Will a totally implantable cochlear implant be the new era of hearing restoration?According to a new study, the answer may be yes. Scientists have developed a totally implantable cochlear implant capable of providing high-level hearing performance comparable to that of conventional cochlear implants with external audio processors. According to the study, which included six adult participants with bilateral severe-to-profound hearing loss and was first published in the Communications Medicine Journal, scientists believe that such implants can open up a range of options for treating hearing loss. Read the full story here
Totally implantable cochlear implant promises a new era of hearing restoration
Scientists have developed a totally implantable cochlear implant that delivers hearing performance c...
We are pleased to have Fiona Hii join our team as Finance Administrator at our Christchurch clinic. "I’m thrilled to join this incredible company that makes a real difference in patients’ lives," says Fiona."Witnessing life-changing moments is truly inspiring."With a background in accounting and a degree from the University of Canterbury, Fiona loves spending time with her two young daughters and enjoys cooking for her family.Welcome to the team Fiona!
This year, help us give the gift of hearing to New Zealanders in need. As a registered charity operating as a not-for-profit, we aim to keep our fees and costs to a minimum in an effort to make cochlear implant technology accessible to as many people as possible, but we need your help. Business partnerships, personal donations or legacy giving are just some of the ways you can make a difference. Help us give the gift of sound by donating to SCIP today. For more information, visit scip.co.nzPictured: Christian WebbPhotos: Tammie Pittwood Photography