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Interlaboratory Comparison on POPs in Food 2018

The 19th round of the interlaboratory comparison study on the determination of PCDDs/PCDFs, PCBs and brominated flame retardants in three food items were conducted in spring of 2018.

Maternal history of miscarriages and measures of fertility in relation to childhood asthma

Children of parents who have had difficulty conceiving, or who are the result of assisted reproduction, are at increased risk of asthma according to a Norwegian study.

Tapering from buprenorphine or methadone for pregnant women in opioid maintenance treatment (OMT)

We have summarised the evidence on effects for mother and child of tapering compared with continued maintenance treatment during pregnancy. 

Usage of Antivirals and the Occurrence of Antiviral Resistance in Norway 2017

The annual report from Resistance against Antivirals in Norway (RAVN) presents national surveillance data on antiviral resistance for a number of viruses.

Events

Overview of next events and past events in the Centre.

National plan of action to sustain a poliomyelitis-free status

The plan has been developed so that Norway is prepared for a possible renewed outbreak of wild poliovirus (WPV) or vaccine derived polio virus (VDPV).

Implications of elevators in high-rise buildings: a systematic mapping review

We were commissioned to conduct a systematic review of empirical research about the implications of elevators in multi-story buildings.

Vision screening in children under the age of 18 a systematic review

What knowledge do we have regarding vision screening in children? This systematic review tries to answer this question.

Age estimation in adolescents and young adults by psychological assessment of maturity: a systematic review

This systematic review aimed to summarize the evidence of using psychological maturity tests for chronological age assessment in adolescents and young adults.

Children exposed to many environmental contaminants

Children across Europe are exposed to a wide range of contaminants in foetal life and childhood but their exposure varies by country and compound, according to a recent study.

Very early mobilization of patients with stroke: a systematic review

Patients with stroke should be mobilized early, but how early? We were asked to identify and review studies that have evaluated this.

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Employment-oriented mentoring programmes for vulnerable populations: a systematic review

This is a a systematic review on the effect of employment-oriented mentoring programmes for vulnerable populations on employment-related outcomes.

Immunoglobulin for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME): systematic reference list

This is a literature search followed by sorting of relevant research on the effect of immunoglobulin for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME).

EXOGEN™ in the treatment of non-union fractures

The present report provides a single technology assessment of EXOGEN™ for the treatment of non-union fractures.

Effectiveness and safety of nitrous oxide as sedation regimen in children – an HTA

The objective for the present report, is to systematically summarize published results on effectiveness using nitrous oxide in a paediatric setting for small, but painful hospital procedures.

Our team

To achieve the objectives of CO-CREATE we have on board a solid team of partner institutions, personnel and advisers, all with leading expertise within their respective fields.

Age estimation by ossification stages of the medial clavicular epiphysis: a systematic review

This systematic review summarizes the evidence on the distribution of chronological age from pre-defined stages of clavicular ossification studied by MRI or CT in living individuals.

Stoltenberg and Ottersen members in new Lancet Commission

Two directors from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health are members of a new commission on synergies between universal health coverage, health security and health promotion.