Summary: Cochlear implants could soon make a lifetime of profound deafness a thing of the past-and in the process bring an end to America's vibrant Deaf culture. In this program, NewsHour correspondent Betty Ann Bowser takes a balanced look at the implications of cochlear implant technology on the Deaf community. Dr. John Niparko, director of The Listening Center at Johns Hopkins; King Jordan, president...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006
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Summary: Although sinusitis affects some 30 million Americans each year, its frequent appearance alongside the common cold can make for a difficult diagnosis. This program illustrates the causes of sinusitis, assesses various treatments for it, and highlights two sinusitis case studies. Viewers discover how pollution, allergies, and dehydration are all linked to the ailment and how it presents as an...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: This program explores nearly 200 years of Deaf life in America and presents a broad range of perspectives on what it means to be deaf. The film is propelled by the personal stories of people, both eminent and ordinary, and sheds light on events that have shaped Deaf lives: the creation of schools for deaf students; the debate over American Sign Language; the campaign for a deaf-friendly...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: Approximately 10% of children have some difficulties in learning to speak. This program explores how children learn to communicate and how parents can help their children overcome speech problems if they occur. It follows families as they work on their child's speech and/or language skills in an institutional setting and at home; shows the challenges the children face in developing such social...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: Most people lose some olfactory sense as they approach old age, but the problem can also impact the lives of young or middle-aged adults and require extensive medical treatment. This program examines the causes of smell and taste loss, surveys various treatments for it, and presents several case studies of the unhappy condition. Viewers learn about the basic functions of the olfactory nerve;...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2009
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Summary: For the resident of a long-term care facility, a visual or hearing deficit presents more than a simple communication problem-it interferes with the cherished activities of daily living and self-expression. This program assists caregivers with practical ways to improve communication and help clients stay as productive and independent as possible. Viewers learn to identify the main components of...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: This program explains the principles of assisting people with speech, hearing, or vision impairments. Various speech impediments are explored, such as misshapen palate, spastic dysarthria, and dysphasia due to stroke or Parkinson's disease. Speech pathologists are shown working with individuals who have speech or hearing impairments. Excellent computer animation is used to show the two major...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: In segment one of this program, Dr. Charles Myer, of the Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, addresses alternatives to traditional antibiotic therapy for otitis media and airway reconstruction surgery for children with serious voice and breathing difficulties. In segment two, photorefractive keratectomy and laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis are discussed by pioneering surgeon...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2006