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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. IQWiG is currently involved in three procedures as an assessor and in another one as a co-assessor.

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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.

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Styes and chalazia (inflammation of the eyelid)

Styes and chalazia are common and can occur at any age. The eyelid is swollen because a gland at the edge of the eyelid has become inflamed. If bacteria are involved, the swelling may develop very quickly and hurt. Styes and chalazia usually go away on their own.
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