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What's a Cochlear Implant? (Video) for Parents
A cochlear implant is a surgically placed device that helps a person with severe hearing loss hear sounds. Doctors consider cochlear implants for children under 12 months of age with profound hearing loss in both ears. Older children with serious hearing loss also may get cochlear implants.
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Hearing Aids for Teens
Want to hear what's being said to you, by you, and about you? Find out how hearing aids help people with certain types of hearing loss.
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Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD) for Parents
Some kids have hearing loss due to auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD), a problem in the transmission of sound from the inner ear to the brain.
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Retinitis Pigmentosa for Parents
Retinitis pigmentosa is a genetic condition that leads to vision loss over time.
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How Can I Lose Weight Safely? for Teens
Lots of people are unhappy with their present weight, but aren't sure how to change it - or even if they need to. Get the facts on weight loss here.
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Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation for Parents
Side effects of cancer treatment can include flu-like symptoms, hair loss, and blood clotting problems. After treatment ends, most side effects go away.
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Gastric Sleeve Surgery for Teens
There are several different types of weight loss surgeries. One type is gastric sleeve surgery, also known as sleeve gastrectomy. Find out what's involved and who gets it in this article for teens.
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How Can I Get Rid of Extra Skin After Weight Loss? for Teens
There's no fast way to get rid of extra skin after weight loss. To keep seeing improvement, give it more time.
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Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation for Teens
Side effects of cancer treatment can include flu-like symptoms, hair loss, and blood clotting problems. After treatment ends, most side effects go away.
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Aural Atresia for Parents
Aural atresia is a condition that happens before birth in which a baby’s ear canal doesn’t form. It causes hearing loss, but treatments can help most children hear better.