Author: Jesse Griego

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After an Usher syndrome diagnosis resulting in hearing loss, Liam’s cochlear implants and speech therapy helped him make incredible progress in his life so far

After an Usher syndrome diagnosis resulting in hearing loss, Liam’s cochlear implants and speech therapy helped him make incredible progress in his life so far

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“Our youngest son, Liam, failed his newborn hearing screening two separate times while we were still in the post-partum unit at the hospital, after his birth. The hospital had us come back about a week later, where he failed the test a third consecutive time. A follow up with his pediatrician led us to a … Continued

Friends and family came together to help Cassandra self-pay for cochlear implant after sudden hearing loss diagnosis

Friends and family came together to help Cassandra self-pay for cochlear implant after sudden hearing loss diagnosis

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“In June 2022, my alarm went off for what I thought would be a typical day. I quickly realized, however, that something with my right ear felt off. I was experiencing a lot of pressure and could not hear as I normally did. I went to Urgent Care later that day, was told there was nothing … Continued

Dr. Arun Joshi Discusses: Should a Loved One Join Your Hearing Evaluation?

Dr. Arun Joshi Discusses: Should a Loved One Join Your Hearing Evaluation?

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Dr. Arun Joshi splits his time between clinical care and management of Cochlear Hearing Centers in both Houston and San Antonio. Dr. Joshi knows first-hand the important role companions play when deciding about a hearing solution. In this interview, he tells us why loved ones are such an integral part of the patient experience, and … Continued

The Osia System, now FDA cleared for children 5 and older, has quickly helped Daphne lead a vibrant life

The Osia System, now FDA cleared for children 5 and older, has quickly helped Daphne lead a vibrant life

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“When they first laid my daughter on my chest after she was born, her right side was facing up and I noticed right away her ear looked ‘different.’ I immediately pointed out her folded little ear to my husband and his response became our anthem: ‘It’s OK.’ Since then, each and every step we have … Continued

Diving into sound: Hayden’s journey to cochlear implants

Diving into sound: Hayden’s journey to cochlear implants

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“We learned of Hayden’s hearing loss the summer of 2020. He had always been a calm, happy baby, but we suspected something was wrong when he didn’t react to fireworks going off in our neighborhood on the Fourth of July. He had passed his newborn hearing screen at the hospital and there is no family … Continued

Improvements in cochlear implant technology have helped Sean flourish in his life professionally and in athletics

Improvements in cochlear implant technology have helped Sean flourish in his life professionally and in athletics

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“24 years ago, after my birth, I was given a newborn screening where it was identified that I had profound bilateral hearing loss. It was and is idiopathic; to this day, I still don’t know the source of my hearing loss. What I do know is, my hearing loss has never been able to define … Continued

Elly’s resilience with conductive hearing loss helped empower her to become a model

Elly’s resilience with conductive hearing loss helped empower her to become a model

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“My name is Elly; I’d love to share my hearing loss story with you. My hearing loss journey started at birth. I was born with a rare disease called Fanconi anemia which made my body not produce healthy blood cells in the bone marrow. As a result of this disease, I was left with no … Continued

Early intervention for children’s hearing health, assists young boy hear with cochlear implants

Early intervention for children’s hearing health, assists young boy hear with cochlear implants

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“Hi, my name is Debora. I am originally from Brazil, living in the USA and married to an amazing American husband for over 13 years. Our first baby boy, Jake expanded our family and in 2021 we became a family of 4 when Jamie was born. Jamie was born with severe to profound bilateral sensorineural … Continued

One Aided Ear, One Full Heart: Sandra’s story of overcoming hearing loss

One Aided Ear, One Full Heart: Sandra’s story of overcoming hearing loss

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“My name is Sandra. I’m a mom of two daughters and one son. I love being a mom. Back in the year 2000, I lost hearing in my right ear. I now wear a cochlear implant on my right ear, which helps me hear everything. I woke up one morning and thought my hearing aid … Continued

Cochlear receives FDA clearance to lower the age for the Osia® System to 5-years-old

Cochlear receives FDA clearance to lower the age for the Osia® System to 5-years-old

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  In the United States, the Osia System is now cleared for children ages 5 and older The Osia System, which launched commercially in 2020, is indicated for people with conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss and single-sided sensorineural deafness (SSD) The Osia System has been shown to provide clinically significant improvements in high frequency … Continued

What is Sensorineural Hearing Loss?

What is Sensorineural Hearing Loss?

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Unlike conductive hearing loss, which affects the middle ear’s sound transmission, sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) affects the inner ear. Tiny hair cells, called cilia, vibrate in response to sound waves, sending signals from the hearing nerve to the brain. Damage to these hair cells, often from aging, noise exposure, or genetic factors, can lead to … Continued

Reawakening to Sound: 7 Pivotal Moments with the Osia Sound Processor

Reawakening to Sound: 7 Pivotal Moments with the Osia Sound Processor

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Step 1: Diagnosis and the Battle with a Cholesteatoma My journey into the world of hearing loss began when I was just a 5-year-old kid. Imagine the shock of being diagnosed with something called cholesteatoma—an unfamiliar word that forever changed my life. It wasn’t an everyday health issue; it was a relentless intruder, like an … Continued

Scot enjoys the newest technology with the Nucleus 8 Sound Processor

Scot enjoys the newest technology with the Nucleus 8 Sound Processor

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Scot experienced gradual hearing loss that resulted in missing many conversations with his loved ones around the dinner table. He felt isolated and embarrassed until his wife, Chris, encouraged him to look into Cochlear. With his cochlear implant, Scot now hears more than he has in 15 years. “We were coming down the road and … Continued

Where is she now? Revisiting life with Kay 14 years after her hearing loss from addiction

Where is she now? Revisiting life with Kay 14 years after her hearing loss from addiction

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Renowned motivational speaker and author Chekesha “Kay” Ellis confronted a life-altering experience 14 years ago when she lost her hearing due to an opioid addiction. Since then, she has fearlessly shared her compelling journey of recovery and the profound impact of the Cochlear™ Kanso® Sound Processor. Through her unwavering determination, Ellis has not only transformed … Continued

Mia’s cochlear implant empowered her after bilateral profound deafness diagnosis

Mia’s cochlear implant empowered her after bilateral profound deafness diagnosis

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“My name is Mia and I was born with bilateral profound deafness. In the 1990s, hearing tests were not a standard part of the newborn screening, so my deafness went undiagnosed until I was 15 months old (after seeing multiple doctors). After much thought and consideration by my parents, it was decided that I would … Continued

Acknowledging the Signs: How Parents Detected Early Signs of Hearing Loss in their Children

Acknowledging the Signs: How Parents Detected Early Signs of Hearing Loss in their Children

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“Almost two years ago, our worlds were forever changed. My husband, Matt and I, were busy planning our soon to be three-year-old daughter’s birthday party at a local waterpark. We watched her jump and cheer, as her face was full of joy knowing her special day was coming up. She danced in a circle smiling … Continued

Cochlear Volunteers Find Love Through Mentorship

Cochlear Volunteers Find Love Through Mentorship

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A cherished hobby slips away When asked about his values growing up, Mike, a Cochlear™ Nucleus® 7 recipient, answered simply. “Kindness, fairness, family, friends.” Mike grew up surrounded by family and noted that the excitement of a big household brought love and fun to his life. Connection is one of the most important things to … Continued

Best of both worlds – How cochlear implants helped Morgan be part of the Deaf community and hearing community

Best of both worlds – How cochlear implants helped Morgan be part of the Deaf community and hearing community

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The I Love You’s That Fused My Two Halves “Akin to individuals of complex identities, I struggled between two worlds, two languages, two lifestyles and two desires. There were two entirely different lives that never fused, two parts of a whole; two parts of me that I struggled to balance and embrace. Until those two … Continued

A cochlear implant was approved as an option for Parker’s single-sided deafness; his device now helps him excel in school

A cochlear implant was approved as an option for Parker’s single-sided deafness; his device now helps him excel in school

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“Parker was born at Camp Pendleton, in California. We are a military family as his father serves active duty in the United States Marine Corp. Parker was born as a healthy baby; however, he failed his newborn screening test in his left ear. He was retested several times during his infancy, and we realized that … Continued

What is the difference between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss?

What is the difference between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss?

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Understanding conductive versus sensorineural hearing loss: Conductive Hearing Loss: occurs when there is damage to the middle or outer ear that blocks sound transmission reaching the cochlea. Common causes include ear infections, cholesteatoma, draining ears, earwax blockages, or structural problems in these areas. Sensorineural Hearing Loss: occurs when the inner ear (cochlea) or auditory nerve … Continued

Bacterial meningitis caused Matthew’s deafness; now with cochlear implants, he is developing a successful media career

Bacterial meningitis caused Matthew’s deafness; now with cochlear implants, he is developing a successful media career

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Can you tell us how you lost your hearing and the journey to your implant? “January 27, 1999, I was a typical 2½ year old playing with my favorite toy airplane. January 28, the next day, I was deaf. I had contracted bacterial meningitis that left me with a diagnosis of profound bilateral hearing loss … Continued