Researchers Uncover Word-Recognition Strategies Used by Cochlear Implant Wearers
Three main strategies people use to recognize words were identified revealing insights that could improve treatment of hearing challenges.
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Global Cochlear Implants Market to Reach $4.6 Billion by 2032
Growth in the cochlear implants market is driven by rises in hearing loss, technological advancements, and growing awareness of CIs.
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American Cochlear Implant Alliance Reveals Student Scholarship Recipients
Scholarships were open to full-time students, fellows, and postdoctoral scholars with clinical or research interests in cochlear implants.
Vestibular Assessment in Infant Cochlear Implant Candidates
Age-appropriate testing ensures the best outcomes and quality of life for CI candidates with abnormal balance and equilibrium function.
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A Better Way to Care for Cochlear Implant Patients
A new four-appointment model shows promise in streamlining CI aftercare, providing benefits for patients and audiologists.
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ACI Alliance Raises Concerns Over AAP Pediatric Hearing Assessment Recommendations
ACI Alliance maintains that the AAP report provides inaccurate or incomplete information on several important topics.
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The Cochlear Osia Active Bone Conduction System Enables MRI at 3 Tesla
Cochlear Limited’s Osia active bone conduction system allows patients to undergo MRI scans at both 1.5 T and 3.0 T without need for surgery.
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NJ Health Insurers May Cover Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants
New Jersey State-regulated health insurers may soon be required to cover hearing aids and cochlear implants for individuals under 21 years of age, thanks to a bill sponsored by Senator Vince Polistina that was approved by the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
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Cochlear Implants Unmute Life for Two Children
Children born with severe hearing impairment underwent cochlear implant surgery, performed by a team of ENT’s at Goa Hospital.
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Cochlear Announces Amazon Fire TV Devices for Hearing Implant Users
Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA) support on compatible Fire TV devices for people living with hearing implant technology. The advancement represents the first time that a smart TV device will stream sound directly to a hearing implant sound processor.
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Envoy Announces First Person Enrolled in Acclaim Early Feasibility Study
Envoy Medical Corporation, a hearing health company focused on providing innovative technologies across the hearing loss spectrum, announced the first patient has been enrolled and implanted in the Acclaim Cochlear Implant early feasibility study at Mayo Clinic.
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Cochlear Nucleus 8 Sound Processor Receives FDA Approval
Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH) announced that the Cochlear Nucleus 8 Sound Processor received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval.
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Advanced Bionics Launches ‘Moment’ Campaign
Advanced Bionics announced the launch of “an emotional patient ‘connection’ campaign.” Following the launch of their Naída CI Marvel for adults and Sky CI Marvel for children in 2020, this new campaign is designed to “highlight the human truth that our lives are enriched and fulfilled by deep and meaningful connections with those around us, and that sound enables those connections.”
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‘Complex Cochlear Implant Cases’ Offers Audiologist Insight
“Complex Cochlear Implant Cases: Management and Troubleshooting,” offers both new and experienced cochlear implant audiologists the opportunity to tap into the knowledge and experience of skilled colleagues who have handled unique and challenging clinical situations with current or potential implant recipients.
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Bimodal Best Practice Hearing Guidelines Published
An international group of audiology experts including University of Miami Miller School of Medicine faculty has authored “first-of-their-kind guidelines” of best practices for managing hearing loss in adults with bimodal hearing configurations.
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MED-EL Showcases Audio Processor Cover Designs
Under the theme “What does sound mean to you?” four professional artists have created designs that will form limited-edition covers for the MED-EL hearing implant audio processors.
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‘Mickey on the Move Farming’ Tackles Hearing Loss in Kids
Foreword Publicity announced the release of “Mickey on the Move Farming,” written by Michelle Wagner, the second book in the “Mickey on the Move” series. Both tales juxtapose information on hearing loss technology and implants in kids with the emphasis that Mickey is leading his best life.
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Acclaim Cochlear Implant Begins Clinical Trial
Envoy Medical Corporation, a hearing health company focused on providing innovative technologies across the hearing loss spectrum, announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application to begin a clinical trial with its fully implanted Acclaim cochlear implant.
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