Researchers Developing Invisible Cochlear Implants
May 14th, 2012Posted in Blog
In traditional cochlear implants, a large sound processor is worn outside the head and sends signals to an internal receiver-stimulator implanted in bone under the skin. This in turn sends signals to the electrodes implanted in the cochlea to stimulate auditory nerves. The ear canal, eardrum, and bones in the middle ear are bypassed. These
Read MoreNational Women’s Health Week
May 7th, 2012Posted in Blog
The Better Hearing Institute is raising awareness of the link between hearing loss and certain chronic diseases during National Women’s Health Week. BHI also is urging women to take the online hearing check, Across America Hearing Check Challenge (www.hearingcheck.org), which lets people quickly determine if they need a comprehensive hearing test. Research shows that people
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