The World Health Organisation estimates that in 2020, more than 5% of people, or about 466 million, suffered from disabling hearing loss. Most live in low- and middle-income countries such as South ...

The use of cochlear implants to treat children and adults with severe sensorineural hearing loss has made "incredible progress" over recent years, according to Christopher Bohr, MD, PhD, director of ...

A cochlear implant may benefit those with severe hearing loss. Implanted in the cochlea, it has many advantages, but there are also drawbacks. The cochlea is the spiral-shaped organ in your inner 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 ...

Scientists have developed a way to reprogram cochlear implants that dramatically improves the quality and clarity of users’ hearing. Imagine suddenly being able to hear the words and tone of the ...

"A new adventure of having to get a cochlear implant. I was scared. But once I met Dr. Sweeney and Dr. Schadt, I knew there was nothing to worry about. I have never in my life met such supporting ...

Hearing loss is generally categorized into conductive, sensorineural, and a combination of the 2 types. Table I lists selected causes of conductive and sensorineural types of hearing loss in females.

Doctors at MGM Healthcare hospital have performed a bilateral cochlear implant for a child with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD), using a cutting-edge implant with an advanced wireless ...

Imagine suddenly being able to hear the words and tone of the person across the table from you in a crowded restaurant when once you only heard overwhelming noise. Or speaking on the telephone with ...