Electronic aids to hearing.

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  • Stuart Gatehouse
چکیده

Despite many scientific developments in the biology of hearing, there remain no wide-spread medical or surgical interventions for listeners with sensorineural hearing impairments. In addition to describing technical advances, this chapter identifies important aspects of candidature for hearing aids and some issues of service delivery.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • British medical bulletin

دوره 63  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2002