Cochlear Impant Information on Wikipedia

Read an in-depth article on cochlear implants at Wikipedia.  The article provides information on the history of the cochlear implant, including Adam Kissiah’s contribution to its development.  Following is an excerpt from the Wikipedia article: Cochlear Implants that operate successfully, including those produced by all three major manufacturers (Cochlear Americas, Advanced Bionics and Med-El), incorporate the same...

Baby Hears First Sounds After Implant Activation

Watch as a baby boy named Drew hears his first sounds after his right ear cochlear implant is switched on for the first time. Baby Hears First Sounds After Implant Activation Visit Drew’s blog at...

8 Month Old Deaf Baby’s Reaction To Cochlear...

This 8 month old baby was born deaf, watch the moment as his cochlear implant is activated and he hears sound for the first time, and his mother’s voice. YouTube – 8 Month Old Deaf Baby’s Reaction To Cochlear Implant Being Activated.

History of the Cochlear Implant

Who Invented The Cochlear Implant? Adam M. Kissiah, Jr. Invented the Cochlear Implant! Henry Ford’s “Model T” automobile of the early 1900s, and the Cadillac of the modern era have the same BASIC design. All cars possess a frame, 4 wheels, power source, transmission, steering wheel, and brakes, etc., but differ greatly in the details of final design.  Likewise, all cochlear implants MUST incorporate the same BASIC...

About the Cochlear Implant

A Cochlear implant (CI) is a surgically implanted electronic device that provides a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing. The cochlear implant is often referred to as a bionic ear. Unlike hearing aids, the cochlear implant does not amplify sound, but works by directly stimulating any functioning auditory nerves inside the cochlea with electrical impulses. External components of the...