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Introducing the Cochlear™ Care Consensus: Q&A with René Gifford, PhD
What you’ll learn: Estimated reading time is 15 minutes. In this Q&A, Dr. René Gifford, Chief of Research and Audiology at Hearts for Hearing, offers an early look at the newly developed Cochlear Care Consensus. She discusses why this collaborative effort matters, what it means for clinical decision-making, and how it can help patients achieve their full hearing potential. Q: How have […]
The Cochlear™ Nucleus® Nexa® System: The Next Era of Cochlear Implant Care
For decades, cochlear implants have delivered life-changing outcomes for people with severe to profound hearing loss. Yet, traditional implants have one inherent limitation: they are hardwired. Once implanted, their capabilities remain fixed, even as technology advances and patient needs evolve. The Cochlear™ Nucleus® Nexa® System changes that paradigm. It introduces the world’s first and only smart cochlear implant system1,* – a solution […]
Audiology Practice Evolution and the Impact on Cochlear Implant Care
Co-authored by Kristen Caron, AuD With recent expansions in cochlear implant (CI) candidacy—including Medicare’s updated criteria and the FDA’s approval for single-sided deafness and asymmetric hearing loss—the number of adults eligible for cochlear implantation is growing rapidly. As more patients become candidates, audiologists must adapt and innovate to meet this rising demand. A national survey recently published in Ear & Hearing by Zwolan et […]
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What is a SMART cochlear implant?
The Cochlear™ Nucleus® Nexa® System stands alone as the world’s first and only smart cochlear implant system1,* because it uniquely […]
Introducing the Cochlear™ Care Consensus: Q&A with René Gifford, PhD
What you’ll learn: Estimated reading time is 15 minutes. In this Q&A, Dr. René Gifford, Chief of Research and Audiology […]
Redesigning the Cochlear Implant Journey: A Closer Look at the University of Miami
The cochlear implant journey is often complex, requiring patients and families to navigate multiple appointments, logistical challenges, and unfamiliar technology. […]
Automated ForwardFocus in SCAN 2: Evidence for Improved Speech-in-Noise Performance
Understanding speech in noisy environments remains a persistent challenge for cochlear implant (CI) recipients. The Cochlear™ Nucleus® 8 and Kanso® […]
The Cochlear™ Nucleus® Nexa® System: The Next Era of Cochlear Implant Care
For decades, cochlear implants have delivered life-changing outcomes for people with severe to profound hearing loss. Yet, traditional implants have […]
Expanding Possibilities in Pediatric Hearing: A Q&A with Dr. Sheryl Lewin on the Cochlear™ Osia® System
In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Dr. Sheryl Lewin, a renowned craniofacial plastic surgeon specializing in pediatric microtia […]
Straight Talk on Pre-Curved Electrodes: A Meta-Analysis
When it comes to cochlear implant outcomes, not all electrode arrays are created equal. While patient-related factors often lie beyond […]
Audiology Practice Evolution and the Impact on Cochlear Implant Care
Co-authored by Kristen Caron, AuD With recent expansions in cochlear implant (CI) candidacy—including Medicare’s updated criteria and the FDA’s approval […]
Choosing the Right Cochlear Implant System: Key Questions to Consider
In today’s rapidly evolving hearing healthcare landscape, cochlear implant professionals are tasked with more than just delivering sound, they’re guiding […]
Five Years of Learning with the Osia® System: Surgical Refinements and Clinical Insights
We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming global webinar: Date: December 16, 2025Time: 11:00AM ET Moderator: Brian Kaplan, […]
Game On: Bridging Hearing Loss and Digital Connection
Since the first home game consoles in the early 1970s to arcades booming later that decade, video games have become […]
Science Spotlight: Global Insights on the Importance of the Electrode-Neural Interface
Optimizing long-term hearing outcomes begins with understanding how electrode design and placement influence cochlear implant (CI) performance. Recent innovations emphasize […]