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Child’s age at parental divorce can affect antidepressant use in adulthood

Children who were aged 15-19 when their parents divorced are less likely to use antidepressants as adults than children who were under four-years-old when their parents divorced.

Early risk assessment: What to expect of the 2018/19 influenza season in Norway

This brief report presents the assessment by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health(NIPH) on the influenza situation early in the 2018/2019 season.

Health status in Norway 2018

In this short version of the public health report Health Status in Norway 2018, we describe the current state of health in the population in 2018 and look at health trends over time.

Adapted health information and patient education for persons with immigrant or minority ethnic background

This report gives an overview of summarized evidence on the effect of adapted health information and patient education for immigrants or minority ethnic groups.

Therapist-supported internet therapy for mental disorders

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health was commissioned to prepare a health technology assessment on the use of guided internet treatment for mental disorders (eMeistring).

Effects of partial sick leave versus full-time sick leave on sickness absence and work participation

The Norwegian Labor and Welfare Administration (NAV) commissioned us to map all evidence on the effects of PTSL versus full-time sick leave (FTSL) on sickness absence and work participation.

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.