, a method that provides an overview of existing literature on a specific question. The purpose of this product is to present the existing research without conducting our own analyses or interpretations of the results.Mapping review
- Post COVID-19 condition after Omicron
Post COVID-19 condition after Omicron
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We aimed to summarise research on the proportion of patients who report long-term symptoms at least 6 months after Omicron infection.Report
- Interlaboratory Comparison on POPs in Food 2022
Interlaboratory Comparison on POPs in Food 2022
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The 23. round of the Interlaboratory Comparison on POPs in Food was conducted in 2022 by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH).Report
- 177Lu-PSMA-617 for the treatment of metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer
177Lu-PSMA-617 for the treatment of metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer
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In this health technology assessment, we included three randomised controlled trials that compared the effect of 177Lu-PSMA-617, either alone or in combination with standard of care therapy (SoC), to docetaxel, cabazitaxel, or SoC alone.Health technology assessment
- What contributes to stable placements when children are placed in foster homes or institutions?
What contributes to stable placements when children are placed in foster homes or institutions?
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The aim of this review was to describe available research on child/youth factors that influence stability in placements in foster care and institutional care.Mapping review
- Healthcare needs among refugees from Ukraine arriving in Norway during 2022
Healthcare needs among refugees from Ukraine arriving in Norway during 2022
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This study has measured self-reported health and healthcare needs among adult refugees from Ukraine arriving in Norway during 2022. Further, we have assessed received information about, and access to, health services in Norway.Report
- Brace compression for treatment of pectus carinatum
Brace compression for treatment of pectus carinatum
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The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has conducted a rapid health technology assessment about brace compression for treatment of pectus carinatum, often referred to as “bird chest”.Health technology assessment