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First fully implantable cochlear implant reaches patients
Original: The first fully implanted cochlear implant reaches patients
A fully implantable cochlear implant has begun reaching patients, according to IEEE Spectrum. Unlike conventional devices, it has no external components, embedding the entire system under the skin. Commenters welcomed the advance, noting it could improve comfort and usability for people with severe hearing loss, while raising questions about battery life, surgical complexity and long-term maintenance of a fully internal device.
Why now: A medical breakthrough removing the visible external hardware of cochlear implants is drawing attention to the future of hearing restoration.
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- The first fully implanted cochlear implant reaches patients · rbanffy · 110
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