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It's still in research, but it could enhance Alexis' hearing without doing Cochlear Implant surgery.  

http://www.medgadget.com/2013/04/tiny-transducer-to-make-middle-ear-implants-available-to-more-people.html

Very interesting!  I imagine it will also help older adults as they experience hearing loss.  Interesting.

Catherine