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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.

Shoulder pain

Shoulder pain is one of the most common orthopedic problems. It usually arises beneath the bone that forms the “roof” of the shoulder (the acromion). The pain often goes away within six months. Until then, it’s a good idea to avoid moving the arm too much. Certain treatments can relieve the pain.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

It's normal for vision to gradually get worse with age. Some people also have medical conditions that further affect their vision. Age-related macular degeneration is one of these. It makes objects look blurry and distorted, especially when you look at them directly, and it becomes increasingly difficult to do things like read or recognize faces.