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Is A Cochlear Implant Right For You? Is A Cochlear Implant Right For You?
Is A Cochlear Implant Right For You? Cochlear implants are rising in popularity—since being approved by the FDA in the 1980s, more than 118,000 devices have been implanted in adults and more than 65,000 in children. Though hearing aids are still the best fit for most people with hearing loss, cochlear implants can be very beneficial when standard hearing aid technology is not enough. A cochlear implant is an electronic medical device that can partially restore hearing in those with significant hearing issues. They use a sound processor that fits behind the ear and sends sound signals to a receiver implanted under the skin. The…
COVID-19: 'It's Only Halftime - The War Is Not Won,' Cuomo Says As More Data Shows NY Past Peak COVID-19: 'It's Only Halftime - The War Is Not Won,' Cuomo Says As More Data Shows NY Past Peak
Covid-19: 'It's Only Halftime - The War Is Not Won,' Cuomo Says As More Data Shows NY Past Peak New York State will launch this week an aggressive program to test residents for antibodies showing they have been infected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and recovered in a new measure to restart the economy amid more encouraging data. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement at midday on Sunday, April 19 on Long Island at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset after touring the Northwell Health Core Laboratories.  The testing initiative is seen as vital in determining when it is safe for non-essential businesses to reopen and comes as positive signs c…