Alejandra Galindo

The European Commission is seeking for experts to assist in the interim evaluation of the H2020 Programme

The European Commission (EC) is seeking for experts to establish the methodology of the interim evaluation of the H2020 Programme

Nasal balloons can help against otitis media and ”glue ear”

The simple use of nasal balloons can help children with otitis media and the condition “glue ear” and can at the same time eliminate the excessive use and cost of antibiotics (Source: www.hear-it.org)

Helping public authorities solving problems through digital research and innovation for ageing well: the Silver project

A pioneering tender process has shown how public authorities can shape healthcare R&D to suit their needs, saving them money and boosting innovation

Third Generation of the Mouse Universal Genotyping Array (MUGA) series

Genotyping microarrays are an important resource for genetic mapping, population genetics and monitoring of the genetic integrity of laboratory stocks

Many believe that they cannot receive financial help for their hearing aids

In France, the United Kingdom and Switzerland, many of those with hearing loss do not believe that a third party would pay any part of their hearing aids. In fact, 81% of hearing aid owners received some kind of third-party reimbursement (Source: www.hear-it.org)

Untreated hearing problems cause severe fatigue and low energy

Severe fatigue and vigour problems are common among non-hearing aid users seeking help for their hearing difficulties, a survey has found. Other surveys show that hearing aids might help the situation (Source: www.hear-it.org)

Commission proposes to make products and services more accessible to the disabled persons

The European Commission has proposed a European Accessibility Act, which will set common accessibility requirements for certain key products and services that will help people with disabilities at EU level to participate fully in society