Image Credits: Advanced Bionics In December of 2020, Advanced Bionics announced that they had received FDA approval for the new Marvel line of processors. These processors consist of the new Naida CI M for adults and the new Sky for children. Internally, the new Marvel Sky is the world’s first FDA-approved cochlear implant designed specifically… Continue reading 5 Questions I Asked About Advanced Bionics’ New Marvel Processors PLUS the 5 I Wish I Would’ve Asked
Image Credits: The Odyssey Online Before I get started on this blog post I just want to acknowledge that this is not going to be a popular post or a topic many people want to hear about. Most people, especially those who do not have cochlear implants, only want to hear about how amazing and… Continue reading Cochlear Implants and Depression
Image Credits: Advanced Bionics Last night I attended Advanced Bionics' online webinar that was all about the new Q90 processor. This was really important for me since I recently found out that I am eligible for an early upgrade to trade in my current Q70 processor for the new Q90. The webinar was very informative.… Continue reading Reflections from Advanced Bionics’ Naida Q90 Webinar
Today has been quite the day! I took off of work today (although I did check in, answer emails, and comment on tasks as much as possible), but the day has been just as busy if not more so than my usual work days. At Around 10am, I left for the train station and then… Continue reading 2nd Cochlear Implant Pre-Testing PLUS CHOOSING THE COLOR AND THE DATE OF ACTIVATION
Image Credits: Helen Robinshaw It's been a crazy, whirlwind of a week. Whereas everything with my first cochlear implant seemed to happen in the blink of an eye and get approved overnight, things with my 2nd implant haven't been quite as easy. You may recall a few weeks ago I blogged about my evaluation for… Continue reading Will Insurance Approve My 2nd Cochlear Implant? The Verdict Is In! PLUS MORE EXCITING NEWS!
