Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Cochlear implants·2mo agoGrant backs next-gen Qualia Oto cochlear implant tech to reduce insertion traumaReducing cochlear insertion trauma is a longstanding challenge in implant surgery, and a shape-adaptive polymer electrode could help preserve residual hearing and improve long-term outcomes if the technology proves effective in trials.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoCochlear Implant and Age-Dependent Cortical Dynamics: A Multilevel Meta-Analysis of Mismatch Negativity Latency and Amplitude DivergencesMMN differences between cochlear implant users and normal-hearing listeners are quantified across age groups, but these neurophysiological findings are not yet mature enough to change routine clinical fitting or programming protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoThree-Dimensional Histopathologic Correlates of Cochlear Hypoplasia Type II Versus Incomplete Partition Type IIThis study provides anatomical reference data (modiolar-to-cochlear area ratios and interscalar ridge angles) that may help radiologists and surgeons differentiate cochlear hypoplasia type II from incomplete partition type II, potentially improving cochlear implant candidacy...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoImpact of Preimplant Musicianship on Outcomes Following Cochlear Implantation: A Scoping ReviewCurrent scoping review evidence is too preliminary and heterogeneous to recommend musical training as a standard pre-implant intervention; audiologists should monitor emerging literature but no change to candidacy evaluation or pre-implant counseling protocols is warranted at...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoExtending the Indications of Cochlear Implantation in Adults with Single-Sided Deafness. A Comprehensive ReviewAudiologists and surgeons evaluating adults with single-sided deafness should be aware that evidence supporting cochlear implant candidacy in this group is expanding; review findings can inform updated referral and counselling pathways.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Cochlear implants·2mo agoReferring adults for cochlear implants: The new 60/70 ruleAustralian audiologists and hearing practitioners should be aware of the proposed 60/70 referral rule as a locally adapted alternative to the US-derived 60/60 rule, but this is congress-presented expert opinion — await formal published guidelines before changing referral...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoCochlear implants are associated with reduced cognitive decline risk: A 20-year cohort studyThis large, long-term cohort study strengthens the case for cochlear implantation as a potential intervention against cognitive decline in adults with severe-to-profound hearing loss, warranting consideration in counseling eligible candidates — though causality is not yet...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoThe Role of Anatomy-Based Fitting in Bimodal Rehabilitation: Choosing Electrode Arrays Based on Cochlear LengthAnatomy-based electrode selection guided by cochlear length in bimodal users is a clinically relevant approach that audiologists and cochlear implant teams should consider integrating into pre-surgical planning protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoSeeing Anew: Mechanisms, Outcomes, and Challenges in Adapting to Restored Sight via Visual ProsthesesInsights into sensory adaptation from visual prosthetics research can inform our understanding of neural plasticity following cochlear implantation and other auditory prosthetic interventions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoA Biophysical Model for Simultaneous Cochlear and Vestibular Nerve Stimulation: Insights into Neural Activation and Crosstalk in Inner Ear ImplantsAs combined cochlear-vestibular implants move toward clinical reality, understanding electrical crosstalk between the cochlear and vestibular nerves is essential for designing stimulation strategies that preserve both hearing and balance outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoReading Abilities and Visual Evoked Potentials in Hearing-Impaired Children: A Comparative Study of Cochlear Implant and Hearing Aid UsersAudiologists and educators working with hearing-impaired children should be aware that device type (cochlear implant vs. hearing aid) may relate to differences in reading and visual processing development, though causality and clinical cut-offs require further study before...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoAudiologic Outcomes with Auditory Brainstem Implantation Including Successful Open Set Speech Perception with Bilateral ImplantationReports of open-set speech perception (understanding speech without lip-reading) with bilateral ABI are clinically significant and suggest bilateral implantation may offer meaningful benefit in select patients with auditory nerve pathology — worth monitoring as case evidence...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoEffect of different cochlear implantation timings on long-term language development outcomes of pediatric unilateral cochlear implant casesEarlier unilateral cochlear implantation timing is associated with better long-term language outcomes in children; audiologists and cochlear implant teams should continue to prioritize minimizing delays to surgery where clinically appropriate, though the retrospective design...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoImplicit auditory sensory memory and short-term memory for musical and verbal stimuli in children with cochlear implantsThis study provides mechanistic insight into auditory memory limitations in pediatric CI users but does not yet offer direct clinical protocols; audiologists should be aware that spectrally degraded signals may impair sequential auditory encoding, which could inform future aural...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoContribution of Phonological Information to Lexical Access in School-Age Children With Cochlear ImplantsFindings may support incorporating phonological awareness tasks into language assessments and therapy planning for school-age cochlear implant users, though clinical protocols should await replication in larger samples.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo ago3D-Printed Electroanatomic Twins of Cadaveric Cochleae: A Platform for Cochlear Implant Testing3D-printed cochlear twins are a pre-competitive research tool at this stage; audiologists and CI surgeons should monitor this line of research as it may eventually support patient-specific electrode selection and surgical planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoOptical induction of auditory perception via cochlear stimulation in Mongolian gerbils without genetic modificationDemonstrating optical cochlear stimulation without genetic modification in a mammal removes a major translational barrier, potentially accelerating the path toward next-generation optogenetic hearing implants.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoIntegrative modelling of interindividual cognitive variances related to successful cochlear implantation: a cohort studyPre-implantation cognitive assessment may help predict cochlear implant outcomes in post-lingually deafened adults, but the model needs external validation before it changes routine candidate selection practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoSodium hexachloroplatinate (IV) induces concentration- and time-dependent depolarization and cytotoxicity in HEI-OC1 auditory cellsIf platinum electrode materials used in cochlear implants prove cytotoxic to auditory cells, it could drive a re-evaluation of electrode material standards and implant biocompatibility testing.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·2mo agoEnvoy Medical Reaches Three-Month Milestone for All 56 Patients in Pivotal Acclaim Cochlear Implant TrialCompletion of three-month follow-ups for all pivotal-trial participants moves the Acclaim fully implanted cochlear implant closer to a potential FDA submission, which could eventually expand treatment options for patients with severe-to-profound hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·2mo 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoImpact of unilateral cochlear implants on health, functionality, and quality of life in people over 60 years of ageCohort evidence supports cochlear implantation in adults over 60 for audiological and quality-of-life gains; clinicians should continue offering CI evaluation to older patients, though individual results depend on study details not fully reported here.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoTransmission of Binaural Cues by Bilateral Cochlear Implants: A Comparison of Spectral Peak-Picking and Interleaved Stimulation StrategiesNo immediate practice change; findings are comparative and technical — clinicians should monitor this line of research as it may eventually inform bilateral CI programming strategy selection.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoDoes Age Impact Relative Baseline Performance and Improvement on Clinical Speech Recognition Tests in Adult Cochlear Implant Recipients?Age may influence both starting performance and post-implant speech recognition gains on tests of varying cognitive demand; audiologists programming cochlear implants for older adults should set age-appropriate outcome expectations, though specific counseling adjustments await...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoThe effect of unilateral and bimodal auditory stimulation on auditory perception and reaction timeBimodal stimulation (cochlear implant plus contralateral hearing aid) may offer perceptual and reaction-time advantages over unilateral CI use; audiologists should weigh these findings when counselling candidates about bimodal fitting, pending review of the full paper's effect...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoDynamics of neural responsiveness in pediatric cochlear implant usersECAP-based monitoring of neural responsiveness dynamics in pediatric CI users shows promise as an objective tool for tracking auditory nerve health, but clinical protocols based on these dynamics are not yet established; no immediate practice change is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoTemporal and speech outcomes in bimodal cochlear implant users: The effect of device delay mismatchDevice processing delay mismatch between a cochlear implant and a contralateral hearing aid degrades bimodal speech perception; audiologists fitting bimodal users should minimise inter-device delay by selecting hearing aids with low processing delay and verifying mismatch during...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoTonotopic versus conventional frequency mapping in adult cochlear implant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trialsIf the meta-analysis demonstrates superior speech perception outcomes with tonotopic frequency mapping, cochlear implant audiologists should consider adopting tonotopically guided fitting protocols where manufacturer software supports it.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoDetermining ideal electrode insertion depth in paediatric cochlear implantationIf clear insertion depth targets are identified that correlate with better speech and language outcomes, paediatric CI surgical teams and audiologists should incorporate these benchmarks into pre-operative planning and post-operative evaluation.＋Save
