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What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes? How do vaccinations actually work? The media library provides you with access to all gesund.bund.de videos. These concise videos provide answers to frequently asked questions about medical conditions, symptoms, treatment options, preventive measures and – with time – many other health topics too.

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Are childhood diseases dangerous?

The video below outlines the most common childhood diseases and how they are expressed.

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Darstellung einer Sehnenscheidenentzündung im Bereich des Handgelenks.

What is tenosynovitis?

This video shows how tenosynovitis develops. What are the symptoms and how can it be treated?

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What is a slipped disc?

The video below explains more about the causes of a slipped disc as well as the symptoms and treatment options.

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How does the e-prescription work?

Watch this video to find out how the e-prescription can be used.

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What are the signs of Lyme disease (borreliosis)?

The video below explains more about how you can become infected with Lyme disease as well as the symptoms and treatment options.

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Who is entitled to care benefits?

The following video explains when a person has a long-term care need and is therefore entitled to care benefits.

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Stopping smoking – when does the body recover?

How quickly does the body recover when you stop smoking? The video below provides information on this.

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What is vitamin D and why is it important?

Watch this video to find out what vitamin D is and why our bodies need it.

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How is a bladder tumor removed?

This video explains how a bladder tumor is removed.

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How does the heart function?

This video provides more information about the function and role of the heart.

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What is color blindness?

This video explains how the eye perceives colors and what causes color blindness.

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What causes a goiter?

This video explains how a goiter develops.

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How does self-help provide support?

Watch this video to find out what self-help is and what support it can provide.

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What happens during appendicitis?

The video below explains what happens during appendicitis. What are the symptoms and how can it be treated?

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What are the common forms of thyroid disease?

This video explains what the most common forms of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are, what causes them and how they are treated.

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How do immune responses work?

Watch this video to discover how the immune system responds when pathogens penetrate the body.

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How can foodborne infections be prevented?

The following video explains what can be done to prevent foodborne infections.

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What is a laparoscopic prostatectomy?

This video explains laparoscopic prostate removal.

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What is a robotic prostatectomy?

This video explains prostate removal using a DaVinci robot.

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What is an open prostatectomy?

This video explains the key information about open prostatectomies.

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What is evidence-based medicine?

The following video explains what evidence-based medicine is and how it is used to make treatment decisions.

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What are antibodies?

The following video explains what antibodies are and what they do.

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What is an advance healthcare directive?

The following video explains what an advance healthcare directive is and how it is used.

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What is a lasting power of attorney?

The following video explains the concept of a lasting power of attorney and how it is used.

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What is obstructive sleep apnea?

The video below explains more about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment options for obstructive sleep apnea.

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What is Parkinson’s disease?

The following video shows which symptoms occur with Parkinson’s disease and which treatment options are available.

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What is generalized anxiety disorder?

This video explains more about the symptoms and treatment options for generalized anxiety disorder.

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What causes shingles?

This video explains how shingles develops and what symptoms it may cause.

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What is an enlarged prostate?

This video explains more about the symptoms and treatment options for a benign prostate enlargement.

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How can the elderly prevent falls?

The video below explains what elderly people can do to prevent falls during everyday life.

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What causes fatty liver disease?

This video explains how fatty liver disease develops and what symptoms may occur.

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What causes acne?

This video provides more information about the causes of acne and how it can be treated.

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What is asthma?

This video explains the symptoms of asthma, how it is triggered and how it can be combated.

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What are hemorrhoids?

The video below explains more about the symptoms and causes of hemorrhoid problems.

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What is dementia?

This video explains what causes dementia and how it can be treated.

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What is conjunctivitis?

This video explains what triggers conjunctivitis, what the symptoms are and how it can be treated.

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What causes osteoporosis?

This video explains what causes osteoporosis.

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What are sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?

This video explains sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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What makes particulates a health risk?

This video explains why particulates are a health risk.

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How does UV radiation affect the body?

This video explains the effects of UV radiation on the body and what people can do to protect themselves.

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Why are older people particularly at risk from the effects of heat?

This video explains why heat is such a health risk for older people.

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How to cope with the next heatwave

High temperatures of over 30 degrees can place great strain on the body. This video shows you several simple measures that you can use to protect yourself against the heat.

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What impact does climate change have on health?

This video shows how some conditions are spreading as a consequence of climate change. Rising temperatures have consequences for people’s health.

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What is neurodermatitis and what treatment is available?

The video below shows the signs of neurodermatitis and what can be done to mitigate it.

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What is autoimmune disease?

The video below provides basic information on the human immune system and typical autoimmune diseases.

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What is reflux?

The video explains what causes reflux, its symptoms and what can be done to prevent it.

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What causes caries?

The video below explains what causes caries, how it is treated and how it can be prevented.

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What is pulmonary embolism?

The video below explains more about the symptoms, risk factors and treatment options for pulmonary embolism.

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How much alcohol is considered unhealthy?

The video below explains when alcohol becomes harmful and how much can be consumed at a low risk.

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What are targeted cancer therapies?

The video below explains when targeted cancer therapies are used. How are these drugs used and how do they work?

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COVID-19, flu or cold?

The video below explains the difference between flu, cold and COVID-19, and what you should do if you develop any symptoms of a cold.

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What are the signs of TBE?

The video below explains more about the risk areas, modes of infection, and symptoms of a TBE infection.

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What causes osteoarthritis?

The video below explains how osteoarthritis develops and what causes it.

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What causes gastritis?

The video below explains the symptoms and causes of gastritis.

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What causes osteoarthritis?

The video below explains the differences between a cold and a flu: the different triggers, symptoms, treatment options, and possibilities of a more severe course.

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What is a burnout?

The video below reports on the possible causes, risk factors, and symptoms of a burnout.

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What is tinnitus?

The video below explains what can trigger tinnitus and what symptoms can occur.

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What is the lung disease COPD?

The video below explains the possible symptoms, causes, and treatment methods of the lung disease COPD.

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The difference between a primary tumor and a metastasis

The video below explains the difference between a primary tumor and a metastasis.

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What is an allergy?

The video below explains what can trigger an allergy and what symptoms can occur.

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What happens during a stroke?

The video below reports on the possible causes, risk factors, and symptoms of a stroke.

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What is sepsis?

The video below explains how sepsis is triggered. What are the symptoms and how can they be treated?

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What is type 2 diabetes?

The video below explains the possible symptoms, causes, and treatment methods of type 2 diabetes.

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What is type 1 diabetes?

The video below explains the possible symptoms, causes, and treatment methods of type 1 diabetes.

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What are the most common types of headache?

The video below outlines the most common types of headache and how they are expressed.

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What are infectious diseases?

The video below looks at when doctors talk about an infectious disease, which pathogens trigger infectious diseases, and how they are transmitted.

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How is cancer treated?

The video below explains how cancer can be treated.

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How do vaccinations work?

The video below explains how a vaccination works.

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What happens during a heart attack?

The video below reports on the possible causes, risk factors, and symptoms of a heart attack.

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What are the possible causes of back pain?

The video below presents potential causes, triggers, and symptoms of non-specific and specific low back pain.

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What is depression?

The video below explains the signs of depression. What triggers it and what treatment options are there?

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Why is high blood pressure dangerous?

The video below explains what happens in the body in the event of high blood pressure. What consequences can high blood pressure have and how can it be lowered?

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What is cancer?

The video below explains when doctors talk about cancer and how cancer occurs.

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Tips for parents of babies and small children during hot weather

This video explains what parents of babies and small children need to be aware of during hot weather.

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Why is heat particularly hazardous for small children?

The following video explains why babies and small children are so sensitive to the heat.

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