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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.

Trustworthiness of observational data

Observational data are increasingly being used for health technology assessment. But how reliable are such data? At IQWiG in Dialogue, current methodological approaches – including the use of propensity scores – and criteria for scientific validity were discussed in depth.

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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.

Functional dyspepsia

Many people regularly have stomach trouble. There is often no clear physical cause. Then it is usually diagnosed as functional dyspepsia. Although this is not a dangerous condition, it can be distressing. There are various treatment options, but only a few of them have been tested in good-quality studies.

Chronic wounds

Minor injuries to our skin usually heal quite quickly on their own. But some wounds close very slowly, keep on opening up, or don’t heal at all. Doctors consider a wound to be chronic if it doesn’t heal for a long time. This usually happens because of blood flow problems or diabetes.

Getting involved

Current commenting procedures and calls for tenders