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A small pill changed the world forever
Probably no other medical innovation has changed society as much as the pill. It enables women to decide for themselves if, when and how many children they want to have.
Women from all over the world tell us their story and the impact the pill had on their life and their society. more
Prostate cancer

In the western world, prostate cancer is one of the most common of all forms of cancers. In Europe, almost 350,000 men contracted this type of tumor in 2006, making it the most frequent form of cancer among men. In the USA, prostate cancer – with more than 200,000 new cases every year – is the second most common tumor disease after skin cancer. more
Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease

The most common form of dementia (from the Latin word demens: deprived of mind, confused) is Alzheimer's disease. People over the age of 60 are most often affected by this progressive neurodegenerative disease; which can lead to premature death. more
High blood pressure

Estimates suggest that 972 million people worldwide had high blood pressure in 2000, 639 million of whom lived in developing countries. This meant that about one sixth of the human population was affected by this condition. more

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Beware of Counterfeits

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Beware of Counterfeits

For a couple of years now, the number of counterfeited drugs in circulation has strongly increased. Counterfeits have developed into a dangerous problem that exists worldwide.

Only consistent education of the public and stricter laws have a chance of combating the issue. It is for this reason that we are committed to protecting patients. Our goal is to afford patients the best possible treatment for their disease.
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