PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7d agoA device-independent approach to cochlear-implant telehealthClinics serving cochlear implant patients across multiple manufacturers should watch this approach closely; if validated in larger samples, it could enable brand-agnostic remote follow-up and reduce in-person visits.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Cochlear implants·7d agoAudiology Australia invites member feedback to improve cochlear implant careMember-driven feedback at this stage can directly influence national cochlear implant guidelines and equity of access for Australian adults, making participation strategically important for the profession.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8d agoCochlear Implantation in Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated DiseaseNo practice change warranted from a single case, but cochlear implantation may be a viable option for MOGAD patients with severe sensorineural hearing loss (nerve-related hearing loss); clinicians should be aware of this rare association and document outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8d agoEffects of different morphological types of enlarged vestibular aqueduct on clinical onset and cochlear implantationMorphological subtyping of enlarged vestibular aqueduct may influence cochlear implant candidacy decisions and post-operative counseling on speech outcomes, but prospective multicenter validation is needed before changing implantation criteria.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Accessibility·9d agoNEA Awards $90,000 to CymaSpace for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Music Education ResearchThis grant highlights a growing movement to optimize cochlear implant programming for music perception and integrate findings into structured Deaf education, an under-researched area with real quality-of-life implications.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·9d agoTowards the development of a core outcome domain set for remote cochlear implant managementStandardising outcome domains for remote cochlear implant care is a foundational step toward making CI telehealth equitable, reproducible, and evidence-based across global audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·9d agoCognitive, Learning, and Executive Function Behaviors in Children With Cochlear ImplantsAudiologists and CI teams should incorporate cognitive and executive function screening into routine follow-up for pediatric cochlear implant users, as these domains may be affected beyond speech and language outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·9d agoAuditory- and Visual-Speech Evoked Activation of the Superior Temporal Gyrus Contralateral to the Cochlear Implant Predicts Speech Recognition OutcomesBrain imaging measures of superior temporal gyrus activation contralateral to the CI may serve as a useful pre- or post-implantation predictor of speech recognition outcomes, though this is not yet ready for routine clinical use.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·9d agoMethodological implications of the minimal clinically important difference in patient-reported outcome measures in the field of cochlear implant provision. German versionCI programs should carefully interpret patient-reported outcome measures using established minimal clinically important difference thresholds to avoid overstating treatment benefits; methodological rigor in PROM analysis should be adopted now.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·11d agoThe Role of A Surgeon in Restoring the Senses & in Biomedical EngineeringPersonal reflections from pioneering surgeons can provide historical context and inspire innovation at the intersection of audiology, surgery, and biomedical engineering.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·11d agoWeighting of Spectral and Temporal Cues with n-of-m Cochlear Implant Strategies Depends on Voice PitchAudiologists programming cochlear implants with n-of-m strategies should be aware that pitch perception relies on both spectral and temporal cues in a voice-pitch-dependent way, but specific programming changes cannot yet be recommended from this single study alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·13d agoComparison of robotic-assisted and manual cochlear implant electrode array insertions considering cochlear geometric factorsmay inform surgical decision-making regarding robotic-assisted cochlear implant insertion, but adoption should be weighed against the level of evidence and cochlear geometric variability; no practice change is warranted until larger prospective studies confirm an advantage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·13d agoNon-usage rates after paediatric cochlear implantation: A systematic review and meta-analysisClinicians should screen for non-use risk factors (e.g., limited family engagement, poor early outcomes) at follow-up visits and implement targeted support strategies to improve long-term device adherence in pediatric cochlear implant users.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoOn Balancing Sharpness of Excitation Patterns, Loudness, and Potential Effects on Speech Perception with Cochlear-Implant Current-Focussing StrategiesCurrent-focusing strategies in cochlear implants show meaningful trade-offs between excitation sharpness, loudness, and speech perception; clinicians programming cochlear implants should not assume sharpening excitation patterns will automatically improve speech outcomes without...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoImplantation of a transcutaneous, bone-anchored, piezoelectric bone conduction hearing aid on the squama temporalisEvidence on squama temporalis implantation of Osia® is emerging; audiologists involved in pre-surgical counselling should note this placement option, but await larger controlled studies before routine expectation-setting changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear implants in adults: outcomes in prolonged auditory deprivationAudiologists counselling cochlear implant candidates with prolonged auditory deprivation should note this retrospective evidence suggests potentially poorer outcomes, but the retrospective design limits causal conclusions; use findings to set realistic expectations rather than...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoActive Middle Ear Implantation for Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisThis systematic review and meta-analysis provides the strongest current pooled evidence on Vibrant Soundbridge outcomes for sensorineural hearing loss; audiologists and surgeons should incorporate these findings when counselling candidates as a valid alternative to conventional...＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear exceeds one million hours of patient experience in fully implantable hearing tech trialsCompletion of global pivotal trial recruitment for a fully implantable hearing device marks a significant regulatory step toward a potential new category of implantable solution for patients who prefer no external hardware.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoDevelopment and evaluation of pk-Ctone: A computationally efficient strategy for enhanced Mandarin tone perception in cochlear implantsImproving tone perception for cochlear implant users who speak tonal languages like Mandarin addresses a significant unmet need affecting hundreds of millions of potential CI candidates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoComparison of auditory perception between behavioural and objective MAPs in cochlear implant users: a systematic reviewAudiologists who fit cochlear implants should review this systematic review's findings; if it confirms comparable or superior outcomes with objective MAPs, it may support wider use of objective fitting in patients unable to complete behavioural testing (e.g., young children,...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Cochlear implants·2w agoSpeech Intelligibility Index (SII) as a Potential Referral Metric for Adult Cochlear Implant Candidacy EvaluationFindings are too preliminary (pilot preprint, not yet peer-reviewed) to change referral criteria; audiologists should monitor this line of research but no practice change is warranted now.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Cochlear implants·2w agoStimulation-Stability and Preclinical Bench Testing of a New Auditory Nerve InterfaceA stable, improved auditory nerve interface could eventually overcome key limitations of current cochlear implants, potentially benefiting over one million hearing-loss patients worldwide.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·2w agoHearing milestone: MED-EL launches world first invisible cochlear implant – TICI UNICONo actionable clinical practice change yet — this is a product launch announcement with no independent efficacy or safety data; audiologists and cochlear implant teams should monitor for peer-reviewed outcomes and regulatory clearance status in their jurisdiction before...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoConsonant production in children with prelingual profound hearing loss using cochlear implantsReview findings when counseling families of prelingually deaf children on cochlear implant speech outcomes; details on effect sizes and age-at-implantation factors should be checked in the full text before modifying practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoComparative Long-Term Outcomes of Lateral Wall and Slim Modiolar Cochlear Implant Electrodes in Children With Normal Cochlear AnatomyNeither electrode type has demonstrated clearly superior long-term speech or stability outcomes in children with normal cochlear anatomy; clinicians should monitor the full published results before changing implant electrode selection practices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoIntraoperative electrically evoked stapedial reflex thresholds (eSRT) for cochlear implant programming: a postoperative validation studyIf intraoperative eSRT values are validated as reliable predictors of postoperative programming levels, audiologists may be able to use surgical-session data to set initial cochlear implant maps with greater confidence — await full results before changing current fitting...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear Implants for Radiation-Induced Hearing Loss in Nasopharyngeal Cancer: A Systematic ReviewAudiologists and surgeons managing radiation-induced hearing loss in nasopharyngeal cancer survivors can reference this systematic review as emerging evidence supporting cochlear implantation as a rehabilitation option, but should note that complication risks in an irradiated...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·2w agoReading Irish Lips – Travel Tips for HOHsFirst-person patient perspectives on real-world device use abroad can help audiologists counsel patients on travel preparation and technology strategies.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·2w ago· press releaseMed-El Launches TICI Unico, a Totally Invisible Cochlear ImplantA fully implantable cochlear implant with no external components could meaningfully reduce stigma and expand candidacy conversations, but clinical evidence is needed before it reshapes practice.＋Save
