A World Of Silence: Navigating Infant Hearing Loss & Cochlear Implants

The ability to listen is the very first skill we develop in the womb, and it’s crucial for cognitive growth. Thankfully, infants born with hearing loss have a few options to keep their development on track. Our experts this week explore the science of pediatric audiology, how to make an early diagnosis, and the cochlear implant journey.

Guests:

Dr. Nancy Young, medical director of Audiology and Cochlear Implant Programs, The Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Lillian S. Wells professor in pediatric otolaryngology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Eva Tweedy, parent
Doug Tweedy, parent

Chronic Disease Is Threatening Your Vision – Here’s How To Prevent It

Millions of people are currently facing vision loss, and so many more are at risk due to a rise in chronic illnesses. Our experts reveal how common conditions like diabetes threaten our sight, and how proper management can stop this preventable damage in its tracks.

Guests:

Jeff Todd, president & CEO, Prevent Blindness
Dr. Paul Chan, chair, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, University of Illinois Chicago, board member, Prevent Blindness

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