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  1. Psychological, social and sexual consequences of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C): a systematic review of quantitative studies

    Psychological, social and sexual consequences of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C): a systematic review of quantitative studies

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    The review would answer the question: What are the psychological, social and sexual consequences of FGM/C?
    Systematic review
  2. Haemovigilance in Norway 2008. TROLL. Norwegian Blood Transfusion Service

    Haemovigilance in Norway 2008. TROLL. Norwegian Blood Transfusion Service

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    The fifth annual haemovigilance report from Norway.
    Report
  3. Interventions with user involvement to promote self-efficacy or coping, for patients with long term health challenges

    Interventions with user involvement to promote self-efficacy or coping, for patients with long term health challenges

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    Systematic literature search with subsequent sorting of possible relevant publications.
    Report
  4. What is the effect of maintenance treatment with antipsychotica for people with schizophrenia?

    What is the effect of maintenance treatment with antipsychotica for people with schizophrenia?

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    Systematic review
  5. Long term institutional or residential treatment of patients with substance abuse compared to short-term outpatient treatment

    Long term institutional or residential treatment of patients with substance abuse compared to short-term outpatient treatment

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    The report reviews research about the effects of long-term institutional treatment of patients with substance abuse compared with short-term outpatient treatment.
    Systematic review
  6. Health economic analysis of bevacizumab+paclitaxel versus paclitaxel alone as first-line treatment for metastatic breast cancer

    Health economic analysis of bevacizumab+paclitaxel versus paclitaxel alone as first-line treatment for metastatic breast cancer

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    The report is an assessment of the cost per progression-free year gained associated with the use of bevacizumab in combination with paclitaxel versus paclitaxel alone.
    Structured summary
  7. Effects of psychotherapy for adults with depression

    Effects of psychotherapy for adults with depression

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    What are the effects of psychotherapy on depression symptomatology and quality of life indicators for adults with depression?
    Systematic review
  8. Efficacy and safety of first-generation and second- generation anti psychotic drugs for schizophrenia in adults. An overview of systematic reviews

    Efficacy and safety of first-generation and second- generation anti psychotic drugs for schizophrenia in adults. An overview of systematic reviews

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    The report reviews the documentation for antipsychotic drugs in order to evaluate differences in efficacy and safety between the various drugs used for schizophrenia in adults.
    Systematic review
  9. Effect of certification and accreditation of hospitals

    Effect of certification and accreditation of hospitals

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    This review is an update of an earlier review where we aim to present available documentation of about the effect of certification and accreditation of hospitals.
    Systematic review
  10. Psychometric assessment of the Clock Drawing Test

    Psychometric assessment of the Clock Drawing Test

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    The Clock Drawing Test has generally adequate psychometric properties as a screening instrument for mild to moderate cognitive impairment.
    Systematic review
  11. Surveillance of blood in Norway 2010. TROLL. Adverse outcomes of transfusion

    Surveillance of blood in Norway 2010. TROLL. Adverse outcomes of transfusion

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    One patient was infected with hepatitis C virus by transfusion. This is the first case of hepatitis C transmission in Norway since the haemovigilance system was launched in 2004.
    Report
  12. Surveillance of blood in Norway 2010. TROLL. Recommendations

    Surveillance of blood in Norway 2010. TROLL. Recommendations

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    The purpose of this report is to form the knowledgebasis for the continuous improvement of the transfusion services.
    Report
  13. An overview of research on the effects of results-based financing

    An overview of research on the effects of results-based financing

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    Systematic review
  14. Effect of active labor market programs for immigrants

    Effect of active labor market programs for immigrants

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    Wage subsidies and direct employment programmes possibly increase the probability of employment compared to no programme for unemployed immigrants.
    Systematic review
  15. The effects of sexual therapy interventions for sexual problems

    The effects of sexual therapy interventions for sexual problems

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    In this report, commissioned by the Directorate of Health in 2006, we aim to answer questions on which effect sexual therapeutic interventions have on people with different sexual problems.
    Systematic review
  16. List size and quality of care among GPs within the The Regular General Practitioner Scheme

    List size and quality of care among GPs within the The Regular General Practitioner Scheme

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    Systematic review
  17. Interventions for Tobacco Control in Low- and Middle-income countries: Evidence from Randomised and Quasi-randomised Studies

    Interventions for Tobacco Control in Low- and Middle-income countries: Evidence from Randomised and Quasi-randomised Studies

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    We systematically reviewed the literature to identify randomized and quasi-randomised studies of interventions for tobacco control implemented in low and middle-income countries (LMIC).
    Systematic review
  18. Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of new oral anticoagulants compared to warfarin for the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation

    Efficacy and cost-effectiveness of new oral anticoagulants compared to warfarin for the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation

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    Warfarin has been used as the only oral anticoagulant for over 50 years in patients with atrial fibrillation.
    Health technology assessment
  19. Effect of single room vs contact isolation containment rooms

    Effect of single room vs contact isolation containment rooms

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    The Norwegian Knowledge Centre was asked by the Health Directorate to review available research about the effect of single rooms vs. contact isolation containment rooms.
    Systematic review
  20. Workplace-based interventions for employees’ mental health

    Workplace-based interventions for employees’ mental health

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    The report reviews the research about the effects of workplace-based interventions for employees’ mental Health.
    Systematic review
  21. Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) in prevention of cancer

    Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) in prevention of cancer

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    Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), also named aspirin, has antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties as well as anti-platelet properties.
    Systematic review
  22. Effect of day care centers for people with dementia

    Effect of day care centers for people with dementia

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    The report reviews the available evidence on the effects and costs related to special day care centers for people With dementia.
    Systematic review
  23. The effect of activity in the elderly

    The effect of activity in the elderly

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    In order to prioritize areas for possible enactment of preventive measures, the Directorate of Health has requested a summary of current knowledge about the effect of the use of senior centres.
    Systematic review
  24. A systematic review and economic evaluation of prasugrel compared to clopidogrel after PCI

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

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    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.
    Health technology assessment
  25. The effectiveness of health promotion and preventive interventions on nutrition, physical activity, obesity, and sexual health in children and adolescents

    The effectiveness of health promotion and preventive interventions on nutrition, physical activity, obesity, and sexual health in children and adolescents

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    The prevention of poor health habits among children and adolescents has the potential to create improved health throughout the life span.
    Systematic review