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Cochlear Implant Medical Information

See also our sections on Cochlear Implant Risks and Cochlear Implant Surgery.

September 2006 - Revolutionary new method of cochlear implants

March 2006 - Two organizations have announced a collaboration to improve cochlear implant results by improving rehabilitation of the auditory nerve.

September 2005 - Texas Researchers have developed a less intrusive CI surgical procedure!

February 2004 - Imagine the day when we can encourage auditory nerve cells to grow close to CI electrodes to maximize CI performance. That day is closer than you think!

March 2003 - Interested in the medical perspective on how cochlear implants work. Then you should find "A Neurological Look at Cochlear Implants" interesting.

March 2002 - A recent animal study provides strong evidence that the use of growth factors to stimulate the auditory nerve prior to CI surgery boosts CI performance. Scientists hope to begin human trials within two years. Here's the story.