PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoScalar position characteristics and translocation rates of different lateral wall electrodes within the cochlear basal turn: a cone beam computed tomography studyElectrode design significantly influences translocation rates in the cochlear basal turn; surgeons and CI programs should consider CBCT-verified scalar position data when selecting lateral wall electrodes, though retrospective design limits causal inference.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoSequential Bilateral Cochlear Implantation via the Transmastoid Labyrinthotomy Approach Using Custom-Made Electrodes in a Pediatric Patient With Common Cavity Deformities: A Case ReportThis single case report documents a feasible surgical strategy for bilateral CI in common cavity deformity; not practice-changing but useful as a reference technique for rare complex cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoUsing cortical auditory-evoked potential responses to verify the objective benefit of aural rehabilitation in adult cochlear implant usersCAEPs show promise as an objective tool for verifying rehabilitation benefit in adult CI users; audiologists working in CI programs may consider integrating CAEP measurement into outcomes tracking, though broader validation is still needed before routine adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoAssociation between phonological processing skills and cochlear implant outcomes in adults with acquired hearing loss: a systematic reviewPre-implant phonological processing assessments may help predict cochlear implant speech recognition outcomes in adults with acquired hearing loss, but clinicians should await primary studies with standardized protocols before routinely adding these assessments to CI candidacy...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoPerformance Phenotypes and Early Prognostic Benchmarking After Adult Cochlear ImplantationEarly prognostic benchmarks and performance phenotype mapping after cochlear implant activation may allow clinicians to identify underperformers sooner and personalise rehabilitation — worth reviewing once full data are published.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoThe audiologic characteristics for children with cochlear nerve deficiency and the association with the outcome of cochlear implant surgerySpecific audiological profiles in children with cochlear nerve deficiency (CND) may help predict cochlear implant outcomes; clinicians should review the findings to refine candidate selection, though practice changes await replication in larger cohorts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoTelemedicine-Enabled Multidisciplinary Preoperative Workflow for Humanitarian Cochlear Implant DeliveryA telemedicine-based multidisciplinary preoperative workflow appears feasible for cochlear implant candidate evaluation in humanitarian settings; clinicians working in or supporting low-resource programs may consider adopting similar models, pending broader validation.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Cochlear implants·2mo agoACI Alliance Accepting CI2027 San Diego Conference Abstract SubmissionsCI2027 represents a key upcoming venue for disseminating cochlear implant research, and early awareness of the submission window helps the audiology research community plan and participate.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoAuditory and cognitive outcomes in children with incomplete partition type II: A comparison with normal cochlear anatomyChildren with IP-II cochlear malformations show more variable auditory and cognitive outcomes than peers with normal anatomy, reinforcing the need for individualised rehabilitation planning and extended follow-up rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoOutcomes of anatomy based planning in cochlear implantation: a meta-analysis of advancing precision otologic medicineAnatomy-based planning and individualised electrode array selection appear to improve cochlear implant outcomes; audiologists and implant teams should consider integrating ABP protocols into pre-surgical workflows where imaging and surgical expertise permit.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoCochlear implant artifact analysis in cranial MRI: effects of field strength and imaging sequenceAudiologists and cochlear implant teams should note that MRI field strength and sequence selection meaningfully affect artifact size for the CS-30A implant; consult with radiology when ordering post-implant cranial MRI to choose the least artifact-prone protocol.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Cochlear implants·2mo agoFDA Expands Advanced Bionics Cochlear Implant Candidacy to SSD and AHLAudiologists and cochlear implant teams should update their candidacy screening criteria: Advanced Bionics CI systems are now FDA-approved for adult and pediatric patients with single-sided deafness and asymmetric hearing loss, expanding the referral pool beyond traditional...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoStudents with cochlear implants' experiences of built, sound, and social school environmentsNo immediate change to audiological fitting practice, but findings reinforce the importance of audiologists advocating for better acoustic environments and school support systems when counselling families of cochlear implant recipients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoCommunication evaluation and information behaviors of implant patients: insights from a German patient surveyClinicians working with implant patients should be aware that information-seeking behavior and communication satisfaction vary; tailoring shared decision-making conversations and providing clear information resources may improve patient experience, though this survey alone does...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoTinnitus outcomes after unilateral and bilateral cochlear implantationAudiologists and cochlear implant teams should review this study when counselling implant candidates about tinnitus expectations; if bilateral implantation shows meaningfully greater tinnitus suppression, it may strengthen candidacy arguments for bilateral procedures in patients...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoSimultaneous cochlear implantation during retrosigmoid resection of a large vestibular schwannoma under continuous electrically evoked auditory brainstem response monitoringSimultaneous cochlear implantation during vestibular schwannoma resection via the retrosigmoid approach with eABR monitoring is technically feasible based on this single case, but evidence is too preliminary to change routine surgical planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoCogan syndrome as a rare cause of deafnessCochlear implantation appears to be a viable rehabilitation option for Cogan syndrome-related deafness, but this single case report is insufficient to change standard practice; clinicians should maintain awareness of Cogan syndrome as a rare autoimmune cause of sudden or...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoRegional Impedance Patterns in Cochlear Implantation: Influence of Demographic and Early ActivationDemographic factors (age, sex) and early activation timing appear to influence regional electrode impedance patterns, but until clinical implications for programming or outcomes are confirmed, no immediate change to cochlear implant activation protocols is supported.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoHigh resolution, contrast-enhanced X-ray microscopy of the ex vivo human cochlea: technical feasibility and biometric case analysisHigh-resolution X-ray microscopy of the cochlea could advance cochlear implant design, surgical planning, and our fundamental understanding of inner ear anatomy if translated to pre-surgical imaging.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoMandarin-Learning Preschoolers With Cochlear Implants Prioritize Prosody Over Semantics When Recognizing Emotion in SpeechCochlear implant rehabilitation programs for Mandarin-speaking preschoolers should consider explicitly targeting prosodic cue training for emotion recognition, as these children compensate with prosody rather than semantic content.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoQuality of Life in Children With Cochlear Implants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Different Quality of Life DomainsThis meta-analysis provides the strongest aggregate evidence to date that cochlear implantation is associated with meaningful quality-of-life gains across multiple domains in children; clinicians counselling families pre-implant should incorporate these findings into shared...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoElectrode deactivation in cochlear implant users: impact on speech perception and objective measuresAudiologists managing cochlear implant fittings should note that electrode deactivation may affect speech perception outcomes; however, the study design (unspecified controls) means clinical guidance should await replication in larger prospective studies.＋Save
Hearing Review·Regulatory·Cochlear implants·2mo agoAdvanced Bionics Receives FDA Approval for Expanded Cochlear Implant Candidacy Criteria in SSD and AHLClinicians evaluating adults or children with single-sided deafness (SSD) or asymmetric hearing loss (AHL) can now consider Advanced Bionics cochlear implants as an FDA-approved option under expanded candidacy criteria; referral pathways and candidacy checklists should be...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoMultifactorial determinants of auditory outcomes in pediatric cochlear implantation: A long-term longitudinal studyFindings may reinforce known predictors (e.g., earlier implantation age, etiology, rehabilitation quality) but the full data are not yet reviewed here; audiologists should monitor the published results to see if any factor weighting warrants protocol adjustment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoElectrode Choices in Cochlear Incomplete Partition Type III: The Experience of a Romanian Tertiary UnitSurgeons performing cochlear implantation in incomplete partition type III malformations may find this institutional case series useful for electrode selection considerations, but the retrospective single-center design limits generalizability.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoMonitoring the Cochlea with Intracochlear Electrocochleography During Cochlear Implantation in Pediatric Patients: Setup, Electrocochleography Patterns and Intraoperative FindingsIntraoperative intracochlear ECochG monitoring in pediatric cochlear implant surgery can reveal real-time cochlear responses; audiologists and CI surgeons working in hearing preservation programs should note the described setup and pattern taxonomy as a potential intraoperative...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoAnatomy-based fitting for cochlear implant recipientsAudiologists fitting cochlear implants should be aware of anatomy-based fitting strategies — including imaging-guided frequency mapping — as emerging evidence suggests they can reduce frequency-to-place mismatch and potentially improve speech and music outcomes, though wider...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoCochlear implant electrode insertion complication in a group of over 300 paediatric recipientsSurgeons performing paediatric cochlear implantation should be aware of tip fold-over as a real complication risk; findings may inform insertion technique refinements, but specific practice changes depend on the full study results.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoA predictive equation for operative time estimation in cochlear implant surgeryA validated predictive equation for cochlear implant operative time could improve surgical scheduling efficiency, but adoption requires validation in external centres before routine implementation.＋Save
