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Cochlear Implants

By Skye Rohde

Syracuse, NY – The cochlear implant was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration 20 years ago. Since then, it has helped thousands of deaf people obtain -- or regain -- some level of hearing. But as with any successful technology, there's always room for improvement. WRVO's Skye Rohde reports on how scientists in Syracuse are working to make cochlear implants even better.

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