Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Cochlear implants·10h agoContactless Optical Stimulation of the Cochlea Produces Auditory-Like Responses in Animal StudyContactless optical cochlear stimulation could overcome the frequency-resolution ceiling of conventional electrical cochlear implants, potentially transforming implant outcomes in the long term.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Cochlear implants·16h agoRevisiting Analog Electrical Stimulation with Current Focusing in a Guinea Pig Model of Cochlear ImplantsRevisiting analog stimulation with modern current-focusing approaches could open new paths to improving the spectral resolution that remains the central unmet need in cochlear implant users.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·16h agoA comparative study of pitch recognition in children with cochlear implants and normal hearing peers across Mandarin tonesAudiologists and speech-language pathologists working with Mandarin-speaking children with cochlear implants should be aware that pitch/tone recognition likely remains a significant challenge, reinforcing the need for tone-specific auditory training in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·16h agoCharacterizing Music Engagement and Reward in Individuals Across a Spectrum of Hearing Loss and RehabilitationClinicians should proactively discuss music engagement and satisfaction with hearing-device users, as rehabilitation type and degree of hearing loss appear to shape music reward — though this study alone does not dictate specific protocol changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoComparative spatiotemporal dynamics of access resistance, polarization impedance, and nested bipolar impedance in standard and dexamethasone-eluting electrode arraysDexamethasone-eluting electrode arrays may reduce intracochlear fibrosis and immune response as reflected by impedance dynamics, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed outcome data on hearing preservation and speech perception before preferring these arrays over standard ones.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoChallenges of Cochlear Implant Use for Spatial Hearing in Children and Adolescents With Asymmetric Hearing Including Single Sided DeafnessClinicians fitting cochlear implants in pediatric asymmetric hearing loss should monitor spatial hearing outcomes carefully, as bimodal fitting benefits and challenges in this population are not yet fully characterized; no single practice change is mandated by this study alone.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·2d agoAnatomy-Based Fitting: A Love Letter From an AudiologistAnatomy-based fitting approaches are gaining attention as a way to personalise cochlear implant programming, and clinician advocacy pieces like this reflect a broader industry shift toward individualised care — though peer-reviewed evidence should guide adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2d agoThe symptoms and treatment of congenital inner ear malformation: a national-level study comparing the TriNetX research network with Epic CosmosThis descriptive epidemiological study clarifies symptom and treatment patterns for congenital inner ear malformations at a national scale, but does not evaluate treatment outcomes; no immediate change to clinical management protocols is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoCochlear Implants in Inner Ear Malformations-Considerations Regarding the Role of Imaging in Preoperative EvaluationSurgeons and audiologists involved in cochlear implant candidacy should ensure comprehensive pre-operative imaging protocols that capture cochlear dimensions, as malformation morphology directly influences electrode selection and surgical approach.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoLong-Term Electromyographic Monitoring of the Stapedius Reflex via Implanted Electrodes in Sheep: Toward Objective Autonomous Cochlear Implant Fitting, autonomous CI fitting could dramatically reduce the burden of manual audiological programming sessions and improve outcomes for patients with limited clinic access.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoBaseline Differences in Cochlear Implant Candidates: Bilateral Traditional vs. Expanded IndicationsClinicians evaluating outcomes for expanded-indication CI candidates (single-sided deafness, asymmetric hearing loss) should not benchmark them against traditional bilateral candidates, as baseline characteristics differ significantly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoImpact of Presentation Order on Pitch Ranking Sensitivity in Cochlear Implant Users and Normal-Hearing Listeners and Its MitigationAudiologists using pitch ranking tasks for cochlear implant programming or research should consider counterbalancing or randomizing stimulus presentation order to reduce procedural bias in results.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoCochlear Implantation Following Neurobrucellosis-Related Bilateral Profound Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Case Report and Literature ReviewCochlear implantation can be considered for patients with bilateral profound hearing loss caused by neurobrucellosis, but evidence is based on case-level data only; no change to standard CI candidacy assessment protocols is warranted.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Professional org·Cochlear implants·2d agoAbstract Submissions Open for CI2027 San Diego: Conference on Cochlear ImplantsCI2027 represents a key upcoming forum for disseminating cochlear implant research, making it an important submission target for clinicians and researchers in the implant space.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Education & training·3d agoEye and Ear Hospital to run intro to ENT nursing study day for nurses and studentsExpanding ENT-focused nursing education supports better interdisciplinary care for patients with hearing and ear conditions at the hospital level.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·3d agoCochlear launches Osia 3 Sound Processor … with AuracastNo actionable clinical practice change yet — audiologists fitting bone-anchored or active bone conduction systems should note the Osia 3's full rechargeability and Auracast support as counselling points for eligible patients, but no independent clinical evidence has been...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoDomains of Psychosocial Risk in School-Aged Cochlear Implant UsersAudiologists and CI teams should consider routine psychosocial screening for school-aged implant users, as this study maps distinct risk domains that may not be captured by standard audiologic outcome measures.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·3d agoNew Cochlear Osia 3 Sound Processor Brings Rechargeable Technology and Enhanced ConnectivityThe Osia 3 expands the rechargeable bone-anchored hearing system market, which may influence device selection conversations in clinics that fit patients with conductive or single-sided deafness.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Regulatory & legal·4d agoCochlear Receives FDA Clearance for Osia 3 Sound ProcessorNo immediate practice change required; clinicians fitting active bone conduction devices should note the Osia 3's expanded fitting range and wireless streaming capabilities for future candidacy counselling once the device reaches the US market in early fall 2026.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoLong-Term Use of Cochlear Implants in the Older Adult PopulationAudiologists treating older adults should be aware that long-term cochlear implant outcomes in the elderly are generally positive but may differ from younger populations; refer eligible older patients and counsel on realistic long-term expectations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoRobotic Arm Assisted Slow Electrode Insertion and Simultaneous Measurement of Cochlear Microphonics in Cochlear ImplantationRobotic-assisted slow electrode insertion with real-time cochlear microphonic monitoring is a promising technique for hearing preservation in cochlear implantation, but adoption should await controlled outcome data beyond this procedural description.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoRobotic Insertion of Cochlear Implants and Vestibular Function in ChildrenPreliminary retrospective single-center data only — no actionable change to pediatric cochlear implant surgical practice until larger controlled studies confirm or refute these findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoImpact of Cochlear Implantation on Listening-Related Fatigue in Children With Unilateral Hearing LossProspective within-subjects data on listening fatigue in pediatric unilateral hearing loss after cochlear implantation — if fatigue reduction is confirmed, this supports expanding CI candidacy criteria for children with single-sided deafness, but wait for full published outcomes...＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·4d ago· press releaseCochlear Introduces the New Osia® 3 Sound ProcessorNo actionable clinical practice change at this time; audiologists who fit Osia-family devices should monitor Cochlear's product training and candidacy criteria for the Osia 3 before transitioning fittings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7d agoRisk prediction model for adverse outcomes during and after cochlear implantation in children with inner ear abnormalitiesThis risk prediction model, if externally validated, could guide preoperative counseling and surgical planning for pediatric cochlear implantation in children with inner ear abnormalities — but external validation is needed before clinical adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7d agoSpeech Intelligibility and Spectral Resolution Results in Cochlear Implant Users With and Without Inner Ear Malformations and the Effect of Angular Insertion DepthAudiologists fitting cochlear implants in patients with inner ear malformations should monitor speech-in-noise and spectral resolution outcomes separately from standard-anatomy patients; electrode angular insertion depth may be an important fitting variable to optimize in this...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Cochlear implants·7d agoWithin-electrode temporal envelope processing predicts multi-channel speech outcomes across cochlear implant pulse ratesWithin-electrode temporal envelope processing may serve as a clinically useful predictor of multi-channel speech outcomes in CI users across pulse rates; if replicated in peer-reviewed work, it could inform CI fitting strategies, but the preprint stage warrants caution before...＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Pediatric·8d agoThe effectiveness of theory of mind intervention in Persian-speaking 5-7-year-old children using hearing aids and cochlear implants: A randomized controlled trialThis RCT provides direct evidence to evaluate whether theory of mind intervention is effective for pediatric hearing aid and cochlear implant users aged 5–7; if results are positive, audiologists and speech-language pathologists working with this population should consider...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8d agoAuditory Motion Perception by Bilateral Cochlear Implant Users With a Sound Coding Strategy that Synchronizes Peak-Picking Across the EarsBilateral cochlear implant users show persistent auditory motion perception deficits even with synchronized peak-picking coding strategies; audiologists should not expect current binaural coding approaches to restore motion perception and should counsel patients accordingly.＋Save
