Hearing Practitioner Australia·Press release·Cochlear implants·9d agoAustralian first cochlear implant surgery for identical twin babiesThe case highlights the growing capability of Australian cochlear implant programmes to deliver early bilateral intervention in infants, including simultaneous twin surgeries, reinforcing the importance of newborn hearing screening and rapid referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·9d agoSpoken Language Outcomes After Early Cochlear Implantation in a Diverse, Multi-Institutional Cohort of Congenitally Deaf ChildrenEarly cochlear implantation supports spoken language development in congenitally deaf children across diverse populations; clinicians should continue prioritizing timely implantation and monitoring outcomes across demographic groups.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·9d agoCochlear Implant Mentorship Program for Audiologists to Improve Veteran OutcomesVA audiologists with limited cochlear implant experience may improve clinical competency through structured mentorship programs; clinics serving veterans should consider similar models to close the CI service gap.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·10d agoMethod for AFM investigation of lateral forces required for the surface detachment of neuritesPrecise measurement of neurite adhesion forces could eventually inform cochlear implant electrode design to improve nerve-electrode proximity and outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·10d agoElectrophysiologically-based electrode selection has the potential to improve speech perception in cochlear-implant usersElectrophysiology-based electrode selection is a promising approach to improving cochlear implant (CI) programming, but current evidence is preliminary; audiologists should monitor emerging protocols before adopting routine clinical changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·10d agoSpeech sensorimotor adaptation in young adult cochlear implant users with early implantationEarly cochlear implantation appears to support speech sensorimotor adaptation in young adults, but clinicians should not yet change rehabilitation protocols based on this single study; further work is needed to link these neurophysiological findings to functional speech outcomes.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·11d 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·Cochlear implants·11d agoMED-EL US Launches New Rechargeable Batteries for SONNET 2 and SONNET 3 Audio ProcessorsExtended rechargeable battery life addresses a common patient complaint about cochlear implant uptime, potentially improving daily device use adherence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·11d agoEstimating Performance Using Tonotopic Measurements of Intracochlear Electrocochleography: Comparison of Lateral Wall and Perimodiolar ArraysIntracochlear ECochG tonotopic measurements show promise as a predictor of cochlear implant performance, but clinical adoption as a routine prognostic tool requires further validation in larger prospective cohorts before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·11d agoPhoton-counting detector computed tomography for temporal bone: does higher resolution matter?PCD-CT offers higher spatial resolution for temporal bone imaging, but this review is preliminary evidence; no change to current imaging protocols is warranted until prospective clinical outcome data are available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·11d agoFeasibility of Early Activation of a Cochlear Implant: Study of Electrophysiology, Audiometry, and Patient Satisfaction DataEarly cochlear implant activation appears feasible based on electrophysiology and audiometric outcomes, but this is a feasibility study — clinics should await larger controlled trials before routinely shortening the standard post-surgical activation window.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Cochlear implants·11d agoMED-EL US’s New Rechargeable Battery Options Offering 23 Hours of Hearing Are Now Available For ConsumersGreater battery longevity in cochlear implant systems reduces the daily burden on users and may support consistent device wearing time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·12d agoMacrophage activation syndrome triggered by Candida parapsilosis-related cochlear implant infectionClinicians managing cochlear implant infections should be aware that Candida parapsilosis can trigger Macrophage Activation Syndrome — a rare but life-threatening immune complication requiring prompt recognition and specialist involvement.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·13d agoThe Soundtrack of Everyday Life: Real-world Music Listening Habits of Adult Cochlear Implant UsersNo immediate practice change; findings characterize music listening behavior and reward sensitivity in CI users as a baseline, but do not yet provide guidance on rehabilitation strategies or device programming for music.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·13d agoCan intracochlear voltage matrix analysis explain the occurrence of electrically evoked vestibular responses in cochlear implant users?Findings are preliminary; if replicated, intracochlear voltage mapping via impedance field telemetry may help clinicians identify CI users at risk for electrically evoked vestibular (balance) side effects, but no programming or fitting change is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·13d agoMulti-stakeholder perspectives on models of in-person and remote cochlear implant aftercare and the opportunities and challenges for changeCochlear implant programmes considering hybrid or fully remote aftercare models should weigh multi-stakeholder perspectives on barriers and facilitators; this study provides qualitative evidence to guide service redesign but does not prescribe a single model.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoLike choosing between guitars: acoustic, electroacoustic, and electric stimulation in paediatric cochlear implant candidates with residual hearingFindings may inform candidacy decisions and device-selection discussions for paediatric patients with residual hearing, but clinical practice changes should await review of full outcome data and replication in larger cohorts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoComprehensive Analysis of Auditory Nerve Fiber Responses using Fiber-Specific ModelingFiber-specific modeling of deafness-related nerve changes could improve how cochlear implant stimulation strategies are designed, potentially benefiting implant recipients' hearing outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoThe digits-in-noise test in audiological cochlear implant aftercareIf the DIN test is validated for cochlear implant (CI) aftercare in German-speaking populations, it could offer a fast, low-resource alternative to traditional speech audiometry for routine CI follow-up appointments — but wait for full validation data before adopting it in...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoUse of trans-tympanic electrically evoked auditory brainstem responses (TT-EABR) in decision making of cochlear implants in hypoplastic auditory nerve casesTT-EABR shows potential as a pre-implant decision-making tool for cochlear nerve deficiency cases, but audiologists should await larger prospective studies before changing implant candidacy protocols.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Research (general)·2w 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 Review·Press release·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear, Hearing Experts Launch Summer Campaign Urging Americans to Address Hearing LossManufacturer-driven public awareness campaigns can expand the pipeline of cochlear implant candidates, which has direct business implications for CI-referring audiologists and ENT practices.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·2w 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 Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·2w agoQualia Oto Receives $1.84M NIH Grant to Advance Cochlear Implant Electrode TechnologyNIH investment in next-generation cochlear implant electrode design signals continued federal commitment to improving outcomes for severe-to-profound hearing loss patients, potentially influencing future implant performance and surgical technique.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoState of the art in speech perception assessmentNo immediate practice change, but clinicians should review whether their current speech perception test battery aligns with the state-of-the-art methods described; this review is a useful reference for updating assessment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoDetermination of long-range resistance from high resolution impedance spectroscopy in human cadaveric headsNo immediate clinical practice change; findings are foundational/engineering-level data relevant to cochlear implant fitting models and future device design rather than current audiological protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoAuditory Outcomes After Simultaneous Translabyrinthine Vestibular Schwannoma Resection and Cochlear Implantation: A Prospective Case SeriesSimultaneous cochlear implantation during translabyrinthine vestibular schwannoma resection appears feasible as an auditory rehabilitation strategy, but the prospective case series design and likely small sample size mean findings are preliminary; no immediate practice change is...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoDetection of Inner Ear Malformations Based on Simple Anatomical Measurements: A Model ApproachClinicians evaluating cochlear implant candidates should note this model-based approach to inner ear malformation detection, but external prospective validation is needed before changing pre-surgical imaging protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoCultural Differences in Listening Environments Between Hispanic and White Non-Hispanic Cochlear Implant UsersAudiologists fitting and programming cochlear implants for Hispanic patients should consider that real-world listening environments may be systematically noisier, potentially warranting noise-management program adjustments or targeted aural rehabilitation strategies.＋Save
