26 April 2025
Beyond Cochlear Implants: A Flexible Brainstem Device Restores Hearing Without Side Effects
EPFL researchers have developed a flexible auditory brainstem implant (ABI) that could restore hearing for patients who can't use cochlear implants. Unlike rigid ABIs, this soft device conforms to…
<img src="/images/imported/brainstem-device-restores-hearing-without-side-effects.webp" alt="" />
EPFL researchers have developed a flexible auditory brainstem implant (ABI) that could restore hearing for patients who can't use cochlear implants. Unlike rigid ABIs, this soft device conforms to the brainstem, improving precision and reducing side effects. In macaque trials, it enabled near-natural sound recognition without discomfort, marking a major step toward more effective hearing restoration.
Source: <a href="https://bit.ly/3Gf1yUR">https://bit.ly/3Gf1yUR</a>
Let's build what's next
Tell us about your project and the right team at ICAD will get back to you.