PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoCORSICA: Reproducible suppression of cochlear implant artifacts in EEG evoked by continuous speechNo direct clinical practice change; CORSICA is a research tool for EEG artifact suppression in CI users, potentially enabling better future studies of auditory processing in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoThree-dimensional printing and cochlear implantation: a systematic review3D printing shows promise for cochlear implant surgical training and pre-operative planning, but evidence is still at the review stage; no immediate change to implantation technique or clinical protocols is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoComment on "Large Language Models for Cochlear Implant Education: A Comparison of ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and DeepSeek"This is a commentary on a prior comparison study; no actionable change to clinical practice is indicated — audiologists and implant teams should await more rigorous, prospectively designed evaluations of AI tools before integrating them into patient education workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoVestibular schwannoma surgery with cochlear implantation under continuous monitoring using the auditory nerve testing system: Three cases with distinct clinical scenariosFor select patients undergoing vestibular schwannoma resection, simultaneous cochlear implantation with continuous auditory nerve monitoring may be viable, but the three-case series is insufficient to change general practice; surgeons should view this as hypothesis-generating...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoFamily expectations regarding cochlear implant use in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysisCochlear implant teams should systematically assess and manage family expectations pre-operatively and throughout rehabilitation, as unrealistic expectations are a documented risk to outcomes.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Professional practice·5w agoEmpathy in hearing care: Bridging the gapClinician-as-patient perspectives highlight the potential value of lived experience in building patient trust and improving person-centred care in audiology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoCochlear implantation in older adults: current routine and needs - a multi-centre scoping surveyClinicians serving older cochlear implant candidates should be aware that current routines may not fully address the specific needs of this population — but practice changes should await guideline updates informed by this and similar surveys.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoPolicy Expansion and Cochlear Implant Utilization: A National Medicare Analysis (2012-2024)Audiologists and implant programmes should note that Medicare policy expansion has measurably increased cochlear implant utilisation and provider participation — practices not yet accepting Medicare CI patients may be missing a growing referral and service opportunity.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoLarge acute posttraumatic epidural hematoma centered beneath a cochlear implant: A case reportThis case highlights the need for established emergency protocols when cochlear implant recipients sustain significant head trauma, an increasingly important issue as the global implant population grows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoTrends and Developments in Cochlear Implantation 2026Clinicians should review this article to stay current on 2026 cochlear implant trends, including evolving candidacy criteria and surgical or technological developments, though as a narrative review it requires corroboration from primary studies before changing specific protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoHearing rehabilitation in vestibular and inner ear schwannomas - Hearing aids, bone conduction Implants and CI treatmentAudiologists working with schwannoma patients should be familiar with the full rehabilitation spectrum—conventional hearing aids, bone conduction implants, and cochlear implants—to support timely, patient-specific referrals and counselling after tumour management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoCochlear implantation for sensorineural hearing loss caused by neonatal hyperbilirubinemiaCochlear implantation can benefit children with sensorineural hearing loss or auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder caused by neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, but audiologists should ensure thorough auditory neuropathy workup before proceeding, as outcomes may differ from other CI...＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Cochlear implants·6w agoImpact of Intraoperative Patient-Specific 3D-Printed Temporal Bones: A Randomized Controlled TrialIf 3D-printed temporal bone models are shown to significantly reduce surgeon cognitive load during cochlear implantation, they could become a useful intraoperative adjunct — but final results and effect size from this RCT are needed before recommending adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoAttrition Across the Adult Cochlear Implant Care Pathway: A Scoping Review of Stage-Specific DisengagementClinics should audit their cochlear implant care pathways for stage-specific dropout points, as this review identifies actionable patient- and provider-level barriers that could be addressed to improve access and completion rates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoContralateral Hearing Status as a Determinant of Cochlear Implant Device Engagement and Rehabilitation TrajectoryContralateral hearing status is a meaningful predictor of cochlear implant engagement and speech recognition trajectory; audiologists should factor residual contralateral hearing into counseling, rehabilitation planning, and expectations-setting at implant activation.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Cochlear implants·6w agoACI Alliance Releases Free Medicaid Toolkit Ahead of Expected Federal Funding CutsNo change to clinical practice is needed, but audiologists and CI teams who serve Medicaid patients should access the free ACI Alliance toolkit now to prepare advocacy strategies before anticipated federal funding cuts take effect.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoSuccessful radiosurgery for a growing vestibular schwannoma following partial resection of an ipsilateral transfundal inner ear schwannoma and cochlear implantation: illustrative caseSingle illustrative case; no practice change warranted, but it confirms that radiosurgery can be considered for vestibular schwannoma management in cochlear implant recipients — awareness of this option is useful for multidisciplinary teams.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoBone conduction implants in Australia over two decadesAudiologists and surgeons implanting bone conduction devices should note the historical evolution summarised here, but the retrospective, descriptive design means no immediate change to implant selection or surgical practice is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoRevision Cochlear Implantation via Middle Turn Insertion in Post-Traumatic Basal Turn Ossification : Revision cochlear implantationFor surgeons encountering complete basal turn ossification during revision cochlear implantation, middle turn insertion is a documented salvage option, but this single case report is insufficient to change standard surgical protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoHearing preservation in vestibular schwannoma with retrosigmoid approach: updating retrolabyrinthine meatotomySurgeons using the retrosigmoid approach for vestibular schwannoma may consider the updated retrolabyrinthine meatotomy technique, but the evidence is limited; prospective comparative data are needed before this should change standard surgical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoTinnitus Burden Predicts Domain-Specific Quality of Life After Cochlear ImplantationAudiologists should routinely assess pre-implant tinnitus burden using validated tools, as it predicts domain-specific quality-of-life outcomes post-implantation and may inform counselling and rehabilitation planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoThe Relationship Between Monaural and Binaural Spectral Resolution in Bilateral Cochlear Implant UsersClinicians fitting bilateral cochlear implant users should consider monaural spectral resolution asymmetry between ears as a factor that may limit binaural benefit; simultaneous vs. sequential implantation timing is also relevant to assess.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·6w agoNew Synchrotron Imaging Findings: Implications for Individualized Cochlear ImplantationDeeper anatomical understanding of individual cochlear variation could eventually inform more precise implant electrode selection and insertion planning, moving cochlear implantation closer to a truly personalised procedure.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoCochlear Implants for Children: New Study Supports Earlier Access and Expanded CandidacyClinicians evaluating pediatric cochlear implant candidacy should be aware that this multicenter study supports lower age thresholds and broader eligibility criteria for children with severe hearing loss — consider referral for implant evaluation earlier than traditional...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoAssociation of Area Deprivation Index With Cochlear Implant Candidacy and OutcomesAudiologists and cochlear implant teams should screen for neighborhood-level socioeconomic disadvantage as a potential barrier to candidacy referral and a predictor of poorer post-implant speech outcomes, and consider targeted support or follow-up for patients from...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoTranslation and validation of the extended version of the effort assessment scale for adults with cochlear implant in Turkish languageTurkish-speaking audiologists and CI programs now have a validated self-report tool for listening effort; no change to broader clinical practice is indicated for non-Turkish-speaking clinics.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoEye and Ear study supports safety and efficacy of implanting hearing devices after cancerThis study provides early evidence that implantable hearing devices are a viable option for head and neck cancer survivors; audiologists managing this population should be aware of the emerging evidence, though case volume and study design details should be reviewed before...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoSemiautomatic Quantification of Cochlear Nerve Cross-sectional Area Predicts Speech Intelligibility in Cochlear Implant UsersSemi-automatic MRI-based cochlear nerve cross-sectional area measurement shows promise as a pre-surgical predictor of speech intelligibility in cochlear implant candidates — clinicians should monitor this methodology for incorporation into pre-implant workup as evidence matures.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoEstablishing reliable neural health measures in adult cochlear implant usersEstablishing reliable neural health metrics is foundational to enabling objective, implant-driven longitudinal monitoring of auditory nerve status in CI users — a key gap in current clinical practice.＋Save
