Tag Archive for 'Profound Hearing Loss'

UK’s First Cochlear Implant Operation To Give Sound In Both Ears

The UK's first operation to fit a single cochlear implant capable of giving sound in both ears has taken place, thanks to the work of the South of England Cochlear Implant Centre (SOECIC), based at the University of Southampton. A cochlear implant is an electronic device that can help both adults and children who have a severe to profound hearing loss. It has two parts: an internal receiver ...

Woog’s World / “The Parton family speaks up”

In 1987 Melody James and Steve Parton 's 22-month-old daughter Caitlin almost died. She recovered from her illness -- but suffered a profound hearing loss.

War hero’s daughter needs your help (Daily News)

Miss Umesha Nethmi Dissanayake (3) of Kele Amunukole, Eppawela, is suffering from profound hearing loss in both ears. Dr. Janaka Weeratunge has recommended a cochlear implant surgery to cure her debility. The surgery is estimated to cost Rs. 2.8 million.

Needs help (Daily News)

H. A. Dinithi Akarsha, two, of Madampe is suffering from a profound hearing loss. Consultant Otorhinolaryngologist of the National Hospital, Colombo Dr. T.R.C. Ruberu says Akarsha has to undergo a cochlear implant surgery which will cost nearly Rs. 2.8 million.

Cochlear implant surgery is safe for the elderly (New Kerala)

Washington, March 1 : Healthy elderly patients with severe to profound hearing loss can undergo a surgical procedure to receive cochlear implants with minimal risk, says an Indian-origin researcher.

Cochlear Implant Surgery Is Safe For The Elderly (Medical News Today)

Contrary to conventional medical wisdom, a new study by NYU Langone Medical Center researchers shows that healthy elderly patients with severe to profound hearing loss can undergo a surgical procedure to receive cochlear implants with minimal risk.

Cochlear Implant Surgery Is Safe For The Elderly, Study Suggests (Science Daily)

Contrary to conventional medical wisdom, a new study shows that healthy elderly patients with severe to profound hearing loss can undergo a surgical procedure to receive cochlear implants with minimal risk.

Study shows that cochlear implant surgery is safe for the elderly (PhysOrg)

Contrary to conventional medical wisdom, a new study by NYU Langone Medical Center researchers shows that healthy elderly patients with severe to profound hearing loss can undergo a surgical procedure to receive cochlear implants with minimal risk.

NYU Langone Medical Center study shows that cochlear implant surgery is safe for the elderly (EurekAlert!)

( NYU Langone Medical Center / New York University School of Medicine ) Contrary to conventional medical wisdom, a new study by NYU Langone Medical Center researchers shows that healthy elderly patients with severe to profound hearing loss can undergo a surgical procedure to receive cochlear implants with minimal risk.

Cochlear Implant Surgery Is Safe For the Elderly (Newswise)

Contrary to conventional medical wisdom, a new study by NYU Langone Medical Center researchers shows that healthy elderly patients with severe to profound hearing loss can undergo a surgical procedure to receive cochlear implants with minimal risk.