Cochlear implants that have electrodes designed without wire perform better than those with wires for long-term hearing preservation, a Mount Sinai researcher has reported in a first-of-its-kind study. The research also determined that the best surgical approach for cochlear implant procedures did not involve drilling into the bone around the ear. The results, published in… Continue reading The Best Choice for Cochlear Implants?
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Cochlear Implants: What You Need to Know
Your elderly uncle is hard of hearing and has a difficult time understanding conversation — so much so that he’s feeling frustrated and left out. His hearing aids aren’t helping much. Your one-year-old daughter was diagnosed with severe hearing loss in both ears, and you’re worried about her ability to learn and understand speech. How… Continue reading Cochlear Implants: What You Need to Know
Cochlear Implants Improve Speech Perception & Cognitive Function
Cochlear implantation was associated with improved speech perception and cognitive function in adults 65 years or older with profound hearing loss, according to a report published online in March 2015 by JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. A release from the publisher notes that hearing impairment is associated with cognitive decline. In cases of severe to… Continue reading Cochlear Implants Improve Speech Perception & Cognitive Function