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IQWiG is an independent scientific institution in Germany. It is funded through contributions from the German statutory health insurance funds. Its legal responsibilities include the assessment of diagnostic tests and medical treatments. InformedHealth.org is the English-language version of IQWiG’s German website Gesundheitsinformation.de.

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Making an informed decision informedhealth.org

WEBThe second step: Evaluating the information. When making informed decisions about medical treatments, the first step is to gather reliable information. The second step …

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What does blood do

WEBThe blood transports oxygen from the lungs to the cells of the body, where it is needed for metabolism. The carbon dioxide produced during metabolism is carried …

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Screening – what might help you decide informedhealth.org

WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) has defined criteria for evaluating screening tests, which may help you decide whether or not to have a particular test. The …

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Gathering information and making a decision informedhealth.org

WEBDecision aids are designed to help patients gather important information in order to make a decision and consider various aspects relevant to the decision. These …

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How does the immune system work

WEBThe main job of the innate immune system is to fight harmful substances and germs that enter the body, for instance through the skin or digestive system. The …

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How does the heart work

WEBEach time the heart beats it pumps blood through the body. When we exert ourselves physically, our heart beats faster. This increases the speed at which blood …

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What do hormones do

WEBThe kidneys remove water and salts from our bodies by releasing them into our urine. Hormones such as adolsterone help regulate the water and salt removal …

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Scabies informedhealth.org

WEBScabies is a contagious disease where tiny parasites live in or on the skin. These scabies mites burrow into the topmost layer of skin and lay their eggs there. This makes the skin …

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How does skin work

WEBIf skin is injured, the blood supply to the skin increases in order to deliver various substances to the wound so it is better protected from infections and can heal …

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How does the stomach work

WEBAt the point where the food pipe leads into the stomach, the opening is usually kept shut by muscles in the food pipe and diaphragm. This prevents the contents of the …

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What is blood pressure and how is it measured

WEBBlood pressure is measured in units of millimeters of mercury (mmHg). The readings are always given in pairs, with the upper (systolic) value first, followed by the …

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Understanding urine tests informedhealth.org

WEBUnderstanding urine tests. Most of us have given a urine (pee) sample at some point in our lives. Urine samples can be analyzed using a number of different …

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The structure of the skeleton informedhealth.org

WEBThe shoulder is the most flexible joint in the human body, as well as its most complex. It is made up of the shoulder blade (scapula), collarbone (clavicle) and upper …

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What is speech therapy

WEBSpeech therapy can help people who have difficulty speaking to communicate better and to break down the barriers that result from speech impediments. The goals of speech …

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What happens in puberty

WEBWhen puberty begins, the child’s brain sends signals to start the production of sex hormones. At first, these “chemical messengers” are made in the adrenal glands. …

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About InformedHealth.org and Gesundheitsinformation.de

WEBInformedHealth.org is the English-language version of the German website Gesundheitsinformation.de. By publishing this bilingual website, the Institute for Quality …

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How does the tongue work

WEBThe tongue has a great ability to move in all directions. The reason for this is the way the muscle fibers are arranged, which is unique in our body. They run in all …

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