Excessive noise levels are noted in kindergarten classrooms in the island of Crete.

Ambient noise in classrooms may present a serious obstacle to the academic achievement of children. There is relatively little information on noise levels in teaching facilities in Greece and particularly in the island of Crete. The purpose of this study was to provide objective data on the internal noise levels inside kindergartens in Crete.

The cochlear implant programme in Crete: a nine year experience.

The aim of this study was to present data of the cochlear implant programme in Crete. Our series consists of 51 patients, 35 adults and 16 children, in a nine year period. The average age of our patients was 31 years (range from three to 68).

Microscopic endonasal surgery of nasal and paranasal cavities.

Objective: To present the experience of our department on microscopic surgery of the nose and sinuses and compare our results with those of other standard approaches. Furthermore we attempt to specify the main indications for the use of the method.

Methods: During the period between January 1990 and December 2002, the prementioned technique was performed in a total of 250 patients.