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House Calls Magazine

 

       Issue 7

 

 

 

Rediscovering Sea Sounds
After stapedotomies to relieve otosclerosis in both ears, surfer, musician and landscape irrigation specialist Tony Gring is able to hear conversations, play guitar, and enjoy the sounds of the sea.  
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Cochlear Kids Update
Three young people with early hearing loss who received cochlear implants at a young age describe their experiences growing up cochlear.   
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Pediatric Cochlear Implant Turns 25
July 2005 marks the 25th Anniversary of the pediatric cochlear implant. At this milestone, HEI reflects on this medical innovation and the progress in the field of pediatric otology.
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Two Swans Spread Their Wings
Producers of Fox TV's "The Swan" brought two contestants to the  House Clinic to seek treatment for their hearing loss as part of their televised transformation. 
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Expert Interview: the Neurosurgeon's Role
William E. Hitselberger, M.D., shares his views on treating tumor patients and developing the Auditory Brainstem Implant, (ABI) and Penetrating Auditory Brainstem Implant, (PABI) devices. 
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