Neubio Cochlear
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Aug 10, 2023
1:06 AM
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A cochlear implant is a revolutionary medical device designed to restore hearing for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss. It functions by bypassing damaged parts of the inner ear and directly stimulating the auditory nerve, allowing sound signals to be transmitted to the brain. A small external processor captures and processes sounds, which are then transmitted to an implanted electrode array. This array sends electrical impulses to the auditory nerve, which the brain interprets as sound. Cochlear implants have transformed the lives of many deaf individuals, enabling them to perceive speech, environmental sounds, and music, facilitating better communication and integration into society.
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