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Irish Cyclist Morgan Fox reveals what helped him regain hearing after accident left him completely deaf
Irish cyclist Morgan Fox has revealed what treatment helped him regain his hearing after an accident left him completely deaf.
Actress Milly Bobby Brown talks about being deaf in one ear
Actress Milly Bobby Brown has been taking the internet by storm with the release of Stranger Things 3. But, did you know that the actress is deaf in one ear? In the media, she talks openly about her hearing loss.
Will using Cochlear Implants early help speech development in children?
There is substantial concern about the use of cochlear implants in children. Speech development takes place in the early years of life…
Calls to increase funding for cochlear implants as hundreds wait for surgery in New Zealand
Calls to increase funding for cochlear implants as hundreds wait for surgery in New Zealand. Nearly 200 New Zealanders currently meet Ministry of Health criteria for cochlear implant surgery, but most will likely never hear again – unless the government increases funding, experts say...
"I felt the house shake with a bang." What it's like being deaf in an emergency.
A real-life emergency story from MammaMia Australia about Bec. She was diagnosed with a bilateral mild loss at three years old and began wearing hearing aids at five. Bec received her first cochlear implant late 2017 and wears a hearing aid.
Back in the Saddle: Alpharetta equestrian overcomes hearing loss, pursues passion
When Alpharetta’s Robin Chisolm-Seymour first lost her hearing, as well as losing her auditory sense; she lost her passion for riding horses.
3 Michigan sisters undergo Cochlear Implant operation on the same day
It's a rare situation, to say the least: three young sisters needing Cochlear Implant surgery and a hospital willing to make it happen on the same day.
Against the odds: Lake search recovers deaf teen's Cochlear Implant
Shelby Struthers, 16, was swimming June 1st 2018 at Awaysis Beach in Storm Lake when she lost a Cochlear Implant processor device in the water around 15-20 feet off shore. She had forgotten to attach a safety tether for the hearing device to her clothing.
Deaf toddler’s big ‘switch-on day’ snatched
A deaf toddler who was supposed to have received the gift of hearing for the first time yesterday could not have his cochlear implant switched on because thieves broke into his school and stole programming cables and computers containing the software for the procedure.
Student Starts National Group for Aspiring Audiologists with Hearing Loss
A University of Texas at Dallas audiology student has started a national group to support students with hearing loss who are in audiology programs or hope to be.
Study shows children with hearing loss experience more bullying...
New UT (University Texas Of) Dallas research indicates that children and adolescents with hearing loss experience higher rates of peer victimisation, or bullying, than children with typical hearing.
Bananas can protect against hearing loss, new research shows
Emerging research shows key nutrients — including the potassium in bananas — can protect against age and environmental hearing loss while zinc protects against tinnitus.
UK Classical musician wins landmark High Court ruling on hearing damage
Viola player Chris Goldscheider has won a landmark case against the Royal Opera House, London in the High Court. He accused the venue of being liable for hearing damage he sustained during a rehearsal six years ago, citing ROH's possible responsibilities under UK Noise Regulations...
Having a Cochlear Implant enabled me to become a speaking professional...
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12-year-old Cochlear Implant musician in tune with Vancouver culture
Father and son team Romeo and Alexander Boar release The Vancouver Song. Alexander received a cochlear implant when he was three and began to learn speech and language. Later in Alexander's life, Romeo bought a synthesiser with the hope that Alexander would become curious about music.
Sound Is 50% of the Movie, but Hollywood is Often Tone-Deaf
People in the movie industry vaguely understand the job of an editor, cinematographer or production designer. But even sophisticated showbiz veterans are flummoxed by the work of sound people.