Well, almost! The much awaited indigenous, low-cost cochlear implant device being developed by the DRDO is just four months away from becoming available for clinical trials according to reports. Expected to be priced at Rs. 1 lakh, the device is far cheaper than the imported variety now in use.   The announcement was made by former president Dr. Abdul Kalam at the inaugural function of an otolaryngology workshop at New Delhi on 4 Feb 2012. Dr. V. … Read entire article »

There are many ways to remove foreign bodies from the ear. The actual method used depends on the type of the foreign body. Detailed below are the various methods and the situations in which they are used.   Patient profile   The patient is very often (but not always) a small child who has accidentally (or experimentally!) inserted something into his ear canal or has had something inserted into the ear by a sibling or peer. The child may … Read entire article »