Thursday, December 6, 2007

Shattered Nerves

A layman's explanation of the science of neuroprosthetics, including cochlear implants.

Infectious Complications in Pediatric Cochlear Implants

A review of the sources of infections in pediatric cochlear implant users.

Cochlear Implant Users at Gallaudet

Cochlear implant users make up 6% of all students at Gallaudet University in the Fall 2007 semester. (Scroll down.)

Seeking a Less Expense Cochlear Implant

India's former president APJ Abdul Kalam, fondly known as a people’s president, is seeking to develop a more cost effective cochlear implant through India's Defence Research and Development Organisation.

Cochlear Inc. a Likely Takeover Candidate

Cochlear makes sense as a takeover target....

Comparative Pitch Ranking of Complex Tones

Normally hearing participants obtained "significantly higher mean scores" compared with cochlear implant users on two experiments ranking complex tones by pitch.

Monday, November 19, 2007

Skin Flap Thickness in Cochlear Implant Patients

An article in Cochlear Implants International discusses various aspects of skin flap thickness.