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Case study: Intraoperative correction of a CI632 placement using the Nucleus® SmartNav System and TransImpedance Matrix recording
By Nauman F. Manzoor, M.D. * and Viral Tejani, Au.D., Ph.D. * Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospitals / Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine *Co-authors with equal contribution to the write-up Patient background An 88 year old female was referred for bilateral progressive sensorineural hearing loss and remote history of left- sided Meniere’s Disease. She no longer had […]
FDA approves Cochlear Nucleus Implants for unilateral hearing loss/single-sided deafness
Individuals with UHL/SSD can now seek treatment with a cochlear implant from Cochlear to hear with both ears Lone Tree, Colo. (January 11, 2022) — Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH), the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, obtained U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of CochlearTM Nucleus® Implants for the treatment of unilateral hearing loss (UHL)/single-sided deafness (SSD). Cochlear implants are already […]
Reliability reporting with Madison Sakaan, AuD
Madison Sakaan, Cochlear Implant Program Director at Johnson Audiology, describes the importance of reliability and reliability reporting from a clinician’s perspective. Tell us a little bit about yourself, Dr. Sakaan. What’s your favorite part about being an audiologist? I have been with Johnson Audiology in Chattanooga, Tennessee for just over two years. I received my Doctorate degree from East Tennessee State University […]
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New Medicare Coverage Indications for Cochlear Implants: What changed and what does it mean for Medicare Beneficiaries?
On September 26, 2022, CMS published a Decision Memorandum detailing changes in cochlear implantation coverage for Medicare beneficiaries. The policy […]
FDA approves Cochlear’s Nucleus 8 Sound Processor, smaller, smarter, better connected cochlear implant technology
The Nucleus 8 Sound Processor is the world’s first cochlear implant sound processor ready for Bluetooth LE Audio technology Lone […]
Dr. Teresa Zwolan joins Cochlear as the Director of Audiology Access & Standards of Care
Lone Tree, Colo. (October 10, 2022) – Cochlear is pleased to announce that Dr. Teresa “Terry” Zwolan, Ph.D., CCC-A, will join Cochlear […]
New Professional Resources to Support Sound Processor Upgrades
Cochlear is committed to innovation, and we know one of the most exciting things about the technology is that it continues […]
Why Upgrading a Sound Processor Matters: A Summary of Peer-Reviewed, Published Research
When new sound processors become available, professionals want to understand the benefits to them and their patients. Evidence-based medicine (EBM), […]
Osia implant hearing rehabilitation in a patient with a chronically draining mastoid cavity
By Andrew J. Ebelhar, MD The chronic mastoid cavity can present an additional obstacle for implantable hearing device rehabilitation of […]
2021 Annual Reliability Report
Cochlear is proud to share our 2021 Annual Reliability Report. With more than three decades of reporting on reliability, our […]
Identifying upgrade eligible patients with Custom Sound Pro
By Kyle Longwell, Product Manager – Software and Clinical Care We know one of the most exciting things about Cochlear […]
Inclusivity in video games
By Kathryn Tribulski, AuD Why those with hearing loss can be left behind in the video game world Below is […]
Case study: Intraoperative correction of a CI632 placement using the Nucleus® SmartNav System and TransImpedance Matrix recording
By Nauman F. Manzoor, M.D. * and Viral Tejani, Au.D., Ph.D. * Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospitals […]
Considerations for a healthy marketing plan
By Regina Presley, AuD, FAAA, CCC-A, Director of Audiology at the Presbyterian Board of Governors Cochlear Implant Center of Excellence […]
Research spotlight with Dr. Julia Drouin: Leveraging Auditory Training to Optimize Cochlear Implant Adaptation
This Q&A with Dr. Julia Drouin, AuD, PhD, explores highlights from her related article, Leveraging interdisciplinary perspectives to optimize auditory […]