Cost of Cochlear Implantation in India

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Cochlear implants are a life-changing solution for those with higher degrees of irreversible hearing loss. It differs fundamentally from a hearing aid by directly stimulating the hearing nerve (the cochlear branch of the VIIIth cranial nerve), bypassing the cochlear hair cells commonly damaged in sensorineural deafness. It consists of two main parts: External Sound Processor: This component captures sounds from the environment and enhances the clarity

Celebrating 5 Years of Pratidhwani: CommuniCon 2023 Sets the Stage for Advancement in the field of Communication Disorders

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In a journey filled with dedication, determination, and a passion for transforming lives, Pratidhwani commemorated its 5th anniversary since its inception in 2018. To mark this remarkable milestone, the we initiated an annual academic program dedicated to the field of communication disorders, known as CommuniCon. The inaugural edition, CommuniCon 2023, was held on 29th July at Hotel Palacio, Guwahati, and proved to be a momentous occasion

Books – Best nourishment for your baby’s brain!

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Sharing books with children in early childhood can have a significant impact on their brain development. Reading to young children exposes them to new vocabulary, concepts and ideas, and helps them develop the skills they need to become successful readers. Building a strong foundation in language: Children who are read to regularly have larger vocabularies and better language skills than those who are not. Fostering imagination

International Cochlear Implant Day 2023

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On February 25th, 2023, we at Pratidhwani- Hearing Hub & Cochlear Implant Clinic, Guwahati in collaboration with Pratiksha Hospital, Guwahati celebrated International Cochlear Implant Day. The day holds special significance as it marks the anniversary of the first-ever electric stimulation of the auditory nerve to elicit the perception of sound by Charles Eyries and Andre Djourno in 1957. Our celebration had two main objectives - to

Happy Audiologists’ Day

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Heartfelt congratulations to all the wonderful Audiologists out there who are working every day, towards understanding, improving and restoring this wonderful & complex sense that is, Hearing! Who is an Audiologist? ‘Audiology’ essentially is the science of ‘Hearing’. Now, hearing as we know happens through our ears. But what some people may not know, is that the ear – the Inner Ear actually- also takes care

Cochlear Implant Instructional Workshop

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pratidhwani Clinic in collaboration with Pratiksha Hospital is organizing the 1st Cochlear Implant Instructional workshop in Northeast for both ENT surgeons and Audiologists/Auditory Habilitationists from 4th, 5th and 6th of Sept, 2019. The program will comprise of didactic lectures along with Hands-on sessions for both Surgeons as well as Audiologists on different aspects of a Cochlear Implant clinical program. These will be combined with Live surgical

Activation of First Bilateral Cochlear Implant Recipient at Pratidhwani

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Adding another milestone today! One of the youngest member of Pratidhwani’s family and our first Bilateral Cochlear Implant recipient is going to set his tiny foot towards his hearing journey today with the activation of his devices. We wish him all the best. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type="image_grid" images="2552,2553,2554,2556,2557"][/vc_column][/vc_row]