Well, almost! The much awaited indigenous, low-cost cochlear implant device being developed by the DRDO is just four months away from becoming available for clinical trials according to reports. Expected to be priced at Rs. 1 lakh, the device is far cheaper than the imported variety now in use.   The announcement was made by former president Dr. Abdul Kalam at the inaugural function of an otolaryngology workshop at New Delhi on 4 Feb 2012. Dr. V. … Read entire article »