Monthly Archives: August 2008

I can hear but you speak so badly

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

The best person to speak with when using the Auditory Brainstem Implant is Ms. Marion Arumugam, the Psychology lecturer in Segi College. Being able to understand her speech in simple sentences thrills me so. I heard Ms. Marion is a … Continue reading →

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New Zealand’s young recipient of the Auditory Brainstem Implant in Melbourne

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

The girl in this photo is Jorja Steele from New Zealand who lost her hearing before she turned one years old. She could not benefit from cochlear implants because meningitis damaged her inner ear. This left her with only one … Continue reading →

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A solitary but productive life

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

Before leaving the door, I thought it would be good bringing along a book should class finish early. So I went to my room and grabbed a big and blue comb-bound, laid on the floor last night. ‘Getting In Touch … Continue reading →

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Innate love for animals is a painful truth

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

One day, a friend showed me articles concerning hazardous contents of commercial pet food. “I know you don’t love animals, but do read it.” I was shocked beyond words when she said that(It was later discovered that my friend spoke … Continue reading →

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Treatment for stuffy nose

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

I am at present reading the autobiography of Dr. Howard Payne House, who was honorary alumnus of USC School of Medicine and founder of the world renowned House Ear Institute. During the 2nd year of his residency at Los Angeles … Continue reading →

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Oldtown neighbour

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

This aunty at PJ Oldtown cut my maternal grandmother’s hair, my mother’s hair, her sisters’ hair, and now my hair. Guilt got the better of me upon seeing this lady who ‘gave’ a few hundreds for my brain surgery in … Continue reading →

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Surgery next year

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Yvonne Foong

Dad and I were at UMMC again this morning. The doctor who checked his eyes noticed mine at once as I entered and asked about them. We were told to come back in December to set surgery for next year. … Continue reading →

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