PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoIntegrated bimodal and bilateral cochlear implant users: who performs better, and how do they compare with normal hearing listeners on a 'real-life' test battery?can inform counselling about realistic outcome expectations for bilateral CI versus bimodal fittings, but fitting decisions should still be guided by individual patient audiological profiles and existing guidelines — no immediate protocol change indicated.＋Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Cochlear implants·3w agoMED-EL Founders Ingeborg and Erwin Hochmair Receive 2026 Richard N. Merkin Prize in Biomedical TechnologyRecognition of the Hochmairs' decades-long contributions underscores the transformative impact cochlear implant technology has had on the audiology field and on millions of patients worldwide.＋Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Cochlear implants·3w agoCochlear Implant Pioneer Ingeborg Hochmair Receives Prestigious Honda Prize 2026The Honda Prize is a major international science and technology award, and its conferral on a cochlear implant pioneer further elevates the global profile of hearing implant research within the broader biomedical community.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoChanges in Electrode Impedance and Cochlear Microphonic in Cochlear Implant Recipients in the First Year After Cochlear ImplantationLongitudinal electrode impedance and cochlear microphonic data in the first post-implant year may help clinicians monitor cochlear health and device performance; no immediate protocol change is warranted pending review of the specific outcomes reported.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoUser satisfaction with cochlear implant audio processors: population norms derived from a large-scale survey campaignPopulation-level satisfaction norms for CI audio processors provide a reference benchmark; clinicians can use these norms to flag patients whose satisfaction scores fall meaningfully below average and prioritise follow-up or device troubleshooting.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoData-Driven Multiparameter Predictive Analysis of Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation OutcomesClinicians counselling cochlear implant candidates should consider integrating validated multiparameter predictive models into pre-surgical consultations to set realistic outcome expectations, pending external validation of the specific model reported here.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·3w agoIf I’m travelling alone, it can be nerve-wracking: Charlotte’s storyFirst-person accounts like Charlotte's highlight that clinical success with cochlear implants does not automatically translate into independence in everyday environments like public transport.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoSocioeconomic and Demographic Trends of Cochlear Implant Recipients Who Use Sign Language: A National Database AnalysisAudiologists and implant programs should monitor whether socioeconomic and demographic shifts in ASL-using cochlear implant recipients reflect improved equity or emerging disparities, though no specific practice-change guidance is possible without reviewing the full results.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoPupillometry Reflects Listening Effort as a Function of Talker in the AzBio SentencesPupillometry shows promise as an objective measure of listening effort sensitive to talker differences, but the method is not yet ready for routine clinical use; no immediate practice change is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoRelationship Between Age, Auditory Performance, and Quality of Life in Middle-Aged and Older Cochlear Implant UsersAudiologists should be aware that age may independently influence both auditory performance and quality of life in cochlear implant users, supporting individualized counseling and rehabilitation planning for older patients — though specific practice changes depend on the...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoBoosting auditory nerve function with cell therapy - status, surgical approach and potential candidatesCell therapy targeting auditory nerve degeneration could eventually address the subset of cochlear implant users with poor speech outcomes due to reduced nerve survival, representing a potential paradigm shift in cochlear implant candidacy and outcomes management.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoStudy Supports Expanding Pediatric Cochlear Implant Candidacy to Younger Ages and Residual HearingThis multicenter evidence supports advocating for earlier cochlear implant referral in infants under 12 months and in children with residual hearing; audiologists should document candidacy discussions in light of evolving evidence, but FDA criteria remain unchanged until...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoCochlear implantation before age one or after: cognitive flexibility, planning, and problem-solving in pediatric recipientsIf the study finds significantly better executive function outcomes with implantation before age one, it would support counseling families toward earlier implantation; however, findings should be interpreted cautiously given likely small and heterogeneous pediatric samples...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoLearning Curve and Evaluation of Robotic Assistance for Cochlear Implant Electrode InsertionRobotic-assisted CI electrode insertion may improve precision and reduce intracochlear trauma, but widespread clinical adoption depends on quantified learning-curve data from this and future studies — monitor evidence before changing surgical protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoFeasibility of Electrode-Location Estimates Based on Preoperative CT-Imaging for Anatomy-Based Fitting in Cochlear Implant RecipientsIf preoperative CT-derived OTOPLAN frequency estimates align sufficiently with post-surgical fitting values, audiologists may be able to start anatomy-based programming earlier and with greater confidence—but current data must be reviewed before changing fitting workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoRapid Postmortem Temporal Bone Extraction and Dissection of Human Inner Ear Organs From Organ DonorsA reliable, rapid postmortem dissection protocol expands the availability of high-quality human inner-ear tissue for cochlear histology and translational hearing research.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Cochlear implants·4w agoFlinders Medical Centre celebrates 40 years since SA’s first cochlear implant surgeryThis milestone highlights how far cochlear implant technology and audiology services have come over four decades, underscoring the long-term life impact of early implantation programs in Australia.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoImpedance-based tracking of a cochlear implant electrode reliably detects successful array insertionContinuous intraoperative impedance monitoring is a promising real-time tool for confirming cochlear implant electrode placement; surgeons and CI teams should watch for validation studies before adopting it as a standalone confirmation method.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoAdvances in the treatment of age-related hearing loss: from molecular mechanisms to targeted interventionsAs the population ages, age-related hearing loss is becoming a global health priority, and a clear map of emerging molecular targets could accelerate the path from lab to clinic.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoCharacterizing the perceptual effect of changing phase duration: Is it place-pitch?CI clinicians should be cautious that adjusting phase duration for loudness fitting purposes may have perceptual side effects on pitch perception, though the clinical magnitude requires further study before protocol changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoFrom Approximation to Validation: Rethinking Frequency-Matched Acoustic Models of Cochlear ImplantsResearchers using frequency-matched acoustic vocoders as cochlear implant models should interpret results cautiously, particularly for perceptual sound quality outcomes, as this validation study questions their accuracy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4w agoDevelopment of the Children's English and Spanish Speech Recognition Test: Sound Field Data From Children With and Without Hearing LossAudiologists who test bilingual English-Spanish speaking children should be aware of this new validated tool, but should wait for broader normative data and independent replication before adopting it as a primary clinical measure.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoLeveraging Artificial Intelligence Chatbot to Generate Cochlear Implant Insurance Appeal LetterAI-generated insurance appeal letters are a promising administrative tool, but clinicians should review outputs for accuracy and compliance before use; no practice change is mandated by this study alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoInfluence of hearing in the non-implanted ear and age on long-term speech recognition benefit for adult cochlear implant users with asymmetric hearing lossAudiologists fitting cochlear implants in adults with asymmetric hearing loss should monitor the non-implanted ear's residual hearing and patient age as factors likely to influence long-term speech recognition outcomes, though specific management changes depend on the study's...＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Cochlear implants·4w agoCochlear implant pioneers to receive 2026 Honda PrizeRecognition of Clark and Hochmair underscores the transformative clinical legacy of cochlear implantation and may elevate public and policy awareness of hearing technology.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Cochlear implants·4w agoHonda Prize 2026 Awarded to Cochlear Implant PioneersRecognising the co-inventors of the multichannel cochlear implant highlights how foundational academic science underpins one of audiology's most impactful technologies, raising the profile of hearing science globally.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Cochlear implants·4w agoIngeborg and Erwin Hochmair Honored for Pioneering Cochlear Implant WorkRecognition of the Hochmairs' foundational cochlear implant work highlights the long translational arc from basic engineering research to life-changing clinical devices, reinforcing the field's scientific credibility.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoAutomatic cochlear morphometry: intraindividual comparison of head CT vs carotid CT angiography, cervical spine, and paranasal sinus CTIf the study confirms that cochlear duct length measurements from non-dedicated CT scans (e.g., carotid CTA, cervical spine CT, sinus CT) are equivalent to head CT measurements, clinicians could use existing imaging for pre-cochlear-implant electrode planning without ordering...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoTowards a consensus on hearing and structure preservation in cochlear implantation surgery: results of the HEARRING international group surveyNo immediate practice change warranted; this survey maps expert opinion variability in hearing and structure preservation during CI surgery and is a stepping stone toward formal consensus guidelines rather than a source of new clinical directives.＋Save
