PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8h agoQualification of a Swellable Hydrogel-Silicone Bimorph for Implantable ActuationThis is early-stage biomaterials engineering research; no actionable change for cochlear implant programming or surgical practice at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoEvaluation of a fine structure sound-coding strategy for acoustic perception in newly cochlear implant usersmay inform fine-structure coding strategy selection for newly implanted CI users, but given this appears to be a small early study, clinicians should await replication in larger samples before changing programming protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoEffects of Interaural Timing Delays on Speech Perception in Noise in Bilateral Cochlear Implant UsersFindings on how interaural timing delays degrade speech-in-noise performance in bilateral CI users may guide recommendations for synchronization between bilateral CI processors, though direct programming guidance awaits further validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoRemote analysis of auditory performance in cochlear implant users using a new tool: remote checkRemote Check shows promise for monitoring cochlear implant users between appointments, but audiologists should await peer-reviewed outcome data on accuracy and reliability before replacing in-person evaluations with this tool.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoBinaural cue characterization in cochlear implants: Impact of signal processing and interaural linked channel selectionFindings on binaural cue distortion from signal processing and channel linking in bilateral CIs are technically relevant, but no immediate protocol change is warranted without clinical outcome validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoComparison of the Outcomes of Lateral Wall, Perimodiolar, and Midscala Electrodes in Cochlear Implantation Surgery: A Meta-AnalysisElectrode array geometry affects both surgical and audiological outcomes in cochlear implantation; clinicians should review specific comparative findings from this meta-analysis when counselling patients or selecting electrode type, though individual patient anatomy remains a...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoStimulation-stability and preclinical bench testing of a new auditory nerve interfaceA more stable auditory nerve interface could eventually improve cochlear implant performance and reduce the need for device reprogramming, but this work remains at the preclinical stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoConvolutional neural network metal artifact reduction in ultra-high resolution photon counting detector CT of middle- and inner-ear implantsReliable high-resolution CT imaging of ear implants is a persistent clinical challenge, and AI-based artifact reduction on next-generation photon counting CT scanners could meaningfully improve post-operative assessment of implant positioning.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Professional org·Cochlear implants·1d agoDr. Monita Chatterjee Named the John Niparko Memorial Lecturer for CI2027 San DiegoHighlighting leading cochlear implant researchers through named lectureships helps elevate scientific discourse and shape the direction of the field at major conferences.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoThe surgical symphony of human efficiency: a structured intraoperative workflow model for high-volume cochlear implant missionsSurgeons and coordinators running high-volume cochlear implant missions can use this structured workflow model as a practical operational framework, though prospective outcome data comparing it to standard approaches are not yet available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoA dual-data-driven approach for predicting cochlear implant dynamic range parameters using neural response telemetry and electrically evoked auditory brainstem response thresholdsPromising early-stage model for predicting cochlear implant dynamic range from NRT and EABR data, but clinical adoption requires prospective validation before changing fitting workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoOptimizing Cochlear Implant Outcomes in Cochlear Nerve Aplasia: The EMPES Protocol (Early Implantation, Modiolar Proximity, and Early Switch-On)The EMPES protocol (early implantation, modiolar proximity, early switch-on) warrants consideration for bilateral cochlear nerve aplasia candidates, but the retrospective design limits practice-changing conclusions without prospective validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoFacial palsy after cochlear implantation: incidence, etiology, and treatment outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysisSurgeons and counseling audiologists should be aware of the pooled incidence, dominant causes, and treatment response rates for post-implant facial palsy as quantified by this meta-analysis; specific figures should be extracted from the full paper to update pre-operative consent...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoPredicting Interaural Time Difference Sensitivity for Bilateral Cochlear-Implant Listeners From Loudness Levels and Factors Reflective of the Electrode-to-Neural InterfaceLoudness levels and electrode-to-neural interface quality measures may serve as clinical predictors of ITD (interaural time difference — the ability to locate sounds using timing cues) sensitivity in bilateral CI users, potentially guiding fitting strategies, though prospective...＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·2d agoTICI: The Story Behind the World’s First Totally Implantable Cochlear ImplantA fully implantable cochlear implant would eliminate the need for external processors, potentially improving user comfort, cosmetic acceptance, and participation in activities like swimming — representing a meaningful long-term shift in cochlear implant technology.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·2d agoPhonak Launches AI-Powered Roger On Sphere for Hearing Aid and Cochlear Implant UsersIf AI-based speech separation at the remote microphone level delivers clinically meaningful signal-to-noise improvement, it could become a key counseling point for patients in noisy environments.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2d agoRoger On Sphere: Phonak Brings AI Speech Separation to Remote MicrophonesAI-powered speech separation at the remote-microphone level represents a meaningful architectural shift that could improve speech-in-noise outcomes for users who struggle in complex listening environments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoDeterminants of auditory performance after cochlear implantation in post-lingual adults: beyond the duration of hearing lossCochlear implant teams should look beyond duration of hearing loss when counseling and selecting post-lingual adult candidates, as other determinants likely predict auditory outcomes; specific factors identified in this study should be incorporated into pre-implant assessment...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoImproved assessment of the cochlear implant and temporal bone structures with ultra-high resolution photon-counting detector CT compared to conventional CT systemsPhoton-counting detector CT appears to offer superior image resolution for temporal bone and cochlear implant imaging compared to conventional CT; where this technology is accessible, surgeons and radiologists should consider it for pre- and post-implant assessment, though...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoEmerging Therapies for Genetic Deafness: The Rise of Precision Gene EditingPrecision gene editing represents a potential paradigm shift from managing genetic deafness with devices to actually correcting its underlying cause, which could fundamentally reshape the audiology care model.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoCochlear Implant Referrals in Adults With Severe-to-Profound Hearing Loss in the United Kingdom (CIRCA-2): Protocol for a Repeat National Multicenter Retrospective Observational StudyInconsistent cochlear implant referral practices may mean that many eligible adults with severe-to-profound hearing loss are not accessing potentially life-changing technology, making this audit nationally significant.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoCochlear Implant Training in Doctor of Audiology Programs: A Survey StudyAudiology program directors and clinical educators should review their cochlear implant training curricula against survey findings to identify and address potential gaps in AuD graduate preparation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoPersonalised digital hearing training in cochlear implant rehabilitation: exploring user profiles, engagement, and teleaudiology potentialAudiologists running CI rehabilitation programs should consider assessing patients' digital literacy and motivation profiles before designing personalised digital training, as user readiness varies significantly and affects teleaudiology engagement.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoMasseteric Vestibular-Evoked Myogenic Potentials in Cochlear-Implanted Children: An Analysis of Dual Stimulation ModesMasseteric VEMPs with dual stimulation modes may help detect subclinical vestibular changes in cochlear-implanted children, but routine clinical adoption requires larger validation studies before protocol changes are warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoEvaluation of the Prognostic Capacity of the Imaging Features in Cochlear Implant Patients with Cochlear Nerve DeficiencyCertain pre-operative imaging features may predict cochlear implant outcomes in patients with cochlear nerve deficiency; however, the retrospective design means these findings should inform, not yet replace, multidisciplinary candidacy evaluation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoTinnitus outcomes after cochlear implantation in single-sided deafness: an exploratory prospective multicenter studyCochlear implantation appears to suppress tinnitus in single-sided deafness patients, supporting its consideration as a dual-benefit intervention, but findings are exploratory and require replication in larger controlled trials before changing candidacy protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoFrom clinical non-inferiority to equitable implementation of remote cochlear implant programming: a Philippine perspectiveRemote cochlear implant programming is clinically non-inferior to in-person care, but audiologists in low- and middle-income settings should not assume telehealth equity is solved — infrastructure, connectivity, and policy gaps require active local advocacy before wide rollout.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoExploration of biodistribution of mRNA-delivering lipid nanoparticles in the neonatal mouse inner earmRNA-based gene therapy delivered via lipid nanoparticles represents a promising non-viral strategy for hereditary hearing loss, and understanding inner-ear biodistribution in neonatal models is a critical first step toward future clinical trials.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7d agoAffective nonverbal vocalizations and implications for cochlear implants: A scoping reviewEmotional sound perception is an under-studied dimension of cochlear implant outcomes, and this review maps the evidence landscape to guide future research priorities.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·7d agoAssociations Among Parental Anxiety, Family Rehabilitation Participation, and Auditory-Language Outcomes in Preschool Children Using Hearing Aids or Cochlear ImplantsAudiologists fitting hearing aids or cochlear implants in young children should routinely screen for parental anxiety, as it may negatively affect family participation in rehabilitation and device use, which are known drivers of auditory-language outcomes.＋Save
