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Physical therapy informedhealth.org

WEBPhysical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, may include exercises, massages and various treatments based on physical stimuli (e.g. heat, cold, electrical …

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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 lower (diastolic) value. So someone who has a reading of 132/88 mmHg (often spoken “132 over 88”) has a. systolic blood pressure of 132 mmHg, and a.

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Common colds informedhealth.org

WEBSymptoms. Colds usually take a few days to fully develop. Typical symptoms include a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, coughing and a sore throat. …

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Diabetes informedhealth.org

WEBDiabetes is a metabolic disorder that causes the blood sugar levels to increase. It is caused by problems with the pancreas: In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas cannot produce enough …

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What are disease management programs (DMPs)

WEBDisease management programs (DMPs) are structured treatment plans for people who have a chronic disease. They are also called “structured treatment …

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Coronary artery disease informedhealth.org

WEBCoronary artery disease (CAD) develops if the large blood vessels that supply the heart with oxygen (the coronary arteries) become too narrow. This happens if …

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Benefits and risks of screening tests informedhealth.org

WEBSome screening tests aim to detect risk factors for certain diseases. In Germany, members of statutory health insurance funds who are aged 35 and over are entitled to a general …

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Frontpage informedhealth.org

WEBIQWiG is an independent scientific institution in Germany. It is funded through contributions from the German statutory health insurance funds. Its legal responsibilities include 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 aids are available in different formats, including online forms and paper leaflets. Depending on the topic, decision aids may contain information on the course of the disease with or

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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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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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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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Skin care and topical treatments informedhealth.org

WEBThe typical areas of affected skin (plaques) can be treated with medication that is applied to the skin (topical treatments), light therapy (phototherapy), and medication that is …

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Depression informedhealth.org

WEBDepression is one of the most common mental health problems. It is estimated that 16 to 20 out of 100 people will have major depressive disorder or persistent depressive disorder at least once in their lives – often already before they turn 30. Women are affected more than men, and it is more common in older people.

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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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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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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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Our topics and topic areas informedhealth.org

WEBEyes, nose, ears. Diabetes. Gland and hormone disorders. Reproductive health and birth. Women's health. Urinary disorders and kidney problems. Skin disorders. Heart and …

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