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What is tinnitus? What is the full title of ICD code J45? Where is the nearest skin clinic? The below services from gesund.bund.de help you quickly find what you are looking for.
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The ICD code represents a medical diagnosis. Have you received a medical document that specifies your diagnosis as an ICD code? Then you will find a clear and simple explanation and basic information about the medical condition on our website.
All conditions from A–Z
The “Conditions A–Z” overview alphabetically displays all articles about conditions together with their symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Alternatively, you can also find a specific disease description by going to the “Conditions” tab in the main menu or using the search window.
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COVID-19 vaccination: answers to the most important questions
COVID-19 vaccines are seen as a crucial part of curbing the coronavirus pandemic. They have been developed and approved at great speed, in part using new vaccine technologies. This raises questions: how do the vaccines work and how effective and safe are they?
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Health and digitization
Digitization brings with it many opportunities – including for health. Digital networking provides quicker and easier access to health information. In addition, health apps can support and improve the treatment of medical conditions.
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Alert the emergency services immediately in potentially life-threatening situations and emergencies.
Non-emergency medical assistance at night, at the weekend, and on public holidays.
Find a doctor’s practice or a hospital that offers the medical services you need.
Climate change and health
Climate change is also changing the weather in Germany. Rising temperatures can put strain on the body in many ways. However, it is not just the heat itself that can negatively affect people’s health.
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