A new hearing device that's implanted in the middle ear gives better sound quality than a more conventional aid
Doctors at the Mayo Clinic in the US say that there's now a better option for those with hearing loss. The usual kind of hearing aid transmits sound through the eardrum, and may produce feedback - distracting sounds and whistles - as well as giving the wearer the feeling of talking within a barrel.

The new aids have two parts - internal and external. The external processor is attached magnetically just behind the ear and picks up sounds which it transmits to the internal part, a receiver implanted into the middle ear. It provides clearer sound and less feedback than the usual hearing aid. But, since it's surgically implanted, it does cost quite a bit more. Discuss this option with your hearing specialist to see if it's worth the extra investment in your particular case.