PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoRetrospective of revised minimum speech test battery (MSTB) for adult cochlear implant users and resoponses from Chinese audiologistsChinese audiologists' attitudes toward MSTB adoption are informative for protocol harmonization efforts, but this retrospective survey does not itself provide evidence sufficient to change existing cochlear implant testing practices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoEvaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Robot-Assisted Cochlear Implant Electrode Array InsertionEvidence is emerging that robot-assisted cochlear implant electrode insertion may reduce intracochlear trauma and improve insertion consistency, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed outcome data before adopting this approach over standard manual technique.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Education & training·2mo agoMED‑EL Co‑Founder Ingeborg Hochmair Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of Michigan and Delivers 2026 Rackham KeynoteHochmair's recognition highlights the lasting influence of cochlear implant pioneers on both engineering and audiology, reinforcing the field's academic and scientific prestige.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoAssessment of Surgical Salvage Outcomes for Exposed Cranial Neuromodulating DevicesAudiologists co-managing cochlear implant patients should be aware that surgical salvage of exposed devices is an option, but outcomes data from this study should inform realistic counseling about revision surgery success rates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoCochlear Implantation in Patients With CHARGE Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisCochlear implantation can yield meaningful speech perception benefits in CHARGE syndrome patients, but outcomes are more variable than in typical candidates; this meta-analysis supports implantation as a viable option while highlighting the need for individualized counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoA Unique Perspective: Intrapatient Comparison of Perimodiolar and Lateral Wall Cochlear Implant ElectrodesThe within-subject design provides higher-quality comparative data on electrode performance than between-subject studies; audiologists and surgical teams should note the findings when counseling patients on electrode selection, though real-world implant choice is constrained by...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoMulti-Frequency Electrocochleography Results in Fewer Drop Alarms During Cochlear Implant InsertionSurgeons performing cochlear implantation who use intraoperative ECochG monitoring should consider multi-frequency algorithms, as they appear to reduce false-positive drop alarms without compromising detection of true hearing drops.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·2mo agoDeaf Awareness Week and Why I Love My Little Robot EarFirst-person accounts of cochlear implant use for single-sided deafness highlight patient-reported barriers and psychosocial impacts that clinicians should consider during counselling and rehabilitation planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoLongitudinal Cochlear Implant Use in Pediatric Patients With Unilateral Hearing LossEarlier implantation age and longer device use duration appear linked to better outcomes in pediatric unilateral hearing loss; audiologists should document and monitor longitudinal device usage patterns as part of routine CI follow-up for this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoFeasibility of Minimally Invasive Robot-Assisted Retrofacial Access to the Stapedius Muscle for Applications in Objective Cochlear Implant Fitting: A Cadaveric StudyThis cadaveric feasibility study is too preliminary to change clinical cochlear implant fitting practice, but it demonstrates a potential robotic pathway for objective fitting in non-cooperative patients; no actionable change at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoIambic Production Advantage and Unbiased Recognition in Word Learning by Mandarin-Speaking Children with Cochlear ImplantsFindings are preliminary and specific to Mandarin-speaking pediatric CI users; no immediate change to word-learning or rehabilitation protocols is warranted, though the stress-pattern production advantage may inform future language therapy approaches.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoOutcomes of Bonebridge Implantation in 10 Patients with Rare Genetic Syndromes and Difficult AnatomyThis small case series suggests Bonebridge implantation is feasible in patients with rare genetic syndromes and complex anatomy, but the evidence is too limited to change standard selection criteria; case-by-case surgical planning remains essential.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoIntracochlear PLGA implants for simultaneous controlled release of multiple drugsControlled multi-drug delivery directly to the cochlea could eventually transform treatment of conditions like sudden hearing loss, Meniere's disease, and ototoxicity (medication-related hearing damage) by bypassing the blood-cochlear barrier.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Cochlear implants·2mo agoFinding hearing loss support through RNID Near YouThis case highlights how peer support and community services like RNID Near You can bridge gaps between diagnosis and appropriate intervention, which is relevant for audiologists managing patients who are disengaged or under-supported.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoGene Therapy for Inherited Deafness Shows Lasting Hearing RestorationAudiologists treating patients with OTOF-related deafness (a genetic condition causing the inner ear's sound-signalling cells to malfunction) should be aware this therapy may represent a future treatment pathway, but it remains investigational — no change to routine clinical...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoExploring parental perspectives on the barriers and benefits of pediatric cochlear implantation: a cross-sectional study in Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaNo direct change to clinical practice, but understanding regional cultural, financial, and informational barriers to pediatric cochlear implantation can help audiologists and implant teams tailor counselling and outreach in similar contexts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoEarly tinnitus burden and subjective hearing are candidate markers of 2-year quality of life after cochlear implantation in single-sided deafnessAudiologists fitting cochlear implants in single-sided deafness patients should assess early tinnitus burden and subjective hearing as routine pre- and post-operative markers, as these may predict 2-year quality-of-life outcomes and guide counselling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoExploring Anatomy-Based Fitting for Cochlear Implantation: A Narrative ReviewAnatomy-based fitting for cochlear implants is a promising individualisation approach, but as a narrative review it provides no new efficacy data; audiologists and CI programmers should monitor emerging trial evidence before adopting it routinely.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoSelf-perception of balance function in adults following cochlear implant surgery: A cross-sectional studyAudiologists and surgeons should be aware that self-perceived balance problems are a meaningful post-cochlear implant concern; screening for postoperative dizziness using patient-reported measures is warranted, though specific management protocols await further evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoEffect of Interaural Angular Insertion Depth Mismatch on Sound Localization in Adolescent Bilateral Cochlear Implant UsersIf the findings confirm that interaural insertion depth mismatch degrades localization, surgeons and audiologists fitting bilateral cochlear implants in adolescents should aim for symmetric insertion depth where anatomically feasible.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoEnvironmental sound perception in individuals with hearing loss: A systematic reviewNo immediate practice change; findings map the current evidence base and may highlight gaps in rehabilitation counselling on environmental sound awareness, but no specific clinical protocol change is indicated yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·2mo agoDeep learning for discriminating cochlear malformations on temporal bone CTNo immediate practice change; the model is a research prototype and requires prospective clinical validation before it could replace or assist expert radiological review of cochlear malformations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoDesign and evaluation of back-end compressors for compressed content for cochlear implant usersNo immediate practice change; findings are relevant to device signal processing engineers and could eventually inform streaming settings in future cochlear implant sound processors, but no clinician-adjustable protocol exists yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoA Review of the Clinical Applicability of Neurotrophins in Cochlear ImplantationIf neurotrophin delivery can be safely integrated with cochlear implantation, it could meaningfully improve hearing nerve survival and long-term implant outcomes.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Cochlear implants·2mo agoBone conduction hearing implants (BCHIs)Clear public-facing explanations of BCHI options can help audiologists support patient education and improve awareness of surgical alternatives to conventional hearing aids.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·2mo agoWhat Makes HearCare MED-EL So Exciting?Digital care platforms that integrate cochlear implant management could streamline clinical workflows and remote patient monitoring, a growing priority in audiology practice.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Cochlear implants·2mo agoNew research could improve battery life of cochlear implant devicesIf lower stimulation rates maintain speech understanding, cochlear implant miniaturisation and battery life improvements become more feasible, potentially broadening device accessibility and patient comfort.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·2mo agoCochlear’s 40% single session share plunge underlines softening demandA 40% single-session share drop for the world's leading cochlear implant manufacturer signals meaningful demand softening that could affect R&D investment, device availability, and health system implant program funding.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Cochlear implants·2mo agoACI Alliance Appoints Carrie Spangler as New Executive DirectorLeadership transitions at advocacy organizations like ACI Alliance can shift strategic priorities around cochlear implant access, insurance coverage advocacy, and patient education initiatives.＋Save
