Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Key Takeaways The cochlear nerve is part of the eighth cranial nerve and is ...

The type and degree of hearing loss are currently classified with the use of pure-tone and speech audiometry. Pure-tone audiometry is a standardized behavioral test that ascertains the quietest ...

A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted electronic device designed to improve your ability to hear. Otolarnygologists (ear, nose, and throat doctors) and audiologists recommend cochlear implants ...

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 ...