PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoTrends in Bilateral Cochlear Implantation Among Children, Adults, and Older Adults in the United StatesTrack whether your bilateral CI referral and surgical timing practices align with current national trends, particularly for older adults where simultaneous bilateral implantation may be underutilized.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoApical Electrode Placement to Augment Intracochlear Current in Patients With an Ossified Cochlea and Incomplete Electrode Array InsertionSurgeons treating cochlear implant patients with incomplete electrode insertion due to cochlear ossification may consider apical ground electrode placement as a technique to improve intracochlear current distribution, though evidence is limited to a small case series.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoThe effects of frequency overlap on functional listening outcomes in postlingually deafened bimodal cochlear implant users with aidable residual low-to-mid frequency hearingAudiologists fitting bimodal cochlear implant users should consider the degree of cross-ear frequency overlap as a programming variable, as it may affect functional listening outcomes — though practice changes should await peer review of full results.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·6w agoWhat to Know About MRI Scans and Modern Cochlear ImplantsAs MRI use in medicine continues to grow, ensuring cochlear implant recipients retain long-term imaging access is an increasingly important shared-decision-making consideration during pre-surgical counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoImpacts of hearing history, etiology, vestibular and balance function, and socioeconomic marginalization on developmental outcomes in children with cochlear implantsAudiologists fitting pediatric cochlear implants should routinely assess vestibular and balance function and document socioeconomic risk factors, as both independently influence developmental outcomes and should inform multidisciplinary rehabilitation planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoEffects of Asymmetric Auditory Deprivation in Sequential Cochlear ImplantFindings suggest that longer auditory deprivation in the second-implanted ear may worsen outcomes in sequential cochlear implant users; clinicians should weigh deprivation duration when counseling and timing second-side implantation, though effect size and clinical thresholds...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoExploring one aspect of family-centered practice: Readability of written documents to support parental understanding and decision-making regarding cochlear implantsClinicians involved in cochlear implant programs should audit the readability of their patient-facing documents and simplify materials that exceed recommended reading levels to support genuine informed consent.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoDICOM-Based Quantification of MRI Artifact from Auditory Implants: a Technical Note Comparing Bone-Conduction- and Cochlear ImplantsAudiologists and implant teams should be aware that artifact extent differs meaningfully between bone-conduction and cochlear implants on MRI; these findings can inform pre-scan counselling and radiologist communication, but specific protocol changes should await larger...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoLateral Wall Versus Perimodiolar Electrodes for Hearing Preservation in Cochlear Implantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisCochlear implant surgeons and audiologists should review this meta-analysis when counseling candidates about electrode array choice for hearing preservation; findings may refine electrode selection protocols for patients with residual hearing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoRadiological diagnosis of cochlear incomplete partition type 3 (IP-III) in a 4-year-old male: A case reportDetailed radiological case documentation of rare cochlear malformations like IP-III helps build the diagnostic reference literature needed to guide cochlear implant candidacy decisions in pediatric patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoCorrection: Retrospective Observational Study To Analyse Indications of Cochleostomy and Changing Trends in Use of Cochleostomy for Cochlear Implant Electrode InsertionPublished corrections ensure the integrity of the surgical literature on cochlear implant techniques, which practitioners and guideline developers rely on for evidence-based decision-making.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoRole of Communication Partners in Pre-Cochlear Implant Decision-Making: A Scoping ReviewAudiologists should proactively involve communication partners in cochlear implant counselling, as this review suggests they have significant psychosocial influence on candidacy decisions — though the evidence base is scoping-level only and does not establish what structured...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoEvaluating the Cochlear Implant Competence of Caregivers, Educators, and Speech-Language Service Providers With the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Skills ReviewAudiologists managing pediatric cochlear implant recipients should consider using the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Skills Review as a structured tool to identify knowledge and skill gaps in caregivers, educators, and SLPs — though further validation work in larger and more diverse...＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Sponsored·Cochlear implants·6w agoBetter Hearing and Whole-Body Health: What to Know About MRI Access with Cochlear ImplantsMRI access is a real-world concern for cochlear implant recipients, and understanding device-specific compatibility conditions is essential for multidisciplinary care coordination.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoListening comprehension of school-age children with cochlear implants: a story of perception and languageAudiologists and educators working with pediatric cochlear implant users should assess both speech perception and broader language abilities when evaluating listening comprehension, as neither alone fully explains outcomes at the discourse level.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoSixteen years of cochlear implant surgery in cochleovestibular malformation and cochlear nerve deficiency: Insights from northern MalaysiaRetrospective single-centre data from a specialised population; useful for benchmarking outcomes in complex anatomy cases, but the retrospective design limits definitive practice changes — surgeons should weigh these outcomes when counselling candidates with cochleovestibular...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoProgressive cochlear ossification secondary to Langerhans cell histiocytosis requiring sequential bilateral cochlear implantation: a case reportThis is an exceptionally rare aetiology of cochlear ossification, and documenting successful sequential bilateral cochlear implantation expands the known surgical options for clinicians encountering this unusual presentation.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·7w agoOticon Medical introduces Ponto InstantExpansion of the bone-anchored hearing system market with a new wearing-option platform may broaden non-surgical trial and fitting pathways for suitable patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoFeasibility analysis of an implantable middle ear cavity pressure microphoneThis is a feasibility study at an early engineering stage; no clinical practice change is warranted, but audiologists should follow this line of research as it could reshape fully implantable cochlear implant counseling in the future.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoSpatial Analysis of Electrode Proximity to Lateral Wall and Its Impact on ECAP Amplitudes: An OTOPLAN-Based StudyElectrode proximity to the lateral wall, measurable via OTOPLAN, appears to influence ECAP amplitudes; surgeons and audiologists involved in cochlear implant programming may consider electrode-to-wall distance as a factor when interpreting ECAP data, but multicenter prospective...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoResponse to a Letter to the Editor Regarding "A Unique Perspective: Intrapatient Comparison of Perimodiolar and Lateral Wall Cochlear Implant Electrodes"The ongoing debate on perimodiolar versus lateral wall electrode performance in the same patient informs cochlear implant candidacy counselling and electrode selection, making it relevant to implant teams even at the letter-response stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoShort-Term Music Training Enhances Spectral Resolution for Prelingually Deafened Children with Cochlear ImplantsShort-term music training may be a low-risk adjunct to cochlear implant rehabilitation in prelingually deafened children to improve spectral resolution, but sample size and study design should be reviewed before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoProspective longitudinal observational study at an academic medical centre of lifestyle and cognition in older adults with a cochlear implant or hearing aid: study protocolThis is a study protocol only — no results are available yet; no actionable change to clinical practice at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·7w agoEarly Auditory Stimulation, Not Device Type: Comparable Cortical Maturation in Children Using Cochlear Implants or Hearing AidsPrioritise early auditory stimulation regardless of device type — timing of intervention appears more important than the choice between cochlear implant and hearing aid for cortical auditory maturation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoIntraoperative and Long-Term Impedance Changes and Electrode Malfunctions in Cochlear Implant RecipientsAudiologists and CI teams should monitor electrode impedance longitudinally; this study provides reference data on malfunction prevalence and trajectory that can inform troubleshooting protocols and patient counselling.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Public health & policy·7w agoEmpowering Hearing Rehabilitation in Emerging Countries: A Sustainable ApproachExpanding sustainable hearing rehabilitation infrastructure in low-resource settings is a critical global health equity challenge, and manufacturer-led perspectives can shape how the field approaches these markets.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoMagnetic Resonance Imaging Artifact Associated With the Oticon Medical Sentio Ti Transcutaneous Bone Conduction Hearing ImplantClinicians managing patients with the Oticon Medical Sentio Ti implant should follow the optimised MRI protocols identified in this study to minimise image artefact when MRI is clinically required.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoFailed cochlear implant followed by auditory brainstem implant in a patient with Mondini malformation and uncontrolled otomastoiditis: a case reportIn patients with Mondini malformation and uncontrolled chronic ear infection where cochlear implantation fails, auditory brainstem implantation is a viable salvage option — consistent with existing guidance but reinforced by this case.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoA Data-Driven Visit Windowing Approach Applied to Cochlear Implant Follow-Up DataImproving the statistical handling of irregular follow-up data in cochlear implant research could reduce bias in reported hearing outcome trajectories and lead to more reliable evidence for clinical guidelines.＋Save
