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Cochlear implants can bring the experience of sound to those with hearing loss, but results may vary – here's why

  • Written by Niyazi Arslan, Ph.D. Candidate in Speech and Hearing Science, Arizona State University
Cochlear implants can bring the experience of sound to those with hearing loss, but results may vary – here's whyA patient's age upon receiving a cochlear implant can influence the technology's effectiveness.Cavan Images/Cavan via Getty Images

Cochlear implants are among the most successful neural prostheses on the market. These artificial ears have allowed nearly 1 million people globally with severe to profound hearing loss to either regain access to the...

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