In June 2011 the Bionic Ear Institute renamed itself the Bionics Institute to reflect its broader focus which included research into deep brain stimulation, bionic vision and continued work in hearing.
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Koh Ang Hong, however, is exceedingly grateful for her daughter Naomi's bionic ear, saying her little girl attends school with hearing children and can expect to live a " normal life ."
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The bionic ear is used on people with profound hearing loss caused by the inability of the inner ear _ the fluid-filled, snail-shaped cochlea _ to transmit sound to the auditory nerve.
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While cochlear implants stimulate the auditory nerve, so can be considered a bionic ear and arguably not a hearing aide, they are something it pays to be aware of if you're considering deafness.
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The Bionic Ear, advertised as " the sound collector with a thousand uses, " is a powerful directional listening device, which store employees say is sold most frequently to bird watchers or hunters.
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The bionic ear is still in its early stages and can't help all deaf people _ but it's a precious gift for those who can benefit from it, most often the very young.
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The maker of bionic ear implants denied Friday they caused meningitis, after U . S . authorities suggested more than 25 cases of the illness _ including nine deaths _ might be linked to the devices.
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Professor Clark subsequently established the Bionic Ear Institute at the hospital, and one of the laneways through the hospital site was named Bionic Ear Lane to commemorate the research and development by Clark and his team.
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Professor Clark subsequently established the Bionic Ear Institute at the hospital, and one of the laneways through the hospital site was named Bionic Ear Lane to commemorate the research and development by Clark and his team.
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In recent years, Australians have been at the forefront of medical technology with inventions including ultrasound, the bionic ear, the first plastic spectacle lenses, the electronic pacemaker, the multi-focal contact lens, spray-on artificial skin and anti-flu medication.
