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The Bionic ext{VEST-2 project aims to commercialize a vestibular implant that restores balance through electrical stimulation. This innovative treatment targets vestibular dysfunction, a major cause of falls, and seeks to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs associated with fall-related injuries.
In this project we present a solution to restore balance and prevent falls through vestibular implantation and electrical stimulation of the otolith organ.
Worldwide, about 684.000 individuals die from falls each year and 37.3 million falls require medical attention.
The medical cost for treating falls in the EU is approximately 25 billion euros each year.
This number can be expected to go up since the elderly population is growing.
One of the most important causes of falling is vestibular dys…
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France, TOULOUSE
Type: Company (for-profit)
Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
SME: No
Spain, Santa Cruz De Tenerife
Type: Research institute
Activity type: Research Organisations
SME: No
Spain, Pamplona
Type: University / higher education
Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
SME: No
EUROPEAN INSTITUE FOR OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
Belgium, Antwerpen
Type: Research institute
Activity type: Research Organisations
SME: Yes
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