by Neil Bauman, Ph.D., with Michele and Dawn People have asked me about cochlear implants (CIs), and want to know whether a CI might be a good choice to help them hear better. They want to know what kind of hearing results they might expect. I can’t think of a better way to explain this, […]
Cochlear Implants
Cochlear Implant or Stem Cell Therapy—Which?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man wrote: I read your article ‘Hair cell regeneration—looking beyond the hype’ which was very encouraging. Currently, my hearing has been severe to profound since age 13. I’m 48 now, but I’ve worn a hearing aid since I was three. I am now in the process of undergoing a cochlear […]
Which Is Better—Hearing Aids or Cochlear Implants?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A man asked: Which is better, hearing aids or cochlear implants? The true answer is “It depends.” You see, it’s not hearing aids or cochlear implants, rather its typically hearing aids first and then, when your hearing aids no longer significantly help you hear, its time to see about getting cochlear […]
Should My Baby Get a Cochlear Implant Now?
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A concerned mother wrote: I have a daughter who was born with congenital CMV [Cytomegalovirus], and she experienced a progressive hearing loss. She was fitted with hearing aids at 13 months, and she has had them for two months. It is great to hear her making more sounds and responding to […]
Finding a Good Cochlear Implant Surgeon
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. A lady wrote: I have bi-lateral Meniere’s and was recently approved as a candidate for a cochlear implant. Your article “Which is the Best Cochlear Implant?” published December 6, 2007 mentions one surgeon in Baltimore as being “one of the top rated CI surgeons anywhere”. Could you tell me how us […]
Get Your “Bionic Buddy” Kids Calendar
by Neil Bauman, Ph.D. Advanced Bionics produces their “Bionic Buddy” calendar each year. Their website says, Advanced Bionics has a longstanding tradition of creating a fun and inspiring calendar each year, presenting Bionic Buddy and highlighting children with cochlear implants. The 2009 Bionic Buddy Calendar is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our pediatric recipients and […]