PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·9d agoBinary to Personalized: A Novel Machine Learning Probability Score for Cochlear Implant CandidacyPromising proof-of-concept for ML-assisted cochlear implant candidacy screening, but the tool requires prospective validation in diverse clinical settings before it can replace or meaningfully supplement current audiological criteria.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·10d agoImplications of Tumor Size on Auditory Brainstem Implant PerformanceTumor size should be considered in pre-surgical counseling for ABI candidates — particularly in neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) or other cerebellopontine angle tumor patients — as it may help set realistic expectations for auditory performance outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·10d agoThe relationship between executive functions and daily auditory behaviors in preschool cochlear implant usersAudiologists fitting or following up pediatric cochlear implant users should be aware that daily auditory behavior may reflect broader executive-function development, supporting closer collaboration with early-childhood educators and neuropsychologists in the care team.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·11d agoStability of residual low-frequency hearing in children with cochlear implants: Insights from contralateral ear trajectoriesFindings may inform counseling about residual low-frequency hearing preservation in pediatric cochlear implant candidates, but clinical practice changes should await peer review of full results and larger prospective data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·11d agoCharacteristics of environmental sound perception in individuals with hearing loss: Associations with background factorsmay support including environmental sound perception in hearing rehabilitation assessments, particularly for hearing aid and cochlear implant users, though practice change should be guided by the full published data and effect sizes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·11d agoNear-infrared light protects residual hearing by preserving spiral ganglion neurons in an animal Model of CI SurgeryHearing preservation after cochlear implantation is a high clinical priority, and near-infrared light therapy represents a novel, non-pharmacological approach to protecting spiral ganglion neurons that warrants follow-up human research.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·11d agoHearing technology and the brain: cognitive function in different hearing device usersmay inform counseling about cognitive benefits of hearing device use, but the study design and any confounding variables should be examined before changing fitting or recommendation practices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·11d agoThe Failure Index as Marker of the Neural Health Profile in MED-EL CI Users: A Retrospective AnalysisCochlear implant clinicians using MED-EL devices may find the Failure Index a useful supplementary marker of spiral ganglion neuron health, but retrospective design limits immediate changes to fitting or candidacy protocols pending prospective validation.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Cochlear implants·11d agoMulticenter Study Results on Expanded Indications in Med-EL Pediatric Cochlear Implant PopulationIf results confirm safety and efficacy in infants under 12 months and in children with residual hearing under expanded criteria, pediatric cochlear implant programs should review MED-EL candidacy guidelines accordingly — though independent replication and regulatory context...＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Cochlear implants·12d agoCochlear to host webinar on updated 60/70 guidelines for adult cochlear implant referralAudiologists should attend or review materials from this webinar, as the updated 60/70 referral guidelines may broaden the pool of adult patients eligible for cochlear implant referral and could require a direct change in screening practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·12d agoEffect of cochlear implant processing, interaural place mismatch, and spread of excitation on interaural coherence of speech signals and its implications on binaural fusionFindings highlight that interaural place mismatch and CI processing strategy both degrade binaural coherence; however, specific fitting protocol changes require validation in larger clinical trials before practice change is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·12d agoLongitudinal Analysis of Cochlear Implant Stimulation Levels in the First Year: Optimizing Adult FittingC/M-levels and T-levels change significantly across the first year in adult CI recipients, with most change occurring early; audiologists should schedule more frequent mapping sessions in the first months post-activation to optimize outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·12d agoSpectro-Temporal Modulation Sensitivity Prospectively Predicts Speech-in-Noise Recognition in Cochlear Implant UsersSpectro-temporal modulation sensitivity testing shows promise as a prospective predictor of speech-in-noise outcomes in CI users and may warrant incorporation into post-fitting assessment batteries if replicated in larger samples.＋Save
AU◎AudiologyOnline·Professional org·Cochlear implants·13d agoNew Toolkit Equips Advocates to Protect Medicaid Access to Cochlear Implants as Federal Cuts LoomNo actionable clinical practice change; this is a policy advocacy resource — audiologists and cochlear implant teams in states with significant Medicaid patient populations should be aware of the toolkit and consider engaging in advocacy efforts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·13d agoRemote Intraoperative Monitoring of Cochlear ImplantsAudiologists and surgical teams involved in cochlear implant monitoring should review this protocol as a practical reference for establishing or expanding remote intraoperative monitoring workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·13d agoVocabulary and Functional Communication in Preschool-Aged Children With Cochlear ImplantsEvidence continues to support early cochlear implantation for improving vocabulary and functional communication in preschoolers with congenital hearing loss; audiologists should reinforce timely referral pathways for implant candidacy assessment.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Cochlear implants·2w agoSmarter from the inside: Cochlear’s Nucleus Nexa System a year onEarly real-world clinical feedback on new cochlear implant systems helps the audiology community gauge practical adoption challenges and potential advantages ahead of formal published evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w 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...＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Pediatric·2w 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoUsing musical pitch interval comparisons to assess cochlear implant frequency-to-place mapsMusical pitch interval comparisons may offer a practical behavioural tool to detect frequency-to-place map errors in cochlear implant recipients; clinicians should watch for peer-reviewed validation before adopting as a routine assessment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoFalse Belief Understanding in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children: Systematic Review With Meta-AnalysisDeaf and hard-of-hearing children show delays in false belief understanding compared to hearing peers; audiologists and educators should be aware of this social-cognitive dimension and consider referral for social-cognitive assessment alongside auditory rehabilitation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoListening-Related Fatigue in Adolescents With Prelingual Deafness and Device ExperienceAudiologists fitting and following up adolescents with prelingual hearing loss should routinely screen for listening-related fatigue, as device use and functional listening demands appear to significantly influence its severity.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoFeasibility of Automated Drilling for Robotic Cochlear Implantation Determined by Pediatric AnatomyFindings are preliminary anatomical feasibility data; no change to pediatric cochlear implant surgical protocols is warranted until robotic systems complete clinical trials in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoA Nordic cohort study on cochlear implants and binaural hearing in single-sided deafnessCohort-level outcomes data from a Nordic population support cochlear implantation as a treatment option for adult single-sided deafness, reinforcing existing evidence — audiologists should review specific outcome metrics once the full paper is available to refine candidacy...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoBinaural fusion and mis-identification of spatially separated concurrent vowels by cochlear implant usersCochlear implant users show elevated binaural fusion errors with spatially separated concurrent sounds, which may partly explain their poorer performance in cocktail-party listening situations; audiologists should factor this perceptual limitation into realistic...＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoStudy Offers New Model of How the Cochlea Processes Sound — With Implications for Hearing Aid FittingA network-based model of cochlear sound processing could open a new pathway toward individualized hearing device fitting algorithms, but practical clinical application remains a future goal.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoAgreement, Reliability, and Measurement Error of Cervical Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials in Patients: II. Meta-Analysis and Reliability of Latency and AmplitudecVEMP reliability data from this meta-analysis can inform audiologists about expected measurement error ranges when using cVEMP latency and amplitude in cochlear implant candidate evaluations, but practice changes should await local validation of these benchmarks.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear implant electrode place and pulse rate discrimination improve with training without cross cue transferTraining protocols targeting electrode place or pulse-rate discrimination can yield domain-specific pitch perception gains in CI users, but clinicians should not expect cross-over benefits — each cue type may need its own dedicated rehabilitation approach.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoArtificial Intelligence Reading of Postoperative Cochlear Implant X-RaysAI-assisted postoperative cochlear implant X-ray reading is promising for reducing inter-reader variability, but clinical adoption should await validation in prospective multicentre studies before replacing or formally supplementing standard radiologist review.＋Save
