Gender Determination: “Intersexuality is not a disease“

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[10/04/2012] Most people are clearly female or male. Nature however – human nature as well – also knows other gender types. Intersexuality has always been around in the world and now it is time for society and medical science to finally accept it. Gender Determination: “Intersexuality is not a disease“ - read more

Cancer: New Software Key for Personalised Medicine

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[14/02/2012] DNA Sequencing technologies provide massive amounts of data that are not easily processed and translated by scientists. That is why Georgia Tech has created a new data analysis algorithm that quickly transforms complex RNA sequence data into usable content for biologists and clinicians. Cancer: New Software Key for Personalised Medicine - read more

Women's Right Organisation medica mondiale

[22/12/2011]
The international women's rights organisation medica mondiale takes care of women in war and conflict areas, which have survived sexual violence. In the Photogallery, we show where and how work the employees of the organisation. Women's Right Organisation medica mondiale - read more

Sexualised Violence in War: “We offer traumatised women holistic support“

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[22/12/2011] Sexual violence against women is a taboo subject in many countries around the world. Especially in war zones and regions of conflict, violence and rape is a part of the horrific and traumatizing every day experience of women and girls. The victims are being ignored in society and rarely find support and sympathy for their situation. Sexualised Violence in War: “We offer traumatised women holistic support“ - read more

Germany’s Electronic Health Insurance Card: “Data protection for the insured person is unquestionably guaranteed”

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[08/12/2011] Since October 2011, Germany’s electronic health insurance card (“elektronische Gesundheitskarte” eGK) has been adopted into the everyday lives of patients and physicians for good. After a long and tedious process, it finally meets the required regulations to ensure data protection for the insured. Germany’s Electronic Health Insurance Card: “Data protection for the insured person is unquestionably guaranteed” - read more

Health Prevention: “It is an investment in our economic development“

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[22/09/2011] Prevention is the best medicine, according to the proverb. To internalise this wisdom into as many people as possible is the most important goal of the health prevention. With a view to rising illnesses such as diabetes, mental disorders or adiposity, it is becoming more and more important.  Health Prevention: “It is an investment in our economic development“ - read more