Cochlear Implants

Advanced Bionics Announces Research Collaboration with Spiral Therapeutics

The partnership aims to explore the integration of novel drug-delivery methods with future cochlear implant technology.

Cochlear Implants

Med-El Founders Receive Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering

The 2026 award recognizes Ingeborg and Erwin Hochmair for their contributions to cochlear implant technology.

Cochlear Implants

FDA Approves Med-El Cochlear Implant for Children 7 Months and Older

The FDA has approved an expanded indication for Med-El cochlear implants for children seven months and older with bilateral sensorineural hearing loss.

Study: Wealth Gap Affects Spoken Language Success in Young CI Recipients

by Melanie Hamilton | Jul 10, 2025 | Cochlear Implants, Pediatric Care | 0

A recent study of outcomes in infants and young deaf children with cochlear implants suggests that socioeconomic status plays a major role in whether spoken language becomes their primary communication mode.

Cochlear Launches Smart Cochlear Implant System

by Melanie Hamilton | Jul 8, 2025 | Cochlear Implants | 0

Cochlear’s newly FDA approved Nucleus Nexa System is reportedly the world’s first smart cochlear implant and features upgradeable firmware.

Abstract Submissions Open for CI2026 Chicago

by Melanie Hamilton | Jul 3, 2025 | Cochlear Implants, Organizations | 0

ACI Alliance is accepting abstract submissions for its upcoming clinical research conference, CI2026 Chicago: Conference on Cochlear Implants in Children and Adults.

Starkey, Med-El Partner on DualSync for CI Connectivity

by Melanie Hamilton | Jun 11, 2025 | Cochlear Implants, Hearing Aids | 0

DualSync is a bimodal streaming solution designed to enable seamless audio streaming from Apple devices to compatible hearing aids and cochlear implants.

Who Gets a CI? Expanding Access to Cochlear Implants

by Melanie Hamilton | May 14, 2025 | Cochlear Implants | 0

Despite significant advances in cochlear implant technology and expanded candidacy criteria, access to these life-changing devices remains limited, prompting professionals to find new ways to close the gap in care.

American Cochlear Implant Alliance Announces CI2025 Student Poster Winners

by Melanie Hamilton | May 8, 2025 | Cochlear Implants | 0

Three students were recognized for research on auditory development, music perception, and cochlear implantation in unique populations.

UK Student Wins Competition to Design Hearing Tech Jewelry

by Melanie Hamilton | Apr 16, 2025 | Accessories, Cochlear Implants, Hearing Aids | 0

Gargi Agrawalla has won an international jewelry design competition for hearing device users, with her creation now supporting a UK children’s charity.

CI2025 Boston Keynote to Cover Single-Sided Deafness and CI Frequency Allocation

by Melanie Hamilton | Apr 3, 2025 | Cochlear Implants, Events, Organizations | 0

Paul H. Van de Heyning, MD, PhD, will deliver a keynote lecture at the American Cochlear Implant Alliance’s CI2025 Boston Conference.

Cochlear and GN Expanding R&D Partnership for Integrated Hearing Solutions

by Melanie Hamilton | Mar 27, 2025 | Cochlear Implants, Hearing Aids, Industry News, Research | 0

Cochlear and GN have expanded their Smart Hearing Alliance partnership to enhance joint R&D efforts, leveraging AI and deep neural networks to develop advanced, integrated hearing solutions for cochlear implant and hearing aid users.

First Participants Enrolled in Acclaim Fully Implanted Cochlear Implant Clinical Study

by Melanie Hamilton | Mar 26, 2025 | Cochlear Implants, Research | 0

Envoy Medical has successfully enrolled the first two participants in its clinical study for the fully implanted Acclaim cochlear implant.

Med-El USA Offers Free Year Subscription to Meludia Music Training

by Melanie Hamilton | Mar 24, 2025 | Cochlear Implants | 0

Summary:Med-El USA is offering all new and existing hearing implant recipients a free one-year...

Med-El Totally Implantable Cochlear Implant (TICI) Feasibility Study Results Promising

by Melanie Hamilton | Mar 11, 2025 | Cochlear Implants | 1

Results of Med-El’s feasibility study on the Totally Implantable Cochlear Implant (TICI) show hearing performance is comparable to traditional cochlear implants while offering enhanced convenience and discretion by eliminating external components.