Philipp_Hicker, Author at lifelonghearing.com

Cochlear Implant for Single-Sided Deafness: Valentin’s Story

Philipp_Hicker2021-10-07T10:01:32+02:00

For seven years, 13-year-old Valentin from Austria could only hear in one ear. While his hearing loss remained undetected for a long time...

Cochlear Implant for Single-Sided Deafness: Valentin’s StoryPhilipp_Hicker2021-10-07T10:01:32+02:00

A Musician with CI and Hearing aid

Philipp_Hicker2021-10-07T09:58:28+02:00

Hobby musician Walter Widler (CI user) talks about his life-long passion for music.

A Musician with CI and Hearing aidPhilipp_Hicker2021-10-07T09:58:28+02:00

Wanted: Double Security of Hearing Implants

Philipp_Hicker2021-10-07T09:54:18+02:00

The ability to hear with both ears is a duplication with a back-up. Users expect their implant to be reliable and safe - bilateral users expect that twice as much.

Wanted: Double Security of Hearing ImplantsPhilipp_Hicker2021-10-07T09:54:18+02:00

More than the sum of its parts – hearing with both ears

Philipp_Hicker2021-10-07T09:53:07+02:00

Our second ear is more than just a backup for our hearing: it significantly facilitates our everyday life. This is why experts call for hearing restoration in both ears.

More than the sum of its parts – hearing with both earsPhilipp_Hicker2021-10-07T09:53:07+02:00

Hearing Solutions for Single-Sided Deafness

Philipp_Hicker2021-10-07T09:48:14+02:00

For people with single-sided deafness various hearing solutions are available. The results from a study of the Upper Austrian Hospital Wels-Grieskirchen may help you make a choice.

Hearing Solutions for Single-Sided DeafnessPhilipp_Hicker2021-10-07T09:48:14+02:00

Hearing diversity

Philipp_Hicker2021-10-07T09:45:48+02:00

About half the cochlear implant (CI) recipients use a hearing aid in the other ear. To ensure that these two different hearing systems work together well, the CI needs to replicate natural hearing.

Hearing diversityPhilipp_Hicker2021-10-07T09:45:48+02:00