EPFL is developing next-generation hearing implants

Working with clinicians from Harvard Medical School, a team of EPFL researchers has developed a conformable electrode implant that will allow people with a dysfunctional inner ear to hear again. This new device could replace existing auditory brainstem implants, which have a number of shortcomings.

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[TheValiantZero]

Congratulations to the entire team. It is one thing to discuss what could be possible, and another thing entirely to work towards being the real pioneers of the new. If this implant can become commercially available, there is no doubt how many tens of thousands of peoples' lives will immediately improve. Both for those who receive the implant, and their families and friends who benefit from the implant recipient becoming a stronger, healthier person.

[daniluminati]

Is it useful for those who have tinnitus?

[JamButter]

I hope that I could reach you since I had cochlear implant in my right side ear for long time...

But... I was told that my left side ear wasn't eligible or candidate
for 2nd CI due to weak hearing nerve so I want soft ABI not regular one.

I don't know if I am making correct to reach you...

[jean-pierrekueffer]

Late 1967, a huge explosion occurred 1m away from me; From that moment on my ears have been ringing like hell. Around 72 Decibels @2700Hz. I managed to live with it but lately, I feel like 2 or 3 Decibels have been added and it is "unbearable"
Would one of these next-generation implants be of any help? I'm open to all replies.

[XXXD-ey]

Поставьте мне слуховой протез бесплатно