Static from slides endangers deaf children hearing
Six year old Taylor Zinderski, deaf for two years, lost sound when a plastic playground slide caused a static shock to her cochlear implant. Experts warn plastic PVC slides can zap external gear, though internal implants remain safe, prompting calls for higher voltage ratings and better testing to allow inclusive playgrounds.
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Nine days after Lasik, Christopher Tomes reads a license plate without glasses, showcasing laser vision correction's promise. Since 1995 many adopt the procedure though long-term safety remains unclear and nearly 18 percent may need a second treatment. Costs $3,000 to $5,000, insurance gaps keep it a luxury amid rapid tech claims. Chicago surgeon Colman Kraff warns patients face aggressive marketing and varying methods such as wavefront guided and blade-free lasers.
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Science of Static Sparks Tests Teen Dives on Slides
A researcher, Morley, used his two daughters on plastic slides to study static electricity, noting humidity as a key factor. They reached up to 20 000 volts in dry Tucson air, with implications for testing cochlear implants rated to withstand 8 000 volts. implants can cost over 50 000 dollars and require delicate surgery.
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