Mayo Clinic Minute: New technology for cochlear implants

Posted by hlaasdan @hlaasdan, Nov 6, 2019

Many people with hearing loss may benefit from cochlear implants. The technology, which has been available for decades, has helped children and adults hear better, and sometimes for the first time. Dr. Colin Driscoll, a Mayo Clinic head and neck surgeon, says new technology used during the implantation procedure is making the devices even better.
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-minute-new-technology-for-cochlear-implants/

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 6, 2019

Here is the video associated with the article that @hlaasdan posted. Click play and then click CC in the bottom right of the video window to see the closed captioning.

Dan, do you have a cochlear implant?

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hlaasdan | @hlaasdan | Nov 10, 2019

In reply to @colleenyoung "Here is the video associated with the article that @hlaasdan posted. Click play and then click..." + (show)

Yes Colleen. I have a N6 in one ear and wear an hearing aid in the other. Do you have a CI?

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 14, 2019

In reply to @hlaasdan "Yes Colleen. I have a N6 in one ear and wear an hearing aid in the..." + (show)

Hi Dan, I do not have a CI. It's good to know that you do however so I can tag you when a new member has a question about cochlear implants. You always have great information and support to share.

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alice44 | @alice44 | Nov 15, 2019

Coleen, Regarding the video and article from @hlaasdan, I'm thinking 3 years out and new technology and techniques such as in the article, do you know if the cochlear implant surgery can be redone when the recipient receives an upgraded processor?

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 24, 2019

In reply to @alice44 "Coleen, Regarding the video and article from @hlaasdan, I'm thinking 3 years out and new technology..." + (show)

I do not know, @alice44. I'm hoping someone else with first-hand experience with Cochlear implants will jump in with info. Have you talked your specialist about it?

alice44 | @alice44 | Nov 25, 2019

Collen, thank you for your reply. I asked an impossible question. Sorry. That was my impatient voice. Who really knows what may be CI procedure in 3 years? CI recipients who wish upgrades should ask their CI audiologist(s) and anyone who may have information on new procedures. Thank you again.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Nov 25, 2019

In reply to @alice44 "Collen, thank you for your reply. I asked an impossible question. Sorry. That was my impatient..." + (show)

🙂

hlaasdan | @hlaasdan | Dec 1, 2019

In reply to @alice44 "Coleen, Regarding the video and article from @hlaasdan, I'm thinking 3 years out and new technology..." + (show)

You can upgrade just with the external processor. Are you asking if you could also upgrade the interior part of the CI?

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