Cochlear implants (CIs) are advanced devices designed to provide a sense of sound to individuals with severe hearing loss. They work by bypassing damaged hair cells in the cochlea and directly ...

The illustration shows a cross-section of part of the cochlea, the fluid-filled part of the inner ear that converts vibrations from incoming sounds into nerve signals that travel to the brain via ...

In an effort to better understand how the inner ear can hear the quietest of noises, researchers from Yale University ...

It aims to replace the cochlea’s function. Other differences include: Hearing aids aren’t surgically implanted. They are worn inside or behind the ear. Hearing aids are typically ideal if you ...