Before the 19th century, trying to conceal a hearing device was virtually impossible. Most of the hearing instruments of the day consisted of large and unwieldy devices that were awkward to use and were definitely not easily portable. In the years following this era, though, inventors tried to create a smaller and more efficient hearing [...]

Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent disabling conditions affecting people of all ages in the United States. According to the National Center on Hearing Assessment and Management, one in every 10 adults suffers from hearing loss while nearly thirty-three babies are born deaf each year. Loss of hearing is usually a disability that [...]