--- title: "pattric james (@pattricjames) | Hashnode" description: "pattric james (@pattricjames) writes on Hashnode. Read their latest articles and follow their work." url: "https://hashnode.com/@pattricjames" --- @pattricjames # pattric james @pattricjames · Joined October 2024 ### [When is a Cochlear Implant Necessary?](https://pattricjames.hashnode.dev/when-is-a-cochlear-implant-necessary?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Hearing is more than just sound—it is connection, communication, and belonging. However, when a person begins to lose that bridge with the world around them, especially through severe hearing damage, it can be life-changing. That is often when doctor... 2 min read · [pattricjames.hashnode.dev](https://pattricjames.hashnode.dev/when-is-a-cochlear-implant-necessary?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Nov 4, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/when-is-a-cochlear-implant-necessary/6909f60e3c90ffc9f3f61635) ### [Which Plays a Bigger Role in Hearing: Your Ears or Your Brain?](https://pattricjames.hashnode.dev/which-plays-a-bigger-role-in-hearing-your-ears-or-your-brain?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) When we think about hearing, the first thing that comes to mind is usually our ears. After all, they are the visible part of the system, catching sound waves and channelling them inward. But the real story of hearing is more complex—and much more fas... 2 min read · [pattricjames.hashnode.dev](https://pattricjames.hashnode.dev/which-plays-a-bigger-role-in-hearing-your-ears-or-your-brain?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Oct 4, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/which-plays-a-bigger-role-in-hearing-your-ears-or-your-brain/68e0f92629b4bb1ed09ddb8e) ### [5 Simple Ways on How You Can Protect Your Hearing](https://pattricjames.hashnode.dev/5-simple-ways-on-how-you-can-protect-your-hearing?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Our hearing is something many of us take for granted—until the day we notice it is not quite what it used to be. Whether it is turning up the volume on the TV or struggling to follow conversations in a busy café, those little moments can be early sig... 2 min read · [pattricjames.hashnode.dev](https://pattricjames.hashnode.dev/5-simple-ways-on-how-you-can-protect-your-hearing?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sep 2, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/5-simple-ways-on-how-you-can-protect-your-hearing/68b674488d876370fe620f5c) ### [Who Are More Prone to Hearing Loss: Men or Women?](https://pattricjames.hashnode.dev/who-are-more-prone-to-hearing-loss-men-or-women?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Hearing loss is a condition that affects millions globally, but the question of whether men or women are more prone to it has intrigued researchers and healthcare professionals for decades. While both sexes experience hearing impairment, studies cons... 2 min read · [pattricjames.hashnode.dev](https://pattricjames.hashnode.dev/who-are-more-prone-to-hearing-loss-men-or-women?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Aug 4, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/who-are-more-prone-to-hearing-loss-men-or-women/68902857437e579ab14fe3c6) ### [How to Have A Better Conversation With Someone With Hearing Loss](https://pattricjames.hashnode.dev/how-to-have-a-better-conversation-with-someone-with-hearing-loss?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) As hearing aids in Sri Lanka become more accessible, it is essential to understand how to communicate effectively with individuals experiencing hearing loss. While technological solutions like hearing aids help bridge the gap, knowing the right commu... 2 min read · [pattricjames.hashnode.dev](https://pattricjames.hashnode.dev/how-to-have-a-better-conversation-with-someone-with-hearing-loss?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Dec 3, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-have-a-better-conversation-with-someone-with-hearing-loss/674f34214ea0b01a3c9633f0)