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)

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

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

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)

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)

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

The Silver Economy is defined by the economic opportunities arising from public and consumer expenditure related to population ageing and the specific needs of the population over 50