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Feature: Understanding medical tests

Most people have already given a blood or a urine sample at some point. For example at a routine examination at your doctor’s office or when being admitted to the hospital. But what can be tested with these samples? And what can the results mean? In this feature we explain common medical tests.

Research summaries

Screening programmes: What effects could hearing tests for newborns have?

If all newborn babies had screening tests for hearing impairment, hearing problems could be diagnosed and treated earlier. This could improve early speech development in children who are born with hearing impairments. more...

Screening programs: Are there more advantages than disadvantages to having eye tests for all preschool children?

It is important to find out whether children have vision problems, but not enough research has been done to be able to determine the benefits and harms of routine eye tests in preschool children. more...

Hepatitis B: Should I get tested?

Certain groups of people have a high risk of becoming infected with hepatitis B. But on the whole, less than 1% of all people in Germany have a hepatitis B infection. Adults who have no special risk do not seem to have health benefits from doing a test or from having a vaccination. more...