PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoStapedius reflex measurements in open sound-field in children using MED-EL cochlear implant systemsIf open sound-field stapedius reflex measurements show strong agreement with direct electrical stimulation thresholds, clinicians may have a less invasive option for objective implant fitting in pediatric MED-EL users — but independent replication in larger samples is needed...
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Pediatric·1d agoSingle-Sided Deafness in Children: Background, Effects, and RehabilitationSingle-sided deafness in children is an underdiagnosed condition with meaningful developmental consequences, and audiologists benefit from accessible summaries to support parent education and referral conversations.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Pediatric·3w agoIntroducing Speak Up, Listen Up to Empower Teens With Hearing LossAdolescent self-advocacy is a recognized gap in pediatric audiology care, and structured programs targeting this age group could complement audiological rehabilitation if independently evaluated.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·4w agoMed-El Survey: Fewer Than 3 in 10 Americans Believe Society Knows Enough About Hearing LossThe data point to a persistent public knowledge gap around hearing loss that could inform patient education and advocacy strategies for audiology practices.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Public health & policy·4w agoMED-EL Survey Reveals: Fewer Than 3 in 10 Americans Believe Society Knows Enough About Hearing LossLow public awareness of hearing loss can delay help-seeking behavior, reinforcing the importance of community outreach and patient education efforts by audiology practices.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·4w agoAnatomy-Based Fitting: A Love Letter From an AudiologistAnatomy-based fitting approaches are gaining attention as a way to personalise cochlear implant programming, and clinician advocacy pieces like this reflect a broader industry shift toward individualised care — though peer-reviewed evidence should guide adoption.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·6w ago· press releaseMed-El US Standard Pro and Micro Pro Rechargeable Batteries Now Available for Sonnet 2 and Sonnet 3 UsersExpanded rechargeable battery options for cochlear implant users can reduce daily maintenance burden and improve adherence to consistent device use.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Research (general)·6w agoMED-EL Expands Beyond Hearing Implants, Acquires Two Inner Ear Gene Therapy Programs from Rescue HearingA major cochlear implant manufacturer moving into gene therapy signals a potential industry shift toward curative biological treatments for genetic hearing loss, which could reshape long-term patient care pathways in audiology.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·6w agoMED-EL Acquires Two Gene Therapy Programs from Rescue Hearing Inc.MED-EL's strategic acquisition signals that major implant manufacturers are beginning to invest in biological hearing restoration, potentially reshaping the long-term competitive and treatment landscape in audiology.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Research (general)·7w agoMed-El Acquires Two Gene Therapy Programs from Rescue HearingThis acquisition signals that major hearing implant manufacturers are betting on gene therapy as a future treatment pathway for genetic hearing loss, which could eventually reshape how audiologists counsel patients with hereditary hearing conditions.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Cochlear implants·8w agoCochlear implant pioneers awarded Merkin Prize in Biomedical TechnologyThe Merkin Prize recognition highlights the extraordinary scientific legacy behind cochlear implants, reinforcing the field's credibility and drawing broader public and institutional attention to hearing rehabilitation technology.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·2mo ago“Low Frequencies Are Underappreciated” — Restoring the Missing Half of CI HearingThe role of low-frequency hearing preservation in cochlear implant candidates is a legitimate and evolving clinical discussion, but this framing originates from a device manufacturer with a direct commercial interest.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Public health & policy·2mo agoEmpowering Hearing Rehabilitation in Emerging Countries: A Sustainable ApproachExpanding sustainable hearing rehabilitation infrastructure in low-resource settings is a critical global health equity challenge, and manufacturer-led perspectives can shape how the field approaches these markets.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Cochlear implants·3mo agoMed-El Co-Founder Ingeborg Hochmair Receives Honorary DoctorateHochmair's recognition highlights the continued academic and scientific prestige attached to cochlear implant innovation, reinforcing audiology's interdisciplinary engineering roots.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·3mo agoOTOGUIDE: A New Precision Surgery Tool for Individualized Cochlear ImplantationIf validated, patient-specific surgical planning tools like OTOGUIDE could improve electrode placement accuracy and hearing outcomes in cochlear implantation, but independent evidence is needed before clinical adoption.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Education & training·3mo agoMED‑EL Co‑Founder Ingeborg Hochmair Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of Michigan and Delivers 2026 Rackham KeynoteHochmair's recognition highlights the lasting influence of cochlear implant pioneers on both engineering and audiology, reinforcing the field's academic and scientific prestige.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·3mo agoSONNET 3: Flexible EarhookShort instructional video from MED-EL demonstrating how to bend the flexible earhook on the SONNET 3 cochlear implant audio processor for a comfortable fit.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·3mo agoWhy Hearing Aids Weren’t Enough | Cochlear Implant Story (Ep. 2)MED-EL patient Nandini describes reaching a turning point when hearing aids were no longer sufficient in episode 2 of an ongoing patient-story video series.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·3mo agoThe Day Before Surgery | Cochlear Implant Story (Ep. 3)MED-EL patient Nandini shares her fears and emotions the day before cochlear implant surgery in episode 3 of an ongoing patient-story video series.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·3mo agoWhat Hearing Sounds Like After Activation | Cochlear Implant Story (Ep. 4)MED-EL patient Nandini has an emotional reaction to cochlear implant audio processor activation in episode 4 of an ongoing patient-story video series.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·3mo agoSix Months With My Implant | Cochlear Implant Story (Ep. 5)MED-EL patient Nandini reflects on life six months after cochlear implant activation in episode 5 of an ongoing patient-story video series.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·3mo agoHow Hearing Better Changed My Life | Cochlear Implant Story (Ep. 6)MED-EL patient Nandini shares how her cochlear implant has transformed everyday life in episode 6 of an ongoing patient-story video series.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·3mo agoWhy My Hearing Sounds More Natural | Cochlear Implant Story (Ep. 7)MED-EL patient Nandini describes how anatomy-based fitting (ABF) made her cochlear implant hearing sound more natural in episode 7 of an ongoing video series.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·3mo agoHow To Use SONNET 3's Flexible EarhookMED-EL video tutorial demonstrating how to bend the flexible earhook of the SONNET 3 cochlear implant audio processor for a comfortable behind-the-ear fit.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·3mo agoWhen Hearing Loss Took Over My Life | Cochlear Implant Story (Ep. 1)MED-EL patient story video (Episode 1) following Nandini's lifelong hearing loss journey and her emotional experience pursuing a cochlear implant.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·3mo agoWhat Makes HearCare MED-EL So Exciting?Digital care platforms that integrate cochlear implant management could streamline clinical workflows and remote patient monitoring, a growing priority in audiology practice.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·4mo agoWat is een geïndividualiseerd cochleair implantaat? | MED-ELDutch-language MED-EL educational video explaining individualized cochlear implants, using the analogy of shoe sizing to illustrate the importance of implant fit within the cochlea.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·4mo agoHairstyles to try out with your CI processor.MED-EL lifestyle video inviting cochlear implant users to share hairstyle photos that showcase or complement their CI audio processors.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·4mo agoHomework For Cochlear Implant UsersMED-EL patient story video featuring Beni, a 7-year-old born deaf who developed hearing through a cochlear implant with family support and auditory rehabilitation.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Pediatric·4mo agoAssessing Auditory Development Just Got Easier With LEAQ & ReDiEfficient auditory development assessment tools are important in pediatric audiology, where timely tracking of progress can guide rehabilitation decisions.＋Save
