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Effectiveness of shunt treatment for persons with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus

We were commissioned to find and summarize key findings from systematic reviews about the effects of shunts in the treatment of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus.

Workshop on health preparedness in Oslo

Palestinian visitors were in May shown how Norway work with risk communication, infection control, disease surveillance and laboratory safety, and experiences were shared between the two countries.

Limited weight change in pregnant women with obesity: a systematic review

This report is a systematic review of the effects of lifestyle interventions aiming for low weight gain (< 5 kg) or weight loss for pregnant women with pre-pregnant BMI ≥ 30.

Effectiveness of mastectomy for women with breast cancer: evidence base for a shared decision making tool

We were commissioned to identify and summarize key findings from systematic reviews about the effects of mastectomy for women with small breast cancer tumour.

About the CO-CREATE study

CO-CREATE aims to prevent overweight and obesity in adolescents by providing knowledge and infrastructure on policies to support making the healthiest choices the preferred ones.

Is low fertility a problem?

A brief discussion by Øystein Kravdal of what kind of individual-level arguments that might be relevant

Which signs that can be observed by personnel in kindergartens and schools might be associated with maltreatment of children? A systematic overview of reviews

Language teaching for adult immigrants with little or no schooling: a systematic review of effect studies

There is a lack of summarised evidence of which language teaching methods are most effective for adult immigrants with little or no schooling. We were commissioned to make a systematic review.

Rabies among polar foxes on Hopen, Svalbard

Rabies has been detected in a polar fox on Hopen, an island in the Svalbard archipelago. To date, rabies has never been detected in humans in Svalbard.

NIPH to lead European adolescent obesity project

An international research project has begun to investigate how society can help adolescents to choose a healthy diet and an active lifestyle.

Associations between parenting styles and child outcomes: Systematic literature search with sorting

We were commissioned to make a systematic literature search with sorting on Associations between parenting styles and child outcomes.

Travel advice for pilgrims to Mecca (Hajj and Umrah)

If you intend to make the pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj), allow sufficient time for vaccination before you travel. Take precautions with food, water and hygiene to reduce the risk of becoming ill.

Effectiveness of treatment for Graves’ disease: evidence base for a shared decision making tool

We were commissioned to find and summarize key findings from systematic reviews about relevant treatment options to ease the symptoms among patients with Graves’ disease.

Effectiveness of treatment for chronic kidney disease: evidence base for a shared decision making tool

We were commissioned to find and summarize key findings from systematic reviews about relevant treatment options to ease the symptoms in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Meeting on surveillance in Georgia

The first meeting in the GHSA action package on surveillance was held in Tbilisi, Georgia, March 26–28. Support to enable detection and response to infectious diseases worldwide was on the agenda.

What is migration health?

Migration health encompasses a field within academia, research, education, policy and clinical practices that focuses on the relationship between migration and health.

Drug Consumption in Norway 2013–2017

The figures are based on sales from all drug wholesalers in Norway and include sales of over the counter medicines available in non-pharmacy outlets.

40 per cent increase in drug costs over four years

New and more expensive drugs contributed significantly to the 40 per cent rise in total drug costs from 2013 to 2017. The growth has been higher than in previous years, according to a new report.

One Health roundtable in Ghana

A One Health round table was held in Accra in February on preventing and controlling zoonotic diseases, with technical experts from the Ghanaian veterinary, health, wildlife and forestry services.

Effect of health equity tools for immigrants: a systematic review

A systematic review was commissioned to examine whether system-level healthcare interventions, specifically health equity tools, can improve health equity for immigrants.