SONNET 3: Flexible Earhook

PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d ago

Comorbid Psychological Diagnoses in Children With Single-Sided Deafness Who Received or Are Under Consideration for Cochlear Implantation

Audiologists and implant teams should routinely screen pediatric single-sided deafness cochlear implant candidates for comorbid psychological diagnoses to enable coordinated, whole-child care.

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PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7d ago

Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Robot-Assisted Cochlear Implant Electrode Array Insertion

Evidence is emerging that robot-assisted cochlear implant electrode insertion may reduce intracochlear trauma and improve insertion consistency, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed outcome data before adopting this approach over standard manual technique.

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PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8d ago

Cochlear Implantation in Patients With CHARGE Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Cochlear implantation can yield meaningful speech perception benefits in CHARGE syndrome patients, but outcomes are more variable than in typical candidates; this meta-analysis supports implantation as a viable option while highlighting the need for individualized counseling.

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PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d ago

Rare Problems with Rotating Magnets in Cochlear Implants and How They Can Be Solved Without Surgery

Cochlear implant clinicians should be aware that rotating-magnet complications (blocked rotation, demagnetization) can potentially be resolved non-surgically; document these strategies as part of implant troubleshooting protocols.

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PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d ago

Electromyography of the stapedius muscle via a retrofacial approach and electrically evoked stapedius reflex during cochlear implant surgery: a prospective bicentric study

Intraoperative EMG of the stapedius muscle via a retrofacial approach may provide a reliable objective measure for cochlear implant fitting threshold estimation, but results from this prospective bicentric study should be replicated in larger trials before changing standard...

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PubMed·Clinical trial·Cochlear implants·7d ago

Effects of Multimodal Acoustic Therapy for Children With Cochlear Implants: A Randomized Clinical Trial

This RCT provides early evidence that smartphone-delivered MAT may improve rehabilitation outcomes in pediatric cochlear implant users; clinicians should monitor the full published results before adopting the protocol, but the design is rigorous enough to take seriously.

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PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d ago

Evaluating the N1-P2 Interpeak Latency of the eCAP and Its Intertrial Variability as Potential Indicators of Neural Synchrony in the Auditory Nerve of Cochlear Implant Users

eCAP N1-P2 interpeak latency and its variability show potential as non-invasive markers of neural synchrony in cochlear implant users, but clinical adoption requires validation in larger, prospective studies with outcome correlations before integration into routine programming.

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PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8d ago

A Unique Perspective: Intrapatient Comparison of Perimodiolar and Lateral Wall Cochlear Implant Electrodes

The within-subject design provides higher-quality comparative data on electrode performance than between-subject studies; audiologists and surgical teams should note the findings when counseling patients on electrode selection, though real-world implant choice is constrained by...