Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·21h 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·23h 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·1d 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·2d 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)·2d 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·2d 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·2d 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·3d 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·4d 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·6d 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·6d 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
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·7d agoDemant completes divestment of Oticon MedicalDemant's complete exit from implantable hearing solutions reshapes the competitive landscape for bone-anchored and cochlear implant markets, potentially affecting clinician supplier choices and long-term product continuity.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7d agoTemporal evolution of impedance after motorized versus manual cochlear implantationCochlear implant surgeons should monitor how insertion method (motorized vs. manual) affects post-operative impedance trajectories, particularly in hearing-preservation candidates, though definitive practice change awaits larger controlled trials.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7d agoCochlear Implant Complications and Outcomes: National Trends of the MAUDE Database From 2016 to 2024Clinicians should review emerging complication trend data from the MAUDE database to inform pre-operative counseling and post-surgical monitoring protocols for cochlear implant patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7d agoOsia Implantation in Patients With Prior Craniotomy for Skull Base TumorsSurgeons and audiologists managing post-craniotomy patients with conductive or mixed hearing loss should be aware that Osia implantation appears feasible in this population, though individualized surgical planning is critical given altered skull anatomy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7d agoPediatric temporal bone and inner ear imaging: an overview of preoperative and postoperative consideration for cochlear implantationAudiologists and cochlear implant teams should be aware of current best-practice imaging protocols for pediatric CI candidates, but specific protocol changes would depend on reading the full article; no single immediate practice change is indicated by the overview format alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8d agoFrequency of electrode migration and other device-related complications in a large single-center cochlear implant cohortCochlear implant teams should review these single-center complication benchmarks — particularly electrode migration and magnet dislocation rates — against their own outcomes, but practice changes should await multi-center validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·9d agoBenefits of bilateral cochlear implantation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysisBilateral cochlear implantation in children provides superior outcomes over unilateral implantation in speech, language, and spatial hearing; audiologists and cochlear implant teams should advocate for bilateral implantation when candidacy criteria are met.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Cochlear implants·10d agoMed-El Co-Founder Ingeborg Hochmair Receives Honorary DoctorateHochmair's recognition highlights the continued academic and scientific prestige attached to cochlear implant innovation, reinforcing audiology's interdisciplinary engineering roots.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoVestibular peripheral function remains robust after two weeks of continuous ionic direct current stimulationPreliminary animal evidence only — no actionable change for clinical vestibular or implant practice at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·10d agoDynamic Intraoperative Interpretation of TIM Heatmaps: Fluoroscopic Correlation of Skip and Central Heat TIM Patterns in Cochlear MalformationIn cochlear implantation for patients with cochlear malformations, combining intraoperative TIM heatmap monitoring with fluoroscopy can help identify atypical electrode placement patterns (skip and central heat); surgeons performing implantation in malformed cochleas should be...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·10d agoLong-term speech discrimination and quality-of-life outcomes in adults implanted before five years of age in a low- and middle-income countryEarly cochlear implantation before age five appears to support long-term speech discrimination and quality-of-life gains in low- and middle-income country contexts, but practitioners should await full data review before altering implantation candidacy protocols for this...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·11d agoLong-Term Functional Hearing Preservation in Pediatric Cochlear Implant RecipientsAudiologists and cochlear implant surgeons should weigh electrode array length and pre-operative hearing levels carefully when planning pediatric implantation to maximize long-term functional hearing preservation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·12d agoSimulation of apically grounded cochlear implant stimuli using neural stimulation modelsNo immediate practice change — findings are based on computational modeling only; clinical translation requires validation in human trials, but results may inform future CI programming strategies for improved low-frequency coverage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoThe Effect of Unilateral Saccular Dysfunction and Balance Deficits on Nonverbal Cognition and Auditory Perceptual Outcomes in Pediatric Cochlear ImplanteesAudiologists fitting pediatric cochlear implant candidates should be aware that saccular dysfunction and balance deficits may co-occur with nonverbal cognitive and auditory perceptual differences, though the evidence is preliminary and does not yet support a change in implant...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoLiving with Cochlear Implants (LivCI): development and validation of a new patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) of personal factors associated with living with cochlear implantsAudiologists working with cochlear implant users should be aware of the LivCI PROM as a validated tool for capturing personal adjustment factors beyond audiometric outcomes; consider integrating it into CI rehabilitation assessments when available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear Implant Outcomes in Older Adults With Single-sided Deafness and Asymmetric Hearing LossRetrospective data on CI outcomes in older adults with single-sided deafness or asymmetric hearing loss; clinicians should monitor the full publication for outcome details before changing candidacy counselling, but results may support broadening CI referral conversations with...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoSimultaneous Cochlear Implantation and Labyrinthine Surgery for Meniere Disease: Endolymphatic Sac Decompression Versus LabyrinthectomyFor surgeons and audiologists managing medically refractory Ménière disease with severe-profound hearing loss, this comparative study provides early data on combining CI with either endolymphatic sac decompression or labyrinthectomy — findings should be weighed cautiously given...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoElectromyography of the stapedius muscle via a retrofacial approach and electrically evoked stapedius reflex during cochlear implant surgery: a prospective bicentric studyIntraoperative EMG of the stapedius muscle via a retrofacial approach may provide a reliable objective measure for cochlear implant fitting threshold estimation, but results from this prospective bicentric study should be replicated in larger trials before changing standard...＋Save
