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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.

European benefit assessment of medicinal products

Since early 2025, EU countries have been cooperating more closely in the assessment of new medicinal products under the EU HTA procedure, the European benefit assessment. The aim is to provide Member States with a scientifically sound basis for decisions in their health systems.

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Easily understandable information for the general public

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.

Dehydration

People become dehydrated if they don't drink enough water or their body loses too much fluid. The first signs are thirst, trouble concentrating, a headache and dizziness. It then helps to quickly drink enough. Severe dehydration is a medical emergency.

Middle ear infection

Acute middle ear infections are one of the most common illnesses in infants. Many parents then face sleepless nights with a child that cries, has an earache and fever, and can’t sleep. The earache generally goes away on its own within two to three days, and serious complications are rare.

Getting involved

Current commenting procedures and calls for tenders