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Medicine put to the test

The independent Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (Institut für Qualität und Wirtschaftlichkeit im Gesundheitswesen, IQWiG) examines the benefits and harms of medical interventions for patients. We provide information about the advantages and disadvantages of examination and treatment methods in the form of scientific reports and easily understandable health information.

IQWiG in Dialog 2025: "Trustworthiness of observational data"

June 24, 2025 in Cologne

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InformedHealth.org is the English-language version of the German website Gesundheitsinformation.de. By publishing this bilingual website, IQWiG fulfils part of its legal mandate to inform the general public about health issues. By offering a wide range of different topics, the website addresses both patients and (healthy) consumers.

Autism

Autism is a developmental disability that people are born with. It can have a wide range of effects. People with autism have difficulty interacting with others. There are various support and treatment options. Some are especially important for children.

Uterine fibroids

Many women have benign (non-cancerous) growths known as fibroids in or on their womb (uterus). Most fibroids are small and don't cause any problems. But they sometimes lead to period pain, heavy menstrual bleeding or other symptoms. There are a number of different treatment options.

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