American Academy of Audiology Endorses New Cochlear Implant Candidacy Guidelines
The Academy has endorsed new clinical practice guidelines that were developed by the American Cochlear Implant Alliance.
The Academy has endorsed new clinical practice guidelines that were developed by the American Cochlear Implant Alliance.
While uncertainties still exist, the company announced that it believes it has now identified the root cause of the issue, which is related to the manufacturing process and not the design of the implants. The company is currently working on implementing and verifying a solution to the issue to ensure high and consistent process quality, according to its latest announcement.
The July operation at Barnes-Jewish Hospital marked the first use of the MED-EL Auditory Nerve Test System (ANTS) in North America, allowing simultaneous removal of a vestibular schwannoma and placement of a cochlear implant.
The highly elastic implant conforms neatly to the curved surface of the auditory brainstem and can therefore send highly targeted electrical signals.
Read MoreAuthored by three ENTs and two audiologists, the new textbook offers “an easy-to-read and comprehensive overview of vestibular testing,” according to Plural Publishing.
Read MoreMED-EL’s wireless technology is said to work with “any mobile phone,” allowing recipients to pair with any phone with Bluetooth capabilities.
Read MoreThe guidelines are suitable for the parents of children with hearing impairments, early childhood education providers, teachers, speech therapists, and other rehabilitators of children with hearing disabilities, as well as the hearing-impaired themselves.
Read MoreThe guidelines are suitable for the parents of children with hearing impairments, early childhood education providers, teachers, speech therapists, and other rehabilitators of children with hearing disabilities, as well as the hearing-impaired themselves.
Read MoreImproved modeling for speech and music transduction could boost the performance of cochlear implants.
Read MoreImproved modeling for speech and music transduction could boost the performance of cochlear implants.
Read MoreAccording to AB, the Ultra 3D multi-magnet assembly is capable of aligning with the magnetic field of the MRI scanner irrespective of patient orientation or movement.
Read MoreDr Tucci is currently professor of surgery and director of the cochlear implant program in the Division of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina. She is expected to join NIH on September 3, 2019.
Read MoreThose between age 35 and 49 who had hearing loss were nearly twice as likely as their hearing peers to have disorders related to both prescription opioids and alcohol.
Read MoreThe resolution, H.Res. 147, highlights the critical role hearing ability plays in personal health, relationships, professional success, education, and safety. The resolution also discusses the important role of professional intervention and evaluation through licensed hearing care providers—hearing aid specialists, audiologists, and otolaryngologists, who can recommend and assist with rehabilitation options, which may include medical intervention or the use of assistive hearing technologies like hearing aids.
Read MoreDr Cohen was a cochlear implant pioneer helping to set the stage for the extraordinary changes and expansion in the field to serve children and adults with a range of hearing loss characteristics. He was a global leader and gave lectures and conducted training all over the world.
Read MoreIn William Demant’s 2018 Annual Report, the company details consolidated revenue for 2018 of DKK 13,937 million (approximately USD$2.1 billion), corresponding with what they say is a 6% growth rate from 2017. Organic growth was up by 7 percentage points, while acquisitive growth increased by 2 percentage points and exchange rate effects with -3 percentage points.
Read MoreImplant users filled out a survey regarding their quality of life that asked questions about social interaction and self-esteem, among others. Those who had correctly identified more emotional utterances were found to also report better quality of life.
Read MorePeter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) researchers, Project 5-100 participants, have simulated the process of the sensory sounds’ coding by modeling the mammalian auditory periphery.
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