December 18, 2025

Cochlear Implants Get Smart: Next-gen tech at Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego helps kids hear

For children with cochlear implants, an upgrade usually means another surgery. But advanced technology could offer a nonsurgical way to update the device. Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego recently became the first to place a next-generation “smart” cochlear implant system in a pediatric patient. The device can be updated, saves important settings and manages power…

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March 25, 2025

Addy’s Hearing Journey at Rady Children’s

 Addy’s Story When Addy was born, her parents received news they weren’t expecting: she had failed her newborn hearing test. Like many families in that moment, they had questions and weren’t sure where to turn. Seeking answers, they came to Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and connected with Daniela Carvalho, MD, Medical Director of Surgical Services…

Audiology
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March 20, 2024

Sound of Success: Grayson’s Cochlear Implant Miracle at Rady Children’s

When Grayson was just a newborn, a hearing screening revealed something life-changing: he had profound hearing loss in both ears. Even with hearing aids, he would never be able to hear. For his family, the diagnosis was overwhelming, but it also marked the beginning of a remarkable journey. “We met Grayson very early on,” recalls…

Otolaryngology
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January 10, 2024

Music To His Ears – Hayden’s Story

A Star is Born With the Help of Cochlear Implants Before Hayden Chen was born, his father, Chi- Yuan Chen, the principal viola of the San Diego Symphony, made sure his son was surrounded by music. Chi-Yuan dreamed of passing down to his firstborn the family’s passion for music, so it came as quite a…

Otolaryngology
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