I will be adding links over the next few weeks.  Of course, your help would be appreciated.  If you would like to add your favorite site (your own site, for example -- or your favorite CI resource), please navigate to the best category and  click on "Insert your link here."  Note that it does not have to be an actual site -- it could be a link to a cool page within a site.

For those of you that are adding your own site to the database, you will have the opportunity to add a "reciprocal link" back to CochlearWorld.  If you are willing to do that, I would appreciate it (but it is not required).  I will approve all CI links that are submitted (backlink or not).

No off-topic links, please.  This is a cochlear implant link directory only.  Of course, links to other related hearing disorder stuff is welcome as well.  Sorry Jodi, we probably will not have a section for your special products -- but I plan to add your excellent blog to the database myself personally. 

As always, I am very interested in your feedback.

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In the mean time, I wanted to thank Jodi for pointers to the following.

She writes:

Rock on, Mark. Nothing better than an involved dad! The sight looks
amazing, really great job! You might want to create a link to the
Parent to Parent brochure http://giftofhearingfoundation.org/ (it’s
in the lower lefthand corner) the group created led by Lydia as well
as a link to the ci awareness items that you can find on
cafepress.com key in cochlear implants and zazzle.com do the
same…all proceeds go to ci organizations…Jodi

Thanks Jodi

The U.S. Food and Drug administration maintains a web site on cochlear implants. The purpose of this website is to describe cochlear implants, link to FDA-approved implants, tell the benefits and risks of cochlear implants, and provide news about cochlear implant recalls and safety issues. Additionally, there is information regarding what educators of implant users need to know, what happens before, during and after surgery, and where to report problems.

According to the web site, the FDA regulates manufacturers of cochlear implants. For manufacturers to sell cochlear implants in the United States, they must first show the FDA that their implants are safe and effective. As a matter of policy, FDA does not rate or recommend brands of cochlear implants or medical facilities that implant them.

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The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders is one of the National Institutes of Health, and maintains a web page on cochlear implants that addresses the following topics:

• What Is a cochlear implant?
• How does a cochlear implant work?
• Who gets cochlear implants?
• How does someone receive a cochlear implant?
• What does the future hold for cochlear implants?
• Where can I get additional information?

Cochlear is the maker of the Nucleus implant.

From their website:

Guiding Principles
With Cochlear, you can count on three things: technical product innovation, world-class design, and lifelong commitment. Our 60,000 Nucleus recipients and thousands of hearing and educational professionals make up the largest cochlear implant community in the world. Our community is continually supported by our guiding principles.

Wikipedia is a free content encyclopedia project. The name Wikipedia is a mix of the words wiki (a type of collaborative website) and encyclopedia. Wikipedia’s articles provide links to guide the user to related pages with additional information.

You should understand that the Wikipedia is written collaboratively by volunteers from all around the world. This means that the accuracy of information on Wikipedia (like all things on the internet) is up to the authors and cannot be guarenteed.

According to their website, Advanced Bionics Corporation is a global leader in the development of implantable, high-technology neurostimulation devices. Their bionic technologies include new treatments for deafness. They support physicians, clinicians, and patients through scientific research, technology development, education, and more.

AudiologyNet is an audiology and hearing healthcare informational web site for a large population. It is dedicated to providing web site links in audiology for patients, family members, students, and healthcare providers.

Listen-Up.org is a great cochlear implant information resource with many links and good information.