Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·2w agoMED-EL Launches TICI UNICO, First Fully Implantable Cochlear ImplantNo actionable clinical practice change at this time — the TICI UNICO is a newly launched product with no published independent clinical outcome data yet; audiologists and implant teams should monitor peer-reviewed evidence before adjusting candidacy or counselling protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoRetraction notice to "Nanocatalysts as fast and powerful medical intervention: Bridging cochlear implant therapies and advanced modelling using Hidden Markov Models (HMMs) for effective treatment of inner ear infections" [Environ. Res. 232 (2023) 116285]Retractions signal failures in research integrity and remind clinicians and researchers to critically verify the validity of studies before applying findings, particularly in emerging technology areas like nanocatalysts for cochlear implant therapy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoMild or strong? Foreign accent perception by postlingually deafened adults with cochlear implantsAudiologists fitting cochlear implants in adults should be aware that foreign accent perception is influenced by both sound-segment and pitch/rhythm cues, which may affect communication outcomes in multilingual or multicultural patients — though no specific protocol change is...＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·2w ago· press releaseMED-EL Launches TICI UNICO, the World's First and Only Totally Invisible Cochlear ImplantA fully implantable cochlear implant with zero external components would represent a fundamental shift in the implant landscape, potentially expanding candidacy appeal for patients who decline traditional devices due to stigma or lifestyle concerns.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear Surpasses 1 Million Hours of Patient Experience in Fully Implantable Hearing Technology ProgramA fully implantable cochlear implant would eliminate the external processor, potentially improving user comfort, discretion, and water-resistance — representing a significant step change from current cochlear implant technology.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear Fully Implantable Hearing Technology Research Surpasses 1 Million Hours of Patient ExperienceReaching one million patient-hours of real-world experience with fully implantable hearing technology signals meaningful progress toward eventual regulatory submission, which could reshape candidacy counseling and surgical audiology practice in the coming years.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear Completes Enrollment in Fully Implantable Implant TrialsCompletion of a worldwide pivotal trial for a fully implantable cochlear implant marks a significant regulatory step that could reshape implant candidacy discussions and patient expectations if results are favorable.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoTopography of the middle cochlear turn relative to the oval window and facial canal: implications for middle-turn cochleostomySurgeons performing cochlear implantation in labyrinthitis ossificans cases should note the anatomical reference data for middle-turn cochleostomy, though prospective outcomes data are still needed before adopting this as a standard approach.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoLongitudinal outcomes of auditory and spoken language skills following unilateral and bilateral cochlear implantation in children and young adults with inner ear malformationsBilateral cochlear implantation should be considered even for patients with inner ear malformations, as longitudinal data suggest auditory and spoken language outcomes are achievable; however, full practice change requires review of the specific effect sizes and sample...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoLongitudinal adaptations in neural and behavioral systems following hearing restoration using cochlear implantsAudiologists managing cochlear implant recipients should anticipate prolonged neural and behavioral adaptation periods; longitudinal follow-up and ongoing rehabilitation programming are clinically warranted based on this evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoLong-Term Impedance Trends Over 10 Years Following Cochlear Implantation: A Retrospective Comparative AnalysisLong-term impedance trends over a decade are described, but the retrospective design and lack of a functional outcome link mean no immediate change to post-implantation monitoring protocols is warranted; findings may inform future prospective monitoring guidelines.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·2w agoHow MED-EL Cochlear Implant Design Supports Speech Understanding in NoiseUnderstanding the design rationale behind cochlear implants can inform device-selection conversations, but claims here come from the manufacturer and are not independently verified.＋Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear reaches more than 1 million hours of patient experience across its fully implantable hearing technology research programReaching 1 million patient-hours of experience and completing pivotal trial recruitment signals that fully implantable cochlear implant technology is approaching a potential regulatory submission phase, which could reshape implant candidacy conversations in the coming years.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoEvaluation of tip fold over in 1,575 cochlear implant electrode arraysSurgeons performing cochlear implant insertions should review their technique and the risk factors identified for tip fold-over, as this large retrospective series may inform intraoperative decision-making — though prospective confirmation is needed before changing established...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoA Longitudinal Exploratory Case-Series Comparing Morphological Trajectories in Four Early-Implanted Greek-Cypriot Children and Eight Typically Hearing PeersSmall case-series findings suggest early-implanted children may follow a different but developing trajectory for morphological language skills; however, the tiny sample size (n=4) means no change in clinical practice or counselling is justified from this study alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoQuality of Life, Self-Esteem, and Social Integration in Cochlear Implant Recipients: A Cross-Sectional Study from a Tertiary Center in RomaniaAudiologists should consider incorporating validated quality-of-life and self-esteem measures alongside standard audiological tests when counseling and evaluating cochlear implant recipients.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoResearchers Explore Whether Auditory Nerve Cell Therapy Could Improve Cochlear Implant OutcomesIf auditory nerve cell therapy can be shown to strengthen the nerve-to-brain pathway, it could meaningfully raise the ceiling on cochlear implant performance for millions of users worldwide.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoImpact of migrating from paired to sequential stimulation on speech recognition in cochlear implant usersCochlear implant audiologists should note this study when considering stimulation strategy changes, but full review of the sample size and outcome data is needed before altering clinical programming protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoPneumococcal meningitis caused by non-vaccine serotype 34 after vaccination with the 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in a child with inner ear malformations and bilateral cochlear implants: A case reportNo immediate change to vaccination protocols is warranted from a single case report, but clinicians should remain vigilant for meningitis symptoms in cochlear implant recipients even when fully vaccinated, as non-vaccine serotypes can still cause infection.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoAccess and Attrition Across Audiology and Cochlear Implant Care Among Older Adults with Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing LossAudiologists and cochlear implant programs should audit their own referral-to-implantation pathways to identify where patients are lost, as system-level attrition — not just patient reluctance — appears to be a significant barrier to cochlear implantation in older adults.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoCochlear Implantation in Adults 65 Years and Older With Single-sided Deafness and Asymmetric Hearing LossIf this study demonstrates meaningful hearing benefit in adults ≥65 with single-sided deafness or asymmetric hearing loss, audiologists should consider actively counseling this age group about cochlear implant candidacy rather than assuming they are poor candidates based on age...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoCharacterizing the Impact of Prolonged Deafness Duration on Cochlear Implantation PerformanceEarlier cochlear implantation in adults with prolonged deafness is associated with better speech perception outcomes; clinicians should counsel patients that delays in seeking implantation may reduce post-operative benefit.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoSpeech recognition of adult cochlear implant users with unilateral hearing loss: Default versus place-based mapping proceduresAudiologists fitting cochlear implants in unilateral hearing loss patients should note this comparison of default vs. place-based mapping, but given this is a brief report with likely limited sample size, changes to mapping protocols are not yet justified without corroborating...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoPhoton-counting detector CT versus cone-beam CT for postoperative cochlear implant imagingPhoton-counting detector CT may offer improved image quality for postoperative cochlear implant assessment compared to cone-beam CT; clinicians and implant centres should watch emerging evidence to inform imaging protocol decisions, but current practice need not change without...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoListening Fatigue Contributes to Hearing-Related Quality of Life in Adult Cochlear Implant CandidatesAudiologists evaluating cochlear implant candidates should consider screening for listening fatigue as a distinct contributor to hearing-related quality of life, separate from audiometric thresholds alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3w agoRehabilitation Strategies for Pediatric Single-Sided Deafness, Including Children with Asymmetric Hearing Loss: A Systematic ReviewAudiologists managing pediatric single-sided deafness should review this systematic review for a consolidated evidence base on device and rehabilitation options, as findings may refine device selection and counseling protocols for this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoAssessment of Horizontal Semicircular Canal and Graviceptive Perception Before and After Cochlear ImplantationCochlear implant teams should routinely assess vestibular function pre- and post-operatively; retrospective design limits causal conclusions, but the findings reinforce existing best-practice screening.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoRemote Check in Cochlear Implant Follow-Up: An Exploratory Comparison with Conventional Audiological MeasurementsRemote Check shows exploratory promise as a supplement to in-clinic CI follow-up, but the study's small and exploratory nature means clinicians should not replace conventional assessments yet; watch for larger validation studies.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Cochlear implants·3w agoEffect of Donepezil on Speech Recognition in Adult Cochlear Implant Users: A Pilot Randomized Clinical TrialThis is a pilot RCT; results are preliminary and insufficient to justify prescribing Donepezil to cochlear implant users — no actionable change until a fully powered trial is published.＋Save
