Norwegian Institute Of Public Health

This large pilot study in Norway is comparing two common colorectal cancer screening methods—flexible sigmoidoscopy (a one-time scope exam) and biennial fecal immunochemical testing (a stool test)—to see which works best for the general population. Over 140,000 men and women aged…

This large study is testing whether a screening procedure called flexible sigmoidoscopy can lower the number of colorectal cancer cases and deaths. About 100,000 men and women aged 50-64 in Norway are taking part. The study also looks at adding a stool blood test and how screenin…

This study tests whether placing HEPA air purifiers in primary school classrooms can reduce student absences caused by respiratory infections like colds and flu. About 72 schools in Norway will be randomly assigned to receive either working purifiers or sham devices. Researchers …