Personalised strategies for cochlear implant surgery and hearing rehabilitation

Aarno Dietz and fellow researchers investigate the efficacy of cochlear implant surgery and aim to improve hearing rehabilitation while raising awareness of the safety of cochlear implant surgery under local anaesthetic.

Hearing loss is a common problem that usually develops with older age, affecting communication and making everyday life extremely difficult. If left untreated, it can lead to memory loss, social isolation, and mental health problems. Cochlear implants (CI) are an effective solution where hearing aids can’t help, but they are not fitted as often as they could be, as clinicians […]

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