1) What is a cochlear implant? A cochlear implant is a small, surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing. It ...

A Louisville boy recently became the first patient in the United States to receive a MED-EL FLEX34 cochlear implant, which is designed for people with an unusually large cochlea — the part of the ear ...

Unlike hearing aids, cochlear implants require regular rehabilitation and updates throughout your life. Share on Pinterest Stocksy/Erin Brant Some people in the Deaf community may opt to receive ...

Bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHAs) and cochlear implants are devices that can improve the quality of a person’s hearing. They work in different ways, and each has specific advantages and disadvantages ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The stigma surrounding aging and hearing loss presents a challenge for some. "'I'm wearing hearing aids or I'm wearing a cochlear implant: it means that I'm old'. So a lot of ...

Cochlear implant surgery may take place in a hospital or an outpatient surgical center. You will be put to sleep under general anesthesia during the procedure so you will not feel anything nor ...

More than a million people around the world rely on cochlear implants (CIs) to hear. CI effectiveness is generally evaluated through speech recognition tests, and despite how widespread they are, CI ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The cochlear implants market is poised to grow by USD 1.32 billion during 2021-2025, progressing at a CAGR of almost 12% during the forecast period. Worried about the impact ...

While they can be priceless for some, cochlear implants do require extensive training to function well. They are also seen by some in the Deaf community as ableist. Share on Pinterest Hearing is one ...