Electronic ear surgery (cochlear implant) - Why did a former Miss America have to undergo ear surgery? Is having an electronic ear exclusive to the Six Million Dollar Man, or can you and I also easily regain our lost hearing with this type of surgery? This technology has been invented for about twenty years, but it has advanced significantly in the last ten years. This very small device is implanted in the ear through surgery to restore hearing to a deaf individual. Mansour Farasioon, a scientific reporter for Voice of America, will answer these questions with Dr. Faramarz Memari, an ear, nose, and throat specialist in Florida, USA, in today's program 'Science and Society.'
Electronic Ear Surgery - 2002-11-03
The article discusses cochlear implant surgery, highlighting its advancements over the past two decades and its relevance to individuals with hearing loss, including a reference to a former Miss America undergoing the procedure. It features insights from a medical expert in the field. This matters as it showcases the intersection of medical technology and personal health.
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The article discusses advancements in cochlear implant technology and its impact on individuals with hearing loss, including a former Miss America who underwent the procedure. It features expert insights on the significance of this medical technology.
- Cochlear implants have advanced significantly over the past decade.
- The technology has been available for about twenty years.
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Cochlear implants are devices that provide a sense of sound to individuals who are profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing, representing a significant medical breakthrough in audiology.
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