The cochlear nerve, also known as part of the vestibulocochlear or auditory nerve, is a sensory nerve responsible for hearing. It travels from the cochlea, a spiral-shaped structure in the inner ear, ...

A cochlear implant is an electronic device used for people who are severely hard of hearing or deaf. They require surgery to be implanted, but you won’t be able to hear right afterward. The device ...

The 60-60 rule refers to standards that must be met to qualify for cochlear implants. This means checking if the better ear has a pure-tone average (PTA) of 60 dB HL or greater and a word ...

Wrapping around the ear, the implant also has a transmitter, which attaches to her head. ‘As soon as the metal attaches to the coil inside, that activates the cochlear implant. ‘The signals ...

China has significantly reduced the cost of cochlear implants through its first centralized procurement program, cutting prices from more than 200,000 yuan ($27,400) to around 50,000 yuan ...

which was successfully managed surgically at our centre without compromising the functioning cochlear implant. Contributors The following authors were responsible for drafting of the text, sourcing ...

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Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio ...