PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoBiohybrid cochlear implants: neural interfaces, regenerative pathways, and translational benchmarksBiohybrid cochlear implants represent a potentially transformative advance in hearing restoration technology that could one day overcome the fundamental limitations of current electrode-nerve interfaces.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoGuideline-Based Cochlear Implant Care: A Model for Structuring Delegated Technical AftercareThis guideline-based delegation model for cochlear implant aftercare offers a practical framework for CI programs operating under German regulations; clinics in other jurisdictions should evaluate applicability to their own scope-of-practice rules before adopting the model.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoRegional barriers and innovative solutions in the medical rehabilitation of children with cochlear implants in Uzbekistan: A telemonitored home-based versus center-based comparative studyTelemonitored home-based cochlear implant rehabilitation may offer a viable alternative to center-based care in resource-limited or geographically challenging settings; however, the case for changing practice depends on the full outcome data, so early adopters should await peer...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoThe impact of race and ethnicity on cochlear implant outcomesClinicians should be alert to racial and ethnic disparities that may affect cochlear implant candidacy evaluation, referral timing, and post-implant outcomes, and should audit their own patient pathways for inequity; full outcome data are needed before specific protocol changes...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoPerception of Synthesized Mandarin Speech Based on a Large-Scale Language Model Among Deaf Adults With Cochlear ImplantsAs AI-generated speech becomes increasingly common in daily life, understanding how cochlear implant users perceive it is critical for designing accessible AI interfaces and future rehabilitation tools.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear Implantation in Children Without a Hearing Aid Trial: A Case Series of 22 PatientsThis case series suggests cochlear implantation without a prior hearing aid trial may be appropriate in select pediatric cases, but the small sample size (n=22) means clinicians should treat this as hypothesis-generating rather than practice-changing evidence; individualized...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoThe Impact of Robot-Assisted Electrode Insertion on Cochlear Implant Surgery Time: A Retrospective Studyare preliminary — as a retrospective single-centre study, findings on operative time and hearing outcomes for robot-assisted vs. manual cochlear implant insertion should be considered hypothesis-generating until confirmed by prospective controlled trials.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoDevelopment and preliminary validation of a WeChat-based auditory-speech rehabilitation system for Mandarin-speaking cochlear implant usersCochlear implant rehabilitation programs serving Mandarin-speaking patients may consider telerehabilitation platforms as an adjunct to in-clinic care, but this is a preliminary validation study and should not replace established rehabilitation protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoEye Tracking Shows Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children with Cochlear Implants Read Like Hearing PeersEye-tracking data suggest that cochlear implant users with good outcomes can develop reading processes on par with hearing peers, supporting continued early implantation and literacy intervention; however, clinicians should await replication before altering established protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoTask-dependent auditory memory performance in children using cochlear implantWhen assessing auditory memory in pediatric cochlear implant users, clinicians should consider that response mode (verbal vs. picture-pointing) may influence scores; test format selection should be deliberate rather than arbitrary.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoPreoperative Predictors of round window visibility on High resolution CT-scan temporal bone in patients undergoing cochlear implant surgery: A Systematic ReviewSurgeons performing cochlear implantation may find preoperative HR-CT temporal bone findings useful for predicting round window access difficulty, but clinical adoption depends on validating specific predictive markers identified in this review.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoEarly-Term Effect of Bilateral Sequential Cochlear Implantation on the Audiovestibular Function of Paediatric Patients: A Prospective Pilot StudyAs a small prospective pilot, results are hypothesis-generating only; clinicians should monitor balance function after bilateral sequential cochlear implantation in children but should not alter implantation protocols based solely on this study.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoLanguage Learning Activities in Educational Settings Incrementally Predict Language Ability Beyond Daily Conversation in Preschoolers with Cochlear Implants: A Comparative Study with Normal-Hearing PeersAudiologists and early intervention teams should actively advocate for structured language-learning activities in educational settings for cochlear implant users, as these predict language outcomes above and beyond home conversation alone.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Research (general)·3w agoUSC Researchers Secure $3.7M Award to Advance Cochleoscope Development, OCT-Based Inner Ear Imaging DeviceIf successful, real-time in-vivo imaging of the inner ear could transform diagnostic precision and surgical guidance in audiology and otology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoEmotion-Specific Associations Between Perceived Sound Quality and Auditory Emotion Recognition in Children With Cochlear ImplantsAudiologists fitting pediatric CI patients should be aware that perceived sound quality may influence emotion recognition differently across emotion types; however, the study is preliminary and no specific protocol changes are indicated until findings are replicated in larger...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoThe Pediatric Cochlear Implant Use Questionnaire: Assessing Habits and Barriers to UseAudiologists managing pediatric CI patients can consider adopting the PCIUQ as a structured screener to identify barriers to device use, though independent validation in diverse populations is needed before broad clinical deployment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoEfficacy of Cochlear Implantation in Kelch-like Protein-11 (KLHL11) IgG-Associated RhombencephalitisNo practice change warranted from a single case report; clinicians should be aware that cochlear implantation may be considered in autoimmune-related bilateral hearing loss, but outcomes data remain extremely limited.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoMechanistic study of HES1/PI3K/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway in cisplatin-induced sensorineural hearing lossIdentifying the molecular mechanism behind cisplatin-induced hearing loss opens a potential therapeutic window to prevent ototoxicity (medication-related hearing damage) without compromising cancer treatment efficacy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoManagement Options and Their outcomes in Bilateral Advanced OtosclerosisClinicians managing bilateral advanced otosclerosis should consider the multimodal treatment landscape (stapedectomy, hearing aids, cochlear implants); this review may inform patient counselling but does not yet shift established guidelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoPatient-Reported Outcome Measures for Quality of Life in Adult Cochlear Implant Users: ICF-Based Systematic ReviewAudiologists and cochlear implant programs should cross-reference their chosen patient-reported outcome tools against the ICF framework to ensure they capture all relevant functional domains; no single tool currently dominates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoIntravestibular Lipoma with Intracochlear Extension: A Case Report on Surgical Management and Cochlear ImplantationAwareness of intravestibular lipoma as a rare inner-ear lesion distinct from vestibular schwannoma may prevent misdiagnosis and guide surgical planning toward hearing rehabilitation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoCochlear Implantation in a Child with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome: Challenges and ProspectAs cochlear implantation expands to children with complex syndromes, documenting rare cases like Cornelia de Lange syndrome builds the evidence base needed to develop tailored candidacy criteria and peri-operative protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoCOVID-19-Induced Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Cogan's Syndrome: A Case of Successful Cochlear Implantation in a Pediatric PatientThis case adds to emerging evidence linking COVID-19 to acute audiovestibular deterioration in autoimmune-susceptible patients, potentially broadening cochlear implant candidacy discussions for this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoMaternal Interactions During Shared Book Reading in Children with Cochlear Implant and Their Typically Developing Peers: A Comparative StudyAudiologists and early intervention specialists should be aware that maternal interaction styles during shared reading may differ for children with cochlear implants, suggesting a role for coaching caregivers on language-rich reading strategies as part of aural rehabilitation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoVarious Surgical Techniques for Cochlear Implantation in an Ossified Cochlea: A Systematic ReviewCochlear implant surgeons and referring audiologists should be familiar with the range of surgical approaches for ossified cochleas reviewed here; the findings may inform pre-surgical planning and patient counseling regarding expected outcomes and electrode insertion limitations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoTranslabyrinthine Fistula Closure in Inner Ear Malformations with Otogenic Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakSurgical teams managing inner ear malformations with otogenic CSF leaks may find translabyrinthine closure relevant, but technique details require reading the full paper; no immediate change to standard audiological practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoThe effects of mismatch response-based programming on hearing and speech performances in cochlear implanted children: a follow-up studyMMR-based CI programming shows promise for paediatric patients, but this is a follow-up study with likely limited sample size; clinicians should monitor the evidence before replacing standard fitting protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoAuditory Perception and Psychosocial Well-Being in Long-Term Cochlear Implant UsersLong-term cochlear implant users' psychosocial well-being appears linked to auditory rehabilitation engagement; audiologists should continue monitoring and offering (re)habilitation support well beyond initial fitting.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoUrdu-English Perceptual Confusions in Bilingual Children with Normal Hearing and Cochlear Implants: An Analysis of Place, Manner, and Voicing FeaturesAudiologists and speech-language pathologists working with bilingual Urdu-English cochlear implant children should pay particular attention to place-of-articulation confusions, which are typically the hardest sound features to perceive through an implant.＋Save
