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Do you know about MRI Scans?

In this “Do you Know about…” series of posts, we will explore what you can – and cannot – do if you have a Cochlear Implant.  The answer is that you can do pretty much everything but sometimes a few precautions are required.  Knowledge is power. Are you nervous about having an MRI scan?  Do you know why precautions need to be taken?  Here are some things you might like to know. Continue reading →

Do you know about – passing through airport security?

In this “Do you Know about…” series of posts, we will explore what you can – and cannot – do if you have a Cochlear Implant.  The answer is that you can do pretty much everything but sometimes a few precautions are required.  Knowledge is power. Are you nervous about going through airport security?  Here are some things you might like to know. Wear your device. You can wear your processor whilst passing through security. Continue reading →

Do you know about – X-Rays?

In this "Do you Know about..." series of posts, we will explore what you can - and cannot - do if you have a Cochlear Implant.  The answer is that you can do pretty much everything but sometimes a few precautions are required.  Knowledge is power. X-Rays are safe if you have a cochlear implant. The radiation does not harm the implant. Continue reading →