PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoAssociation of AutoART eCAP thresholds with behavioral THR and MCL in pediatric cochlear implant usersAutoART eCAP thresholds show an association with behavioral hearing thresholds and comfortable loudness levels in pediatric CI users, suggesting they may assist fitting in children who cannot self-report reliably, but further validation is needed before replacing behavioral...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoCost-Effectiveness of Unilateral Cochlear Implants in Chinese Adults: Decision Analytical ModelingNo immediate practice change for non-Chinese-market clinicians; findings inform health policy and reimbursement decisions in China but do not alter implant candidacy criteria or fitting protocols elsewhere.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoMultilevel narrative assessment in children with early cochlear implants compared to typically hearing peersEarly cochlear implantation appears to support oral language development, but clinicians should monitor multilevel narrative skills as a sensitive marker of ongoing language gaps compared to hearing peers — incorporate narrative assessment into follow-up protocols for this...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoCochlear Implantation in Arnold-Chiari Malformation Type 1: Expanding the Boundaries of Pediatric Neuro-OtologyCochlear implantation may be feasible in selected pediatric patients with Arnold-Chiari malformation type 1, but these are complex cases requiring multidisciplinary neuro-otological evaluation; clinicians should not generalize findings from this case-based report without further...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoAuthor response: Health-Related Quality of Life Evaluation in Children with Cochlear ImplantsAuthor response letters can clarify, challenge, or extend findings from prior studies on pediatric cochlear implant outcomes, which remain an active area of clinical debate.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoAuditory and Language Development in Children with White Matter Diffused Lesions Using Cochlear ImplantsWith only 12 participants and no control group, results are too preliminary to change patient selection criteria; clinicians should note this population may benefit from CI but await larger studies before revising protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w agoCandidates for Revision Tympanoplasty and Implantable Hearing Devices in Cases of Postoperative Hearing Failure in CholesteatomaRetrospective design limits causal conclusions, but clinicians managing post-cholesteatoma hearing failure should be aware of structured criteria for identifying revision surgery vs. implantable device candidacy as an alternative pathway.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoCochlear Implant Electrode Impedances: A 5-Year StudyFive-year longitudinal impedance data may inform programming adjustments and device monitoring protocols; clinicians should review findings for any thresholds signaling device underperformance, though practice change depends on the specific numerical outcomes reported.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoLetter to the Editor Regarding "Health-Related Quality of Life Evaluation in Children with Cochlear Implants"Peer commentary on quality-of-life research in pediatric cochlear implant users helps the field critically appraise evidence and refine how outcomes are measured in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoIs the Presence of eCAP Intraoperatively a Predictor of Cochlear Implant Outcomes in Adults?Evidence on intraoperative eCAP as a reliable standalone predictor of cochlear implant outcomes in adults remains inconclusive; do not alter patient counselling or surgical protocols based on this single study until stronger, larger evidence is available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoContributions of aging, auditory nerve health, and speed of processing to psychophysical gap detection thresholds in cochlear implant usersUnderstanding that gap detection in cochlear implant users is influenced by auditory nerve health and processing speed — beyond aging alone — may guide clinicians to tailor implant programming and rehabilitation, though direct programming recommendations await further work.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoLong-Term Clinical Performance of a Wide-Diameter Bone-Anchored Hearing Implant: Over 10 Years of Follow-upLong-term survival and stability data for this wide-diameter bone-anchored implant over 10+ years can inform counseling and device selection for suitable candidates, though direct comparative data against other implant diameters would strengthen conclusions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoImpact of visual mouth image presentation on speech perception in noise in normal hearing subjects and cochlear implant usersAudiologists counselling cochlear implant users should be aware that even partial visual cues (mouth images alone) may reduce listening effort and improve speech understanding in noise, supporting the value of audiovisual rehabilitation strategies.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Cochlear implants·5w agoFDA Expands Pediatric Cochlear Implant Candidacy: What’s Changed?Audiologists evaluating pediatric cochlear implant candidates should review the updated FDA candidacy criteria, as children who were previously ineligible — including younger ages and broader hearing loss profiles — may now qualify for earlier intervention.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoNew Study Examines Satisfaction and Daily Use Among Cochlear Implant UsersEncouraging longer daily cochlear implant processor wear time may be a practical lever for improving patient-reported satisfaction, though the cross-sectional design cannot establish causation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoA Multicenter Study of Cochlear Implantation in Adults With Prolonged Unilateral DeafnessCochlear implantation can yield meaningful speech perception gains even after prolonged unilateral deafness, but device usage rates should be discussed during candidacy counseling as an outcome variable alongside speech scores.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoComparing sound localization and speech-in-noise in unilateral, bilateral, single-sided deaf, and bimodal cochlear implant usersWhen counseling cochlear implant candidates, audiologists can use this comparative data to set realistic expectations about sound localization and speech-in-noise outcomes across different implant configurations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoA model-based analysis of modulation masking effects on vocoded speech intelligibilityImproving models of cochlear implant signal processing may eventually guide the design of better sound coding strategies that enhance speech understanding for CI users.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoInfluence of Cochlear Microanatomy on Hearing Preservation in Cochlear Implant RecipientsPre-operative cochlear microanatomical assessment may help predict residual hearing preservation risk; clinicians performing or referring for hearing-preservation CI surgery should monitor this evidence as it matures toward validated predictive tools.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoLabyrinthectomy and Cochlear Implantation in Patients With Meniere Disease: A Systematic ReviewCombined labyrinthectomy and cochlear implantation appears to be a viable option for Ménière disease patients with both disabling vertigo and nonserviceable hearing; audiologists involved in CI candidacy evaluation should be aware this pathway exists, though long-term outcomes...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoReply to Comment on "Large Language Models for Cochlear Implant Education: A Comparison of ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and DeepSeek"As AI chatbots become more accessible to patients and clinics, understanding their accuracy and limitations for cochlear implant education is increasingly relevant to audiologists and implant programs.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoThe Effect of Etiology, Array Type and Duration of Deafness on Focused Detection Thresholds in Cochlear Implant ListenersEtiology, electrode array type, and duration of deafness each independently influence focused detection thresholds in cochlear implant users; clinicians should consider these factors when interpreting variability in CI outcomes, though specific programming changes await further...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoDelegation of Technical Aftercare Following Cochlear ImplantationGerman audiologists and CI centres should review the referenced AWMF guideline and CI White Paper to clarify which post-implantation technical aftercare tasks can be delegated within their legal framework; not directly applicable outside Germany.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoVestibulocochlear implant (VCI) modulation improves mid and high frequency vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR)VCI modulation shows measurable VOR improvement at mid and high frequencies in bilateral vestibulopathy patients, but sample sizes are likely small; monitor this emerging literature before considering referral pathways for combined cochlear-vestibular implantation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoLongitudinal Changes in Cochlear Implant Datalogging and Quality of Life MeasuresAudiologists should routinely review datalogging statistics during cochlear implant follow-up visits, as longitudinal trends in device usage may signal changes in patient engagement and quality of life outcomes over the first post-implantation year.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoEvaluation of neural transmission in implanted patients with Meniere's diseaseNeural transmission data in Ménière's cochlear implant recipients can inform candidacy and programming decisions; clinicians implanting this population should monitor electrophysiological markers of nerve health, though larger controlled studies are needed before changing...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoEarly Clinical Experience With Robot-Assisted Electrode Insertion in Cochlear Implantation Using the Otoarm-Otodrive SystemEarly clinical data on robot-assisted cochlear implant electrode insertion with Otoarm-Otodrive is promising for reducing intracochlear trauma, but results reflect initial experience only; no practice change is warranted until larger controlled studies confirm safety and hearing...＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Cochlear implants·5w agoEvaluation of Fine Structure Coding in New Cochlear Implant Users with Tonotopic Fitting: a Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Cross-Over StudyAudiologists fitting new cochlear implant users should watch for published results from this trial, as positive findings could support incorporating fine structure coding with tonotopic fitting into routine programming protocols for improved speech-in-noise performance.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoOutcomes of Cochlear Implantation for Single-Sided Deafness and Asymmetric Hearing Loss: Quality of Life, Tinnitus, and the Effect of Deafness DurationDeafness duration appears to influence cochlear implant outcomes in single-sided deafness and asymmetric hearing loss — audiologists should factor timing of intervention into counseling and referral decisions for CI candidacy.＋Save
