Lyric Hearing Aid

The New York Times has an article on the impressive Lyric hearing aid from InSound Medical of Newark, California. With the help of miniaturization and smart use of materials, the device is made to be inserted within millimeters of the ear drum and worn 24 hours a day. Because of its proximity to the ear drum and the device's size, the internal battery will supposedly run the unit for at least a month. Typically, anything that clogs the ear canal would trap moisture and pose an infection risk