Scientific articles published by SBU

A series of scientific articles published on the basis of SBU projects.

2023

Ludvigsson JF, Adolfsson J, Höistad M, Rydelius PA, Kriström B, Landén M. A systematic review of hormone treatment for children with gender dysphoria and recommendations for research. Acta Paediatr. 2023. Open access.

Ording Muller LS, Adolfsson J, Forsberg L, Bring J, Dahlgren J, Domeij H, et al. Magnetic resonance imaging of the knee for chronological age estimation-a systematic review. Eur Radiol. 2023. Open access.

Johansson M, Alvan J, Pettersson A, Hildingsson I. Conflicting attitudes between clinicians and women regarding maternal requested caesarean section: a qualitative evidence synthesis. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. 2023;23(1):210. Open access

2022

Berg J, Källén K, Andolf E, Hellström-Westas L, Ekéus C, Alvan J, et al. Economic Evaluation of Elective Cesarean Section on Maternal Request Compared With Planned Vaginal Birth—Application to Swedish Setting Using National Registry Data. Value in Health. 2022. Open access

Jonsson U, Linton SJ, Ybrandt H, Ringborg A, Leander L, Moberg K, et al. Internet-delivered psychological treatment as an add-on to treatment as usual for common mental disorders: A systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized trials. Journal of Affective Disorders. 2022. Open access

Hellberg C, Larsson S, Bertilsson G, Domeij H, Larsson Tholén S, Kärrman-Fredriksson M, et al. Evidence and evidence gaps in assessments and interventions in areas related to social work research and practice – an overview of four evidence maps. European Journal of Social Work. 2022:1-14. Open Access

Olsson TM, Sundell K, Leander L. The devil is in the details: Unpackaging the systematic in systematic reviews: Short reply to reconsidering the effectiveness of mentoring for prevention of juvenile criminal recidivism. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2022;90:652-4. Open access.

Lytsy P, Engström S, Ekstedt M, Engström I, Hansson L, Ali L, et al. Outcomes associated with higher relational continuity in the treatment of persons with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review. eClinicalMedicine. 2022;49. Open access.

Piggott T, Langendam M, Parmelli E, Adolfsson J, Akl E, Armstrong D, et al. The GIN-McMaster Guideline Tool Extension for the Integration of Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance in Guidelines: a description of the methods for its development. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology. 2022. Open Access

Bohm-Starke N, Ramsay KW, Lytsy P, Nordgren B, Sjöberg I, Moberg K, et al. Treatment of Provoked Vulvodynia: A Systematic Review. The Journal of Sexual Medicine. Open Access

Piggott T, Langendam MW, Parmelli E, Adolfsson J, Akl EA, Armstrong D, et al. Integrating Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement With Guidelines: Systematic Stakeholder-Driven Development of an Extension of the Guidelines International Network-McMaster Guideline Development Checklist. Ann Intern Med. 2022. Open Access

2021

Gustafsson SA, Stenström K, Olofsson H, Pettersson A, Wilbe Ramsay K. Experiences of eating disorders from the perspectives of patients, family members and health care professionals: a meta-review of qualitative evidence syntheses. Journal of Eating Disorders. 2021;9(1):156. Open access.

Österberg M, Hellberg C, Jonsson AK, Fundell S, Trönnberg F, Skalkidou A, et al. Core Outcome Sets (COS) related to pregnancy and childbirth: a systematic review. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2021;21(1):691-. Open access.

Olsson TM, Langstrom N, Skoog T, Andree Lofholm C, Leander L, Brolund A, et al. Systematic review and meta-analysis of noninstitutional psychosocial interventions to prevent juvenile criminal recidivism. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2021;89(6):514-27. Read abstract.

Hellberg C, Österberg M, Jonsson AK, Fundell S, Trönnberg F, Jonsson M, et al. Important research outcomes for treatment studies of perinatal depression: systematic overview and development of a core outcome set. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. 2021;n/a(n/a). Open access.

Zeng L, Brignardello-Petersen R, Hultcrantz M, Siemieniuk RAC, Santesso N, Traversy G, et al. GRADE guidelines 32: GRADE offers guidance on choosing targets of GRADE certainty of evidence ratings. J Clin Epidemiol. 2021;137:163-75. Open access

Fredriksson M, Ohlsson H. Epistemonikos and KSR Evidence. Journal of EAHIL 2021; Vol. 17 (1): 18-22. Open access.

Piggott T, Langendam M, Parmelli E, Adolfsson J, Akl EA, Armstrong D, et al. Bringing two worlds closer together: a critical analysis of an integrated approach to guideline development and quality assurance schemes. BMC health services research. 2021;21(1):172. Read abstract

Parmelli E, Langendam M, Piggott T, Adolfsson J, Akl EA, Armstrong D, et al. Guideline-based quality assurance: a conceptual framework for the definition of key elements. BMC health services research. 2021;21(1):173. Read abstract

Moller MC, Lexell J, Wilbe Ramsay K. Effectiveness of specialized rehabilitation after mild traumatic brain injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis.J Rehabil Med: official journal of the UEMS European Board of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. 2021;53(2):jrm00149. Read abstract

Rystedt JML, Wiss J, Adolfsson J, Enochsson L, Hallerbäck B, Johansson P, et al. Routine versus selective intraoperative cholangiography during cholecystectomy: systematic review, meta-analysis and health economic model analysis of iatrogenic bile duct injury. BJS Open. 2020. Open access

2020

Howner K, Andiné P, Engberg G, Ekström EH, Lindström E, Nilsson M, et al. Pharmacological Treatment in Forensic Psychiatry-A Systematic Review. Frontiers in psychiatry. 2020;10:963. Open access

Schünemann HJ, Mustafa RA, Brozek J, Steingart KR, Leeflang M, Murad MH, et al. GRADE guidelines: 21 part 1. Study design, risk of bias, and indirectness in rating the certainty across a body of evidence for test accuracy. J Clin Epidemiol. 2020;122:129-41. Read abstract

Schünemann HJ, Mustafa RA, Brozek J, Steingart KR, Leeflang M, Murad MH, et al. GRADE guidelines: 21 part 2. Test accuracy: inconsistency, imprecision, publication bias, and other domains for rating the certainty of evidence and presenting it in evidence profiles and summary of findings tables. J Clin Epidemiol. 2020;122:142-52. Read abstract

Santesso N, Glenton C, Dahm P, Garner P, Akl EA, Alper B, et al. GRADE guidelines 26: informative statements to communicate the findings of systematic reviews of interventions. J Clin Epidemiol. 2020;119:126-35. Open access

Pettersson A, Berterö CM. How Women with Endometriosis Experience Health Care Encounters. Women's Health Reports. 2020;1(1):529-42. Open access

Larsson E, Fahlström, G., Bertilsson, G., Fristedt, S. An evidence map of digital tools to support social engagement in older adults living with mental illness or those who are at risk for mental health decline. Gerontechnology 2020;19(3):1-29. Open access

Forsström D, Spångberg J, Petterson A, Brolund A, Odeberg J. A systematic review of educational programs and consumer protection measures for gambling: an extension of previous reviews. Addiction Research & Theory. 2020:1-15. Open access

Bergström M, Cederblad M, Håkansson K, Jonsson AK, Munthe C, Vinnerljung B, et al. Interventions in Foster Family Care: A Systematic Review. Research on Social Work Practice 2020;30:3-18. Read abstract

2019 and earlier

Åström T, Bergström M, Håkansson K, Jonsson AK, Munthe C, Wirtberg I, et al. Treatment Foster Care Oregon for Delinquent Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Research on Social Work Practice 2019:1049731519890394. Read abstract

Sundell K, Eklund J, Ferrer-Wreder L. Stability and Change in Patterns of Adolescent Antisocial Behavior. Journal for Person-Oriented Research 2019;5:1-16. Read abstract

Santesso N, Glenton C, Dahm P, Garner P, Akl E, Alper B, et al. GRADE guidelines 26: Informative statements to communicate the findings of systematic reviews of interventions. J Clin Epidemiol 2019. Read abstract

O'Rourke B, Werko SS, Merlin T, Huang LY, Schuller T. The 'Top 10' Challenges for Health Technology Assessment: INAHTA Viewpoint. Int J Technol Assess Health Care 2019:1-4. Read Abstract

Mellstrand Navarro C, Brolund A, Ekholm C, Heintz E, Hoxha Ekstrom E, Josefsson PO, et al. Treatment of radius or ulna fractures in the elderly: A systematic review covering effectiveness, safety, economic aspects and current practice. PLoS One 2019;14:e0214362. Read abstract

Hultcrantz M, Mustafa RA, Leeflang MMG, Lavergne V, Estrada-Orozco K, Ansari MT, et al. Defining ranges for certainty ratings of diagnostic accuracy: a GRADE concept paper. J Clin Epidemiol. 2020;117:138-48. Open access

Bjellvi J, Olsson I, Malmgren K, Wilbe Ramsay K. Epilepsy duration and seizure outcome in epilepsy surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurology. 2019;93(2):e159-e66. Read abstract

Bergström M, Cederblad M, Håkansson K, Jonsson AK, Munthe C, Vinnerljung B, et al. Interventions in Foster Family Care: A Systematic Review. Research on Social Work Practice 2019;30:3-18. Open access

Andrée Löfholm C, Olsson TM, Sundell K. Effectiveness and Costs of a Therapeutic Residential Care Program for Adolescents with a Serious Behavior Problem (MultifunC). Short-Term Results of a Non-Randomized Controlled Trial. Residential Treatment for Children & Youth 2019:1-18. Read abstract

Alper BS, Oettgen P, Kunnamo I, Iorio A, Ansari MT, Murad MH, et al. Defining certainty of net benefit: a GRADE concept paper. BMJ Open 2019;9:e027445. Read Abstract

Bjellvi J, Olsson I, Malmgren K, Wilbe Ramsay K. Epilepsy duration and seizure outcome in epilepsy surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurology. 2019. Open access.

Mellstrand Navarro C, Brolund A, Ekholm C, Heintz E, Hoxha Ekstrom E, Josefsson PO, et al. Treatment of radius or ulna fractures in the elderly: A systematic review covering effectiveness, safety, economic aspects and current practice. PloS one. 2019;14(3):e0214362. Open access

2018

Mellstrand Navarro C, Brolund A, Ekholm C, Heintz E, Hoxha Ekstrom E, Josefsson PO, et al. Treatment of humerus fractures in the elderly: A systematic review covering effectiveness, safety, economic aspects and evolution of practice. PLoS One 2018;13:e0207815. Open access

Nordstrom P, Thorngren KG, Hommel A, Ziden L, Anttila S. Effects of Geriatric Team Rehabilitation After Hip Fracture: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2018. Read Abstract

Naimi-Akbar A, Hultin M, Klinge A, Klinge B, Tranaeus S, Lund B. Antibiotic prophylaxis in orthognathic surgery: A complex systematic review. PLoS One 2018;13:e0191161. Read Abstract

Helgesson G, Bertilsson G, Domeij H, Fahlstrom G, Heintz E, Hjern A, et al. Ethical aspects of diagnosis and interventions for children with fetal alcohol Spectrum disorder (FASD) and their families. BMC Med Ethics 2018;19:1. Read Abstract

Ghaderi A, Odeberg J, Gustafsson S, Råstam M, Brolund A, Pettersson A, et al. Psychological, pharmacological, and combined treatments for binge eating disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PeerJ 2018;6:e5113. Read Abstract

Domeij H, Fahlstrom G, Bertilsson G, Hultcrantz M, Munthe-Kaas H, Gordh CN, et al. Experiences of living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders: a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative data.Dev Med Child Neurol 2018;60:741-52. Read Abstract

Ástvaldsdóttir Á, Boström A-M, Davidson T, Gabre P, Gahnberg L, Sandborgh Englund G, et al. Oral health and dental care of older persons - A systematic map of systematic reviews. Gerodontology 2018;0. Read Abstract

2017

Welch VA, Akl EA, Pottie K, Ansari MT, Briel M, Christensen R, et al. GRADE equity guidelines 3: considering health equity in GRADE guideline development: rating the certainty of synthesized evidence. J Clin Epidemiol 2017;90:76-83. Read Abstract

Welch VA, Akl EA, Guyatt G, Pottie K, Eslava-Schmalbach J, Ansari MT, et al. GRADE equity guidelines 1: considering health equity in GRADE guideline development: introduction and rationale. J Clin Epidemiol 2017;90:59-67. Read Abstract

Sandman L, Liliemark J. From evidence-based to hope-based medicine? Ethical aspects on conditional market authorization of and early access to new cancer drugs. Semin Cancer Biol 2017;45:58-63. Read Abstract

Runeson B, Odeberg J, Pettersson A, Edbom T, Jildevik Adamsson I, Waern M. Instruments for the assessment of suicide risk: A systematic review evaluating the certainty of the evidence. PLoS ONE 2017;12:e0180292. Read Abstract

Osterberg M, Holmlund A, Sunzel B, Tranaeus S, Twetman S, Lund B. Knowledge gaps in oral and maxillofacial surgery: a systematic mapping. Int J Technol Assess Health Care 2017;33:93-102. Read Abstract

Olofsson H, Brolund A, Hellberg C, Silverstein R, Stenstrom K, Osterberg M, et al. Can abstract screening workload be reduced using text mining? User experiences of the tool Rayyan. Res Synth Methods 2017. Read Abstact

Lindstrom L, Lindstrom E, Nilsson M, Hoistad M. Maintenance therapy with second generation antipsychotics for bipolar disorder - A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Affect Disord 2017;213:138-150. Read Abstract

Lindgren BM, Svedin CG, Werko S. A Systematic Literature Review of Experiences of Professional Care and Support Among People Who Self-Harm. Arch Suicide Res 2017:1-20. Read Abstract

Johansson K, Jimbo R, Ostlund P, Tranaeus S, Becktor JP. Effects of Bacterial Contamination on Dental Implants During Surgery: A Systematic Review. Implant Dent 2017;26:778-789. Read Abstract

Iwarsson E, Jacobsson B, Dagerhamn J, Davidson T, Bernabe E, Heibert Arnlind M. Analysis of cell-free fetal DNA in maternal blood for detection of trisomy 21, 18 and 13 in a general pregnant population and in a high risk population - a systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2017;96:7-18. Read Abstract

Hultcrantz M, Rind D, Akl EA, Treweek S, Mustafa RA, Iorio A, et al. The GRADE Working Group clarifies the construct of certainty of evidence. J Clin Epidemiol 2017. Read Abstract

Haggman-Henrikson B, Alstergren P, Davidson T, Hogestatt ED, Ostlund P, Tranaeus S, et al. Pharmacological treatment of oro-facial pain - health technology assessment including a systematic review with network meta-analysis. J Oral Rehabil 2017;44:800-26. Read Abstract

Eriksson A, Gustafsson T, Hoistad M, Hultcrantz M, Jacobson S, Mejare I, et al. Diagnostic accuracy of postmortem imaging vs autopsy-A systematic review. Eur J Radiol 2017;89:249-69. Read Abstract

Axelsson ES, Liliemark JO, Tranaeus SH. Reply to Offiah et al.: The triad of shaken baby syndrome. Pediatr Radiol 2017;47:1022.
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2016

Heintz E, Gerber-Grote A, Ghabri S, Hamers FF, Rupel VP, Slabe-Erker R, et al. Is There a European View on Health Economic Evaluations? Results from a Synopsis of Methodological Guidelines Used in the EUnetHTA Partner Countries. Pharmacoeconomics 2016;34:59-76.
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Theorell T, Jood K, Jarvholm LS, Vingard E, Perk J, Ostergren PO, et al. A systematic review of studies in the contributions of the work environment to ischaemic heart disease development. Eur J Public Health 2016;26:470-7. Read Abstract

Tham A, Jonsson U, Andersson G, Soderlund A, Allard P, Bertilsson G. Efficacy and tolerability of antidepressants in people aged 65 years or older with major depressive disorder - A systematic review and a meta-analysis. J Affect Disord 2016;205:1-12. Read Abstract

Schunemann HJ, Mustafa R, Brozek J, Santesso N, Alonso-Coello P, Guyatt G, et al. GRADE Guidelines: 16. GRADE evidence to decision frameworks for tests in clinical practice and public health. J Clin Epidemiol 2016;76:89-98. Read Abstract

Ryden L, Heibert Arnlind M, Vitols S, Hoistad M, Ahlgren J. Aromatase inhibitors alone or sequentially combined with tamoxifen in postmenopausal early breast cancer compared with tamoxifen or placebo - Meta-analyses on efficacy and adverse events based on randomized clinical trials. Breast 2016;26:106-14. Read Abstract

Jonsson U, Bertilsson G, Allard P, Gyllensvard H, Soderlund A, Tham A, et al. Psychological Treatment of Depression in People Aged 65 Years and Over: A Systematic Review of Efficacy, Safety, and Cost-Effectiveness. PLoS One 2016;11:e0160859. Read Abstract

Jacobson S, Ostlund P, Wallgren L, Osterberg M, Tranaeus S. Top Ten Research Priorities for Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment. Int J Technol Assess Health Care 2016;32:152-9. Read Abstract

Davidson T, S T. Time to Assess Cost-Effectiveness of Technologies in Dentistry. Int J Dent Oral Health 2016;2 (4). Read Abstract

Cederlund A, Lundgren F, Tranaus S, Norlund A. Caries treatment in Swedish adults: effectiveness, costs and equity. A 4-year follow-up study of data from the Swedish national dental health register. Swed Dent J 2016;40:223-34. Read Abstract

Astvaldsdottir A, Naimi-Akbar A, Davidson T, Brolund A, Lintamo L, Attergren Granath A, et al. Arginine and Caries Prevention: A Systematic Review. Caries Res 2016;50:383-93. Read Abstract

Arnlind MH, Fryklund L, Vitols S, Bertilsson G. Biosimilar erythropoiesis-stimulating agents and the risk of developing anti-drug antibodies-a systematic review. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2016;72:1161-9. Read Abstract

2015

Theorell T, Hammarstrom A, Aronsson G, Traskman Bendz L, Grape T, Hogstedt C, et al. A systematic review including meta-analysis of work environment and depressive symptoms. BMC Public Health 2015;15:738. Open Access

Stenzelius K, Molander U, Odeberg J, Hammarstrom M, Franzen K, Midlov P, et al. The effect of conservative treatment of urinary incontinence among older and frail older people: a systematic review. Age Ageing 2015;44:736-44. Read Abstract

Samuelsson E, Odeberg J, Stenzelius K, Molander U, Hammarstrom M, Franzen K, et al. Effect of pharmacological treatment for urinary incontinence in the elderly and frail elderly: A systematic review. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2015;15:521-34. Read Abstract

Mejare IA, Klingberg G, Mowafi FK, Stecksen-Blicks C, Twetman SH, Tranaeus SH. A systematic map of systematic reviews in pediatric dentistry--what do we really know? PLoS One 2015;10:e0117537. Open Access

Mejare IA, Bergenholtz G, Petersson K, Tranaeus S. Estimates of sensitivity and specificity of electric pulp testing depend on pulp disease spectrum: a modelling study. Int Endod J 2015;48:74-8. Read Abstract

Lund B, Hultin M, Tranaeus S, Naimi-Akbar A, Klinge B. Complex systematic review - Perioperative antibiotics in conjunction with dental implant placement. Clin Oral Implants Res 2015;26 Suppl 11:1-14. Read Abstract

Linton SJ, Kecklund G, Franklin KA, Leissner LC, Sivertsen B, Lindberg E, et al. The effect of the work environment on future sleep disturbances: a systematic review. Sleep Med Rev 2015;23:10-9. Read Abstract

Heintz E, Lintamo L, Hultcrantz M, Jacobson S, Levi R, Munthe C, et al. Framework for systematic identification of ethical aspects of healthcare technologies: the SBU approach. Int J Technol Assess Health Care 2015;31:124-30. Open Access

Franzen K, Andersson G, Odeberg J, Midlov P, Samuelsson E, Stenzelius K, et al. Surgery for urinary incontinence in women 65 years and older: a systematic review. Int Urogynecol J 2015;26:1095-102. Read Abstract

Davidson T, Rohlin M, Hultin M, Jemt T, Nilner K, Sunnegardh-Gronberg K, et al. Reimbursement systems influence prosthodontic treatment of adult patients. Acta Odontol Scand 2015;73:414-20. Read Abstract

Astvaldsdottir A, Dagerhamn J, van Dijken JW, Naimi-Akbar A, Sandborgh-Englund G, Tranaeus S, et al. Longevity of posterior resin composite restorations in adults - A systematic review. J Dent 2015;43:934-54. Read Abstract

2014

Strander B, Adolfsson J. Safety of modern treatment for cervical pre-cancer. BMJ 2014;349. Read Abstract

Sandman L, Heintz E. Assessment vs. appraisal of ethical aspects of health technology assessment: can the distinction be upheld? GMS Health Technol Assess 2014;10:Doc05. Read Abstract

Rosen M, Werko S. Does Health Technology Assessment Affect Policy-Making and Clinical Practice in Sweden? Int J Technol Assess Health Care 2014:1-8. Read Abstract

Mejare I, Axelsson S, Dahlen G, Espelid I, Norlund A, Tranaeus S, et al. Caries risk assessment. A systematic review. Acta Odontol Scand 2014;72:81-91. Read Abstact

Lampe K, Pasternack I, Saarekas O, Raustia L, Cleemput I, Corio M, et al. Developing the HTA core model for the online environment. Int J Technol Assess Health Care 2014;30:478-87. Read Abstract

Heintz E, Arnberg K, Levin L-Å, Liliemark J, Davidson T. The impact of health economic evaluations in Sweden. Zeitschrift für Evidenz, Fortbildung und Qualität im Gesundheitswesen 2014;108:375-82.Read Abstract

Fryklund L, Ritzen M, Bertilsson G, Arnlind MH. Is the decision on the use of biosimilar growth hormone based on high quality scientific evidence? - a systematic review. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2014;70:509-17. Read Abstract

Blomqvist L, Carlsson S, Gjertsson P, Heintz E, Hultcrantz M, Mejare I, et al. Limited evidence for the use of imaging to detect prostate cancer: a systematic review. Eur J Radiol 2014;83:1601-6. Read Abstract

Arnberg FK, Linton SJ, Hultcrantz M, Heintz E, Jonsson U. Internet-delivered psychological treatments for mood and anxiety disorders: a systematic review of their efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness. PLoS One 2014;9:e98118. Open Access

2013

Twetman S, Axelsson S, Dahlen G, Espelid I, Mejare I, Norlund A, et al. Adjunct methods for caries detection: a systematic review of literature. Acta Odontol Scand 2013;71:388-97. Read Abstact

Nordenram G, Davidson T, Gynther G, Helgesson G, Hultin M, Jemt T, et al. Qualitative studies of patients' perceptions of loss of teeth, the edentulous state and prosthetic rehabilitation: a systematic review with meta-synthesis. Acta Odontol Scand 2013;71:937-51. Read Abstract

Langstrom N, Enebrink P, Lauren EM, Lindblom J, Werko S, Hanson RK. Preventing sexual abusers of children from reoffending: systematic review of medical and psychological interventions. BMJ 2013;347:f4630. Open Access

Johansson E, Hammarskjold F, Lundberg D, Heibert Arnlind M. A survey of the current use of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) in Swedish oncology departments. Acta Oncol 2013;52:1241-2. Read Abstract

Johansson E, Hammarskjold F, Lundberg D, Arnlind MH. Advantages and disadvantages of peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICC) compared to other central venous lines: a systematic review of the literature. Acta Oncol 2013;52:886-92. Read Abstract

Hailey D, Werko S, Bakri R, Cameron A, Gohlen B, Myles S, et al. Involvement of consumers in health technology assessment activities by Inahta agencies. Int J Technol Assess Health Care 2013;29:79-83. Read Abstract

Frisk F, Kvist T, Axelsson S, Bergenholtz G, Davidson T, Mejare I, et al. Pulp exposures in adults--choice of treatment among Swedish dentists. Swed Dent J 2013;37:153-60. Read Abstract

Bergenholtz G, Axelsson S, Davidson T, Frisk F, Hakeberg M, Kvist T, et al. Treatment of pulps in teeth affected by deep caries - A systematic review of the literature. Singapore Dent J 2013;34:1-12. Open Access

Akcan D, Bergh C, Axelsson S, Davidson T, Rosén M. Study quality and bibliometric outcomes - no evidence of correlations. Scientometrics 2013;96:297-303. Read Abstract

2012

Sunnegardh-Gronberg K, Davidson T, Gynther G, Jemt T, Lekholm U, Nilner K, et al. Treatment of adult patients with partial edentulism: a systematic review. Int J Prosthodont 2012;25:568-81. Read Abstract

Rohlin M, Nilner K, Davidson T, Gynther G, Hultin M, Jemt T, et al. Treatment of adult patients with edentulous arches: a systematic review. Int J Prosthodont 2012;25:553-67. Read Abstract

Petersson A, Axelsson S, Davidson T, Frisk F, Hakeberg M, Kvist T, et al. Radiological diagnosis of periapical bone tissue lesions in endodontics: a systematic review. Int Endod J 2012;45:783-801. Read Abstract

Nordenram G, Davidson T, Gynther G, Helgesson G, Hultin M, Jemt T, et al. Qualitative studies of patients' perceptions of loss of teeth, the edentulous state and prosthetic rehabilitation: a systematic review with meta-synthesis. Acta Odontol Scand 2013;71:937-51. Read Abstract

Mejare IA, Axelsson S, Davidson T, Frisk F, Hakeberg M, Kvist T, et al. Diagnosis of the condition of the dental pulp: a systematic review. Int Endod J 2012;45:597-613. Read Abstact

Hultin M, Davidson T, Gynther G, Helgesson G, Jemt T, Lekholm U, et al. Oral rehabilitation of tooth loss: a systematic review of quantitative studies of OHRQoL. Int J Prosthodont 2012;25:543-52. Read Abstract

Berntorp E, Astermark J, Baghaei F, Bergqvist D, Holmstrom M, Ljungberg B, et al. Treatment of haemophilia A and B and von Willebrand's disease: summary and conclusions of a systematic review as part of a Swedish health-technology assessment. Haemophilia 2012;18:158-65. Read Abstract

Azavedo E, Zackrisson S, Mejàre I, Arnlind MH. Is single reading with computer-aided detection (CAD) as good as double reading in mammography screening? a systematic review. BMC Med Imaging 2012;12:22. Open Access

2011

Jacobsen T, Norlund A, Englund GS, Tranaeus S. Application of laser technology for removal of caries: a systematic review of controlled clinical trials. Acta Odontol Scand 2011;69:65-74. Read Abstract

Hellstrom S, Groth A, Jorgensen F, Pettersson A, Ryding M, Uhlen I, et al. Ventilation tube treatment: a systematic review of the literature. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2011;145:383-95. Read Abstract

2010 and earlier

Silfverdal SA, Nilsson L, Blennow M, Carlsson RM, Hanson LA, Lindberg A, et al. Vaccination of children - summary and conclusions from a systematic review. Acta Paediatr 2010;99:1287-9. Read Abstract

Rosen M. The aprotinin saga and the risks of conducting meta-analyses on small randomised controlled trials - a critique of a Cochrane review. BMC Health Serv Res 2009;9:34. Read Abstract

Norlund A, Axelsson S, Dahlen G, Espelid I, Mejare I, Tranaeus S, et al. Economic aspects of the detection of occlusal dentine caries. Acta Odontol Scand 2009;67:38-43. Read Abstract

Franklin KA, Anttila H, Axelsson S, Gislason T, Maasilta P, Myhre KI, et al. Effects and side-effects of surgery for snoring and obstructive sleep apnea--a systematic review. Sleep 2009;32:27-36. Read Abstract

Bondemark L, Holm AK, Hansen K, Axelsson S, Mohlin B, Brattstrom V, et al. Long-term stability of orthodontic treatment and patient satisfaction. A systematic review. Angle Orthod 2007;77:181-91. Read Abstract

Axelsson S, Helgason AR, Lund KE, Adolfsson J. Disseminating evidence from health technology assessment: the case of tobacco prevention. Int J Technol Assess Health Care 2006;22:500-5. Read Abstract

Vingard E, Alexanderson K, Norlund A. Swedish Council on Technology Assessment in Health Care (SBU). Chapter 9. Consequences of being on sick leave. Scand J Public Health Suppl 2004;63:207-15. Read Abstract

Vingard E, Alexanderson K, Norlund A. Swedish Council on Technology Assessment in Health Care (SBU). Chapter 10. Sickness presence. Scand J Public Health Suppl 2004;63:216-21. Read Abstract

Axelsson S, Soder B, Nordenram G, Petersson LG, Dahlgren H, Norlund A, et al. Effect of combined caries-preventive methods: a systematic review of controlled clinical trials. Acta Odontol Scand 2004;62:163-9. Read Abstract

Alexanderson K, Norlund A. Swedish Council on Technology Assessment in Health Care (SBU). Chapter 2. Methods used for the systematic literature search and for the review of relevance, quality, and evidence of studies. Scand J Public Health Suppl 2004;63:31-5. Read Abstract

Alexanderson K, Norlund A. Swedish Council on Technology Assessment in Health Care (SBU). Chapter 12. Future need for research. Scand J Public Health Suppl 2004;63:256-8. Read Abstract

Twetman S, Axelsson S, Dahlgren H, Holm AK, Kallestal C, Lagerlof F, et al. Caries-preventive effect of fluoride toothpaste: a systematic review. Acta Odontol Scand 2003;61:347-55. Read Abstract

Ringborg U, Bergqvist D, Brorsson B, Cavallin-Stahl E, Ceberg J, Einhorn N, et al. The Swedish Council on Technology Assessment in Health Care (SBU) systematic overview of radiotherapy for cancer including a prospective survey of radiotherapy practice in Sweden 2001--summary and conclusions. Acta Oncol 2003;42:357-65. Read Abstract

Norlund A. Costs of radiotherapy. Acta Oncol 2003;42:411-5. Read Abstract

Mejare I, Lingstrom P, Petersson LG, Holm AK, Twetman S, Kallestal C, et al. Caries-preventive effect of fissure sealants: a systematic review. Acta Odontol Scand 2003;61:321-30. Read Abstract

List T AS, Leijon G. Pharmacological interventions in the treatment of temporomandibular disorders, atypical facial pain, and burning mouth syndrome. A qualitative systematic review J Orofacial Pain 2003;17:301-310. Read Abstract

Lingstrom P, Holm AK, Mejare I, Twetman S, Soder B, Norlund A, et al. Dietary factors in the prevention of dental caries: a systematic review. Acta Odontol Scand 2003;61:331-40. Read Abstract

Kallestal C, Norlund A, Soder B, Nordenram G, Dahlgren H, Petersson LG, et al. Economic evaluation of dental caries prevention: a systematic review. Acta Odontol Scand 2003;61:341-6. Read Abstract

Helgason AR, Lund KE, Adolfsson J, Axelsson S. Tobacco prevention in Swedish dental care. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2003;31:378-85. Read Abstract

af Geijerstam JL, Britton M. Mild head injury - mortality and complication rate: meta-analysis of findings in a systematic literature review. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2003;145:843-50; discussion 850. Read Abstract

North N, Werko S. Widening the debate? Consultation and participation in local health care planning in the English and Swedish health services. Int J Health Serv 2002;32:781-98. Read Abstract

Cederlund A, Jonsson B, Blomlof J. Do intact collagen fibers increase dentin bond strength? Swed Dent J 2002;26:159-66. Read Abstract

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